Empathetic Leadership:
From Connection to Influence
Great leaders don’t just manage—they connect.
The Empathetic Leadership series helps you harness empathy as a powerful tool for trust, influence, and impact. Across three dynamic workshops, you’ll learn to build deeper connections, foster psychological safety, and lead with authenticity—even in high-stakes situations.
Grounded in the work of Brené Brown, Daniel Goleman, and Amy Edmondson, these sessions offer real-world strategies and practical tools you can apply immediately to inspire, engage, and elevate your team.
This isn’t soft leadership — it’s smart leadership with heart.
3 levels available as well as an abridged “power hour” optionEMPATHETIC LEADERSHIP: LEVEL 1The Heart of Leadership
Building the Foundations of Empathy in Leadership
Great leadership starts with the ability to understand and connect with your team on a human level.
In this workshop, you’ll discover the power of empathetic leadership—why it’s more than just a buzzword, and how it can transform trust, collaboration, and performance.
Borrowing from Daniel Goleman’s emotional intelligence, Marshall Rosenberg’s groundbreaking Nonviolent Communication, and Brené Brown’s research on vulnerability, we’ll demystify empathy and show you how to make it your leadership superpower.
Expect hands-on exercises, real-world scenarios, and a dash of introspection to help you build lasting, meaningful connections with your team.
Outcomes:
Define what empathetic leadership truly means—and why it matters now more than ever.
Spot and overcome personal barriers to empathy (hint: we all have them).
Master the art of listening—not just hearing—and responding with clarity.
Build foundational skills in emotional awareness and active listening.
Start using empathetic communication to establish trust and inspire action.
Soft Skills Developed:
Emotional intelligence and self-awareness
Active listening
Judgment-free communication
Trust-building
Emotional validation
Workshop Length: 2-3 hours
EMPATHETIC LEADERSHIP: LEVEL 2Trust in Action
Building Psychological Safety and Trust
How do you create a culture where people aren’t just heard but empowered?
This workshop is about taking empathy to the next level—using it to foster trust, innovation, and a culture of psychological safety. Inspired by Amy Edmondson’s research on psychological safety and trust experts like Francis Frei, this session equips you with the tools to build teams that thrive on inclusion and openness.
Through case studies, interactive exercises, and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to encourage candid conversations, lead with vulnerability, and address challenges with empathy and confidence.
Outcomes:
Connect the dots between empathy, trust, and psychological safety (hint: they’re inseparable).
Learn how to lead with vulnerability without losing authority.
Gain strategies for fostering open dialogue where every voice matters.
Build confidence in handling tough conversations with empathy and poise.
Walk away with an action plan for creating a psychologically safe team culture.
Soft Skills Developed:
Advanced trust-building techniques
Emotional courage and vulnerability
Encouraging open communication
Conflict resolution with empathy
Navigating challenging conversations
Workshop Length: 2-3 hours
EMPATHETIC LEADERSHIP: LEVEL 3Influence with Heart
Advanced Empathy for Influence and Impact
Ready to take your empathetic leadership to the next level?
This advanced workshop is all about applying empathy as a powerful tool to inspire, influence, and lead with authenticity—even in the toughest of situations. Drawing from Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead, Daniel Goleman’s social intelligence, and Francis Frei’s authentic leadership framework, you’ll learn how empathy drives organizational impact and strengthens relationships.
Through advanced role-playing, introspective exercises, and peer coaching, you’ll practice leading with compassion while holding accountability, especially when the stakes are high.
This isn’t just about understanding your team—it’s about influencing real change and motivating people to achieve their best.
Outcomes:
Master the art of using empathy as a leadership tool to influence and inspire.
Learn to motivate teams and individuals with authenticity and purpose.
Build resilience and navigate high-pressure situations with emotional intelligence.
Balance accountability and compassion for greater impact.
Apply empathy to lead change and foster stronger organizational connections.
Learn how to lead with vulnerability without losing authority.
Soft Skills Developed:
Advanced emotional intelligence
Strategic empathy for influence
Motivational leadership
Balancing compassion and accountability
Leading through challenges
Workshop Length: 2-3 hours
EMPATHETIC LEADERSHIP: Power HourEmpathy in Action
A Taste of Empathetic Leadership
Empathy isn’t just a “nice-to-have” in leadership—it’s the secret sauce that transforms how teams connect, collaborate, and thrive.
In this quick but impactful one-hour workshop, you’ll get a sneak peek into the power of empathetic leadership and why it’s the key to building trust, inspiring action, and creating a culture of openness. Inspired by the work of Brené Brown, Daniel Goleman, and Francis Frei, this session delivers bite-sized insights and practical tools you can use immediately to elevate your leadership style.
Through interactive discussions and real-world examples, you’ll learn how small changes in how you listen, communicate, and lead can create big results. Think of it as a warm-up for deeper growth—an invitation to start your journey toward leadership that truly connects.
Outcomes:
Understand what empathetic leadership really looks like in action.
Learn simple, actionable strategies to listen and communicate with greater clarity and compassion.
Explore how empathy builds trust and strengthens team relationships.
Get inspired to make empathy a core part of your leadership practice.
Soft Skills Developed:
Active listening
Emotional awareness
Trust-building communication