Listen to this episode from the Everyday Leadership Podcast here: Developing Your Empathy Muscle As A Leader

Show notes

Shola Kaye is a communication and empathy specialist, award-winning international speaker and author of two books. She speaks on Empathy in the workplace, Inclusive Leadership and D&I whose work has been described as ‘transformative’, ‘engaging’, and ‘easy to absorb’.

She spent the first part of her career in IT consultancy in the U.S.A., consulting at household name investment banks, and in the U.K for global clients in aviation and finance. Her experiences as a black woman in the workplace, with insights gained from working in corporates on both sides of the Atlantic, led her to develop an interest in learning to create inclusive workplaces with open, supportive communication. She is a former professional international jazz and Motown singer, performing internationally and throughout the UK and Shola’s work has been featured in Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, Forbes and on the BBC. She regularly writes for industry publications such as HR Zone, Management Today and People Management.

Some topics we cover in this episode:

• Going against her Nigerian parent’s wishes and going to Oxford Crashing out of the corporate world & going from shy and afraid to confident
• Learning to ask for what you want
• Becoming  a professional musician and performer
• Hiding her performer career from her parents:
• Why we need to move beyond understanding when it comes to Empathy 
• Key reasons why people struggle with Empathy 
• The 3 Step Framework to being empathetic 
• Inclusion, Belonging & Empathy 
• Brittle Leaders 
• How to show up powerfully and courageously as an Introvert 
• Being empathetic at home

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Hi, I’m Shola and I help you create a people-first culture. My work sits at the intersection of Inclusion, Communication & Emotional Intelligence.

My keynote talks and workshops help your leaders and employees create high-performing work environments where people feel a sense of belonging and psychological safety. Sessions are high energy, interactive, and every participant walks away with at least one practical framework for connecting and collaborating more effectively.

Sound good to you? Please reach out and let’s discuss your next event! 🙂🎤✨