Tactical Empathy

About Tactical Empathy

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.

Publisher

Erin Thorp

Category

business · education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

15 Dec 2023

Latest episode

1 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

106 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Apr 2026

   The Power & Risks of Empathy: When Empathy Becomes Too Much

   In part two of this series, Erin explores what happens when empathy becomes too much and begins to impact your ability to lead. She unpacks how over-identifying as an empath and constantly holding space for others can lead to overwhelm without strong boundaries and self-awareness. Erin reframes empathy as a matter of capacity—not just feeling—and offers a more sustainable way to practice it in leadership.

2. 

   25 Mar 2026

   The Power and Risk of Empathy - When Empathy Goes Wrong at Work

   In this episode of Tactical Empathy, Erin explores both the power and the risk of empathy in the workplace—what happens when a leadership strength starts to work against us. Through real-world examples, she unpacks how empathy can be misused or overextended, from avoiding hard conversations to unintentionally applying pressure through emotional leverage. Erin introduces discernment as the key to using empathy effectively, offering practical ways to stay clear, accountable, and grounded so empathy builds trust rather than erodes it.

3. 

   18 Mar 2026

   Building Resilient Teams with Brandon Walker

   In this insightful interview, Erin chats with Brandon Walker as he shares his leadership journey, blending military discipline with emotional intelligence. Discover practical practices for self-awareness, team building, and maintaining resilience in demanding environments.

Who has been a guest on Tactical Empathy

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Andrea Janzen
• Marvin Dejan
• Genevieve Piturro
• Barbara Boselli
• Lucy

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

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Quality

67

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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