Empathy as a Superpower w/ Michele Thomson

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! How to cultivate empathy and transform professional growth? Today's episode [EP 26] features Michele Thomson, a registered nurse and leadership development coach from Vancouver, British Columbia. Michele discusses her journey of navigating empathy, resilience, and professional growth. In this episode, you will learn: >> The power of empathy and how it can be cultivated as a superpower, transforming how we interact with others. >> How personal challenges shape our professional paths, allowing us to find our true purpose and authenticity. >> The significance of self-love, self-compassion, and integrating practices like journaling and meditation in harnessing resilience and empathy. >> The impact of challenging life events on personal and professional growth and the lessons from these experiences. Michele shares profound insights that will inspire you to embrace empathy, cultivate resilience, and leverage personal challenges as stepping stones to professional growth. Michele says, "Poor is really a mindset in terms of the big picture. Like, when you feel like you're rich, you are rich." Key Moments: 0:36 - Michele's Introduction and Overview of her background 1:52 - Michele describes her transition into focusing on workplace culture and psychologically safe workplaces 3:05 - Michele shares her superpower of empathy and creating safe spaces for others 4:04 - Childhood experiences of growing up in a single-parent family and empathy being an integral part of her life 7:09 - Michele discusses societal pressures and stigmas around not having children 8:12 - Self-love, self-compassion, and integrating practices as a way to navigate societal expectations 9:33 - Reflecting on the influence of childhood experiences and upbringing on shaping her empathetic nature 10:52 - The realization of her professional "why" and the pivotal moments that led her to where she is today 15:06 - The challenge of a false accusation in a leadership role and the valuable lessons learned 17:07 - Influences and influencers in Michele's life, including the strong women in her family and her rescue dog 21:25 - The impact of her rescue dog on her life and the lessons learned from the experience 22:35 - How to connect with Michele and find her podcast episode Enjoy the listen! _______________________ You can find Michele's podcast at Lead from Within Click here to connect with our guest at her homepage. _______________________ Whether you're new here or you're a long-term listener, I'd love it if you could ⁠⁠⁠⁠leave a 5* review⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Apple Podcast, or on Spotify to help Happy Healthy Hustle reach even more listeners. And don't forget to hit subscribe on YouTube too!