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Erin Thorp | How to Lead Your Engineering Team with Empathy

Being an Engineer · 6 Jan 2023 · 49m · Episode 1

What this episode covers

Erin Thorp, a civil engineer turned leadership coach and author of 'Inside Out Empathy', explains how empathy serves as a critical tool for engineering leaders to manage diverse teams and navigate post-pandemic workplace dynamics. She details her transition from a 25-year career in construction project management to full-time coaching, driven by a desire to scale her impact on team engagement and inclusion. Thorp argues that empathy is a learnable skill, not an innate trait, and provides practical strategies for engineers to practice active listening and vulnerability without falling into the trap of trying to 'fix' their colleagues' problems.

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early-stage companies

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Pipeline Design & Engineering
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Inside Out Empathy, PDX 2026

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