The Sensitive High-Achieving Man: Owning What You’ve Always Hidden

25/07/2025 32 min
The Sensitive High-Achieving Man: Owning What You’ve Always Hidden

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There’s a hidden side to many high-performing men that rarely gets spoken about, sensitivity.In this powerful episode of The Heart-Led Man, I open up about my own journey as a highly sensitive man. For years, I believed it made me weak… unmanly… broken. I spent most of my life hiding it, behind performance, people-pleasing, anger, or pretending not to care.But what if your sensitivity isn’t your flaw?What if it’s actually your greatest strength?This episode is for the man who’s always been the achiever, the leader, the one who seems to have it all together… yet behind closed doors, he’s overwhelmed, feeling "too much", and silently questioning his worth.We explore:What does it mean to be a sensitive high-achieving man?The childhood roots of male sensitivityWhy so many high performers secretly feel too much and the impact of hiding itHow emotional depth can become a superpower in leadership and relationshipsThe practical steps to owning, integrating, and leading with your sensitivityYou’ll also hear how I’ve worked with countless successful men, business owners, athletes, creatives, who quietly carried the same shame… and finally found freedom.Whether you’re a man navigating this journey yourself, or someone who loves a sensitive man, this one’s for you.(0:00:20) Intro / My story of sensitivity(0:08:10) What does it mean to be a sensitive high-achieving man?(0:09:55) 4 ways men become highly sensitive(0:15:15) How does sensitivity manifest as an adult(0:17:05) The hidden strengths of sensitivity(0:23:10) How we own our sensitivity and integrate into the next most powerful version of ourselvesFeatured Tools Mentioned in This Episode:Guided Meditation for Emotional Release:https://youtu.be/Fwxgcs-C_VU?si=u60laBHjqo3BZ1QlGuided Breathwork for Men:https://youtu.be/9pw5sE54qtI?si=iRC8s9fXVnIoSczULet this episode be a permission slip to stop hiding… and start leading from your truth.____Start here: Take the free quiz: What’s the Hidden Pattern Keeping You Stuck? In just 2 minutes you’ll uncover the hidden pattern sabotaging your relationships, performance, and leadership, and how to break free. 👉 Take the QuizReady to go all in? My private 1:1 coaching is for high-performing men ready to step out of the shadows and into their true leadership. If you’re done hiding, done doubting, and ready to embody the man you know you’re meant to be, apply here. 👉 Limited spots → Learn More_____🎧 The Heart-Led Man Podcast is hosted by Evan Spargo, MCC Coach & Founder of The Ascension Men's Community. Helping men lead with purpose, presence, and peace, without losing themselves or the people they love. Website: www.evanspargo.coInstagram: @evanspargo

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