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Clear Intentions with Diane Boden

Stoic Empathy: Harnessing Ancient Philosophy for Modern Emotional Resilience | Shermin Kruse (EP24)

Clear Intentions with Diane Boden

Diane Boden

Self-improvement, How To, Kids & Family, Mental Health, Education, Parenting, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 952 Ratings

🗓️ 9 April 2025

⏱️ 34 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

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Summary

Stoicism combined with empathy may sound like a contradiction in terms. But when these seemingly opposing forces are harnessed together, they have the power to change your life. In today's episode, I explore the concept of "stoic empathy" with award-winning lawyer, speaker, and thought leader Shermin Kruse. Blending cutting-edge research, ancient Stoic wisdom, and practical strategies, she challenges the traditional view of empathy as purely emotional, instead introducing a cognitive approach that allows us to understand others without losing control of our own emotions.

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Shermin Kruse is an award-winning idea curator, global change-maker, international business lawyer, speaker, and storyteller. With nearly two decades of experience, she specializes in competitive strategy, game theory, corporate advocacy, brand protection, and dispute resolution for Fortune 500 companies and international corporations. She also produces thought-leadership events, including TEDx conferences and salon series, and teaches Negotiating with Tactical Empathy, Global Transactions, and Leadership at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. A mother of four in Chicago, Shermin’s journey from war-torn Tehran to elite corporate boardrooms fuels her passion for justice, empathy, and global understanding. Her work bridges complex negotiations, leadership, and advocacy to drive meaningful change worldwide.

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