Tactical Empathy

In this conversation, host Erin Thorp and guest Ashlee Livingstone discuss the journey of leadership and the importance of taking responsibility as a leader. They explore the relationship between breathwork and empathy, highlighting how breathwork can help leaders build empathy muscles. Ashlee shares different types of breathwork that can be used in various situations. 

Today on Tactical Empathy:

• Leaders need to take responsibility for their own leadership journey and lead themselves first.
• Empathy is about relating to someone without taking ownership of their feelings.
• Breath work can help leaders build empathy muscles and navigate challenging situations.
• Different types of breath work can be used to calm and center oneself or to activate energy and motivation.

Connect with Ashlee Livingstone:

• Website: www.ourforte.ca
• IG: https://www.instagram.com/ourforte/ 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ourforte/ 
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ourforte8929 
• Breathwork Membership: https://buy.stripe.com/7sIdRbcL15J5eJi4gE

This show was produced by ELF Solutions Inc.

“As soon as I notice that I am not feeling like I’m being heard, it’s a chance and invitation for me to start listening closer. I have to notice that instinct to win, and go, ‘Now is not the time.’”

Today, Erin addresses a common leadership challenge: getting your team to listen. Drawing from her experiences with her teenagers, she demonstrates the importance of understanding others' perspectives to foster effective dialogue. Erin emphasizes that empathy is about understanding, not agreement, and provides practical steps for leaders to engage in empathetic conversations, leading to collaborative problem-solving and stronger team dynamics.

Today on Tactical Empathy:

• The struggle leaders face in getting their teams to listen
• Common misconceptions about empathy
• Using empathy to enhance communication
• Practical steps for empathetic dialogue
• How Erin uses empathy in action

Connect with Erin:

• Instagram: @elthorp 
• Website: www.erinthorp.ca 
• Freebie: 5 Practices to Build Empathy Skills

This show was produced by Soulfire Productions

“If we want to get better results, we must understand people’s feelings.”

In Tactical Empathy, host Erin Thorp explores the role of empathy in leadership. Sharing her journey as a young female engineer in a male-dominated field, she discusses how her emotional responses, initially seen as a weakness, were later recognized as a leadership strength. Erin emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and naming emotions, and advocating for empathy as a crucial skill for effective leadership.

Today on Tactical Empathy:

• How effective leaders understand people
• Challenges of emotional expression in a traditionally masculine setting
• Emotional intelligence as a leadership strength
• Acknowledging and naming your emotions
• Empathy's role in understanding self and others

Connect with Erin:

• Instagram: @elthorp 
• Website: www.erinthorp.ca 
• Freebie: 5 Practices to Build Empathy Skills

This show was produced by Soulfire Productions

The Tactical Empathy Podcast, hosted by Erin Thorp, Author, Leader, Coach, and Speaker, is your essential guide to unlocking the transformative power of empathy in leadership. Discover how to lead with empathy, engage your team effectively, and set healthy boundaries to create results-focused, people-centered success.

Join Erin as she shares her journey from being told she was 'too emotional' to harnessing her emotions as a superpower. Each episode provides real-world examples of leaders navigating tough decisions, all while embracing empathy. 

This show is a game-changer for anyone who influences others, be it in your personal life, your community, or the corporate world. Redefine leadership, harness the strength of your emotions, and embark on a journey to make an impact through empathy.