On this episode of Tearin’ Up My Heart, we’re digging into the value of empathy with serial entrepreneur and strategic growth advisor Phil Neil. With a background scaling companies to $80M+ exits and a reputation for seeing the human behind the hustle, Phil offers a fresh perspective on what it means to lead with heart in high-impact spaces.
Phil describes empathy as the “superpower” behind his success as a connector and strategist. In this conversation, we explore how empathy can shape everything from one-on-one partnerships to multimillion-dollar decisions. He shares real stories from deep-tech to M&A, and explains how staying emotionally attuned helps unlock sustainable, values-driven growth.
Whether you're a founder, executive, or emerging leader, this episode invites you to rethink empathy not as a soft skill, but as a strategic edge in leadership.
What You’ll Learn:
- How empathy drives connection and trust in high-stakes environments
- Why emotional intelligence matters just as much as innovation
- Tools for staying connected in results-driven industries
- How to balance strategic growth with human impact
- The role of empathy in reinvention and resilience
Guest: Phil Neil Founder | Strategic Growth Advisor | Investor LinkedIn: Phil Neil Email: info@philneil.com Listen to Phil’s recent podcast: Scaling to $80M and Beyond
Listen If You’re Into:
- Leading with emotional intelligence
- Entrepreneurship with purpose and heart
- Strategic advising rooted in trust
- Resilience and reinvention in business
- The real human side of high achievement
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Host: Jenna Heath | Instagram & Twitter: @jheathmoreno | LinkedIn | www.jennaheath.com
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