Online Panel: Cultivating Empathy in the Workplace
Join the professional development programs for a moderated discussion with industry professionals who will share their insights on cultivating empathy in the workplace.
About the Past Event
Empathy is an important skill, as it helps us understand and imagine what others are feeling and experiencing. Empathy is beneficial for both our personal and professional lives. In a professional context, empathy can lead to improved performance and higher morale. These benefits, along with others, will be discussed this August during a moderated discussion with industry professionals who will share their insights on cultivating empathy at work. This online event on empathy can be helpful for all professionals, including those who work on-site and those who work remotely and as freelancers.
Attendees will learn about the following:
- Sympathy, empathy, and compassion—and their differences
- The benefits of empathy for both individuals and organizations
- Accountability and how it relates to empathy at work
- How professionals can develop emotional intelligence (EI) to improve empathy
- How leaders and managers can develop EI in others
Speaking at the event
Samantha Coleman, PhD
Program Instructor, Conscious Leadership and Team Management
Dr. Samantha Coleman is an award-winning visionary leader, Professor and Leadership Development professional. Her 20+ year portfolio career has allowed her to serve within the landscapes of mental health, K-12 education, Higher education (academic and administrative), and as a socially responsible...
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Christine Lawther, PhD
Program Instructor, Conscious Leadership and Team Management
Dr. Christine Lawther is an industrial psychologist specializing in organizational leadership. She is experienced in the design and instruction of collegiate courses highlighting an array of advanced leadership models including servant, transformational, and authentic leadership. In addition to...
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Anna Kendall
PDC Student Advisory Board Member | Technical Editor, Writer, and Coach, Aviation Consultancy
Anna Kendall is a writer, editor, and coach. She works for an aviation consultancy, where she manages the firm-wide newsletter, develops workshops on technical writing, coaches consultants on the writing process, and edits documents for clients. Anna is the author of College PaperBuddy (2nd edition...
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