Finally. Career guidance crafted for ambitious, sensitive professionals

(That doesn’t make you feel like you came with the ‘wrong’ settings)

You’re good at what you do. So why does it feel like you’re carrying the weight of it all, while others don’t seem to break a sweat?

 

  • Meetings leave you drained instead of inspired (seriously, how do some people have that much energy for talking?).

  • You put so much thought and care into your work, but somehow the louder, flashier voices get all the credit.

  • You’re trying to progress, be seen, and make an impact, but the harder you push, the more exhausting it gets (and that magical promotion? Still nowhere to be seen).

  • And you’ve lost count of how many times you’ve been told to “just be more confident,” “speak up more,” or “stop overthinking”—as if they’re settings you can toggle off like a phone notification.

And maybe, you’ve started to wonder… Is it me? Am I the problem? 

It’s not. It’s the way you’ve been taught to work.

You already have the skills and ambition.

Now, it’s time to channel them in a way that actually works for you.

But most career advice is built for the loudest voices and fastest movers—not for those who need space to think, time to feel, and work that actually means something.

Work really isn’t supposed to feel this hard…

If you’ve been trying to fit into a mould that was never made for you, it’s no wonder you’re exhausted. Let’s build something better.

Imagine this: a career where your empathy, insight, and thoughtfulness aren’t “too much”—they’re your edge.

Where you feel confident and unapologetically yourself.

Where progress doesn’t require burning yourself out—or pretending to be someone who loves 8am stand-ups, networking (*shudders*), and inbox zero.

Enter FORT

FORT is the framework I designed for ambitious, sensitive professionals just like you.

 

It helps you work with your natural strengths—not against them—so you can thrive without the stress, overthinking, or pressure to be someone you’re not.

 

It gives you a way to make work work for you.

 

Ready to see how?

FORT is powerful—but it works best when you’re not stuck in your own head, overthinking every step and Googling things like “how to be confident at work without faking it.”

And you don’t have to figure this out alone…

That’s where my 1:1 coaching comes in

FORTify is my signature 12-week coaching experience for ambitious, sensitive professionals who are ready to stop trying to work like everyone else—and start building a career that actually fits.

Together, we’ll design a way of working that feels good and gets results—by working with your strengths, not against them.

 

Because the truth is, you’re not the problem.


You’ve just been trying to succeed in a system that wasn’t built for you.

 

(Honestly? Most of us were.)

 

Let’s change that—strategically, sustainably, and with a lot more ease.

What my clients say about working together

  • "I was at a career crossroads, putting in a lot of effort but not seeing results. Teresa helped me realise I was my harshest critic. Now, I’m kinder to myself and have a clear way forward."

    Adelina

  • "As a new manager, I felt out of my depth and was struggling with personal challenges. Teresa gave me the tools to make sense of the chaos and tackle issues with confidence. I now feel equipped to lead my team."

    Megan

  • "I was stressed and unhappy in both work and life. Teresa created a safe space where I could be vulnerable and find my own solutions. I’ve made so many positive changes and feel more confident than ever."

    Caitlin

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, through Practical Feeling, 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.

 

Because when you stop squeezing yourself into a mould that wasn’t built for you… that’s when the magic happens.

 

Curious about my story?

Career insights that actually get you?

(The kind you won’t find in a corporate playbook)

Don’t miss these honest, practical tools to help you navigate work with heart, strategy, and a little less overwhelm.

 

Every piece is designed for sensitive professionals who want to thrive—without the burnout or the performative confidence.

THE DIARIES

The kind of career wisdom you wish someone had handed you sooner.

THE PODCAST

Real talk for the sensitive, ambitious ones navigating work their own way.