Welcome back to Transforming Relationships with Emotional Intelligence. I’m your host, Coach Owenico.

In today’s episode, we’re confronting a global leadership challenge—one not caused by a lack of competence, but a shortage of empathy. As the modern workplace evolves, so must our definition of leadership. The question we’re asking is simple yet profound:

Can empathy save the world of work?

This conversation explores why empathy is no longer optional—it’s essential for fostering trust, well-being, retention, and sustainable performance in any organisation.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• What empathy truly means—and why it’s foundational to emotionally intelligent leadership
• The three types of empathy every leader must understand:
  → Cognitive empathy – Understanding others’ thoughts
  → Emotional empathy – Feeling others’ emotions
  → Empathic concern – Caring enough to respond meaningfully
• The alarming data behind burnout, disengagement, and rising turnover in 2025
• Why leadership without empathy leads to transactional cultures, quiet quitting, and boreout
• What empathetic leadership looks like in action—listening deeply, creating psychological safety, and prioritising people
• Simple, practical ways to begin building empathy as a leadership skill today

Drawing from research, real-world trends, and emotional intelligence frameworks, this episode offers a roadmap for creating workplaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued.

Tune in now to discover how a more human approach to leadership can transform your team, your culture, and your impact.

Work With Coach Owenico

If you're ready to lead with empathy and build a workplace where people and performance thrive:
→ Book a free private call: www.calendly.com/owenicoconsult
→ Email me directly: owen@owenicoconsult.com

Stay Connected

• Connect with Coach Owenico: https://linktr.ee/owenicoconsult

If this episode added value to your leadership journey, please subscribe, rate, and review—and share it with someone who leads with heart, or wants to.

Support the show