10 to Win - Empathy and the Holidays with Dr. Kristen Donnelly and Dr. Erin Hinson

11/30/21 • 11 min

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The holidays are hard. We’re tired. We’re busy. We’re dealing with close family, distant family, crazy schedules, and it’s hard to remember that we’re ALL going through it. Listen as the Good Doctors of Abbey Research, Dr. Kristen Donnelly and Dr. Erin Hinson share their thoughts on empathy and the holidays.

First off, remember that different people are different and that’s a beautiful thing. We have different beliefs, different thoughts, and different views on the world. If we didn’t then the world would be extremely boring.

While it means that relationships don’t always run smoothly, it does mean that we have bright and vibrant lives.

Also, you don’t have to show up to every conversation that comes your way. You know what topics set you off and which people rub you the wrong way. Avoid them when you can. Set your boundaries and stick to them. If others don’t respect them, then that’s your cue to leave.

Last, engage in your curiosity. It is so much easier to have empathy for others when you have a baseline of knowledge about their beliefs. Ask people questions about their holidays. Learn about their traditions. Engage in your curiosity.

The Good Doctors of Abbey Research are masters of building strong relationships and looking at the world through the lens of empathy. Listen as they share their tips and advice for strengthening your empathy muscle during the holidays.

In this Episode:

[00:51] Welcome Dr. Kristen Donnelly and Dr. Erin Hinson to 10 to Win.

[01:21] Learn the importance of having empathy during the holiday season.

[01:42] Empathy is not about emotions. It’s your mental framework for understanding.

[02:38] Holidays happen year round so this conversation is good to keep in mind for all holidays.

[03:18] Different people are different. Keep that in mind.

[04:20] How do you hang out with family members that you can’t stand?

[06:17] You do not have to show up to every conversation you’re invited to. Learn more.

[07:48] Engage in your curiosity as a practice for building your empathy during holidays.

[09:36] Get curious about other people.

[10:15] A quick wrap up for tips and tricks to engage your empathy during the holidays.

Links and Resources:

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Abbey Research

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While it means that relationships don’t always run smoothly, it does mean that we have bright and vibrant lives.

In this Episode:

[00:51] Welcome Dr. Kristen Donnelly and Dr. Erin Hinson to 10 to Win.

[01:21] Learn the importance of having empathy during the holiday season.

[01:42] Empathy is not about emotions. It’s your mental framework for understanding.

[02:38] Holidays happen year round so this conversation is good to keep in mind for all holidays.

[03:18] Different people are different. Keep that in mind.

[04:20] How do you hang out with family members that you can’t stand?

[06:17] You do not have to show up to every conversation you’re invited to. Learn more.

[07:48] Engage in your curiosity as a practice for building your empathy during holidays.

[09:36] Get curious about other people.

[10:15] A quick wrap up for tips and tricks to engage your empathy during the holidays.

Links and Resources:

The Amazing Entrepreneurs Club

Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Abbey Research

YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn

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Judy Hoberman - Selling in a Skirt

Judy Hoberman gave corporate a try after years of entrepreneurship and ultimately realized it wasn’t for her. She is President of Judy Hoberman and Associates, a company focused on empowering professional women. Listen as she shares her story and amazing advice for up and coming entrepreneurs.

Women want to be treated equally, not identically. Which is why she’s helping women amplify their voices in their way. While she can work with others, she prefers the world of entrepreneurship because she can help in a way that works for her.

Not being accountable to a boss allows her the freedom to come up with individualized solutions for each of her clients.

It wasn’t always easy however. When she found her way back to entrepreneurship, she had to rebuild her relationships and pipeline and it took longer than she anticipated. This is one of the reasons that she believes in building relationships before you need them.

Judy has so many amazing nuggets of wisdom to share. Listen in to hear them all and learn what her biggest distraction from business is. (It’s a super cute one!)

Don’t be afraid to do the unexpected.

In this Episode:

[01:05] Welcome to the show Judy!

[03:15] Learn more about Judy’s story and her path to entrepreneurship.

[05:36] What does she help her clients with today?

[07:37] Why did entrepreneurship call to her?

[09:29] What makes her a great entrepreneur?

[11:57] Learn her biggest challenges as an entrepreneur.

[13:24] How did she overcome those challenges?

[15:54] What are the three qualities of a successful entrepreneur?

[19:24] The most unexpected idea she’s had and how it impacted her business.

[21:48] Judy shares her three success tips for new, aspiring, and established entrepreneurs.

[24:37] She answers my three random questions for this show.

[28:49] Connect with Judy.

Links and Resources:

The Amazing Entrepreneurs Club

Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Ideal Client Guide

Selling in a Skirt

The Greatest Missed Opportunity TEDX

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The answer to that last question was no, so he started making changes.

He started the Awesome Dad Show and began making content. A year or so into that experiment, he dug even deeper and knew that he still wasn’t doing what he was meant to. Mark Savant Media was born out of his realization that he loved helping people create content and build businesses.

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[00:53] Welcome to the show Mark Savant!

[01:21] Mark shares a bit about himself, his background, and his business.

[03:26] How a Tony Robbins event helped him realize the type of business he wanted to create.

[05:10] What he did after starting The Awesome Dad Show.

[07:12] His definition of digital real estate.

[11:04] When he was figuring out his vision for his life, was digital presence a part of it?

[12:59] What makes him an amazing entrepreneur?

[14:41] Learn his biggest challenge and how he’s overcome it.

[17:02] Education without action is just distraction.

[18:47] What are three qualities of successful entrepreneurs?

[22:44] The most unexpected idea he’s had and how it impacted his company.