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EPISODE · Sep 16, 2026 · 6 MIN

Why You're Failing at Empathy (And How to Fix It)!

from Pajama Gramma Podcast · host Sharon Horne-Ellstrom

Why You're Failing at Empathy (And How to Fix It)! Feel WITH People, Not FOR Them: Empathy That Builds Business Trust! Supersize Your Business Annual Challenge Day 259! Pop in here every day for a dose of different business building perspective! https://facebook.com/supersizebusiness Supersize Your Business (free) Skool link: https://www.skool.com/supersize-your-business-1654/about #supersizeyourbusiness #supersizeyourbusinessannualchallenge #emotionalintelligence #emotionhandling #suppressingemotion #acknowledge #seeemotion #feelittohealit #emotionalhealing #boundaries #setboundaries #SOAP #brainstormoptions #fillthegap #empathy #listen #feelwithpeople #buildtrust Master the art of empathetic listening to connect deeper with your team and clients. Stop trying to fix problems and start building genuine rapport. When a colleague or client shares a difficult experience, the natural instinct is often to jump in with solutions. However, this reaction can inadvertently minimize their feelings and shut down open communication. This video explains why you should feel with people rather than for them, shifting your approach from fixer to active listener. True emotional intelligence in the workplace requires creating a safe space where others feel heard and understood. By resisting the urge to offer immediate advice, you demonstrate respect and validation. This shift is a powerful way to build business trust and foster stronger, more resilient professional relationships. Applying these principles of effective communication changes the dynamic of every conversation you have. You will learn how to support others through their challenges without taking on their emotional burden yourself. Subscribe for daily business growth insights, and tell me: what is one specific situation where you struggled to listen instead of fixing? 0:00 The Art of Listening Without Fixing 1:46 Overcoming the Urge to Be a Bottleneck 3:11 Practical Strategies for Empathetic Listening 4:22 Measuring Progress in Personal Growth

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