Being Bold AND Sensitive

Hi there, Highly Sensitive Person -

Wait 'til you hear this WILD story. 

I wonder if it'll resonate with you.

Imagine you're having a lovely dinner out, the food is amazing, the waiter is charming, and everything is going perfectly.

Then the waiter brings you the check... and you ask for a discount.

Just because.

WHAT'S COMING UP FOR YOU RIGHT NOW??

If it's anything like me, your mind is flooded with fears and judgements and lots of "Oh, I would never do that!"

Except that I did

I'm part of a few group coaching programs and have a one-on-one business mentor too.

I love coaching so much and love being immersed in the coaching world.

For the month of June, one of the coaching programs I'm part of is focusing on self-confidence - and how to grow it.

The idea is that self-confidence is what you have when you know you can handle any emotion and always have your own back.

You grow your self-confidence by doing scary things, knowing you can handle the emotions that come from them.

There is a list of recommended "dares" to try every day, and you're welcome to create your own.

I have frequently been choosing "ask for a discount..."

Because it makes me feel like I'm about to die of embarrassment.

And I'm still alive and well when the desire to melt into the floor fades.

I have done lots of things that scared me (traveling alone to a foreign country where English isn't the primary language, starting two businesses, and launching a podcast, to name a few).

Having the courage to get through the discomfort is how you gain self-confidence and learn new things.

Now, it's no big deal for me to speak in public, publish something I wrote, or lead a workshop - when those things felt SO scary and unattainable at one time.

But it's STILL a big deal to ask for a discount for no reason other than to challenge myself to become a more courageous version of me.

That's so worth it for me.

And that might be the case for you too.

You might want to share your voice, step into leadership, and put yourself out there as a Highly Sensitive Person, too.

You've probably thought something was scary until you did it a few times, and over time and practice, it became no big deal.

You can be both bold AND sensitive.



Want to know more?

Check out this week's episode of  The Highly Sensitive Club.

Listen and / or watch to this week's episode on all the usual suspects:

Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Audible | YouTube | Website

If nothing else, I can guarantee you a laugh.

Here's to being boldly sensitive,

Steph

P.S. Want help stepping outside your comfort zone and stepping into your next version? Here are a few ways I can help.

1. Join my monthly group coaching membership, Highly Sensitive Society. This is perfect for dipping your toe into coaching AND connecting with fellow HSPs. Get your first month free with code EMAIL at checkout. 

2. Hop on the waitlist for my signature 6-week program, Emotional Alchemy. In 6 weeks, I teach you how to feel your emotions and ride the waves so you can stop drowning in your feelings - and everyone else's! 

3. Get 1:1 private coaching! I have 3-month and 6-month packages with a brand-new framework designed to help you figure out what you want, get out of your own way, and make progress towards your dreams. This is perfect if you know you want hands-on support and guidance from a trained coach - and fellow HSP!