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The Sensitive Professionals Podcast
Feeling Out Of Sync (And How To Fix It) With Giada Centofanti
Season 1, Ep. 9
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Alignment gets thrown around a lot in self-development spaces—but what does it actually mean, especially for those of us who feel everything deeply, absorb emotions like a sponge, and struggle to put ourselves first? What if it’s not about getting it right but about staying in tune with ourselves, moment by moment?
That’s exactly what we’re exploring in this episode of The Sensitive Professionals Podcast.
I’m joined by the wonderful Giada Centofonti, an impact coach who helps values-driven business owners take aligned action while preserving their time, energy, and well-being. With a background in communications and neuroscience-based coaching, Giada blends deep self-discovery with practical action to help her clients shape businesses that feel fulfilling, freeing, and sustainable.
In this conversation, we dive deep into what alignment really means, why it’s essential for sensitive professionals, and how to recognise when you’re off course (and what to do about it).
WHAT WE DIVE INTO
· What alignment really means and why it’s not a one-time destination but a lifelong practice.
· How sensitivity influences our sense of alignment and why it can feel so intense when we’re out of sync.
· The challenge of setting boundaries as a sensitive person and how alignment helps with saying "no" without guilt.
· The role of intuition and body signals in decision-making—because your body often knows first.
· Practical ways to stay in alignment—even in a world that doesn’t always make space for sensitivity.
Giada’s insights shed light on the power of alignment for sensitive professionals—the challenges, the benefits, and the small but meaningful shifts that make all the difference. If you’ve ever felt out of sync with yourself, struggled to set boundaries, or wondered how to make decisions that truly honour your needs, this conversation is for you.
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