What Happens When You Finally Realize You’re Highly Sensitive — Not “Too Sensitive”?

Do you ever feel like you were handed the wrong operating manual for life—like the world was built for people who move faster, talk louder, and recharge more easily than you do?

For highly sensitive introverts, that feeling isn’t imagined. It’s your wiring. And when you finally understand that wiring, it becomes one of your greatest leadership advantages.

In this episode of The Introverted Leader, psychologist and coach Nina Khoo explains what it really means to be highly sensitive, why so many introverts mistake sensitivity for a flaw, and how to transform overwhelm into clarity, confidence, and influence. She shares her own journey—from burnout in investment banking to discovering her sensitivity—and how that realization reshaped every part of her life and leadership.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why high sensitivity is a leadership asset, and how traits like deep processing, strong intuition, and empathy can help you lead more effectively.
• How to build daily resilience and prevent overwhelm, especially in demanding workplaces not designed for sensitive nervous systems.
• How to use your voice with confidence, even when speaking up feels uncomfortable—and why staying silent keeps your strengths hidden.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your sensitivity is holding you back—or whether it might actually be the key to leading with more impact and less burnout—this conversation will help you see yourself in a new way.

Listen to the full episode now and learn how to lead confidently because of your sensitivity—not despite it.

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