In this final episode of season one of The Sensitive CEO Show, I delve into a topic that many sensitive CEOs, including myself, struggle with – setting boundaries and mastering the art of saying no in our own businesses.

As an HSP, running my business has been both a blessing and a challenge. I emphasise that boundaries are crucial for maintaining a healthy and successful business. Throughout the episode, I provide valuable tips on identifying my priorities, learning the power of saying no gracefully, and using "I" statements when declining opportunities. I share my personal journey of struggling to say no to collaborations that didn't align with my values and how setting boundaries allowed me to prioritise my energy and invest it in meaningful projects. I encourage my listeners to view boundaries as a form of self-respect and remind them that it's a continuous journey of self-awareness and growth.

💝 Key Takeaways

• Boundaries are essential for protecting our energy and well-being as a sensitive CEO.
• Identifying your core values and prioritising what aligns with your business vision keeps you true to yourself.
• Practice saying "no" with grace and firmness, declining opportunities that don't resonate.
• Acknowledge your feelings and use "I" statements when declining offers.
• Setting boundaries is a journey of self-awareness and growth.

Overall, this episode empowers sensitive CEOs like myself to embrace our sensitivity, confidently set boundaries, and say no when necessary for a thriving and fulfilling business and personal life.

🌹 Rose's Resources

• The HSP Business School
• [FREE] HSP Archetype Quiz
• [FREE] Facebook Community for HSP Entrepreneurs

This week on the podcast, the tables are turned and I am interviewed by one of my all time favourite podcast hosts, Jenny Blake, for a crossover episode on her Free Time podcast.

We engage in a heart-to-heart conversation and dive into the world of highly sensitive people (HSPs), empaths, and introverts in the business world. The discussion centres around building a successful and sustainable business that aligns with one's energy and soul, while embracing the strengths and challenges of being a sensitive CEO.

💝 Key Takeaways

• Embracing Sensitivity: Understanding that sensitivity is not a weakness, but a trait to be honoured and integrated into one's business approach.
• Setting Boundaries: Overcoming people-pleasing tendencies and prioritising healthy boundaries to protect emotional well-being.
• Working with Fellow Sensitives: The power of connecting with like-minded individuals and running businesses that cater to HSPs, empaths, and introverts.
• Intuition as a Superpower: Developing and leveraging intuition to make important business decisions and find alignment with personal values.
• The Decision to Pause: I share my journey of deciding to take a break from my podcast and slow down, making space for some personal projects and self-care.
• Nature's Influence: The role of nature in nurturing creativity, intuition, and providing a calming space for self-reflection.
• Giving Permission: Encouragement to remove email and social apps from the phone, setting boundaries between personal and business life for enhanced well-being.

Jenny Blake is an award-winning author, podcaster, and keynote speaker who runs a media and licensing company. She loves helping people move from friction to flow through smarter systems, powered by Delightfully Tiny Teams. In 2022 Jenny released her award-winning third book, Free Time: Lose the Busywork, Love Your Business (Ideapress, 2022). Jenny is also the author of Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One (Portfolio, 2016), winner of the Axiom award for Best Business Book in the Careers category, and co-creator of Googles’s global drop-in coaching program, Career Guru. She hosts two podcasts with over 1 million downloads combined: Free Time with Jenny Blake for Heart-Based Business owners, and Pivot with Jenny Blake for navigating change.

📚 Resources Mentioned

• 035: An HSP's Guide to Podcasting with Jenny Blake
• Free Time Podcast
• Pivot Podcast
• BFF - Online Community
• Free Time: Lose the Busywork, Love Your Business (Ideapress, 2022)
• Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One (Portfolio, 2016)

🔗 Where You Can Find Jenny

• Website: http://itsfreetime.com/
• Instagram: jennyblakenyc
• Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/jennyblakeCA
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jennyblake
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMJxZ4WugjO26RgbnDERehp-n8WVdmt0q

🌹 Rose's Resources

• The HSP Business School
• [FREE] Facebook Community for HSP Entrepreneurs
• Ask me a question for an upcoming solo episode

In this episode of The Sensitive CEO Show, I'm thrillecd to chat with previous podcast guest Josh Speraneo. Josh is the organiser of the much-awaited HSP Awakening Summit, along with co-host Jen Corcoran.

The summit, scheduled for the first week of October, brings together a diverse group of highly sensitive people from all over the world to share their insights and expertise.

The event aims to raise awareness, foster understanding, and encourage an awakening to the power and potential of high sensitivity.

💝 Key Takeaways

• The HSP Awakening Summit is for everyone, catering to highly sensitive individuals and those interested in learning more about high sensitivity.
• The summit features around 24 HSP speakers, renowned leaders and experts in various fields.
• Daily themes include Learn (understanding high sensitivity), Grow (conscious parenting and supporting children), Sell (marketing and entrepreneurship for HSPs), Lead (embracing leadership as highly sensitive individuals), and Thrive (finding success and fulfilment as HSPs).
• The intention is to awaken participants to the gifts of high sensitivity, offering a positive perspective and empowering self-discovery.
• The event aims to create a supportive community, connecting attendees with like-minded individuals and experts in various fields.
• The summit hopes to impact younger generations, empowering them to embrace their high sensitivity from an early age and thrive in all aspects of life.

📚 Resources Mentioned

• The HSP Awakening Summit
• Episode 041: Success and Survival Skills for HSPs, Empaths, and Introverts with Josh Speraneo
• Episode 027: Linked in for HSPs with Jen Corcoran

🔗 Where You Can Find Josh

• Website: https://thesuccesscycle.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-speraneo-thesuccesscycle

🌹 Rose's Resources

• The HSP Business School
• [FREE] HSP Archetype Quiz
• [FREE] Facebook Community for HSP Entrepreneurs