As a certified wellness & life coach, I work with people every day who are trying to communicate better, connect deeper, and feel more understood. Almost every challenge they bring to a session eventually comes back to one thing: empathy. Empathy is not about being emotional. It is not about agreeing with someone. It is not about taking responsibility for their feelings. Empathy is the ability to understand another person’s experience and respond with clarity, presence, and respect. When we...