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. Today on Tactical Empathy:<ul><li>Empathy is about how much you can hold, not how much you can feel.</li><li>Over-identifying as an empath limits your leadership capacity.</li><li>Building space for yourself is essential to practicing true empathy.</li><li>Changing jobs doesn&#39;t solve underlying emotional challenges.</li><li>Self-awareness is the first step to sustainable empathy.</li></ul> Connect with Erin:<ul><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/elthorp/" rel="nofollow">@elthorp</a> </li><li>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-thorp-speaker/</li><li>Website: <a href="https://www.erinthorp.ca/" rel="nofollow">www.erinthorp.ca</a> </li><li>Inside Out Empathy Free Chapter: <a href="https://www.insideoutempathy.com/free-chapter/" rel="nofollow">https://www.insideoutempathy.com/free-chapter/</a></li><li>Sign up for “The E in the Room” Newsletter: <a href="https://www.erinthorp.ca/newsletter/" rel="nofollow">https://www.erinthorp.ca/newsletter/</a></li></ul> This show was produced by <a href="https://www.erinthorp.ca" rel="nofollow">ELF Solutions Inc</a>.

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.

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

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