Leading with Empathy in a crisis is no small feat. For those of us in leadership positions, the challenge posed by the Coronavirus is without precedent. Aside from the strategic challenges presented to us, we must care for our families, teams and ourselves. We navigate an unknown territory whilst providing the support, motivation and real inspiration to those that rely on us. As leaders, we must recognise that the health of our teams and businesses is at stake. The key is ensuring both compassionate and conscious management in adversity.
Conscious Leadership and Character
Now, more than ever, will the character of our leaders is being tested. As Helen Keller once famously said:
“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved”.
Hellen Keller, American author
At Gaia Coaching we believe that true, conscious leadership is built upon the foundational commitment of honesty, compassion and empathy for others, and that during these ever-changing times, we must develop and maintain compassionate and conscious management in adversity.
We invite you to listen to Gaia Coaching’s latest interactive training, with Community Manager at The Executive Centre, Kim Seychell. In this webinar, we delve deep into how you can lead your business – and your life – with empathy, with real practical insights and takeaways you can apply today.
Next Steps
If you are struggling due to the COVID-19 situation, I am happy to offer you a complimentary character strengths exploration to navigate through these different times with more ease and grace. There are 2 steps to re-ignite with your leadership strengths:
1. Complimentary VIA Character Strengths Report (10mins)
To explore your personal character strengths, please complete the following report. The survey takes only 10-15 minutes to complete and your personal Values in Action (VIA) inventory will be available upon completion online
2. Complimentary VIA Character Strengths Coaching Session (30 Mins)
“I have found that this helped to ground me, and to focus on my strengths, led to stronger empathy skills.
Kim S. – Community Manager, Professional Service Industry
Meet the author
Susanne Rauer, Executive Master Coach at GAIA Coaching – Executive Coaching Sydney, April 2019.

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