About Leanne
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Links:
www.leannebutterworth.com (if you prefer - points to empathy first.com.au
www.linkedin.com/in/leannebutterworth
www.instagram.com/empathyfirsthq
www.facebook.com/empathyfirsthq
Watch my TEDx Talk - here - www.empathyfirst.com.au/tedxqut or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oOYAilAluE





50 word bio - Leanne Butterworth
Leanne Butterworth is the founder of Empathy First, a social enterprise dedicated to empowering leaders with healthy empathy skills. As an empathy educator, TEDx speaker, and university lecturer, Leanne’s mission is to challenge perceptions of empathy, making it a practical and powerful tool for leadership, teams, and personal growth.
100 word bio - Leanne Butterworth
Leanne Butterworth is the founder of Empathy First, a social enterprise focused on developing healthy empathy skills for leaders and teams. A TEDx speaker, university lecturer, and empathy educator, Leanne specializes in emotional literacy, active listening, and unconscious bias. With a passion for breaking down misconceptions about empathy, Leanne believes it is a skill that can be learned and practiced for greater impact and human connection. She works with businesses, nonprofits, and government sectors, offering keynotes, workshops, mentoring and consulting to improve relationships, leadership, and mental health. Leanne is dedicated to creating a future where empathy drives innovation, resilience, and positive change.
150 word bio - Leanne Butterworth
Leanne Butterworth is the founder of Empathy First, a social enterprise committed to empowering leaders with healthy empathy skills to drive positive change. A TEDx speaker, university lecturer, and empathy educator, Leanne's work focuses on emotional literacy, active listening, and unconscious bias. She believes empathy is a critical skill for the future, especially in leadership and teamwork, and strives to break the misconception that empathy is a "soft skill." Through her engaging keynotes, workshops, and consulting services, Leanne equips individuals and organizations with practical tools to build stronger connections, foster innovation, and improve mental health and well-being. She works with a diverse range of clients, from businesses and nonprofits to government agencies and social enterprises. Leanne's mission is to make empathy a cornerstone of personal and professional development, promoting a more compassionate and effective approach to leadership, customer service, and community engagement.
50 word bio - Empathy First
Empathy First is an Australian social enterprise dedicated to transforming workplaces and communities through healthy empathy. By offering training, workshops, mentoring and consulting, we empower leaders and teams to develop practical empathy skills for better communication, mental health, and collaboration. We’re committed to making empathy a driving force for innovation and positive change.
Contact
I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.
0423 143 615