EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 33 MIN
…and I will always love you (Empathy Value) with Phil Neil
from Tearin’ Up My Heart: Emotional Leadership Lessons · host Jenna Heath Moreno
On this episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart, we’re digging into the value of empathy with serial entrepreneur and strategic growth advisor Phil Neil. With a background scaling companies to $80M+ exits and a reputation for seeing the human behind the hustle, Phil offers a fresh perspective on what it means to lead with heart in high-impact spaces. Phil describes empathy as the “superpower” behind his success as a connector and strategist. In this conversation, we explore how empathy can shape everything from one-on-one partnerships to multimillion-dollar decisions. He shares real stories from deep-tech to M&A, and explains how staying emotionally attuned helps unlock sustainable, values-driven growth. Whether you're a founder, executive, or emerging leader, this episode invites you to rethink empathy not as a soft skill, but as a strategic edge in leadership. What You’ll Learn: How empathy drives connection and trust in high-stakes environments Why emotional intelligence matters just as much as innovation Tools for staying connected in results-driven industries How to balance strategic growth with human impact The role of empathy in reinvention and resilience Guest: Phil Neil Founder | Strategic Growth Advisor | Investor LinkedIn: Phil Neil Email: [email protected] Listen to Phil’s recent podcast: Scaling to $80M and Beyond Listen If You’re Into: Leading with emotional intelligence Entrepreneurship with purpose and heart Strategic advising rooted in trust Resilience and reinvention in business The real human side of high achievement New Episodes Every Other Monday! Subscribe, rate, and share Tearin’ Up My Heart wherever you get your podcasts and don’t forget to follow us on IG for bonus content and behind-the-scenes reflections. Host: Jenna Heath | Instagram & Twitter: @jheathmoreno | LinkedIn | www.jennaheath.com
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On this episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart, we’re digging into the value of empathy with serial entrepreneur and strategic growth advisor Phil Neil. With a background scaling companies to $80M+ exits and a reputation for seeing the human behind the hustle, Phil offers a fresh perspective on what it means to lead with heart in high-impact spaces. Phil describes empathy as the “superpower” behind his success as a connector and strategist. In this conversation, we explore how empathy can shape everything from one-on-one partnerships to multimillion-dollar decisions. He shares real stories from deep-tech to M&A, and explains how staying emotionally attuned helps unlock sustainable, values-driven growth. Whether you're a founder, executive, or emerging leader, this episode invites you to rethink empathy not as a soft skill, but as a strategic edge in leadership. What You’ll Learn: How empathy drives connection and trust in high-stakes environments Why emotional intelligence matters just as much as innovation Tools for staying connected in results-driven industries How to balance strategic growth with human impact The role of empathy in reinvention and resilience Guest: Phil Neil Founder | Strategic Growth Advisor | Investor LinkedIn: Phil Neil Email: [email protected] Listen to Phil’s recent podcast: Scaling to $80M and Beyond Listen If You’re Into: Leading with emotional intelligence Entrepreneurship with purpose and heart Strategic advising rooted in trust Resilience and reinvention in business The real human side of high achievement New Episodes Every Other Monday! Subscribe, rate, and share Tearin’ Up My Heart wherever you get your podcasts and don’t forget to follow us on IG for bonus content and behind-the-scenes reflections. Host: Jenna Heath | Instagram & Twitter: @jheathmoreno | LinkedIn | www.jennaheath.com
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…and I will always love you (Empathy Value) with Phil Neil
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