Your empathy, intuition, and depth of awareness and feeling are not liabilities—they're leadership gifts.

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“Perceptive is about people who notice more, feel more, think more. Many have felt different or even flawed. But being wired differently can be your biggest advantage, as Rachel Radway shows. Reading this book will make you more aware of your unique talents!”

– Esther Bergsma, expert on high sensitivity and author of The Brain of the Highly Sensitive Person

“Heightened sensitivity is actually a set of superpowers. You’ll learn why highly sensitive = highly perceptive, and perceptiveness is, inarguably, a valuable asset in leaders of organizations and society in general.”

What if the way you experience the world—deeply, intuitively, with intense perception—isn’t a challenge to overcome, but a strength to harness?

If you’ve been told you’re “too sensitive” or struggled to navigate corporate environments that seem to reward detachment over depth, Perceptive offers a powerful reframe: Your heightened awareness, empathy, global thinking and strong sense of justice aren’t flaws to fix—they’re superpowers to embrace.

High sensitivity is a neurological trait shared by 30% of the population yet frequently misunderstood or stigmatized. Drawing from research, wisdom and insights from accomplished women leaders, and relatable stories from her own severe burnout to finding her mission, Rachel Radway reveals how this form of neurodivergence represents not a limitation or weakness but a powerful leadership asset.

Perceptive offers deep feelers and thinkers validation, compassion, and a roadmap to leading with confidence, clarity, and authenticity. It’s equally essential for HR professionals and executives committed to building inclusive, innovative organizations where everyone can thrive.

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Rachel Eve Radway is a certified leadership coach, mentor, speaker, and author with 25+ years’ experience in corporate leadership roles.

A late-diagnosed AuDHDer herself, Rachel helps highly perceptive and neurodivergent clients learn to thrive personally and professionally.

She’s a contributing author of Single State of the Union: Single Women Speak Out on Life, Love, and the Pursuit of Happiness and Leading with Compassion: Cultivating Connection from the Inside Out.

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Learn more about Rachel.

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  • “For all the women who’ve been told they’re too sensitive, Rachel Radway's 'Perceptive' offers a compelling invitation to recognize our strengths and own our power as boldly empathetic, authentic, and inclusive leaders.”

    –  Minette Norman, author of The Boldly Inclusive Leader 

  • “As someone who is passionate about making workspaces more neuroinclusive, I especially appreciated the sections of this book that offered actionable tools for people leaders and HR professionals. The information on various ways people can give or receive feedback and offer clarity in communication is especially useful.”

    Pasha Marlowe, LMFT, CEO of Neurobelonging, speaker, author of Creating Cultures of Neuroinclusion: A Framework for Peopling and Engaging Neurodiverse Talent

  • "I resonate with almost every single word Rachel Radway's written in 'Perceptive'. Today, I realize that my sensitivity is a gift. It’s given me so much information that I haven't listened to as often as I should have, but I do now. This book is necessary reading for everyone who has been told, ‘You're being too sensitive. Get over it. Leaders don’t cry.' 'Perceptive' will validate so many, and in the process help people realize they are not crazy, and they are not alone. Thank you for writing a book that fights the stereotypes that so many of us have fought against. I can't wait to read more!”

    Donna Star, president of DStar Coaching and Consulting and author of Unsuccessfully Successful

  • "'Perceptive' is an insightful exploration of how appreciating neurodiversity benefits both individuals and teams. It offers leaders a blueprint for understanding that our differences should not be obstacles, but the very source of breakthrough innovation and high performance.”

    – Ed Thompson, founder & CEO of Uptimize and author of A Hidden Force: Unlocking the Potential of Neurodiversity at Work

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