In this episode of The KIDD and Friends Podcast, we sit down with the brilliant Shermin Kruse—international lawyer, TEDx producer, professor, and author of Stoic Empathy. Shermin shares her incredible journey from a childhood in war-torn Tehran to emigrating to Canada with her family, and the sacrifices her parents made to build a new life.
We dive into her evolution from high-powered legal strategist to professor of neuroscience and leadership, and explore how she developed the concept of Stoic Empathy—a powerful blend of emotional intelligence, cognitive empathy, and ancient philosophy.
This is a conversation about resilience, identity, emotional control, and how to lead with strength and compassion in a complex world.
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