EPISODE · Dec 2, 2025 · 39 MIN
Unlearning Silence: Reclaiming Empathy as a Leadership Strength | Dr. Vidya Narasimhan
from Hearth 2 Heart with Gayathri Shukla · host Campfire Kinship
What does it mean to lead with empathy in a world that seems increasingly polarized and divided? In this episode of Hearth 2 Heart, Gayathri Shukla sits down with Dr. Vidya Narasimhan - senior scientist at Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals and Chair of the Board at Lotus STEMM (2021-2025) to explore:Why empathy is a strategic strength, not weaknessThe tension of holding power and vulnerability - building on insights from the Breaking Barriers project at Lotus STEMWhy “you shouldn’t have to be brave to belong”Tune in for this rich and reflective conversation on people-first leadership. Resources mentioned in the episode:Lotus STEMM Breaking Barriers Campfire Kinship Vidya’s LinkedIn
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What does it mean to lead with empathy in a world that seems increasingly polarized and divided? In this episode of Hearth 2 Heart, Gayathri Shukla sits down with Dr. Vidya Narasimhan - senior scientist at Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals and Chair of the Board at Lotus STEMM (2021-2025) to explore:Why empathy is a strategic strength, not weaknessThe tension of holding power and vulnerability - building on insights from the Breaking Barriers project at Lotus STEMWhy “you shouldn’t have to be brave to belong”Tune in for this rich and reflective conversation on people-first leadership. Resources mentioned in the episode:Lotus STEMM Breaking Barriers Campfire Kinship Vidya’s LinkedIn
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