Women Making a Difference
- Leanne Butterworth
- Jul 8, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
Contributing Author Leanne Butterworth - 1 July 2024
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Uncomplicating Empathy: A guide to making a difference.
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What if we could inspire people everywhere to make a difference?
This question inspired the creation of this book—a vision to inspire others to lead, take action, and make the world a better place.
When you think of women making a difference, you might think of Greta Thunberg, Malala, or Jane Goodall. But there are countless everyday women making a significant impact worldwide. Though not as famous, their dedication, determination, and passion are just as strong, and their impact reaches far beyond their communities.
"Women Making a Difference" highlights heart-centered leadership and its positive societal impact, offering diverse perspectives and experiences from women who have created change in various fields. This book aims to inspire and empower others to make a difference through their work, providing inspirational stories, practical advice, insights, and tools for success.
This collection features real-life, relatable global role models—women changing the world through entrepreneurship, education, conscious living, advocacy, innovation, and more. They had the courage to step into leadership and take action.
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Hi! I'm Leanne Butterworth, Empathy Educator, TEDx Speaker, University Lecturer and Mental Health Advocate.
Empathy First is a Brisbane-based social enterprise offering Empathy workshops, online courses and individual Empathy coaching to help you build connection and strengthen your relationships for personal and professional success.
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