In this episode of Sensitive Change Makers, I’m sharing some deeply personal reflections and insights on what it really means to run a business as a highly sensitive person (HSP). As an HSP coach and introvert who’s been on this journey for years, I know how overwhelming the noise of hustle culture can be—especially when you're wired to process the world more deeply.

This episode is for you if you’ve ever felt:

• Drained by visibility or traditional marketing advice
• Overwhelmed by too many business ideas or directions
• Like you need external validation before you can move forward
• A deep desire to build your business your way, not someone else's

I dive into the nervous system work that underpins everything I do in my coaching for HSPs, including:

• How to recognise and regulate your own nervous system responses
• Why understanding your values and priorities is non-negotiable
• The unique way highly sensitive entrepreneurs process decisions and emotions
• How we can turn our sensitivity into a business superpower—without burnout

I also introduce The Quiet Authority, my mini-course created specifically to help HSPs create content that converts—while staying grounded, authentic, and aligned.

Whether you’re just starting out or growing a soul-led business, I hope this episode offers you clarity, compassion, and encouragement.

This is the kind of support I wish I had when I started—and now, as a business coach for HSPs, I’m here to pass it on to you.

Let me know what resonates—I always love hearing from you.

Kate x

Link to The Quiet Authority: https://www.katecarter.co.uk/challenge-page/creatingcontentwhichconverts?programId=aafdcc5a-44bf-45cb-be73-bcb38b5ec763

Link to the podcast with Rachel: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sensitive-change-makers-coaching-for-hsps-introverts/id1655738811?i=1000715073579

Connect with Kate:

Learn more about Kate https://www.katecarter.co.uk/about

Instagram: www.instagram.com/katecartercoaching

Download your copy of The Start-up Guide to being a HSP: https://subscribepage.io/HSP-guide

Book in a consultation call to see if we're a good fit to work together:
https://katecartercoaching.satoriapp.com/offers/292115-consultation-call

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In this episode, I’m getting real about something so many of us experience—those times when you’re just not feeling it. The motivation’s gone, energy is low, and even the simplest business tasks feel heavy.

I share honestly about what's been going on behind the scenes for me, and how that’s impacted the way I show up—not just in my business, but in my body and mind too. If you’ve ever felt like stepping back (or disappearing altogether), this one’s for you.

Inside, I talk about:

• What might really be happening when you feel off—and why you’re not broken or lazy
• How I distinguish between needing a break vs. needing to reconnect
• The “bare minimum” mindset I turn to when showing up feels hard
• How structure (yep, even loose structure) can create more freedom, not less
• What I’ve learned about nervous system regulation—and how it affects motivation
• The journaling prompts, questions, and shifts that help me return to flow (gently)

This episode is about permission—permission to be human, to pause, and to come back slowly and intentionally. I hope it brings you insight, support, and the reminder that you're not alone in this.

🎧 Press play when you're ready to feel a little more grounded—and a little less stuck.

Kate x

Connect with Kate:

Learn more about Kate https://www.katecarter.co.uk/about

Instagram: www.instagram.com/katecartercoaching

Download your copy of The Start-up Guide to being a HSP: https://subscribepage.io/HSP-guide

Book in a consultation call to see if we're a good fit to work together:
https://katecartercoaching.satoriapp.com/offers/292115-consultation-call

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In this episode, I’m sharing something a little different — and something that’s had an incredible response in my community. It’s a replay of one of my most popular masterclasses, where I walk you through the real journey of one of my clients: from feeling frustrated, ghosted, and burnt out... to signing multiple clients and creating her first $4,330 month.

This is the first time I’ve broken down the full behind-the-scenes process — what we did, why we did it, and how she created lasting, sustainable results by aligning her business with her values.

In this episode, I’ll talk you through:

• Where she was when we started: overworked, underpaid, and questioning her worth
• The mindset shifts that changed everything — including how we tackled people-pleasing, mind-reading, and the fear of charging properly
• How we restructured her outreach, content, and sales process to reduce overwhelm and increase connection
• Why working harder wasn’t the answer — and what working smarter and deeper really looked like for her
• How we built a strategy rooted in clarity, simplicity, and sustainability (no cold DMs required)
• The power of boundaries, pre-qualifying clients, and learning to say “no” from a grounded place
• How she started to trust herself, back herself, and show up with more confidence than ever before

You’ll also hear how we celebrated small, process-based wins each week — and how those built into a powerful result that had her crying happy tears and messaging me with joy.

If you're a sensitive, heart-led business owner who wants to grow in a way that honours your energy and values, this episode is for you.

This is more than just a case study — it’s a real-world example of what becomes possible when you lead with integrity, clarity, and self-trust.

I would love to hear what lands with you so please do let me know,

Kate x

Connect with Kate:

Learn more about Kate https://www.katecarter.co.uk/about

Instagram: www.instagram.com/katecartercoaching

Download your copy of The Start-up Guide to being a HSP: https://subscribepage.io/HSP-guide

Book in a consultation call to see if we're a good fit to work together:
https://katecartercoaching.satoriapp.com/offers/292115-consultation-call

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