Virtual Workshop: Tactical Empathy in Leadership

Описание: In this engaging workshop, learners will discover the power of Tactical Empathy and how it can transform their leadership approach. Learn what empathy truly means, how to apply it in a way that enhances performance, and why it’s not just a “soft skill” but a powerful tool for driving success.

Through real-world examples and actionable strategies, the facilitator will walk learners through the steps to use empathy to engage their team, foster deeper connections, and create a more productive, high-performing environment.

What Learners Will Walk Away With:
A Clear Understanding of Empathy: Gain clarity on what empathy is (and what it isn’t) in the context of leadership and team dynamics.
Empathy as a Performance Booster: Discover how practicing empathy can enhance, rather than hinder, team performance and effectiveness.
A Practical Toolkit: Leave with a set of practical tools and techniques you can immediately apply to improve communication, connection, and collaboration within a team.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Erin Thorp is a speaker, author, and coach who helps leaders integrate empathy into their leadership approach, especially under pressure. Creator of the Tactical Empathy podcast and author of Inside Out Empathy, she provides actionable insights through keynotes and workshops that transform team dynamics. Her career started with over 20 years in engineering and construction after earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Calgary. Since 2017 she has been speaking, coaching, and training leaders, organizations, and teams on how to harness empathy as their greatest leadership tool.

The Tactical Empathy Podcast is found here:
https://www.erinthorp.ca/podcast/

ABOUT ASCE:
ASCE is the American Society of Civil Engineers. ASCE represents more than 160,000 members of the civil engineering profession in 177 countries. Founded in 1852, ASCE is the nation’s oldest national civil engineering society. ASCE stands at the forefront of a profession that plans, designs, constructs, and operates society’s economic and social engine – the built environment – while protecting and restoring the natural environment. ASCE is organized into 10 regions, 106 sections, 159 branches, 416 student chapters, and 131 younger member groups. There are also 9 specialty institutes that are focused on particular technical domains within civil engineering. Go to www.asce.org to learn more and explore the benefits of membership.

ABOUT ASCE Capital Branch:
The Capital Branch is one of four Branches in the Sacramento Section which is part of Region 9 of ASCE. The Capital Branch represents ASCE members in the counties of Sacramento, Yolo, El Dorado, Sierra, Plumas, those portions of Nevada and Placer counties which are east of the crest of the Sierra Nevada mountains, and the 95661 and 95678 zip code areas of Roseville in the state of California. Go to www.ascecapitalbranch.org to learn more and explore the benefits of membership.

Our blog post about this event can be found here:
https://ascecapitalbranch.org/2026/01/29/v...

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