According to workplace culture specialist and founder of Ignite Consulting, Beverly Simpson, empathy is a skill that can be honed over time – whether it comes naturally or not. Find out why and how.

Why empathy is like a muscle you need to build (and how to build it)

Hear from Malia Forner, partner at EY, about how empathy and psychological safety are like twin pillars that help create thriving teams. And find out why vulnerability is a superpower.

Why empathy and psychological safety go hand in glove

Hannah Spilva sold her flower delivery startup, LVLY, for $35M. She credits empathy as a key driver of her success. Find out why.

How to show empathy as a founder

How the queen of flowers, Hannah Spilva of LVLY fame, built a global success story based on empathy.

When empathy is part of your business DNA

For entrepreneur and tech expert, Rob Phillpot, the best leaders are the ones that can sit comfortably with the contradiction.  Why? Because that’s when the magic happens.

Why you need to embrace the contradiction to be a great leader

Being direct — especially as a business leader or entrepreneur — means you can sit firmly in what you want and expect, and still extend empathy and compassion to the people around you. Find out more from seasoned entrepreneur and tech expert, Rob Phillpot.

Why you can be direct and empathetic at the same time

Find out why Rob Phillpot says keeping it real is the difference between a mediocre and a great leader, and who he considers to be the most empathetic leaders – and why.

If you haven’t got authenticity, you’re screwed (according to an entrepreneur)

Albert says it’s not an overnight fix to get LGBTQIA+ inclusion right. You need to take baby steps to make sure your LGBTQIA+ employees feel happy and safe so they can thrive at work.

Albert Kruger, CEO of Mardi Gras’ sage advice

The CEO of Mardi Gras gives his top tips for developing your LGBTQIA+ inclusion plan. The first one: consult. Listen to find out more.

LGBTQIA+ inclusion isn’t a one size fits all

Profit before pride is the #1 warning sign of inauthentic inclusion. Find out how you can avoid it.

What’s the biggest red flag when it comes to LGBTQIA+ inclusion?

Empathy Talks is a podcast about life’s most important soft skill: empathy.

In each episode, we talk to a well-known business leader to find out what empathetic leadership really looks like. We unpack why empathy is so important, and learn why having it in life and business is more important than ever. We also deep-dive into those tough leadership moments where you need to lead with empathy to get it right.

Empathy Talks is a podcast from Circle In, the digital platform that supports working parents and caregivers and helps to build workplaces that care.  To learn more about Circle In, visit www.circlein.com or follow us on LinkedIn @Circle In.

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