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Why Sensitivity Can Be a Superpower at Work
If you feel things deeply and have a strong drive to achieve, you may be a “Sensitive Striver”.
A Sensitive Striver is a high-achiever who is also more sensitive to their emotions, the world, and the behavior of those around them.
Sensitive Strivers have a special set of genes that leads them to process information more deeply than their less-sensitive peers. Because of this, they pick up on subtle changes in their environment.
Sensitive Strivers are driven to succeed and give their 100% to everything they do — all with an inner world on overdrive. Many are former gold-star students who bring that same commitment into the workplace.
I coined the term Sensitive Striver after a decade of researching and coaching top performers at companies like Google, Facebook, Netflix, Visa, Verizon, and many others. Through my work, I discovered that the intersection of high sensitivity and achievement leads to a particular set of challenges. Everything from struggles with imposter syndrome and confidence to difficulties setting boundaries, speaking up, and beyond.
If this resonates with you, then welcome. You’re in exactly the right place.
