In this thought-provoking and relatable episode of Coaching From My Wheelchair, we explore how the infamous phrase “Let them eat cake”—or more accurately, brioche—serves as a metaphor for the emotional and psychological disconnect that can happen in leadership, relationships, and everyday life.

We unpack:

• The historical backstory of the phrase and how it illustrates dangerous blind spots.
• The difference between empathy and sympathy.
• How Emotional Blind Spots Form in Leadership and Personal Relationships.
• Real-life coaching examples—including a story about an executive whose team was silently drowning while he was throwing motivational “brioche” at them.
• Coaching tools to help you, the listeners, recognize ...