198: Empathy Drives Results. Full Stop. with Erika Sinner

198: Empathy Drives Results. Full Stop. with Erika Sinner

From Heartbeat For Hire with Lyndsay Dowd by Lyndsay Dowd

April 15, 2026 · 28 min · Episode 198

About this episode

Erika Sinner discusses the importance of leading with empathy in business and social initiatives.

Erika Sinner is a multi eight-figure founder, bestselling author, and sought-after speaker redefining what it means to lead with empathy and impact. She is the Founder and CEO of Directorie®, one of the world's fastest-growing and award-winning life science agencies supporting bringing medications to market and impacting over 100 millions lives. Recognized twice on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies, Erika was named to the prestigious 2026 Inc. Female Founders 500. Under her leadership, Directorie has become a trusted strategic partner for life science organizations, blending operational excellence with a culture rooted in purpose, innovation, and humanity. As the Chief Empathy Officer of TinySuperheroes®, Erika channels her success toward social good, leading a global charitable organization that is on track to empower 5 million kids in the next five years who are chronically and terminally ill children to see themselves as strong, courageous and capable. Through superhero-themed programs in hospitals and homes around the world, she is transforming the way children and families experience care. Connect with Erika Sinner: 🌐 Website: erikasinner.org…

People in this episode

Host: Lyndsay Dowd

Guest: Erika Sinner

Topics covered

  • empathy
  • leadership
  • life sciences
  • social good
  • entrepreneurship

Keywords

  • empathy
  • leadership
  • life sciences
  • entrepreneur
  • social impact
  • charity
  • children's health

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Directorie, TinySuperheroes, Inc., Women in Podcasting

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