Overview

The world is calling for a different type of leadership, a leadership that values people and planet, a leadership with meaning, empathy and compassion at its heart.  The leadership of our past is no longer fit for our future, one that is calling for adaptability, pace, responsiveness and a responsibility that extends beyond the workplace perimeter; to include our global community and environment. A future that seeks to eliminate exploitation, to reduce inequality and be custodians of our world; one that generates greater accountability and agency in each of us.  The World Economic Forum claims ‘Creativity and empathy will be as important as AI in jobs of the future.’ (Davos, January 2020). 

Leadership requires balancing the goals of an organisation with the needs of people working within it.  Too much focus on organisational goals and people can feel undervalued, unheard, and disengaged.  Too much focus on the needs of individuals and an organisation can lack direction and purpose. Leading with Empathy and Compassion is a way to balance the needs of both.  It is an approach that generates meaning in our work and those that we lead. 

Greater empathy and compassion in leadership harnesses deeper affirmation in our relationship with others, making them feel valued and creating a strong bond between people; one that strengthens the credibility of the leader.  It is the most powerful way to change minds and win hearts.  As Gary Burnison, CEO of Korn Ferry pointed out “while intellect leads to smart strategy and courage lets you live your values, the heart matters the most.  Our words and actions must signal to others that we really do care enough to notice-to see them for who they really are.”  

Who is the suitable for?

Organisation leaders in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.

HR professionals and executive coaches catalysing change in their organisations.

Community leaders generating social and environmental change.  

Benefits 

1. Increase performance in us and those we lead as people feel more valued, understood and heard.

2. Foster a sense of belonging at work, that generates 5.2 times higher employee engagement.

3. Navigate the complexity of balancing organisation and people needs in a way that matters.

4. Learn new skills and techniques to consistently be an Empathetic and Compassionate Leader whilst maintaining your own boundaries and well-being.

5. Small groups for deeper learning.

6. Power of peer support throughout the programme.

Approach

Loafspark’s Leading with Empathy and Compassion programme explores a process for developing greater empathy and compassion, and alignment of organisation and personal goals and needs.  It equips you with the skills to have the conversations that matter in a way that matters, to ensure everyone can thrive to their best potential.  

We will explore this process in each of the 4 sessions and encourage self-reflection, curiosity, experimentation and practice back in your workplace.  Our approach is one of self-discovering, peer learning, sharing case studies, science and examples.  

Dates and location

The next cohort is in June.  Sessions will run:

8th, 15th, 22nd June
Between 12-2pm. 
The June cohort will run online via Zoom.  

Programme Lead

The Leading with Empathy and Compassion programme is led by Sarah King, Loafspark’s Founder.  Sarah has been a leadership guide, coach and facilitator for over 20 years, and has a particular interest in Compassion and creating meaning at work.  Sarah has a background in senior Organisational Development roles and has worked with leadership populations of many different organisations and sectors, from SMEs, charities to global corporate brands. Sarah is also a qualified Mindfulness teacher and researched the impact of compassion on organisations as part of her MSc.  

Fees

Corporate £450
Not for profit and small companies (<20 people) £350
Individual £250.