Empathy and Compassion – Catalysts for Effective Connections
March 12, 2024
Hosted by Claudia Ferryman
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Episode Description
Empathy and compassion are cornerstones of conscious leadership. They involve understanding and sharing the feelings of others. In times of uncertainty, leaders who genuinely connect with their team members build trust and solidarity, creating a cohesive unit that can successfully navigate challenges. Through real-life stories and practical strategies, we will uncover the profound impact of empathetic leadership on team and workplace dynamics, collaboration, and organizational culture. Discover how empathetic leaders create environments where team members feel heard, valued and empowered and have a strong sense of trust. We will explore how understanding others’ perspectives can lead to more effective decision-making, conflict resolution and a workplace where people feel a sense of belonging. Join us in conversation with Cheryl Perera, CEO of Aptus Treatment Centre, as she shares her journey to Conscious Leadership, specifically focusing on empathy and compassion. Learn how empathy and compassion enhances personal well-being and becomes the cornerstone for building resilient and thriving professional relationships. Important Note: The concepts, tools and strategies discussed in the “Conscious Leadership Conversations” episodes are intended for educational purposes only and not solutions for a specific personal or organizational issue. Those who need further assistance are encouraged to contact us directly at www.rainmakerstrategies.org to discuss customized solutions.
Conscious Leadership Conversations
Tuesdays at 10 AM Pacific on VoiceAmerica Business Channel
In the cacophony of modern leadership, where uncertainties loom large, and the pace of change is relentless, the need for conscious leadership has never been more crucial. In this show, we embark on a journey to explore the essence of conscious leadership, unravelling the threads that weave resilience and empathy into the fabric of influential leaders. This show is designed to provide strategies and tools to help leaders lead from a place of conscious leadership by elevating their emotional intelligence, social intelligence, and compassion and taking responsibility for the impact they are making in the world in a non-threatening manner. Through guided conversations with leaders from all levels of non-profit and social services organizations, we will explore their blueprint for success and their impact on their organization. --*Important Note: The concepts, tools and strategies discussed in the “Conscious Leadership Conversations” episodes are intended for educational purposes only and not solutions for a specific personal or organizational issue. Those who need further assistance are encouraged to contact us directly at www.rainmakerstrategies.org to discuss customized solutions.
Claudia Ferryman
Claudia Ferryman is a world-renowned keynote speaker, CEO, author and highly sought-after senior business consultant with over 20 years experience in organizational psychology, leadership & influence, emotional intelligence and communication. She is a serial entrepreneur who has founded 4 companies in technology and the learning and development sector and was featured as a subject matter expert in Readers Digest, Elle and Profit Magazine. In her business roles, Claudia has spearheaded thousands of projects across the globe and consulted for Fortune 1000 companies such as Royal Bank, Capital One Banking, CIBC World Markets, Microsoft Canada, Apple / Silicon Valley, Rogers TV, BrokerLink Insurance, Financial Concepts, Mitsui Japan and other international corporations in North America and the Asia-Pacific market. Claudia is the CEO and President of Rainmaker Strategies Group, and Chairman of Technology Mentors Inc. and has held many corporate roles, including VP of Technology for Money Concepts Group and Director of Strategic Development at Hexagon Systems. She has received the prestigious Award of Excellence in Teaching from the University of Toronto, where she has lectured for over 16 years. She holds a degree in Organizational Psychology, and multiple certifications in Adult Learning, The Leadership Challenge, DISC Communication, Emotional Intelligence and Behavioural Analysis. She is the author of Emotional Resilience and The Communication Chameleon.
