High Sensitivity

What is High Sensitivity?

The Psychologist, Elaine Aron, first coined the term in her book The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You (1996) and recent estimates by Psychology Today suggest that up to 20% of the population are likely to be highly sensitive.  

HSPs have a finely tuned nervous system and are linked to enhanced levels of creativity and empathy, a rich inner life and deep personal relationships. However, they may be adversely affected by noise, crowds, tension and unpredictability.

Navigating your career choices or operating as a leader can be challenging as a HSP and I have experienced both the positives and difficulties of identifying as Highly Sensitive during my career. As a coach, I naturally operate through the lens of a HSP and can empathise and support you with strategies if you identify with some or all of the features outlined by Elaine Aron and subsequent researchers.

If you are interested in the Highly Sensitive Person, you can take a free test here or sign up for regular information from Highly Sensitive Refuge.