In this episode of Tactical Empathy, we flipped the script! A client, Adriana Mercader interviews Erin, exploring the profound impact of empathy in personal and professional relationships. Erin shares her journey of understanding empathy, the importance of self-awareness, and how empathy can transform leadership and team dynamics. The conversation delves into the challenges of self-empathy, the distinction between empathy and sympathy, and practical steps to navigate feelings and burnout. Erin emphasizes the need for genuine connection and understanding in all aspects of life, encouraging listeners to embrace their emotions and foster empathy within themselves and their teams.

Today on Tactical Empathy:

• Empathy starts with understanding ourselves.
• The hardest part of work is often relationships.
• We practice what we are, not what we pretend to be.
• Feelings are our internal GPS system.
• Empathy is not about fixing others' problems.
• Self-empathy is crucial for personal growth.
• Leaders can inspire change through understanding.
• Burnout can be addressed by allowing ourselves to feel.
• Empathy requires self-responsibility and accountability.
• Transformation happens when teams engage in tough conversations.

Connect with Adriana:

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adriana-mercader-7350318

Connect with Erin:

• Instagram: @elthorp 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-thorp-speaker/
• Website: www.erinthorp.ca 
• Inside Out Empathy Free Chapter: https://www.insideoutempathy.com/free-chapter/
• Sign up for “The E in the Room” Newsletter: https://www.erinthorp.ca/newsletter/

This show was produced by ELF Solutions Inc.