Navigating Leadership Challenges with Empathy and Expertise
Building Powerful Teams, One Leader at a TimeSPEAKER | AUTHOR | COACH
Hi, I’m Erin Thorp.
I’m a Speaker, Author, and Coach for leaders who struggle with conflict, communication, and performance during high-stress times. I support them in navigating difficult conversations, building powerful teams, and communicating with empathy so that they can lead confidently.
I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Calgary, am an Associate Certified Coach through Integral Coaching Canada and have over 20 years of experience leading construction projects and teams.
In 2017, I authored Inside Out Empathy, and began speaking and coaching about using the superpower of empathy to build effective teams. I share my own stories of leadership and what I learned along the way. It’s the book I wish I had when I was just starting out.
I’m committed to discovering your leader within and supporting you to lead with impact — from the inside out.
Empowering Individuals and Teams to Lead with Impact from the Inside Out
Individuals
Erin, a seasoned trainer and coach, specializes in guiding leaders through the intricacies of individual development. Armed with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and over two decades of experience leading projects and teams in diverse industries, Erin employs a unique blend of expertise and empathy. She tailors her approach, drawing from two certifications in coaching, Integral Coaching Canada and Positive Intelligence and partnerships with leading Leaders Development Authorities, to help leaders navigate challenges in conflict, communication, and performance during high-stress situations.
Teams
As a recognized authority in team development, Erin offers a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to leaders striving to build powerful teams. Leveraging her extensive background in construction projects, technical sales, and oil & gas, Erin is well-versed in the dynamics of team collaboration. Through her engaging facilitation style, she imparts the superpower of empathy, emphasizing its role in fostering effective teams. Erin, an authorized partner with Blanchard and Wiley, brings forth a comprehensive suite of research-validated leadership development programs, ensuring leaders can enhance team dynamics, trust, and essential management skills.
Keynotes
Erin’s transformative keynotes revolve around the core theme of using empathy as a superpower to transform leadership and team dynamics. Drawing on her rich experience and the lessons shared in her book, “Inside Out Empathy,” Erin engages audiences with relatable leadership stories and invaluable insights. Whether navigating difficult conversations, building powerful teams, or communicating with empathy, Erin’s speaking engagements inspire leaders to lead confidently. With a commitment to discovering the leader within each individual, Erin delivers impactful talks that resonate with those looking to lead authentically—from the inside out.
Erin has the ability to truly dive into the topics that connect head and heart. She was able to help attendees feel confident in exerting their influence at work, even when it feels like you don’t have the authority to do so. And the connection piece – approaching situations with empathy and having confidence in bringing your authentic self to work.
Erin Davis
Co-Founder, C I Retreat
Empathatic Leaders have a 50% Higher Rate of
Engagement, Innovation, and Inclusivity
Leaders who are able to demonstrate empathy in leadership have a 50% higher rate of engagement, innovation, and feelings of inclusion among their teams.
Wondering how to manage the emotions of your team?
Empathy can be learned
No one told you how difficult it was going to be managing all of the personalities and emotions of the team. WOW, people are really messy!
People don't work for companies. They work for LEADERS.
Empathy is the glue that holds us together
Empathy builds teams because teams are comprised of people and people need to feel connected.
Unpopular opinion: Leadership development and coaching aren’t exclusive to ‘executives’ only.
Every leader deserves the support of a coach – regardless of their level or tenure. Think of it this way — an athlete doesn’t have to get to the Olympics to get a coach, they’ve had many coaches along their path.
More companies are supporting the investment for leadership development as it provides direct benefits including increased communication, more engagement, and reduced employee turnover. Coaching is often far more effective than simply training with the hopes of behavior change.
Leadership development is effective and appropriate for any aspect of leadership where you feel stuck and want to increase your effectiveness and confidence.
How to work with erin
INDIVIDUALS
Erin’s clients describe her as a dynamic and engaging trainer. She employs a unique blend of expertise and empathy. Erin tailors her approach, drawing from two certifications in coaching, Integral Coaching Canada and Positive Intelligence and partnerships with leading Leaders Development Authorities, to help leaders navigate challenges in conflict, communication, and performance during high-stress situations.
TEAMS
Through her engaging facilitation style, she imparts the superpower of empathy, emphasizing its role in fostering effective teams. Erin, an authorized partner with Blanchard and Wiley, brings forth a comprehensive suite of research-validated leadership development programs, ensuring leaders can enhance team dynamics, trust, and essential management skills.
KEYNOTES
Are you looking for a dynamic, relatable and inspiring speaker for your next event? Drawing on her 20-year career leading high-performing teams in non-traditional industries, Erin blends her experience and expertise in a way that will captivate and motivate your people.
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Understanding empathy and implementing empathy are two entirely different things.
And contrary to most beliefs, empathy IS NOT an innate trait that you’re either born with or not. Nope. Kick that belief to the curb. Empathy is a skill that you can learn, develop and strengthen. Think of empathy like a muscle, similar to our biceps, we all have them — some are just stronger than others.