WorkParty Why Successful Women Struggle in Dating and How to Change It from a Matchmaker
Feb 4, 2026
Katie Lloyd, Chief Operating Officer at The Bevy and professional matchmaker with a background in finance, explains modern dating for high-achievers. She busts the myth that success scares partners. She discusses how CEO energy can block chemistry. She outlines conscious dating practices, checking your nervous system, and how attachment styles shape patterns.
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Men Are Usually Inspired Not Intimidated
- The myth that men are intimidated by successful women is false for most cases and distracts from the real issue.
- Katie Lloyd says the right man is inspired by power and success, so the problem is not success itself but the belief you must choose between success and softness.
Choosing Between Power And Softness Blocks Chemistry
- Successful women often feel they must choose between professional power and feminine softness, which blocks romantic connection.
- Katie Lloyd urges differentiating leadership logic (business) from energetic presence (love) and leaning into trust and presence.
Let In Trust And Presence On Dates
- Let in more trust and presence rather than trying to do less or control every decision on a date.
- Katie Lloyd reframes Morgan DeBond's advice: it's not just doing less, it's allowing someone else to lead and being more present.