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Really?

You can just ask them to turn down the music?

Shoot. Lauren beat me to the restaurant. It’s always easier when I arrive first, so I can choose the seat that will work best for me.

I wave as I approach the table and start taking off my jacket. She stands to greet me and as she begins to sit back down, I say, “Before you get comfortable, would you mind if I take that seat?”

She looks puzzled, but not annoyed. “Of course not!”

“Are you sure? If facing the window bothers you too, we can ask for a different table.”

“No, it’s fine,” she assures me.

“Great! Thanks!”

I set down my purse on the chair - my purse doubles as lumbar support, of course -  and look at the menu.

Crunch. Crunch. Crunch.

I look up.

“Sorry,” she says. “Chewing ice cubes bothers you?”

“I wish it didn't. I don’t have a great filter. I’m actually having a hard time hearing myself think over this music. Is that our server?"

"Excuse me!” I wave and catch his attention.

“Are you ready to order, Miss?”

“Hi, no, not quite. But would you mind turning down the music a little bit? It's a little too loud to speak over.”

“Sure, no problem.”

Lauren looks at me in awe. “You can just ask them to turn down the music?”

As a Thriving HSP, I’ve gotten used to asking for lots of things.

If you’re a driven, empathetic and highly sensitive control freak with a great big heart, you might be an HSP (highly sensitive person), too.

You might feel like you don’t fit in, in this overly stimulating world designed for the neurotypical brain, but there’s room for you and all of your beautiful quirks in an HSP Thrive Circle.

What’s an HSP Thrive Circle?

HSP Thrive Circles have evolved from the Happy Space Pod— a safe online community where HSPs connect and share the ups and downs of the HSP experience. An HSP Thrive Circle is a group where you and up to five other HSPs experience conversation, connection, and camaraderie. Oh, and talk about how you, too, can feel comfortable asking them to change the lighting in your office or turn down the music at your favorite restaurant.

We'll focus on topics integral to an HSPs journey to thrivedom. (Is thrivedom a word?... it is now! Take that Grammarly.) We'll explore:

1. HSP Trait Secrets - Superpowers & Struggles

2. Designing with Sensitivity in Mind - Shape your Space & Schedule to Sustain You

3. Build a Trio of HSP ThriveAbility Skills - Self-awareness, Self-regulation, and Self-advocacy

I'm excited to work with small groups this year as I build "HSP ThriveAbility", an HSP Success program.

Special pricing is available to founding members in return for your partnership in helping build this valuable resource. You get to shape it as we go. We'll be talking about what's important to you!

As a founding member, you receive: 

80-minute group calls each week with Clare to discuss topics relevant to thriving as an HSP

Special pricing for HSP webinars and events including "Getting Things Done Days" where we will tackle special projects together

Access to our private HSP Thrive Circles Facebook Group

Connection other supportive, empathetic, motivated HSPs

Accountability

Personal and professional growth

The opportunity to take inspired action

Sign up for next Thrive Circle!

SIGN ME UP FOR A CIRCLE!

The investment?

I'm aiming to provide huge value in a short time with special limited offer pricing. You'll get time with me each week for six weeks with six other people, for only $599 USD, a fraction of the cost of 1:1 coaching.

As soon as we have a group of six committed people, we will co-create the meeting times so it works for everyone.

Small group work requires people who can play well together. Participating will require you to:

  • show up consistently
  • be prepared to engage in conversation and connection in this safe space
  • be a respectful listener and supportive member of the group
  • understand that this is not therapy. It is a facilitated conversation with an accredited and Certified Executive Coach.

Are you ready to dance out of discomfort? Then join us!!

Not sure yet, here's what some of Clare's fans and community members say...

Happy Space Pod fans rave...

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Click to watch Shelley share her experience meeting Clare at The EPIC Community event.

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I'M READY TO RESERVE MY SPOT!

If you want to be kept in the know about upcoming circles, add your email address below and I'll let you know when the next one is starting.

I look forward to dancing with you!

Book a discovery call with Clare? Click here to contact me.

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Productivity catalyst, highly sensitive executive coach, and speaker, Clare Kumar cultivates sustainable performance in busy professionals so they can keep making rich contributions in all areas of life and achieve greater fulfillment.

She inspires leaders, professionals, employees and entrepreneurs to respect humanity and boost performance through marrying productivity and pleasure. After all, why shouldn’t you have fun while getting things done?

 

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palacio da pena and quinta da regaleira 

and sunset with an almost full moon

there is a lovely sense of play embedded in the architecture and gardens. pleasure is a valid pursuit.
lisbon - exciting to discover parts of you today. lisbon - exciting to discover parts of you today. belem tower, monastery of st jerome, monument to the explorers, basket weaving exhibition, and the 28 tram ride.
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you can feel how the sun has infused everything he you can feel how the sun has infused everything here.
sunshine affects mood so deeply. the past few week sunshine affects mood so deeply. the past few weeks in Toronto have been greyer than normal. i’ve been immersed in work projects and have my swimming pool which have both helped immensely but today, being back in the sun reminds me just how much i adore it for fuel. 

serotonin up! vitamin d may be light as it’s still cool here, but i’m sure i’ll find a sheltered spot to absorb some rays when the sun is high in the sky. 

feeling very blessed to be able to take a winter break. 

#sad
#serotonin
#sun #sustainableperformance #wellbeing #productivity
i'm zooming out. no, not zoomed out, but expandin i'm zooming out.

no, not zoomed out, but expanding the focus of the Happy Space Podcast.

when i launched the show last April, i was focused on highly sensitive people - empowerment and inclusion. i have since realized that there are more invisible challenges needing the spotlight. and hopefully, ultimately, we will operate with more compassion so we can #nevermindthelabels

there is much work to be done in what we know and also what we do not yet understand. our biases are natural and must be considered.

so, i have expanded the focus of the podcast to be about designing inclusive performance - making it possible for as many people as possible to make their richest contributions.

leaders want the best from their people yet the office culture or environment may not be inviting for all. if we are more intentional in design of spaces and work practices, this will get better.

i'm back with episode 13 - a solo episode - explaining the shift and inviting you to be part of the movement.

i'm excited for the next batch of 6 shows which include the following forward-thinking leaders and advocates:

- Mindset Coach and expert at managing anxiety - Paul Sheppard

- co-author of "Sensitive" due out at the end of February - @justandresolo 

- long time extreme humanist and thought provocateur - Tom Peters

- individualized work advocates - @alextheworkstyler ✊🏻 and @lizzietheworkstyler 

- co-founder of WorkTripp - @sjpagey 

i hope you'll join me. after all, everyone deserves a Happy Space.

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#leadership #inclusivity #productivity
grateful for spring flowers as winter rages on… grateful for spring flowers as winter rages on… 

what’s bringing you joy today?
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