Insights Pulse

Practical perspectives and tips, backed by science.

Welcome to Insights Pulse—where meaningful insight moves you forward. This blog is where I share practical, science-backed ideas to help you navigate complexity, lead with clarity, and build something better—from the inside out.

Whether you're a founder trying to get it right from the start, a people leader adapting to the realities of AI-era workplaces, or someone figuring out your next step in a career that’s anything but linear—this space is for you.

Whatever path you're on, I hope you find something here that helps you move forward—on your terms.

Leadership, Burnout & Well-being Elizabeth Pavese Leadership, Burnout & Well-being Elizabeth Pavese

The Empathy Paradox — Why a Strength Can Lead to Burnout

Empathy is one of the most important qualities in leadership and usually a superpower among women leaders and founders. But there’s a catch. The very thing that makes you a powerful leader can also be the very thing that drains you.

This is the empathy paradox: the tension between leading with emotional depth and protecting your own well-being. Let’s explore.

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