Empathy Compassion & Kindness

Throughout lockdown and over the past 6 months, we have seen a growing trend in enquiries for speakers who can talk on subjects covering empathy, compassion, or kindness. With everyone experiencing so many different emotions at this time, it has never been more important for us to work together and be more supportive of each other.

These are just some of the speakers we work with that cover some of these subjects.

Shola Kaye is a communication specialist, award-winning speaker. After an early career in IT followed by becoming a professional singer, Shola now blends her STEM and entertainment background to share clear, effective communication frameworks that help people work better together.

In her speech – SAY IT with Empathy – Shola speaks on how you can build supportive, cohesive environments within your organisation. In the light of current events – racial tension and the prevalence of remote working – emotional intelligence, and the ability to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong, are more important than ever. This talk will provide you with practical and effective strategies to inspire a sense of equity and inclusion.

Paul Hargreaves is the Founder and Chief Executive of Cotswold Fayre Ltd and a keynote speaker on leadership and compassion in business. Paul is one of the leading voices in the UK encouraging and inspiring businesses to be a ‘Force for Good’ and has published a book with the same title.

Paul delivers a talk on Being a Compassionate Leader. Love, kindness, and compassion were not words that used to be used in a business context but in the 21st century, it’s the leaders showing and feeling love for people and planet that are growing the most successful businesses and organisations.

Big Ian Donaghy is a passionate inspirational and keynote speaker who works tirelessly to raise dementia awareness, combat loneliness, and provide grief support.

Ian Donaghy is a passionate and moving speaker, lauded for his infectious enthusiasm and thought-provoking delivery. His speeches are all bespoke to each client but help companies, associations, and groups get a better understanding as to how to support those who have been affected by Dementia, Grief, and loneliness.

Ian also has a talk called manKIND in which he speaks on the power of kindness and the impact companies can make on their communities.

Simon Weston CBE is an inspirational and motivational speaker who suffered 46% burns to his body when he was severely injured in the Falklands War in 1982.

His story was picked up in the documentary Simon’s War and was followed by millions of people across the UK. Simon has endured years of reconstructive surgery and has undergone over 70 operations and yet has an endearing positive spirit, that has made him one of the UK’s most respected and inspirational icons. Simon spent much of his time in isolation during his recovery and suffered from PTSD. He is often asked to speak on compassion, dignity and especially dignity in care and how we should treat everyone the same and with kindness.

** Simon’s documentaries can now be found on You Tube – to watch them please links below

Simons War
Simons Peace
Simons Triumph 

Nick Jankel is a highly sought-after professional speaker whose life’s work is to ensure people have the tools they need to adapt to relentless change and the mindsets they need to successfully transform their organizations and themselves.

Nick covers a variety of subjects in his talks including transformation leadership but also delivers a talk on – ReHumanizing Company Culture: Daring To Care. The talk covers –

• Offsetting physical distancing with team and cultural cohesion
• Expanding circles of caring to forge a refreshed working alliance
• Building empathy, vulnerability, and warmth in the culture
• Trust as the lubricant for agility and change

Nick Saunders is a keynote speaker who turns relationships into results by demonstrating how your work colleagues and like your family and you need to get on to achieve greater success.

One area Nick speaks on is Conflict Resolution. In an era where employee engagement is down to 15% and 4 in 10 employees report some form of interpersonal conflict at work, Nick helps individuals and teams transform the way they operate with others. He specialises in communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution – enabling people to work together more effectively.

Whilst his talks brings teams together to work better as a unit, his talks also cover understanding the other people you work with and finding mutual respect.

For more information on any of the speakers – please contact us on 020 8854 7247 or email enquiries@scampspeakers.co.uk