Shows
The Motion of Gratitude®Empathy as a Leadership Skill: Reconnecting a Disconnected World with Mimi NicklinSend us a textIn this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of The Motion of Gratitude Podcast, Shannon Missimer sits down with empathy advocate and bestselling author Mimi Nicklin, founder of the world’s most far-reaching empathy training platform. From Fortune 500 boardrooms to global community spaces, Mimi is on a mission to reconnect one million people through empathy—and this conversation is a powerful part of that ripple.Together, Shannon and Mimi explore:Why we’re living in the most disconnected era in human history—and what we can do about itThe difference between...
2025-07-0840 min
Upward Spiral55. Empathy: The HARD Skill You NEED to Master with Mimi NicklinEver wondered why some leaders effortlessly navigate global challenges while others struggle with cultural misunderstandings? Welcome to Upward Spiral, the podcast that believes intentional decisions are the engine for transformative personal growth. In this powerful episode, "Empathy: The HARD Skill You NEED to Master," we challenge the notion that empathy is merely a "soft skill" and reveal its true power as a hard, functional skill essential for global leadership, sales, and personal connection.Join host Michelle O'Brien as she sits down with the incredible Mimi Nicklin, a globally recognized empathy advocate, bestselling author, an...
2025-06-0351 min
Rooted and Routed PodcastAuthenticity at WORK Isn’t OPTIONAL Anymore | LESSONS from MIMI NICKLIN | S2E1 | Part 2Send us a textIn this deeply thoughtful follow-up episode, Mimi Nicklin, global empathy advocate and bestselling author, returns to share what she’s learned from working across cultures, leading diverse teams, and connecting with people through presence, empathy, and listening.From her keynote in Bangalore to navigating the complexity of wearing a sari, Mimi brings powerful stories of adaptation, cultural respect, and leadership through empathy.We explore:🧭 The power of adapting your message to connect across cultures👗 How wearing a sari (or an abaya) teaches humility, presence, and empathy📚 He...
2025-05-3024 min
The Influencer's Edge Podcast with Speaker Paul RossWhy Empathy Is Your Secret Superpower, With Mimi NicklinDid you know that 52% of us are lonely?
This episode with Bestselling Author and Empathy Advocate, Mimi Nicklin, will unpack the essential role of empathy in leadership, our relationships and our world.
Looking at the power of this evolutionary skillset in driving profound impact on our connections and our brands, Mimi reveals the solutions to win and succeed.
The conversation lays out the path to Listening-Led Leadership and how to balance humanism and capitalism across age and cultural brackets- as well as uncovering the power of empathetic, inclusive communications and psychological safety.
2025-05-2734 min
Rooted and Routed PodcastFrom EXPAT to EMPATHY Expert: The 20 Year Journey of MIMI NICKLIN | S2E1 | Part 1Send us a text🎉 Season 2 Premiere!We’re back—with a powerful start to Rooted and Routed Season 2 featuring none other than Mimi Nicklin, international empathy advocate, bestselling author, and long-time global citizen.🌍 What does it mean to call a place 'home' when you’ve lived across the world?In this heartfelt and insightful Season 2 opener, host Sabiya Pathan Withoeck sits down with Mimi Nicklin, the voice behind Softening the Edge, and the founder of the global empathy platform Empathy Everywhere. Currently based in Malaysia, Mimi brings two decades of expat life to the...
2025-05-1628 min
LIT- Luca's Insight TrackThe Global Empathy Crisis No One Talks About | Mimi Nicklin on Loneliness, Leadership & ListeningWhat does it take to truly listen, understand, and create meaningful connections in today's fast-paced world? In this episode of Luca's Insight Track, Luca Allam sits down with Mimi Nicklin, a global expert on empathy, a bestselling author, and a transformational speaker, for a deep and authentic exploration of the power of empathy in our personal and professional lives.Mimi candidly shares her journey of training over 20,000 individuals worldwide, highlighting the transformative power of empathy through vivid personal stories and experiences. She tackles the alarming reality of the global empathy deficit—an epidemic that manifests in loneliness, depression, an...
2025-05-091h 17
LIT- Luca's Insight TrackThe Global Empathy Crisis No One Talks About | Mimi Nicklin on Loneliness, Leadership & ListeningWhat does it take to truly listen, understand, and create meaningful connections in today's fast-paced world? In this episode of Luca's Insight Track, Luca Allam sits down with Mimi Nicklin, a global expert on empathy, a bestselling author, and a transformational speaker, for a deep and authentic exploration of the power of empathy in our personal and professional lives.Mimi candidly shares her journey of training over 20,000 individuals worldwide, highlighting the transformative power of empathy through vivid personal stories and experiences. She tackles the alarming reality of the global empathy deficit—an epidemic that manifests in loneliness, de...
2025-05-091h 17
Becoming an Epic BeingHow Empathy can transform your life: Mimi NicklinSometimes even a complete blueprint for success can keep you stagnant because of an overlooked ingredient. More often than not, that missing element is empathy. In this episode, empathy advocate and best-selling author Mimi Nicklin sheds light on the untapped power of empathy and how it can transform your life, business, and relationships. She shares her insights on: 👉🏻How empathy can accelerate your career👉🏻The difference between sympathy and empathy👉🏻The importance of listening👉🏻The impact of empathy in the workplace👉🏻How to balance em...
2025-03-2151 min
Below The Fold - Marketing & Advertising ShowEmpathy As A Marketing Superpower with Mimi NicklinKey takeaways from this conversation:🔹 Why empathy is more than just a “nice-to-have” in marketing📊 How understanding human emotions leads to better brand strategy💡 The role of empathy in creativity, innovation, and audience engagement⚡ How brands like Airbnb are winning with emotional connection🚀 Why authentic relationships drive long-term customer loyaltyIn a world driven by data, Mimi breaks down why human insight is just as important as numbers. Whether you're a marketer, business leader, or creative, this episode offers invaluable lessons on the power of connection in brand-building.🎧 Tune in now and learn...
2025-03-0417 min
10 Lessons LearnedMimi Nicklin - There is no such thing as “work/life balance.”
About Mimi Nicklin
Mimi Nicklin is an internationally bestselling author and the multi award winning Founder of the world’s widest-reaching organisational empathy training & engagement platform, Empathy Everywhere. A top 5-rated podcast host of her show, ‘MiMi YouYou’, she is omnipresent in the media, and on event stages, globally.
Mimi specialises in Listening-Led Leadership, psychological safety and D&I. She is an experienced organisational coach, and a well-known thought leader advocating for the global movement to balance humanism and capitalism in our workplaces. She has 60,000 followers with an organic reach of over 50,000 weekly on social media...
2025-02-2554 min
TechTalk360Empathy EXPERT Mimi Nicklin Reveals Tech's BEST Kept Secret!The Power of Empathy with Mimi Nicklin | Leadership, Innovation & Human ConnectionIn this powerful episode of Tech Talk 360, we sit down with Mimi Nicklin—bestselling author, Chief Empathy Officer, and global empathy advocate—to explore how empathy is reshaping leadership, innovation, and the future of work. Who is Mimi Nicklin? From accidental entrepreneur to international keynote speaker, Mimi shares her mission to make empathy a core business and leadership strategy. Her insights reveal why empathy is not just a soft skill—it’s a transformative force for impact.
2025-02-2235 min
TechTalk360Empathy EXPERT Mimi Nicklin Reveals Tech's BEST Kept Secret!🎙️ In This Special Episode: The Power of Empathy with Mimi Nicklin 🌍✨ We sit down with Mimi Nicklin, bestselling author, Chief Empathy Officer, podcaster, and global empathy advocate, to dive deep into the transformative power of empathy in leadership and innovation. 💡 🔑 Key Insights: 💡 Who is Mimi Nicklin? From an accidental entrepreneur to a global advocate for empathy, Mimi has reshaped leadership and innovation through her unique perspective on human connection and business success. 📈 The Role of Empathy in Tech: Mimi explores how empathy bridges the gap between people and technology, fostering innovation and strengthening human connections in a rapidly advancing digital world. 🤝 🧩 Building In...
2025-02-2235 min
The IgnitedNeurons PodcastThe Missing Ingredient in Leadership: Mimi Nicklin on EmpathyThis episode was a deep and insightful conversation with Mimi Nicklin, where we explored the power of patience and tenacity, building relationships for long-term success, navigating confidence and doubt, the importance of self-empathy, and empathy as a leadership skill. Mimi’s perspective on Listening-Led Leadership and the balance between humanism and capitalism is truly inspiring.About Mimi NicklinMimi Nicklin is a Bestselling Author, Award-Winning Empathy Advocate, and CEO, leading over 16,500 students worldwide. She specializes in Listening-Led Leadership, helping organizations harness emotional intelligence, team communication, and empathy-driven leadership for transformational change. She is th...
2025-02-0843 min
Always Better than Yesterday with Ryan Hartley | A Podcast for Heart Centred LeadersEp 290 Interview Sessions with Mimi Nicklin | Empathy EverywhereMimi Nicklin is the multi award-winning and internationally bestselling author of ‘Softening The Edge’ and 'Empathy at
Work', and Founder of the world’s widest-reaching empathy training & engagement platform, Empathy Everywhere. A top 5-rated podcast host of her show, ‘MimiYouYou’, she is omnipresent in the media including recently appearing live on the BBC to 85 million people.
She is an experienced executive coach, and a well-known thought leader advocating for the global movement to create more empathy in the world. She trained over 16,500+ professionals in Fortune 500 organisations globally and has recently been awarded Malaysian Female Leader 2024 and Top 45...
2025-01-081h 05
Vision VoicesOvercoming loneliness during holidays | Special Christmas edition with Mimi NicklinIn this special Christmas edition episode, Lara welcomes Mimi Nicklin, empathy advocate, keynote speaker, and author, to address a topic especially relevant during the holiday season – loneliness.While the holidays are often a time of joy, family gatherings, and celebration, for many, it can also be a season of isolation and unmet expectations. Lara and Mimi explore the complexities of loneliness, breaking down the difference between being alone and feeling lonely, and shedding light on why this silent struggle affects 52% of people globally.This episode brings a deeper understanding of:• Why lonel...
2024-12-1654 min
True PowerWhy Empathy is the Superpower Every Leader Needs with Mimi Nicklin (Ep 43)In this episode, I sit down with Mimi Nicklin, an internationally recognized bestselling author, award-winning founder, and thought leader in empathy-driven leadership. As the founder of Empathy Everywhere, Mimi has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between humanism and capitalism, creating workplaces where connection and understanding thrive. With expertise in listening-led leadership, psychological safety, and diversity and inclusion, Mimi’s work redefines how we think about leadership and empathy in modern organisations.
Mimi shares her transformative journey—from stepping into a daunting CEO role in Dubai to becoming a global advocate for empathy in business. We disc...
2024-12-1237 min
Thriving Together. Unveiling Wellbeing Solutions for Healthcare and Beyond.The Sound of Safety: Why Listening Better Saves Lives with Mimi Nicklin.You won’t want to miss this impactful LinkedIn Live session with Mimi Nicklin, a renowned expert in organizational empathy and a leading advocate for listening-led leadership. This session, part of our ongoing series on wellbeing solutions for healthcare heroes, offers a powerful opportunity to explore how improving listening skills can transform your workplace and enhance wellbeing.
Mimi is the Founder of Empathy Everywhere and a bestselling author of Softening The Edge. Throughout her career, she has championed the power of empathy in leadership, teaching organizations to embrace diverse perspectives and foster open dialogue.
In th...
2024-11-0959 minVision VoicesThe Power of Empathy with Mimi NicklinJoin our Lara Varlamova as she chats with Mimi Nicklin, a bestselling author, CEO, empathy advocate, and podcaster. In this episode, they explore the incredible power of empathy in our lives and workplaces. Often considered a buzzword today, empathy is essential for fostering genuine connections and improving well-being. Mimi shares her journey and insights on how truly seeing and hearing others can transform relationships and enhance leadership. Tune in to discover how you can harness empathy to make meaningful connections and create a positive impact every day.Highly recommend this conversation!#laravarlamovaLarisa Varlamova
2024-06-281h 04
The MiMi YouYou Show - Creating EmpathyEmpathy Stories: The Meaning Of HomeCan you imagine waking up one day and being thrown out of the country you have grown up in? Can you imagine having to call your girlfriend to say "goodbye" and that you will never see her again, and then getting on a plane with only your father, leaving your mother and sister to be flown to an entirely different country to never see them again? Can you imagine the tenacity you need to be called an "alien" and not carry that as your identity?My guest on this show sheds an unheard light on what it's...
2024-05-2344 minThe MiMi YouYou Show - Creating EmpathyEmpathy Stories: Because We Have ToCan you imagine growing up in a home where you have to compete with your siblings in order to be able to eat, go to school, and sleep? Our guest today can, as that was her reality growing up in a polygamist home in Nigeria with eight siblings. Growing up in the slums, our guest was exposed to young girls being raped and teenage pregnancies from an early age. While many may have accepted this reality to be their future, this ambitious young girl did not. She was determined to give herself an education and change her li...
2024-04-1840 minThe MiMi YouYou Show - Creating EmpathyEmpathy Stories: Do Women’s Lives Always Matter?Do women's lives always matter? It's a question with such a seemingly obvious answer and yet in so many parts of the world this is not a given. Our guests in this show shares her powerful - and yet often controversial - work in women's rights with specific focus on the right to choose an abortion, safely. She explains the stories of women from around the world who do not have the right to choose and the impact of abuse, rape and ill health on the ultimate lives of women everywhere.Running an organisation that drives education...
2024-04-1142 minThe MiMi YouYou Show - Creating EmpathyEmpathy Stories: Hear Cameroon SufferingCan you imagine leaving home for work not knowing if you'd come back alive to your children and family? Every single day.Today's guest faces that reality. The reality of not knowing whether she'd live to see another day as soon as she steps out of her home every day. Living amidst The Anglophone Crisis where Cameroon is losing all of its sons and daughters in the conflict, our guest emphasises the need for dialogue in order for this Crisis to end. Businesses are being shut down, leading to a drastic food and...
2024-03-2836 minThe MiMi YouYou Show - Creating EmpathyEmpathy Stories: Capturing Shooting StarsIn this episode, we are joined by a woman living deep in Northern Nigeria with the terror of Boko Haram. She joins the show today because she sees her story as her superpower and that sharing her story far and wide is important for her because “You never can tell who you are influencing, you never can tell who will empathise with your story and somehow make a change or be encouraged to do something.”Our guest's story begins with her older brother who tragically passes away when she is just 17 years old. Even after his death, he c...
2024-03-2340 min
Bump to Business OwnerS3 E4: "Listening is a superpower" with Mimi Nicklin, Author and Empathy AdvocateMimi spent almost 20 years building her international advertising career when she was challenged on her leadership style, ‘is it intuition or is it empathy?’ Just arrived to a new country with her small daughter in tow, Mimi realised she had been mis-sold a job and faced the challenge of trying to rebuild a failing company. She realised that listening, and most of all empathy, was a superpower and used it to not only turn the business around, but become a best selling author along the way. I learnt so much from my conversation with Mimi and...
2024-02-2253 min
In The ARENA with Dariush SoudiWorld Leading Expert On Empathy: “The corporate world needs to change” | Mimi NicklinIn this episode of In The ARENA, Mimi Nicklin and I discuss empathy. It’s often thought that in the corporate world there is no room for empathy, in fact, people may say that you can be taken advantage of. Well, in this episode, you’ll find out why that’s completely untrue.
Key podcast topics:
The empathy deficit
Empathy in the corporate world
The skills set empathy requires
Mimi’s biography:
Mimi is a thought leader driving the force globally for Listen...
2024-02-081h 05
Back to the F**ktureMimi Nicklin is Softening the CEO edgeSuccessful leaders are empathetic ones, according to author, leadership coach and strategic thinker Mimi Nicklin. They are also great perspective takers who understand the context of our decisions, as well as the moods and emotions that motivate us to make them.
If that sounds simple – it isn’t. In fact, as Nicklin identifies in her book, Softening the Edge, while CEOs think everything about the value of an MBA, they wouldn’t look twice at an MEA – a Masters of Empathy degree (my term). And yet the skills acquired here, if such a degree existed, would undoubtedly make their fut...
2023-12-0833 min
Ruthless Compassion with Dr. Marcia Sirota153-Why Empathy Matters with Mimi NicklinMimi Nicklin is the internationally bestselling author of 'Softening The Edge,' the Founder of the world's first organizational empathy platform, www.EmpathyEverywhere.co, and the top 5-rated podcast host of 'The MiMi YouYou Show'. She is an experienced organization consultant and the CEO. As an inclusive millennial leader, she passionately talks about empathy as the road to higher performance, workplace wellness, multigenerational team engagement and effective communication.
You can find more about her and her work below:
Website: https://www.empathyeverywhere.co/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miminicklin/
LinkedIn: https://ww...
2023-12-0751 minThe MiMi YouYou Show - Creating EmpathyEmpathy Stories: Organ of LifeCan you imagine living, knowing you are going to die?This show allows us to step into the shoes of Africa's longest living triple organ transplant survivor and to follow her lifelong journey to becoming “well” (and staying alive!). As she talks us through her entire childhood and youth spent wishing that she could breathe as her friends did, she shares what true gratefulness for health, for life and for breath really means.She shares her reality as she celebrated her 30th birthday party and prepared to say goodbye to everyone in her life, creating a ‘fare...
2023-11-1441 minThe MiMi YouYou Show - Creating EmpathyEmpathy Stories: Ripple EffectThis episode comes from India where our guest tell us of his decision to leave his corporate career to become a “Mentor Father” to over 38 abandoned, abused or orphaned girls. Having found the true meaning and purpose of his life he explains how he has devoted his heart, mind, soul and wealth as a full-time volunteer and a ‘Mentor Father’ for over 10 years.Telling of his journey to change the path of child brides,abadoned children and cast aside female youth, he talks of his belief that all children are “lotuses waiting to blossom’ if they are given the supp...
2023-11-0736 minThe MiMi YouYou Show - Creating EmpathyEmpathy Stories: The Unique Pain of Parental LossAfter losing her step-father during her formative years, a woman finds herself spiraling into a prolonged period of depression. Desperate for a fresh start, she leaves the UK behind and embarks on a journey as a teacher, traveling the world in search of happiness. Despite the transient joy she experiences, her bouts of depression persist, leaving her emotionally drained and eventually finding a new path to overcoming the trauma of her childhood. A turning point arrives when she participates in a session that completely changes her life....For more content, make sure to follow us on......
2023-06-1326 minThe MiMi YouYou Show - Creating EmpathyEmpathy Stories: Hours Between Life And DeathIn the serene tranquility of their small mountain home, a woman and her partner relished a life filled with happiness. Nestled amidst nature's beauty, their cozy abode became a sanctuary of love and contentment. However, fate abruptly took a turn one fateful day. As her partner climbed down the mountain to retrieve a lost umbrella, a sudden misstep caused him to plummet, landing harshly on his back with a pipe ripping through his body. In a race against time, only hope and help could save him while his girlfriend watched on. As community and strangers came together, the longest...
2023-06-0159 minThe MiMi YouYou Show - Creating EmpathyEmpathy Stories: Discovering IslamMeet our guest, a woman whose life took an enchanting turn when she fell in love with a Muslim man. Thinking she could never take it further due to their different backgrounds, their connection deepened she soon found herself walking toward a religion she knew nothing about. Bravely embracing her newfound faith, she embarked on a transformative journey (in secret), guided by prayer and self-discovery - despite an upbringing far from the Islamic world. Faced with a lack of support from the outside world and a family who couldn't comprehend her journey, she entered a mosque, started...
2023-05-2940 minThe MiMi YouYou Show - Creating EmpathyEmpathy Stories: Beyond the Filter: The Dark Reality of Expat LifeExpat life looks so glamorous, but is it all it looks to be?In this episode, a woman initially embraces the trailing spouse role with enthusiasm, heading to India with her young family. However, as time passes and reality settles in, she begins to lose sight of her true purpose and finds her own depression, along with a slew of unspeakable behaviours around her, turns her Asian dream into a living nightmare. A devastating discovery of her husband's affair, which shatters her trust and further diminishes her sense of self, she finds herself alone, lonely...
2023-05-1840 minThe MiMi YouYou Show - Creating EmpathyEmpathy Stories: Behind Bars: A Journey of Empathy Unveiled in 47 DaysFreedom of speech doesn't exist equally yet in our world. But have you stopped to think what this really means?Have you ever imagined the reality of being taken to jail simply for saying something online that others don't agree with?There are many parts of the world where people still cannot speak their mind without fearing consequences.In this episode, one man's unwavering honesty led him to time in the most filthy and basic of prisons and saw his family fight day and night to get him home.Our guest...
2023-05-1146 minThe MiMi YouYou Show - Creating EmpathyEmpathy Stories: The True Reality of Workplace BullyingIn the world we live in today, hearing about workplace bullying is not uncommon.But do you know how it really feels? Have you walked the walk to severe anxiety up until the point you can no longer work at all?In this episode, our brave guest shares her experience of being bullied by her manager for so long that it led to her facing serious physical and mental health issues. She helps us understand the rollercoaster journey of facing reality and explains the reality of finding empathy for those creating you pain. ...
2023-04-0225 minThe MiMi YouYou Show - Creating EmpathyWelcome to the Mimi YouYou Show!The world doesn't need another podcast. This has been rippling through my head daily for over a year. 365 days of procrastination.And then one morning I woke up knowing that if I wanted to launch a new show about empathy, then I had to ensure I was making a contribution and NOT creating more noise.MimiYouYou is this.In an increasingly "us and them" world, this is a platform that gives you the chance to understand and empathize with others.Most shows are about the input, for example, teaching...
2023-03-2307 min
Speakers Inc - Feel The DifferenceMimi Nicklin | Empathy in LeadershipMimi Nicklin is an author, keynote speaker, MC and deeply personable coach, with over 15 years in the marketing communication industry across 25+ markets, her commitment to her craft is both contagious and utterly authentic, capturing audiences instantly.
Aspirational yet accessible, with a charismatic and infectious screen presence Mimi is a truly global leader and personality.
Her passion to help make the world a more empathetic, valuable and sustainably healthy place to be is as infectious as it is needed, and given her current momentum, she might just be the change we have been waiting for.
2022-09-0233 min
Down To Business'Softening The Edges' with Mimi NicklinMimi Nicklin, author of 'Softening the Edge: Empathy: How Humanity's Oldest Leadership Trait is Changing our World' joins Bobby to discuss the changing world of work, and how business leaders can adapt to make a more empathetic environment for all going forward.
2022-07-3010 minDown To Business'Softening The Edges' with Mimi NicklinMimi Nicklin, author of 'Softening the Edge: Empathy: How Humanity's Oldest Leadership Trait is Changing our World' joins Bobby to discuss the changing world of work, and how business leaders can adapt to make a more empathetic environment for all going forward.
2022-07-3010 min
The Whole Marketer podcastEpisode 66 - Empathy with guest Mimi NicklinEpisode #66. Today’s topic is a soft and technical skill – empathy. Empathy is building an understanding of another human, an integral skill for marketers, not only to build internal relationships with colleagues and suppliers, but to connect with consumers more emotionally on a deeper level. Abby’s guest expert to discuss empathy is Mimi Nicklin. Mimi is bestselling author of Softening the Edge and podcast host of Empathy for Breakfast show. Passionate about conscientious leadership throughout her agency and client-side roles, Mimi believes that empathic influence can make a difference in the world of work and soc...
2022-04-1829 min
The Places We'll Go Marketing ShowMimi Nicklin, Founder of Freedm - Empathetic LeadershipIn this episode, Mimi talks about importance of empathetic leadership and where her passion for empathy came from, she takes a deep dive into what triggered her to write her best selling book "Softening the Edge" and Mimi also spoke to us about how her international career has developed over the years.
Who is Mimi Nicklin?
"I believe that Empathetic Influence can make a significant difference to the world of work and society, and I am extremely passionate about conscientious leadership and the impact we can have as leaders today. Today I balance my work i...
2021-11-2642 min
The Empathy for Breakfast ShowWhat exactly is business as a force for good? Meet Tom FelsIn this episode, I am delighted to be joined by Tom Fels, the founder and CEO of Animarem, an advisory focused on transforming business as a force for good.Our conversation focuses on the role of business in shaping our world and how putting people first truly is good for the bottom line. We discuss the global B Corp movement in Southern Africa and how the circular economy is changing the face of the business world. Tune in!Connect with Tom Fels:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-fels-a3201252/?originalSubdomain=za...
2021-11-2320 minThe Empathy for Breakfast ShowWhy should we focus on self-empathy versus self-improvement? Meet Jil EbanoidzeIn this episode, I am thrilled to be joined by the creative entrepreneur, Jil Ebanoidze. She is the founder of the luxury lifestyle brand Maison AVAZA, where Fashion Meets Health by incorporating a scientific approach to wellbeing and personal style, an NLP Coach, and a Digital Innovation Advisor for Fintech Businesses.Today, we talk about personal style and its role in our lives, especially in the corporate world. Jil shares her journey of discovering her identity and how that led her to help others understand their one true self. Tune in!For the listeners of...
2021-11-1621 minThe Empathy for Breakfast ShowDesigning empathy into our world; Cal BrunsIn this episode, I am excited to be joined by Cal Bruns, the CEO of Matchboxology, a human-centred design company in South Africa and my sponsor for Softening The Edge. Our conversation uncovers the role of empathy in understanding human beings and the communities we share. A passion we both hold dearly!We discuss curiosity and objectivity in deep and authentic listening and how we avoid the judgement of people and consumers. Tune in and find out how empathy can help create deeper insight and impactful creativity and marketing campaigns around the world.Connect with...
2021-11-0919 minThe Empathy for Breakfast ShowCan we connect our children's dreams, with their future, without fear? Meet Rebekah ClarkIn this episode, I am thrilled to be joined by Rebekah Clark, the founder of Happy Marlo. Our conversation today uncovers the emotional wellbeing of our children and how we can incorporate this into our education systems.We also discuss the role of empathy in understanding children who have been adopted while they discover their story and identity. Tune in, and let’s support a new generation of resilient and mindful children.Connect with Rebekah Clark:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekahclark/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebekah_clark78/?hl=en...
2021-11-0223 minThe Empathy for Breakfast ShowSelf-empathy, surviving cancer & the practice of looking after our health; Meet Almudena GilIn this episode, I am honoured to be joined by Almudena Gil, the founder of Unlimited Potential and a Mind Mentor at Quality Mind Global. As a three-time cancer survivor, Almudena talks about her own personal transformation and her mastered tools for better health and wellbeing.Our discussion uncovers the inextricable link between the mind and body and our ability to perform and thrive by leveraging the power of our mind. This is an honest, raw, and incredibly powerful conversation. Tune in!Connect with Almudena Gil:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/individualandcollective-growthcatalyst...
2021-10-2925 minThe Empathy for Breakfast ShowIs empathetic insight the true marketing differentiator in the data-led era? Meet Marissa LatshawIn this episode, I am excited to be joined by Marissa Latshaw. An experienced marketer, she is passionate about helping leaders activate empathy to develop brands, products, and messages that inspire action. She is also the creator of the Empathetic Positioning Process, which is a fascinating approach to bringing empathy into marketing teams.She shares her inclusive approach to qualitative audience research and the lasting results for organizations large and small across all kinds of industries. Tune in! Ready to activate empathy in your organization? Join Marissa’s LIVE webinar on 29th October at 1pm EST...
2021-10-1221 minThe Empathy for Breakfast ShowHow do we reverse the COVID19 slowdown of gender equality? Meet Emma BurdettIn this episode, I am excited to be joined by Emma Burdett, the founder of the WILD (Women in Leadership Deliver) network. Emma is an advocate for gender balance and diversity in the workplace. Emma shares her own inspiring breakthrough and how it led her to now help other women achieve their goals and break through the glass ceiling. Tune in!Connect with Emma Burdett:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmaeburdett/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-burdett-4a16a617/?originalSubdomain=aeConnect with WILD:In...
2021-10-0520 minThe Empathy for Breakfast ShowSoft skills are not soft; Meet Yadira CaroIn this episode, I am joined by the wonderful Yadira (Yadi) Caro, a technology consultant from Puerto Rico who has worked for the past ten years in the defense industry. Having launched her own podcast, Hardcore Soft Skills Podcast, which features experts in highly technical fields who have used soft skills to succeed, Yadi brings a huge passion to this conversation. Our conversation focuses on those skills traditionally seen as "soft" and the pandemic's role in changing this viewpoint. Yadi shares what led her to start a conversation on "soft skills" and her learnings from meeting experts who...
2021-09-2820 minThe Empathy for Breakfast ShowListening goes beyond our words; Meet Sharon SteedWelcome to Season 2 of The Empathy for Breakfast Show!Thank you to all the listeners who tuned in every Tuesday morning over breakfast with the inspiration to reconnect. Season 1 was a success, only because of you, Wonders! Thank you!This season, we are connecting with guests from all over the globe to continue the conversation about connectivity, our mutual humanity and the deficit in empathy impacting our world. Join us every Tuesday for a new episode! So, make your decision, will you bring tea or coffee?! Tune in!This week, I am thrilled...
2021-09-1418 min
The Good Intentions PodcastEp 23 - Why Empathy is Essential in Leadership - Mimi NicklinMimi Nicklin is the internationally bestselling author of Softening The Edge - an incredible book about how humanity’s oldest leadership trait - empathy - is changing our world. The data shows that in emotionally intelligent organisations where empathy is high, we see performance, productivity, and creativity go up.Mimi believes that empathy – a scientifically validated skillset –has the power to not only change business environments, but to change society for the better. This was music to my ears.I can’t think of a better time to talk to Mimi about empathy - burn ou...
2021-07-0546 minThe Empathy for Breakfast ShowShould our schools be teaching empathy as part of the curriculum? Meet Ed KirwanIn this episode, I am delighted to be joined by Ed Kirwan, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Empathy Week, a global annual school’s programme that utilises the power of film and empathetic action to build a generation of empathic and resilient leaders.Our conversation focuses on whether our schools should be teaching empathy as part of the curriculum and how we might make this a reality. Ed’s journey to becoming an ambassador for empathy is inspirational, and the work he is doing is creating change in our world. See you there!Conn...
2021-06-0123 min
The Empathy EdgeMimi Nicklin: Softening the EdgesRight now, our interactions feel prickly and pointed so maybe it’s time to come back to our human roots and embrace humanity’s oldest leadership trait: empathy. That’s what today’s guest, Mimi Nicklin, has devoted her work to advocating. Mimi and I discuss what softening the edges means in practice and how empathetic leaders show up. We also talk about finding empathy across generations in the workplace, about balancing humanism with capitalism, and also how her diverse cultural experience has helped her find commonalities rather than differences across cultures. Key Takeaways:All cre...
2021-05-2535 minThe Empathy for Breakfast ShowThe Influence of Empathy; Meet Debi StevenTrigger Warning:This episode contains content that may be alarming to some listeners. Discussion around rape, abuse, mental health, suicide has been used between 04:48-04:53, 14:04-14:37, 16:16-17:51. Listener discretion is advised. Please take care of yourself, and if you need to, don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for help.Episode Show Notes:In this episode, I am thrilled to be joined by Debi Steven, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Action Breaks Silence, an educational charity organisation based in South Africa, India, and the United Kingdom. This organisation aims to...
2021-05-2521 minThe Empathy for Breakfast ShowIs Kindness our children's currency for success? Meet Yasmine HammadIn this episode, I loved meeting Yasmine Hammad. Yasmine lives life with an always-on search for ways to make this world a kinder, more peaceful place for today and for the generation to come. As a mum, she wrote her first children’s book in 2019 titled “Blossoming Kindness”, and she is now committed to spreading the benefits of kindness far and wide. Our conversation focuses on the magical science of kindness and how it impacts our communities, schools, and homes, as well as the deep connection between empathy and being kind to others. Tune in and find out why kindne...
2021-05-1819 min
Purposeful Empathy with Anita NowakWhy Empathy is Central to Creativity ft. Mimi Nicklin Purposeful Empathy Hosted by Anita NowakWatch this episode to understand why empathy is fundamental to creativity.
Mimi Nicklin is the host of a popular weekly podcast called Empathy for Breakfast and author of Softening the Edge, a book that argues empathy is humanity’s oldest leadership skill. In this episode, she describes what’s at stake in the face of our global empathy deficit and how empathy has the power to unlock our creativity and kindness.
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2021-05-1323 minThe Empathy for Breakfast ShowDoes the food we eat effect our ability to empathise? Meet Shayamal VallabhjeeIn this episode, I am thrilled to be joined by Shayamal Vallabhjee, a South African born Sports Scientist, Psychologist, Author, and former Monk. He works as a high-performance coach with elite athletes, Olympians, sports teams, and executives. He is a versatile and inspiringly energetic, and wise man. Our conversation focuses on food and was inspired by a prior discussion surrounding the impact of what we eat on our ability to empathise with ourselves and others. A fascinating concept, Shayamal helps us understand the relation between empathy and compassion, our ability to create social cohesion and the most a...
2021-05-1122 minThe Empathy for Breakfast ShowSharing food, showing empathy: how one celebrity chef sees the world of food and connection; Meet Chef Zola NeneIn this episode, I am thrilled to have one of South Africa’s most celebrated chefs, Zola Nene. Based in Cape Town, she is the author of three cookbooks, a food stylist, and a television personality. She became a resident Chef of the popular show Expresso Morning Show. She is the host of her own cooking show Celeb Feasts with Zola. The work that she does represents her love for nature and the people in her life. Our discussion focuses on sharing food and how it can be used to show empathy for others. Zola helps us und...
2021-05-0419 minThe Empathy for Breakfast ShowDramatic Creativity: Do our most tumultuous times drive us to cultivate our creativity? Meet Meritxell GarciaIn this episode, I am thrilled to have Meritxell Garcia from Spain. She is an empathy expert, coach, and author of El Arte de le Empatía (The Art of Empathy), a practical guide for highly sensitive people to thrive with the sensitivity that makes them unique. In this conversation, we are discussing creativity and its link with empathy.Meritxell coins the term “Dramatic Creativity”. She believes human beings can go through something in life that can spark creativity naturally to find solutions, especially in extreme situations. She shares some of her personal stories that helped leverage her c...
2021-04-2923 minThe Empathy for Breakfast ShowDo you have a plan B? Meet Al Sayyida Basma Al SaidIn this episode, I am very proud to be joined by a prominent figure from the Arab world, Her Royal Highness Sayyida Basma Al Said. Being a mental health specialist and leader in the Middle East, she shares the importance of wellness, empathy, and mental health in today’s world and why more of us should be looking after this area of our lives. We talk about planning for the future, taking lessons from 2020 and creating our own 'magical' plan B.Her approach to changing the face of mental health in the region led her to open Wh...
2021-04-2025 minThe Empathy for Breakfast ShowHow do we channel our inner champion? Meet Els Kolster and Lesley SackeyIn this episode, I am joined by not just one, but two inspiring women from around the world. Els Kolster and former boxing champion Lesley Sackey co-founded WeBOX with a passion for helping people find their inner champion - particularly across the corporate world. In this conversation, we talk about how we link our empathy to our inner champion and how we can define the strongest version of ourselves. Our conversation uncovers ideas on leading with resilience and deep connectivity - especially after a turbulent year. Tune in to our discussion and find out more your own inner champion.
2021-04-1325 minThe Empathy for Breakfast ShowHow do we move from “always on” to “always well”? Meet Jesse AkisterIn this episode, I am joined by Jesse Akister, a strength and rehabilitation coach and the co-founder of The Shero Life. We share ideas about how we can link more empathy for ourselves to our health regimes, and our overall wellness, and we look at how Jesse uses a holistic approach to fitness to help people reach their full potential. Our conversation uncovers thoughts on self-improvement and self-love. Tune in to our discussion and find out more about how we move from “always on” to “always well”.Connect with Jesse and The Shero LifeInstagram: @jesseaki...
2021-04-0619 min
Best Advice Podcast by Coursenvy.com#9: Mimi Nicklin -- Empathy -- BEST ADVICE PODCASTMimi Nicklin is an experienced marketer and strategist, and a well-known empathetic leader. Driven by the pursuit of bringing conscientiousness to the role and impact of leadership, with a desire to make the world of work a high performing, valuable and sustainably healthy place to be, Mimi’s passion is for balancing humanism with capitalism. The author of ‘Softening The Edge’ and the host of the ‘Empathy for Breakfast’show and ‘Secrets of the Gap’ podcast, Mimi is a passionate, millennial opinion leader who is bravely breaking open the conversation surrounding the global empathy deficit impacting our world.www.miminick...
2021-04-0102 minThe Empathy for Breakfast ShowSeason IntroductionIn 2019, when I got my publishing deal for my first book, Softening the Edge, there was no real awareness, and certainly no conversation, about empathy. Not in the media or leadership, and certainly not across the business world. But then things changed. The pandemic changed our lives forever and with it our understanding of, and connection to, our shared humanity and our mutual understanding.For the first time in many years, I had time at home, alone, to consider how we might start to fast track the conversation surrounding the value and power of empathy. I wanted...
2021-03-2905 minMind ToolsExpert Interview: Mimi NicklinIn this podcast, empathy expert Mimi Nicklin shares her experiences of leading with empathy and offers tips on how to do it.
2021-03-2500 min
Unlimited"Empathy for Breakfast" Host, Mimi Nicklin, on Inspiring Change EverydayFor this new episode of Unlimited perspective series I'm glad to introduce you to Mimi Nicklin, International Best Selling Author of “Softening the Edge”, host of the ‘Empathy for Breakfast’ show as well as the ‘Secrets of The Gap’ which was recently nominated among the top 5 best Podcasts in UAE by Khaleej Times.Creative Officer and Regional Managing Director for a global advertising agency, Mimi has lived in London, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, Singapore, Cape Town and now Dubai, and worked for over 15 years in 25 markets across the globe with the mission to change organizations from the inside out, focusing on cultural, be...
2021-03-2028 min
Hardcore Soft Skills PodcastEmpathy: Mimi NicklinEmpathy at work can bring great business value and increase our ability to become better leaders. In this episode we speak with Mimi Nicklin is the bestselling author of Softening The Edge, the host of the ‘Empathy for Breakfast’ show (www.empathyforbreakfast.com) and the ‘Secrets of The Gap’ podcast. She is an experienced marketer, communications strategist, and an empathy advocate. She spoke from her home in Dubai and we discussed the need for empathy at work and how we can start building up this skill. Let's listen. You can find out more about Mimi on her website w...
2021-03-0417 min
The Blossomed HomemakerWhy Empathy in our homes is important - An enlightening chat with Mimi Nicklin #38In this episode we have the beautiful, Mimi Nicklin as our GUEST SPEAKER! Mimi is an Empathetic leadership coach, author, podcaster and host of "Empathy for breakfast". She shares her heart with us about empathy in our homes and why this is important, as well as raising our children with empathy. She shares why understanding, perspective and navigation is the key to successful relationships. So grab a cup of coffee and give it a listen! Connect with Mimi:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miminicklin/?hl=enBuy her book: htt...
2021-02-2025 min
CYOL with Jeremy Ryan Slate Archive 1815: How Empathy Can Positively Change Leadership and the Future We Create | Mimi NicklinAbout This Episode: Mimi Nicklin is an author and the host of the ‘Empathy for Breakfast’ breakfast show as well as the ‘Secrets of The Gap’ podcast. She is an experienced marketer and communications specialist, a well-known empathetic leader, and the Creative Officer and Regional Managing Director for a global advertising agency. For over fifteen years she has been working across the globe with her clients to drive stand out creative interventions that lead to business and culture change. Driven by the pursuit of bringing conscientiousness to the role and impact of Regenerative Leadership, with a d...
2020-12-3030 minThe Jeremy Ryan Slate Show815: How Empathy Can Positively Change Leadership and the Future We Create | Mimi NicklinAbout This Episode: Mimi Nicklin is an author and the host of the ‘Empathy for Breakfast’ breakfast show as well as the ‘Secrets of The Gap’ podcast. She is an experienced marketer and communications specialist, a well-known empathetic leader, and the Creative Officer and Regional Managing Director for a global advertising agency. For over fifteen years she has been working across the globe with her clients to drive stand out creative interventions that lead to business and culture change. Driven by the pursuit of bringing conscientiousness to the role and impact of Regenerative Leadership, with a d...
2020-12-3030 min
The Matrix Green PillEpisode 14 - Mimi Nicklin - A Leader in EmpathyAbout Mimi NicklinMimi is an internationally bestselling author and the host of the ‘Empathy for Breakfast’ breakfast show as well as the ‘Secrets of The Gap’ podcast. She is an experienced marketer and communications specialist, a well-known empathetic leader, and a contributor and content creator for the global movement to balance humanism and capitalism. For over fifteen years she has been working across the globe with multinational and Fortune 500 clients to drive stand out creative interventions that lead to business and culture change. Driven by the pursuit of bringing consciousness to the role and...
2020-12-1635 min
Sharing TalesS1 Episode 3: Mimi Nicklin - Advertising, adventure, and the advantages to living with empathyMimi is a bestselling author, host of the Empathy for Breakfast show, and Secrets of the Gap podcast. A true global citizen, her career in advertising has led her to live in 7 locations and counting! Mimi currently resides in Dubai with her young daughter.
During this episode we talk about how advertising is in Mimi’s blood, having been inspired to follow in the footsteps of her dear dad, an original British Mad Man; the recent work assignment which inadvertently set her on the path she is now on, driving the conversation around the global empathy deficit; and...
2020-11-3047 min
Secrets of The Gap (now relaunched as The Empathy for Breakfast Show)Business mindset, presence and reaching our full potential: Meeting Gaj RavichandraHow do we bring back focus to what we CAN control? How do we find more presence and ultimately reduce the anxiety of the unknown in order to perform better in the corporate world? As 2020 continues to spin in circles of stress, Gaj Ravichandra and I talk about this and much more as we discuss optimal performance, team work and recovery in 2021, as well as how we reach our own definition of ‘peak’ in our careers. A fountain of wisdom and calm in the business world I loved hearing Gaj’s view and found the whole thing deeply refreshing.
2020-11-1500 min
The Coffee BanterEpisode #7 Mimi Nicklin on how humanity's oldest leadership trait (empathy) is changing our worldIn this episode, I have a candid chat with Mimi Nicklin, an experienced marketer and communications specialist, currently the Regional Managing Director for a global advertising agency in Dubai. She is a well-known empathetic leader, host of the 'Empathy for Breakfast' show and 'Secrets of the Gap' podcast. We talk about an empathy deficit leadership and how having empathy can not only benefit the teams at workplaces but also the consumers. We discuss her experiences with launching her book 'Softening the Edge' amidst the global pandemic and she shares some valuable practical takeaways.
2020-11-1000 minSecrets of The Gap (now relaunched as The Empathy for Breakfast Show)Where do we really stand on equality, entrepreneurialism and education? Meeting Mark ShamAmid deep social conflict all around the world, where do we really stand on equality, entrepreneurialism and education today? And what is the role of social media and technology in these times? Mark Sham talks to Mimi in this episode about how we adapt to change and inspire the youth and those that want to elevate their own journey in a different way. “We have had broken people raising broken people for a long time, now it’s time for us to find better versions of ourselves’ Mark Sham.
Mark is a passionate entrepreneur who speaks to audien...
2020-11-0500 minSecrets of The Gap (now relaunched as The Empathy for Breakfast Show)What exactly is business as a force for good? Meeting Tom Fels.An evangelist for conscious business, Tom Fels is the Founder and CEO of Animarem, an advisory focused on transforming business as a force for good. He is a thought leader on how stakeholder capitalism is changing the world today and our conversation here covers purpose, people and profit and how these three commitments coincide for growth. We look at the role of business in shaping our world and how putting people first truly is good for the bottom line, as well as the global B Corp movement in Southern Africa, the data supporting conscientious business growth and how the...
2020-10-2800 min
Watts InvolvedEpisode 137 | Mimi Nicklin | Speaker, Author, Podcaster, Passionate Advocate Of Regenerative LeadershipOn this episode I chat with Mimi about her Podcast, her book and her appearance at the Singularity U South Africa event.
Mimi Nicklin is an author and the host of the ‘Empathy for Breakfast’ breakfast show as well as the ‘Secrets of The Gap’ podcast. She is an experienced marketer and communications specialist, a well-known empathetic leader, and the Creative Officer and Regional Managing Director for a global advertising agency.
For over fifteen years she has been working across the globe with her clients to drive stand out creative interventions that lead to business and culture...
2020-10-2632 minSecrets of The Gap (now relaunched as The Empathy for Breakfast Show)Does empathy drive our personal and professional growth? Meeting Kelly LundbergKelly Lundberg is a business mentor and personal brand expert and we took this opportunity to uncover what she has learnt about self empathy, confidence and the ripple effect of helping each other as we move through phases of professional growth. "What is obvious to you is amazing to other people!" Kelly Lundberg.
Tune in to hear more about Kelly's journey to successful entrepreneurship and business expansion, and how she has seen our ability to embrace authenticity directly drive us to exponential business growth and relevance.
Connect with Kelly and find out more about...
2020-10-2000 min
Past ForwardMimi NicklinMimi Nicklin is a keynote speaker and empathetic leader. She's the author of a new book about empathetic influence, Softening the Edge: How Humanity's Oldest Leadership Trait Is Changing Our World. She has been featured on NBC, Forbes, and TechRepublic.Softening the EdgeThe DreamWork Collection, 2020A World Without Books was created to help writers connect with readers during the pandemic. This Micro-Podcast provides authors a platform to share stories about writing, discuss current projects, and consider life without books. Listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you podcast.Without Books®, a division o...
2020-10-2004 min
The Good Life Unravelled#046 How Growing Your Empathy Can Improve Your Wellbeing with Mimi NicklinEmpathy levels have declined by a staggering 40% in the last 30 years and as Michelle Obama mentioned in her latest speech - the empathy deficit is having a devastating impact on personal relationships and our communities - causing polarisation, division and unhappiness. Mimi Nicklin unpacks the science and value of empathy in her new book Softening the Edge. Revealing how we can become more empathetic and happier. Mimi Nicklin is a bestselling author and the host of the ‘Empathy for Breakfast’ breakfast show as well as the Secrets of The Gap podcast. She is an experienced marketer and co...
2020-10-0951 minSecrets of The Gap (now relaunched as The Empathy for Breakfast Show)Do we have enough empathy for women in advertising? Meeting Nicky Kemp.Nicola Kemp says it as it is. Having recently written a piece for Campaign UK titled “Mummy, what did you do in the great COVID crisis,” which sparked much discussion, Nicky and I talk about leadership and what she really thinks about empathy for women in the advertising industry. We discuss whether agencies have any idea what change and equity really means, how far we have come and how far we have to go. Season 2 begins with a whole lot of honesty, a bag load of braveness and a true frankness that looks at things as they really are...
2020-10-0700 min
Meet the Coach with Steve RandallA return to empathy in the workplace with Mimi NicklinThis year has been a real challenge for us all but as workers return to workplaces, there’s something that needs to change – apart from the abundance of hand sanitiser and social distancing.Empathy needs to be back on the agenda according to Mimi Nicklin, author of Softening the Edge (*) and presenter of the fast-growing YouTube show Empathy for Breakfast.Mimi says that empathy has been declining over the past thirty years but there are key benefits to making it a high priority for leaders and their teams.She says that empathy on a micr...
2020-09-2417 min
Destination Unlimited with Victor FuhrmanMimi Nicklin - Softening the EdgeMimi Nicklin – Softening the EdgeAired Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 5:00 PM PST / 8:00 PM ESTEmpathy is defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Technology and advances in the way we connect with one another, originally thought of as exciting new channels of communication, seem to have led to more isolation. We now spend more time on a screen than we do sleeping. We are more connected than ever before, and yet we are suffering with the highest levels of loneliness in history–coupled with anxiety and depression. Add the challenges of physical sepa...
2020-09-1756 min
Fuel Your Imagination Through Your Ears With Full AudiobookSoftening the Edge: Empathy: How humanity's oldest leadership trait is changing our world Audiobook by Mimi NicklinListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 454141
Title: Softening the Edge: Empathy: How humanity's oldest leadership trait is changing our world
Author: Mimi Nicklin
Narrator: Mimi Nicklin
Format: Unabridged
Length: 05:48:24
Language: English
Release date: 09-15-20
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Genres: Business & Economics, Biography & Memoir, Management & Leadership
Summary:
Does your business have an 'empathy deficit'?
Is your business facing an economic or social crisis? Do you want to motivate the new generation of employees, keep the top talent and create meaningful relationships with leading clients, brands and business communities?
If you answer yes to any of...
2020-09-155h 48
Adelaide Entrepreneur ClubAdelaide Entrepreneur Club Episode 24 - An interview with Mimi NicklinWe met Mimi on Day 149 of the 366 day journey of meeting someone new every day. Mimi Nicklin is an author and the host of the ‘Empathy for Breakfast’ breakfast show as well as the Secrets of The Gap podcast. She is an experienced marketer and communications specialist, a well- known empathetic leader, and the Creative Officer and Regional Managing Director for a global advertising agency.For over fifteen years she has been working across the globe with her clients to drive stand out creative interventions that lead to business and culture change. Driven by the pursuit of brin...
2020-09-1126 min
Punk Rock HRThe Power of Empathy with Mimi NicklinPunk Rock HR Episode 124:Today’s guest is author and podcaster Mimi Nicklin. She is the author of Softening the Edge, a book all about empathy and how humanity’s oldest leadership trait is changing our world. Mimi believes that the ability to connect authentically with others has the power to shape not only our business environments but every part of our lives.Michelle Obama recently gave a speech and said that there is an empathy deficit among many people in power in our country. I feel that truth in my bones. Empathy is something so p...
2020-08-3126 min
Punk Rock HR124: The Power of Empathy with Mimi NicklinPunk Rock HR Episode 124: Today’s guest is author and podcaster Mimi Nicklin. She is the author of Softening the Edge, a book all about empathy and how humanity’s oldest leadership trait is changing our world. Mimi believes that the ability to connect authentically with others has the power to shape not only our business environments but every part of our lives. Michelle Obama recently gave a speech and said that there is an empathy deficit among many people in power in our country. I feel that truth in my bones. Empathy is something so p...
2020-08-3123 min
Punk Rock HRThe Power of Empathy with Mimi NicklinPunk Rock HR Episode 124: Today’s guest is author and podcaster Mimi Nicklin. She is the author of Softening the Edge, a book all about empathy and how humanity’s oldest leadership trait is changing our world. Mimi believes that the ability to connect authentically with others has the power to shape not only our business environments but every part of our lives. Michelle Obama recently gave a speech and said that there is an empathy deficit among many people in power in our country. I feel that truth in my bones. Empathy is something so p...
2020-08-3123 min
The Honest Hour PodcastHow Empathy Can Change The World, with Author Mimi NicklinAbout Mimi
Mimi Nicklin is an experienced marketer and strategist, and a well-known empathetic leader. For over fifteen years she has been working across the globe with her clients to drive stand out creative interventions that lead to profitable business and culture change. Driven by the pursuit of bringing conscientiousness to the role and impact of leadership, with a desire to make the world of work a more empathetic, valuable and sustainably healthy place to be, Mimi has released her first book, “Softening The Edge”. She is also a keynote speaker and columnist.
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2020-08-2732 minSecrets of The Gap (now relaunched as The Empathy for Breakfast Show)Dear Beirut: Special EditionThis is a special edition podcast with a live reading fusing much of what I do on my breakfast show, Empathy for Breakfast (reading live) with my podcast. Today I am sharing some words dedicated to Lebanon, to Beirut, and to all of those people part of the recovery since the explosion that quite literally blew our minds as well as their city. So often the spoken word can be more powerful than the written one so whilst this piece will appear in the media here I wanted to share a reading of it, from the heart, from...
2020-08-2406 minSecrets of The Gap (now relaunched as The Empathy for Breakfast Show)Self empathy, surviving cancer & the practice of looking after our health: meeting Alumdena Gil, Part 2All human beings deserve understanding and compassion and this starts with ourselves. It can sometimes though be easier to show empathy for others than it is for ourselves, so how do we create a balance that allows us to be our healthiest and happiest selves? Science and medical research has proven that there is a deep link between the mind and body and our ability to perform and thrive. Should it take falling ill with a disease like cancer to make us stop and take note? Almudena talks about personal transformation, daily routine and feeling well again, and the...
2020-07-2029 min
MILLER TIME RADIO LIVE!MANDELA DAY 2020: A special message from "Empathy for Breakfast host Mimi Nicklin- 17 July 2020In celebration of Mandela Day 2020, we have a special treat. Mimi Nicklin, host of EMPATHY FOR BREAKFAST, a weekly show which airs on Tuesdays, has recorded a special message for you. We aired this during our Friday programme, and below is some information on EFB and Mimi.
Mimi Nicklin is the Author of Softening The Edge (available August 2020), an experienced marketer and communications specialist, and a well-known empathetic leader. For over fifteen years she has been working across the globe with her clients to drive stand out creative interventions that lead to business and culture change. Driven by...
2020-07-1715 minSecrets of The Gap (now relaunched as The Empathy for Breakfast Show)Designing empathy into our world: meeting Cal BrunsCal is a man with a 20+ year career in advertising and design and has founded Matchboxology, a human centred design company in South Africa. Cal and I discuss how empathy allows us to understand human beings and the communities we share. We discuss curiosity and objectivity in deep and authentic listening, and how we might avoid judging people in the best of conversations. We also look at how we can create deeper insight and more impactful creativity and how the South African approach to 'ubuntu' is changing the way the local government needs to communicate with their population...
2020-06-1722 min
SuperceptionEp. 61 - Mimi Nicklin, Author And Empathetic InfluencerTopic: Empathetic leadership in times of Covid-19.
Mimi Nicklin discusses her professional journey, her leadership principles, the empathy deficit in the world, the concept of regenerative leadership, the effects of digital technology on empathy, the importance of empathetic leadership with young generations, tips to become a more empathetic leader, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on leadership practices, the leaders who have inspired her during this crisis, social media solitude, and her forthcoming book “Softening The Edge.”
2020-06-1448 minSecrets of The Gap (now relaunched as The Empathy for Breakfast Show)Tough times, cultural trust and a more rewarding leadership journey: meeting Almudena Gil, Part 1Almudena and I are working on a two part series. The first focuses on leadership, culture and cohesion and draws from Almudena's 20+ year career in P&G and WPP, and more recently her work as the Founder of Unlimited Potential, a business focused on improving engagement and optimising our potential at work. This is an honest, upfront conversation and Almudena seems to offer a new piece of wisdom every minute.
A Business Change Catalyst and Mind Mentor, Almu seamlessly brings together advice on culture, humanism in the work place and tips for manifesting change. ...
2020-05-3024 minSecrets of The Gap (now relaunched as The Empathy for Breakfast Show)Connectivity, cultural divides and changing the world: meeting Steve McGinnesRecording Episode 4 was the highlight of my week. Steve McGinnes is the author of Surfing the Asian Wave and is has the most fascinating opinions and experiences all across Asia when it comes to cultural connection and how we work better together. We discuss cultural differences, making friends in the workplace, and the how to choose the right outfit for your next black tie event (just for fun!) A brilliantly insightful set of opinions about relationships, teams, and how we can learn to see things differently to make the most of the big picture of global business. Has...
2020-05-2122 minSecrets of The Gap (now relaunched as The Empathy for Breakfast Show)The impact of positive psychology on workplaces: Meeting Dr Orin DavisWhere do empathy and happiness intersect, and why do workplaces that foster both do better? And what, might you ask, is 'flow'? Meeting Orin made me acutely aware of how much fascinating research there is being done, at a higher academic level, between our purpose and our work. We discuss how to balance our personal values and the value we create at work, and how connectivity allows us to thrive at both. Orin talks about how work can be our 'calling in life', or instead how work can offer us the 'funds to fund' our calling, but that...
2020-05-1025 min