{"id":4563,"date":"2024-08-26T16:59:53","date_gmt":"2022-08-06T19:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominique-ara.com\/youre-too-sensitive\/"},"modified":"2025-10-18T16:47:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T14:47:51","slug":"youre-too-sensitive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominique-ara.com\/en\/blog\/youre-too-sensitive\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reclaim Your Brilliance When You Feel Devalued at Work"},"content":{"rendered":"

When Excellence Turns Against You<\/strong><\/h3>\n

I\u2019m both appalled and deeply moved \ud83d\ude36 by how many brilliant women I coach struggle with self-worth.
It takes courage \u2014 real courage<\/em> \u2014 to face those inner, self-defeating voices and decide to change.<\/p>\n

Take Cathy (not her real name).
In a private HR call, she was told she should \u201cbe less sensitive\u201d and \u201cless whiny\u201d when receiving feedback that she was too direct<\/em> in meetings.<\/p>\n

That feedback hit her like a punch in the gut.
It questioned not her performance, but her very identity.<\/p>\n

\n

The Weight of Injustice<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Cathy is competent, reliable, and deeply committed.
She delivers flawless work \u2014 clean files, on time, no nonsense.
She supports her team, shields them from overload, and defends their work in meetings.<\/p>\n

She\u2019s the one everyone turns to when things get tough.<\/p>\n

Yet the same qualities that make her excellent \u2014 high standards, emotional awareness, courage \u2014 are turned against her.
The message she receives is clear: you\u2019re too much.<\/em><\/p>\n

She knows it\u2019s unfair. But knowing doesn\u2019t make it easier.<\/p>\n

Every remark chips away at her confidence.
Every lack of recognition feeds the quiet question: What am I doing wrong?<\/em><\/p>\n

The injustice of it all fuels her frustration \u2014 and her exhaustion.<\/p>\n

\n

When Brilliance Feels Like a Burden<\/strong><\/h3>\n

She\u2019s tired.
>Tired of giving more than she gets.
>Tired of fighting invisible double standards.
>Tired of being both strong and misunderstood.<\/p>\n

And when that fatigue sets in, something dangerous happens:
You start believing the voice that says you\u2019re not enough.<\/em>
You start thinking maybe the problem is you.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not.<\/p>\n

\n

You\u2019re Not Alone<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If Cathy\u2019s story resonates with you \u2014 know this: you\u2019re not alone.
This quiet suffering is widespread among brilliant, dedicated women.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not a lack of skill. It\u2019s the weight of systemic patterns and internalized expectations.
And the more you struggle to prove your worth, the deeper you sink \u2014 like quicksand.<\/p>\n

But there\u2019s a way out.
A way to reclaim your strength, your pride, and your \u2b50Life Work Brilliance\u2b50<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Many women have stood where you are now.
They\u2019ve stumbled, cried, doubted, and then risen \u2014 stronger, clearer, freer.<\/p>\n

With the right awareness, strategy, and support, you can stop surviving and start shining again.<\/em><\/p>\n

\n

The First Step<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You don\u2019t have to keep fighting alone.
You don\u2019t have to burn yourself out to be seen.<\/p>\n

Reach out \u2014 to me, or to another coach who gets it.
Together, you\u2019ll map your way out of the quicksand and rediscover your own brilliance \u2014 the one that\u2019s been there all along.<\/p>\n

You are not too much. You\u2019ve just been in the wrong room.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We have learned, tried different approaches, and discovered our own paths to \u2b50Life Work Brilliance\u2b50<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Through perseverance and support, they have unlocked their full potential.<\/p>\n

You can do the same without sacrificing everything.<\/strong>
\nYou don’t have to sacrifice everything to find fulfillment and success.<\/p>\n

Dare to take the leap and seek help from a coach, be it me or someone else, to explore what’s possible. <\/strong>Take that first step towards a brighter future<\/a>, guided by someone who can help you navigate the journey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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