Ever been told you’re too emotional or too sensitive — especially in a professional setting? In this episode of Blueprints to Becoming, career coach Kate Maxwell unpacks why deep-feeling people should embrace this part of themselves and why we should all be more emotional.

You’ll discover:

• Why emotions are data — and how to use them to make better career decisions
• The “weather” mindset shift that makes feelings easier to manage
• How sensitivity gives you a competitive edge in creativity, leadership, and connection
• How Rumi’s The Guest House reframes emotions as valuable visitors
• The truth about cultural stigma around emotions — and how to break free from it

Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, making a big life decision, or simply learning to trust yourself more, this episode will help you turn your emotional depth into a strategic advantage.

Episode Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction: Why sensitivity is a strength

00:43 – Emotions as data, not weakness

01:14 – The Guest House by Rumi (poem reading)

02:30 – Unpacking the poem: emotions as guidance

04:16 – How to label and understand your feelings

04:59 – Emotional expression as a skill

05:06 – The cultural stigma around feelings, for men and women

06:25 – How to embrace your emotional depth without shame

08:50 – Conclusion + next episode teaser

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- Brené Brown on Shame

- Feeling Wheel

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