In this podcast episode, Phil explores the concept of being a highly sensitive person (HSP) with his guest, Gemma Sandwell, Energy Alignment Coach, Positive Psychology and Wellbeing Practitioner. They discuss the importance of boundaries and how managers and organisations can support and enable highly sensitive individuals to thrive in their work environment. They also touch on the topic of emotional labour and how it may already be happening for highly sensitive people, making it crucial for managers to create a psychologically safe environment. Overall, this podcast provides valuable insights into understanding and supporting highly sensitive individuals in the workplace.

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Gemma Sandwell LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-sandwell-b6518325/

Gemma Sandwell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamgemmasandwell/ 

Gemma Sandwell Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Gemma-Sandwell/pfbid037XtPJ4BKagiPxvqV8bqSMkjmpbCYeRWP2BdAsTD15smra3Vahiu68YKSWFB61bMHl/ 

Gemma Sandwell’s TedX Talk - Be a Tree: The Power of the Present https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3-8E_zn9bQ

Dr Elaine Aron - https://hsperson.com/

HSP Test - https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/ 

Book: The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine Aron - https://hsperson.com/books/the-highly-sensitive-person/ 

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0141029196

Katheines TEDx (which is about wellbeing strategy she did an amazing job!) 

https://youtu.be/GyGBt7VMwrQ

Linkedin Post about driving tests: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/gemma-sandwell-b6518325_driving-authenticity-coaching-activity-7034054175063736321-0tAu?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Sue Langley, a world leader in positive psychology and emotional intelligence - https://langleygroup.com.au/sue-langley-making-a-difference-in-the-world/

Emotional Badass podcast hosted by Nicky Eisenhower - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5uIKwRZr8g

The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor - https://www.wob.com/en-gb/books/shawn-achor/happiness-advantage/9780307591555?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=19658855653&cq_con=&cq_med=pla&cq_plac=&cq_net=x&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkqff9ZDo_gIVitPtCh1cpQ6ZEAQYBSABEgLpc_D_BwE#NPB9780307591555 

TEDxBloomington - Shawn Achor - "The Happiness Advantage: Linking Positive Brains to Performance" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXy__kBVq1M 

Positivity: Groundbreaking Research To Release Your Inner Optimist And Thrive - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Positivity-Groundbreaking-Research-Release-Optimist/dp/1851687904

Episode 43 – Emotion at Work in Job Crafting with Rob Baker - https://emotionatwork.co.uk/episode-43-emotion-at-work-in-job-crafting-2/

Tailored Thinking – Rob Baker - https://tailoredthinking.co.uk/people

Episode 59 – Emotion at Work in Boundaries and Burnout - https://emotionatwork.co.uk/episode-59-emotion-at-work-in-boundaries-and-burnout/