Go Coach Yourself!
Welcome to Go Coach Yourself!, a podcast to help you get unf*cked and build the incredible life you deserve. We’re Vic and Ryan, two certified coaches trying to change the world one conversation at a time.
In our respective practices, we’ve noticed common experiences or themes that come up again and again with clients. We started Go Coach Yourself to share our thoughts, experiences and tips with more people, giving you tools you can use to navigate your own way through any of the topics we cover. Through these examples and deep dives on coaching topics we hope you’ll gain a greater understanding of what working with a coach can involve. We believe everyone deserves to have a coach in their team, so whether you’re still exploring to find the right coach for you or you are ready to get started, we’re excited to give you an inside look at how two coaches see the world. We’re going to have a ton of fun along the way, and welcome you to join us on this journey!
About Vic Smith, CPCC
Go Coach Yourself!
Empathy Unpacked: Understanding and Practicing Connection
In this episode of Go Coach Yourself!, Vic and Ryan explore the theme of empathy. They define empathy, differentiate it from sympathy, and elaborate on its three types: emotional, cognitive, and compassionate empathy. The episode highlights why empathy is crucial today, backed by research, and provides practical tips on enhancing empathetic skills, such as asking great questions, practicing active listening, and taking different perspectives. They also share personal anecdotes to illustrate the powerful impact of empathy. Ryan and Vic invite listeners to assess their own empathy levels and share how they can improve.
This links to the following episodes:
- Go Coach Yourself! - Mastering the Art of Asking Questions
- Go Coach Yourself! - Are You Listening, No Really Listening?
- Go Coach Yourself! - Building New Perspectives
Hosts:
Ryan Reichert-Estes, StackRise Coaching | LinkedIn | Insta: @stackrisecoaching
Vic Smith, WhistleSmith.co | LinkedIn | Insta: @vic_bk
