In this episode, Erin Thorp chats with Dan Underwood as he shares his journey from being an introverted kid to becoming a leader through the practice of empathy. He shares his experiences in corporate leadership, family business, and coaching, highlighting the importance of self-awareness, genuine connection, and understanding oneself and others. Dan emphasizes that empathy is a natural human quality that can be developed through emotional intelligence and personal growth. He also explores the demand for empathy in today’s world and the challenges leaders face in practicing empathy. Dan provides practical tips for building empathy, such as silence, choosing oneself, and spending time in nature.

Today on Tactical Empathy:

• Empathy is a natural human quality that can be developed through emotional intelligence and personal growth.
• Leadership is not about a position or title, but about who you are and how you show up.
• Practicing empathy requires self-awareness, genuine connection, and understanding oneself and others.
• Building empathy can be done through practices such as silence, choosing oneself, and spending time in nature.
• The demand for empathy is increasing in today’s world as people seek answers to deeper human questions and challenges.

Connect with Dan:

• • Website: danunderwood.me
  • Instagram: @danunderwoodetp
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danunderwood/
  • X: DanUnderwoodETP

Connect with Erin:

• Instagram: @elthorp
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-thorp-speaker/
• Website: www.erinthorp.ca
• Inside Out Empathy: www.erinthorp.ca/insideout
• Freebie: 5 Practices to Build Empathy Skills