S3, EP 26: The Gift of Being Perceptive: Redefining Leadership with Rachel Radway

Sensitive Change Makers: Coaching for HSPs, Introverts & Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs and Leaders

In this episode, I welcome leadership coach, author, and speaker Rachel Radway, whose new book Perceptive explores the untapped power of high sensory perception in leadership.

With over 25 years in corporate leadership, Rachel shares her fascinating journey—from navigating global roles and language immersion to discovering her calling as a coach for highly perceptive and neurodivergent leaders.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has ever felt “too sensitive” in environments that value toughness over intuition. Tune in to explore:

• Rachel’s winding, multicultural career journey and how it shaped her coaching approach
• The surprising power of high sensitivity and what makes it a leadership superpower
• Common misconceptions around sensitivity and how they hold people back
• Insights from Rachel’s research and interviews with women leaders featured in Perceptive
• The challenges of masking, people-pleasing, and reclaiming your intuitive voice
• Why empathy, deep listening, and strategic thinking are more than soft skills—they're strengths

Whether you're a sensitive leader, a curious empath, or someone navigating a non-traditional path, this conversation offers validation, empowerment, and practical wisdom.

Find out why sensitivity isn’t a weakness—it’s a gift.

Please do check out Rachel's book and connect with her through the following links:

Book: https://www.rercoaching.com/book

Book (Amazon UK): https://amzn.eu/d/9VbwM5d

Website: https://www.rercoaching.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reradway/

The book which was mentioned was called The Brain of the Highly Sensitive Person by Esther Bergsma, you can find it here: https://amzn.eu/d/59szdJn

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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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