The Truth About Compassionate Leadership (and Why It’s Your Edge) | Ep 152

What if the traits women are criticised for today, like compassion, inclusion, and emotional intelligence, are exactly what the future of leadership demands?

In this episode of Pennyology, I explore why compassionate leadership is fast becoming the most strategically relevant skill for impact-driven women and how you can start building it today. I share insights from my Psychology Honours thesis, lessons from coaching hundreds of women in leadership, and three simple, science-backed practices to help you lead with more clarity, humanity, and influence.

If you’re tired of outdated leadership models and ready to lead with substance, this one’s for you.

What We Cover:

• Why compassion isn’t soft—it’s smart strategy
• The evidence behind wise, compassionate leadership (yes, HBR backs it too)
• Why it matters now more than ever
• 3 simple ways to build your compassionate leadership muscle
• How Impact Makers helps women stop waiting and start leading differently

Resources

Apply for Impact Makers here⁠

Apply to be part of the If Not You, Then Who research here⁠

Checkout Harvard Business Review's Wise Compassionate Leadership Matrix⁠

Read the Forbes' article on integrity here