Ep 10: Empath, Narcissist, or Balanced Leader? Handling Triggered Clients Without Losing Yourself

Are you absorbing everyone else’s emotions and calling it empathy? In this episode, Kirstin unpacks the empathy-narcissism scale, how to support clients without enabling them, and a framework for handling triggered clients while protecting your energy and leadership. Description / Show Notes What you’ll learn in this episode: The real difference between empathy and somatic intelligence in business Why over-empathy leads to enabling (and how to stop it) The empathy ↔ narcissism scale — and where balanced leadership lives A client story: how to repair relationships without collapsing into guilt 7 reflection questions to reset your boundaries and restore clarity Why it matters now: Most women entrepreneurs are unknowingly running their businesses on other people’s energy. This conversation shows you how to stay centered, lead with discernment, and grow a business that’s both sustainable and successful. 👉 Want to map your unique empathy/narcissism balance point? Book a Strategic Pivot Session: https://evolveminded.com/moresales