What if the person you assumed was the toughest in the room was also the most sensitive? As the saying goes – don’t judge a book by its cover – but let’s be honest, we still do.

In this episode of The Sensitive Professionals Podcast, I’m joined by Chris Kirk, senior risk and control manager at Monzo and former Royal Marine Commando, to explore how sensitivity intersects with leadership, resilience, and identity in high-pressure environments.

Together, we dive into:

• What it’s like to be sensitive in the military – and what happens when you leave
• The assumptions that shape how others treat us at work
• Learning how to ask for what you need – especially when it comes to feedback
• The difference between surviving and thriving in the workplace
• Why your values should lead your job search (not the other way around)

This is one for you if you’ve ever felt the need to toughen up to fit in and are wondering if there’s another way.

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