Hey, fellow confidence Crusaders! I’m so excited to share this episode because I got to reconnect with my longtime friend and ACI-certified confidence coach, Annet van Duinen. We talked about her incredible transformation—and wow, the glow is real.
When we first met, she was quiet, thoughtful, and introverted. Today? She’s fully embraced her true self, radiating confidence in a way that’s both wild and sensitive—her term, wild sensitive.
Annette’s journey started with her ACI confidence training, which flipped her perspective on how she sees herself. By exploring her traits as both a highly sensitive person (HSP) and a high sensation seeker (HSS), she discovered a unique superpower: she can process deeply and take bold action.
It’s not just about personality—it’s about harnessing who you truly are to live fully, make courageous choices, and show up authentically.
We laughed, we got real, and we shared stories about the tough stuff: leaving a Marriage, moving across the globe, and embracing traits society often mislabels as “too much” or “wrong.”
Annette’s story proves that understanding yourself—and giving yourself permission to be both sensitive and adventurous—is one of the most powerful confidence hacks out there. And the best part? She’s now helping others discover their own wild sensitive strengths and unlock the confidence they didn’t even know they had.
Key Takeaways:
Annet van Duinen has over ten years of experience in personal and professional Coaching, and work that centers on helping people understand their nervous system and learn to work with their sensitivity rather than against it. Feeling a kinship with Annet? You can learn more about her and her work at annetvanduinen.com.
