“I only have soft skills, and they aren’t valued.” (Myth)
So-called soft skills are more valuable than you realize and I mean valued in the decent paying job market! Here’s some proof and what helps.
Highly Sensitive (HSP)
5 Money Archetypes from a Highly Sensitive Money Coach and CFP
HSP money coach, Diana Yañez, shares what can be helpful when dealing with money, in ways that align with your own values and needs. Her conscious approach to money, using archetypes from nature, can help with reducing stress for decisions around career, business, saving, and giving.
Career Guide for HSP Extroverts (HSE)
If you are a highly sensitive person (HSP) and an extrovert, a lot of general career guidance doesn’t quite fit. You might feel pulled (or pushed toward) more extrovert-oriented career roles, but the sensitive soul part of you needs more calming and spaciousness. It can feel confusing until you learn
HSP Career Story: Multi-Passionate + Professional Organizer – Monica
I interviewed Monica Parker because I thought you might benefit from hearing about a highly sensitive extrovert who is also a multi-passionate woman. I want you to hear how she’s making it all come together in her current career as a solopreneur.
She’s also a former coaching client who came
Rebalancing my yin-yang energies as an HSP.
I got caught in an over-doing phase and not enough calming downtime balance to that. Autumn, as daylight shortens, is a good time for me to think about the yin-yang balance in my life. I have to pay attention here, especially as a highly sensitive person with old workaholic programming.
Career Transition as an HSP: 5 Steps to Make It Easier
Career change can be especially hard for highly sensitive people (HSPs). To be sure, we can also be good at it. As a career coach for HSPs, I’ve got some practical steps to help HSPs manage career transition stress and thrive in the process.
I remember staying in a job
Is becoming a coach right for an HSP?
Answers to whether being a coach is a good fit for highly sensitive people (HSPs). Concerns about energy, other people’s energy, and self-employment.
Highly Sensitive Extrovert Love Note: Balancing Your Challenges and Gifts {video}
It’s wonderful to be both highly sensitive and extroverted. Yet it can be tricky. Tips to make it easier, and enjoy your gifts more.
Introvert? HSP? Personality Labels: Don’t put me in a box.
Do labels like introvert or highly sensitive (HSP) put you in a box and create limits? Don’t let it! Here’s why knowing your leanings is still helpful.
News Overwhelm? A love note and some restoration.
Feeling the weight of grief or worry for loved ones, or people you don’t even know but still care about? I feel for you. I feel it too. Here’s how I’m taking care, and what I’ve learned.
Self-employment for HSPs: Our Superpowers for Business and Marketing {video}
Inside view on HSP superpowers for self-employment, and listen in on a conversation about it too. Also covers tips to avoid some of the challenges too.
My Journey to Self-employment Ease, as a Sensitive Introvert (The Short Story)
A lot of business advice is geared for extroverts, and sensitive introverts can feel like misfits. Here’s my short story of making it work, as a sensitive introvert myself.
Inspirational Stories of Introverts and HSPs 🌟 Success on Their Own Terms
Includes career profiles of introverts and HSPs like you, and famous introverts who made a huge impact. Role models of balancing meaning, money, and energy needs.
Sensitive, the book, and what is high sensitivity anyway?
My review of the 2023 book, Sensitive, and what happened at a book discussion with other HSPs. I also define high sensitivity here. It’s so misunderstood.
Customized Career or Business Ideas for Introverts and HSPs
The ultimate list of good careers for HSPs and introverts — PLUS how to access a list of custom career or business ideas for YOU.
In case of hard times… (from one HSP to another)
I sent this note to a fellow HSP friend having a rough time and decided to save it here for when you and I need it too. We need each other. #community
Introvert/HSP Self-employment Profile – Balancing Energy, Money, Mission, and Courage. Meet Renata.
Behind the scenes look at how a sensitive introvert is growing her mission-driven, creative business with a sense of balance and sustainability. Renata is an Indigenous Mexican, now in California.
She offers graphic design, illustration, art, and coaching for sensitive intuitive women of color (BIWOC) who want to explore
Introvert/HSP Career Profile of Balancing Mission, Energy, Income. Meet Kristen.
Behind the scenes look at how an introvert and highly sensitive person maintains her mission-driven career with a sense of balance and sustainability.
50+ Career Alternatives to Being a Therapist If You Enjoy Psychology But Dread Burnout
Over 50 ideas for caring people interested in psychology but want to avoid burnout: so many alternatives to being a therapist or counselor.
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Connection That Works For Introverts and HSPs. (We Need Connection Too.)
Introverts and HSPs need people connection too, but we need to find the right balance. Here’s a guide for dealing with our classic barriers and concerns. We can have connection *our* way.
