E23: The Superpower of Highly Sensitive Leaders With Rachel Radway
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The Superpower of Highly Sensitive Leaders With Rachel Radway
In this episode, Bethany Jasmin speaks with Rachel Radway, a certified leadership coach, about the unique challenges and gifts of being a highly sensitive person, particularly in leadership roles. They discuss the importance of authenticity, self-care, and the need for joy in everyday life. Rachel shares insights from her book, 'Perceptive,' and emphasizes the significance of understanding neurodivergence and its impact on leadership and burnout. The conversation highlights the strengths of highly sensitive individuals and offers practical advice for navigating the complexities of leadership while maintaining personal well-being.
Guest Rachel Radway
Book: Perceptive: Insights for leaders who feel more, process deeply, and think differently
Website: https://www.rercoaching.com/
LinkedIn: @reradway
SHOW NOTES
December 8th, 2025
keywords
highly sensitive person, neurodivergence, leadership, burnout, self-care, authenticity, emotional regulation, empathy, personal growth, joy
summary
In this episode, Bethany Sadler-Jasmin speaks with Rachel Radway, a certified leadership coach, about the unique challenges and gifts of being a highly sensitive person, particularly in leadership roles. They discuss the importance of authenticity, self-care, and the need for joy in everyday life. Rachel shares insights from her book, 'Perceptive,' and emphasizes the significance of understanding neurodivergence and its impact on leadership and burnout. The conversation highlights the strengths of highly sensitive individuals and offers practical advice for navigating the complexities of leadership while maintaining personal well-being.
takeaways
Rachel Radway's book 'Perceptive' addresses the needs of highly sensitive leaders.
About 30% of the population is considered highly sensitive.
Sensitivity can be viewed as a superpower in leadership.
Highly sensitive individuals often experience burnout more acutely.
Neurodivergent burnout has unique causes and effects.
Masking can lead to emotional exhaustion for sensitive individuals.
Authenticity is crucial for effective leadership.
Finding joy in small things can enhance well-being.
Self-regulation is different from suppression of emotions.
Creating a supportive environment is essential for sensitive leaders.
Chapters
00:00 Understanding Highly Sensitive People
21:59 Navigating Burnout as a Highly Sensitive Leader
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