A Stoic Conversation with Shermin Kruse: How Stoic Empathy Build Better Connections

Welcome to the Via Stoica Podcast, the Podcast on Stoicism.In this episode of the Via Stoica Podcast, Shermin Kruse joins us for a deep and personal conversation on how Stoic Empathy can help you lead, connect, and live with greater clarity and compassion. We explore the Stoic roots of emotional intelligence, how to navigate discomfort and tough decisions, and why courage without empathy often falls short. Shermin shares powerful stories from her upbringing in post-revolution Iran, the art of negotiating from a place of grounded strength, and how to create space between impulse and response, both in life and leadership.Shermin Kruse is an author, speaker, professor, TEDx producer, and executive coach who helps leaders, teams, and individuals master resilience, influence, and meaningful connection. Her new book, Stoic Empathy: The Roadmap to a Life of Influence, Self-Leadership, and Integrity (Hay House, April 2025), blends Stoic philosophy with emotional intelligence to offer a powerful framework for navigating high-pressure situations and cultivating ethical leadership.Visit Shermin’s official site: https://www.sherminkruse.comBook site: https://www.stoicempathy.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sher_kruse/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shermin-kruse/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sher.kruseBuy the book Stoic EmpathyAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1C5ZMG7Target: https://www.target.com/p/-/A-91578121Penguin Random House: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/742401/stoic-empathy-by-shermin-kruseThriftBooks: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/stoic-empathy/38258912/🎧 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. It helps others discover the show and supports more meaningful conversations like this one. You can also visit us at:www.ViaStoica.comhttps://viastoica.com/stoic-life-coaching/https://viastoica.com/benny-voncken/https://viastoica.com/Brendan-hogle/https://twitter.com/ViaStoicaReach us: [email protected]🎙 Produced by: http://badmic.com