Belonging Over Fitting In with Paula Gregorowicz
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What if the struggle to fit in isn’t actually about you, but about the spaces you’re trying to squeeze into? For sensitive professionals, the quest for belonging can feel like trying to fit into shoes that’s two sizes too small—constricting, uncomfortable, and just plain wrong. But what if there was another way?
In this episode of The Sensitive Professionals Podcast, I’m joined by Paula Gregorowicz, founder of The Paula G Company, coach, author, and passionate advocate for helping women and queer business owners grow in expansive, authentic ways. With 30 years of experience spanning corporate America, entrepreneurship, and spiritual coaching, Paula shares how her own journey led her from fitting in to belonging—and why that shift matters so much.
We’re talking about:
The powerful distinction between belonging and fitting in, and how your sensitivity can guide you towards spaces that truly resonate.
Paula shares insights on the armour sensitive people often wear for protection—and why it might be time to let it go.
We dive into practical steps for finding your space, where you don’t just fit, you genuinely belong.
Learn how to protect your energy with compassionate boundaries that honour your sensitivity without shutting it down.
Redefine what success means for sensitive professionals by moving from relentless performance to meaningful presence.
If you’ve ever felt like you were constantly squeezing yourself into spaces that weren’t built for you, this conversation is for you.
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About your host
Hi, I’m Teresa—career coach, ex-corporate insider, and proud sensitive professional.
After 20+ years in high-pressure roles—often as the only woman in the room, quietly absorbing everything while others talked over each other—I know what it’s like to feel out of place in environments that prize boldness over nuance and speed over substance.
But here’s what I discovered: sensitivity wasn’t a weakness—it was my greatest advantage.
Now, I help ambitious, sensitive professionals like you turn struggles into strengths and build careers that feel as good as they look—without burnout, bravado, or trying to be someone you’re not.
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