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A selection of Rob’s recent podcast appearances. Sign up for his newsletter to stay up to date.

  • WholeHearted Leadership - Host Coen Tan and Rob compare empathy to a sauce holding together a dish. Plus practical guidance on cultivating empathetic abilities, fostering intuitive decision-making, and learning how to ask the right questions.

    The Lazy CEO Podcast – Do CEOs really need to use empathy or is it all a fad? Host Jim Schleckser and Rob explore the real value of empathy to leaders today and what to do about it.

    The Leadership Tales Podcast with Colin Hunter – Colin and Rob discuss the fine line between sympathy and empathy, and ways to strengthen your empathy muscle to allow for stronger connections. Also, why leaders need to focus on and practice empathy.

    After Dinner Leadership - After Dinner Leadership - A brick wall of judgment; Rob and Simon discuss how to break down judgment barriers to become more empathetic leaders.

    High Performance Zone with John “Gucci” Foley - Hit the brakes on the word 'why' and soar to the next level. Rob and host John "Gucci" Foley, former Blue Angels pilot, discuss how empathy can improve performance.

    Leadership and Loyalty with Dov Baron - Dov and Rob dive into the 5 Steps and why they are so critical for leaders to build and use empathy in order to earn loyalty in business.

  • The Work Positive Podcast with Dr. Joey Faucette - How much empathy does your work culture have? Joey and Rob examine the crisis in today's work culture and how to create a compassionate workplace instead.

    The Career Refresh - How do you use self-empathy when it comes to refreshing your career? How about using empathy during a job interview? Host Jill Griffin and Rob discuss these topics and clear up some misconceptions around empathy at work.

    Thank God for Monday - Rob and Greg peel the onion of empathy as they discuss the layers that build a more empathetic mindset along with practical tips on how to be empathetic in your work.

    The Workplace Therapist Show - Is empathy really worth the effort in the workplace? Rob and host Brandon Smith discuss the benefits of using our favorite 7-letter word.

    Hacking HR Linked In Live - Empathy is not the end point- it's like a round about. You need to start with empathy before you can go anywhere else. Rob and enrique discuss how empathy can change your work place.

    The Gay Pro - How do we bring empathy into our work spaces as well as our queer spaces? Rob works toward the answer with host Omaralexis Ochoa.

  • Marketing Smarts - What if the hosts don’t want to do the ice cream exercise? Listen as Rob and hosts Anne Candido and April Martini discuss how to use empathy in marketing and with small businesses and find a suitable alternative to ice cream…

    Rock n’ Roll Research - Do you stick with a label that doesn't fit or take a chance to be true to yourself? Rob shares Ignite 360's origin story as well as his own origins being an empathy activist. Plus - what albums would he want on a desert island.

    Now That’s Significant (Part 1) - Have you ever considered the dangers of practicing empathy in market research? Rob and Michael consider the empathy pros and cons and how to use it to improve connections between employees and consumers.

    Now That’s Significant (Part 2) - In the midst of the Bud Light social conservative backlash against the brand’s partnership with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney, Rob and Michael discuss the missteps the brand made and how others can avoid the same unforced errors.

    Time for a Reset - How can marketers connect and co-create with consumers when so many consumers are struggling to put food on the table? Rob helps host Paul Frampton Calero with the reset to our thinking.

  • Office Hours with David Meltzer - Explore the pause we all need to take in order to have empathy and put it to use, no matter the size of our organization in this conversation with David Meltzer and guest co-host Mike Diamond

    The Empathy Edge - Host and fellow Empathy SuperFriend Maria Ross works with Rob to find ways that empathy shows up for smaller businesses and brands and how to apply the 5 Steps to Empathy

    Building Better Cultures - How to leverage storytelling to increase connection and the role of empathy in innovation, loyalty and retention at work is reviewed by Rob and Scott McInnes.

    The Elite Entrepreneurs Podcast - How do you manage rapid business growth and stay true to your organization’s mission, vision and values? Host Brett Gilliland and Rob discuss that scenario and the role that empathy can play

    Just Get Started with Brian Ondrako - Rob explores with Brian how he journeyed through his career to founding Ignite 360, an agency built around empathy and helping brands authentically connect with consumers.

  • Someone to Tell It To - How can the simple act of taking a curious breath make a difference in society? Tom, Michael and Rob have an insightful conversation about how necessary it is to learn new ways of listening and getting past our ‘winner takes all’ programming.

    Awakenings with Michele Meiche - Rob joins Michele in a discussion about how we turn on our self-awareness and use that to fuel empathy. Plus, if you are an empath or HSP, how do you navigate your superpower?

    High Road to Humanity - Host Nancy Yearout and Rob discuss the 5 Steps to Empathy and dive into some of the stories in the book that will enlighten about empathy, the ability that we are all born with.

    The Resilience Project - "Judgement is the noise cancelling headphones of active listening." Listen in as Rob shares with host Cindy Thompson his story of resilience and discover how empathy can become your newest superpower.

    The Adult Chair Podcast - Empathy, how is it defined? Host Michelle Chalfant and Rob explore the different kinds of empathy as they discuss this question as well as when and how to use them.

    Live Happy Now - With all we hope to achieve in our lives, host Paula Felps discusses with Rob how empathy improves the skills that can make the hope a reality.

  • Drinking with Authors: Literary Briefs -Drinking with Authors:Erika and Danielle have a lively conversation about writing.

    Drinking with Authors - Over empathy-infused cocktails from Barrow's Intense and other beverages, Rob, Erika and Danielle have a lively conversation about writing.

    Uncorking a Story with Mike Carlon - Rob and Mike discuss the process of writing Tell Me More About That and the power of empathy.


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