Balancing Empathy with Accountability, with Erin Thorp

Is it possible to lead with empathy while still holding your team accountable for achieving shared goals? In this episode of Heart to Heart, host Gayathri dives deep with Erin, leader, coach, and author, to tackle the common fear that empathy weakens accountability.

Erin shares her journey from engineering to becoming a champion for empathetic leadership, revealing how understanding emotions—both personal and within teams—can foster a sense of belonging, especially with those from underrepresented backgrounds. Through real-life stories and practical insights, this episode offers a fresh perspective on how leaders can build trust, leverage diverse perspectives, and turn emotional intelligence into a powerful force for team success.

Whether you’re just starting or a seasoned leader, this conversation will challenge how you think about leadership in today’s world.

Links mentioned in episode:
www.erinthorp.ca
Podcast – Tactical Empathy - https://www.erinthorp.ca/podcast/
Book – Inside Out Empathy - https://www.amazon.ca/Inside-Out-Empathy-underestimated-superpower/dp/1775146308
Erin’s LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/erin-thorp-speaker
www.campfirekinship.com
Gayathri’s LinkedIn - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/gayathri-shukla www.instagram.com/campfire_kinship