The Coach’s Playlist: Empathy

The Coach’s Playlist is a one-minute read packed with information based on an essential part of coaching.

This week’s topic: empathy

The Idea

‍According to communication expert Marshall Rosenberg, empathy involves three elements: empathy toward ourselves, affective empathy, and cognitive empathy.

Quotation‍

“There is no small act of kindness. Every compassionate act makes large the world.”  —Mary Anne Radmacher

Book

‍Marshall Rosenberg, Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life

Resource

‍Free forms about empathy and listening, based on Better Conversations

Video

‍Empathy: affective, cognitive, and toward ourselves (3 min)

Question

‍What can you do to overcome fear, self-interest, or moralistic judgment so you can demonstrate more empathy?

Professional Development

‍Better Conversations virtual workshop