Educator’s Corner

How to Develop Empathy as a Teacher or School Leader | In Conversation with Ed Kirwan

05 Mar 2025

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Empathy has been named one of the most important leadership skills. But what does empathy mean? Can it be taught? If so, how can teachers and aspiring leaders develop empathy?In this inspiring conversation, Ed Kirwan, founder and CEO of Empathy Studios and Empathy Week, explains how empathy can break down barriers, boost student engagement, improve behaviour and allow everyone to thrive. Ed shares:What empathy truly meansWhy empathy is so important for teachers and leadersHow to cultivate this vital 21st-century skillThrough sharing his personal journey, practical strategies, and insights, Ed offers an inspiring take on why and how we should all develop empathy. In this episode1:57 Ed's journey with empathy8:35 What is empathy?11:15 Empathy vs. sympathy and kindness16:16 Rate my empathy17:41 Donald Trump and empathy19:42 Steve Jobs and empathy21:48 Is Taylor Swift empathetic?25:00 Can you be too empathetic?30:32 Why empathy matters31:23 Is empathy learnable?33:47 Practical tips for developing empathy37:30 Empathy Week45:21 Bottom Line It Round46:14 Developing our own empathy About Our GuestEd Kirwan is the CEO and founder of Empathy Week and Empathy Studios. His award-winning global educational event has engaged over 175,000 people, helping teachers and students develop the skill of empathy. This is part of his wider mission to build an #EmpathyGeneration. ArticlesDemetriou, H. (2018) Empathy, Emotion and Education. Palgrave Macmillan.Galoustian, G. (2022) Greater Empathy in Adolescents Helps Prevent Bias-based Cyberbullying ResourcesBorn Free. Animal and wildlife charityEmpathy Week and Empathy StudiosSlido and Mentimeter survey toolsNo Isolation reduces school absence with AV1 robots Join the conversationHow are you building empathy in your classrooms? Share your thoughts with Kai on LinkedIn or YouTube @BSMuscatKaiPod NewsEnjoyed this episode? Keep the conversation going with KaiPod News — a fortnightly newsletter from Kai Vacher sharing fresh insights, stories, and strategies from education leaders around the world. Subscribe here. CreditsHosted by Kai VacherProduced by Stuart Pardoe, Zoe Snell, and Marion JamesA BSM BSS production

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Educator’s Corner

How to Develop Empathy as a Teacher or School Leader | In Conversation with Ed Kirwan

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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