Developing Your Empathy Muscle As A Leader With Shola Kaye

About Shola Kaye 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 Sholas work has been featured in Marie Claire, Harpers Bazaar, Forbes and on the BBC. She regularly writes for industry publications such as HR Zone, Management Today and People Management. Connect with Shola Kaye LinkedIn Website IG Some topics we cover in this episode: Going against her Nigerian parents 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 Connect with me Website: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sopeagbelusi/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sopeagbelusi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sope_Agbelusi Email: [email protected] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPREAD THE WORD. LEAVE A RATING, REVIEW, AND FEEDBACKYou can do this on Apple podcast or on Stitcher Your ratings and reviews help us place the podcast in front of new leaders and listeners. I appreciate you and your support! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Have a question, comment or a topic you want to be discussed? Send me a voice message: https://mindsetshift.co.uk/#ask-me-anything Connect with SopeWebsite | Youtube | Instagram | LinkedInDid you find this helpful? If you like this episode, please leave a review or share it with someone who could benefit from listening.  We’re always keen to get feedback so if you have any thoughts, send us an email at [email protected]