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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
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
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