Empathy is often described as a personal leadership quality.

But in today’s workplace, it is increasingly becoming a critical driver of culture, trust, engagement, and organizational performance.

In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we will welcome Sarah Feely, Chief Learning Officer of Compassionate Leaders Circle.

Sarah Feely is passionate about helping individuals discover their authentic selves and find meaning at work. As Chief Learning Officer at Compassionate Leaders Circle, she helps organizations align business strategy with people strategy through customized learning, coaching, and leadership development initiatives. Sarah brings experience across executive coaching, organizational change, leadership development, recruiting, and talent advisory, with leadership roles at Korn Ferry, Hillstone Restaurant Group, and across multiple industries and organizations.

In The Role of Empathy in Leadership, we explore:
• Why empathy is becoming essential for modern leadership
• How organizations can better align business strategy with people strategy
• The connection between authenticity, culture, and leadership effectiveness
• Lessons from leadership development, coaching, and organizational transformation
• How compassionate leadership strengthens engagement and long-term growth

📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m. PST
🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Tullio Siragusa
🎧 Produced by Martha Huerta

Leadership is not only about performance and results. It is also about creating environments where people feel seen, valued, and connected to meaningful work.

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