Episode 367 – Dr. Peter Sear | Empathic Leadership, Ego & Coaching with Compassion

🎙 Episode 367 – Dr. Peter Sear | Empathic Leadership, Ego & Coaching with Compassion

In this episode, Coach Yas sits down with Dr. Peter Sear—founder of The Empathic Coach and a specialist in empathy, leadership, and high-performance environments. Together, they explore what it really means to lead with empathy in elite sport, and how ego, emotion, and compassion shape the environments we create.

Peter brings a unique blend of academic research and applied practice, breaking down how coaches can connect more deeply with athletes, build trust, and manage their own emotional landscape more effectively.

💡 Key Talking Points

• Why empathy is a skill, not just a personality trait—and how it can be developed.
• The difference between sympathy, empathy, and compassion in coaching contexts.
• How ego shows up in coaching—and why awareness is the first step to managing it.
• Why understanding emotions (yours and others’) is essential for high-performing teams.
• The role of storytelling and reflection in enhancing emotional intelligence.
• Practical strategies to bring more empathy into your language, tone, and presence.
• What “empathic leadership” looks like in a results-driven, competitive environment.

🧠 “The best coaches are emotionally intelligent. They see the person, not just the performer.” – Dr. Peter Sear

📱 Whether you're a head coach, team leader, or just starting your coaching journey, this episode offers fresh insight into how emotional awareness can transform your leadership style—and the culture of your team.

👉 If this connected with you, tag a coach you respect and start a conversation around ego, empathy, and evolving your practice.

💬 We’d love to hear your thoughts—how are you developing empathy as a skill?