Jacquie Grabowski is an independent business owner and leading the team at her salon, Element on Water.
What is Empathic Leadership?
“Generating a safe space for all people, peers to employees. Knowing that any organization needs people who feel valued, heard and appreciated. Leading from a place of love and service.”
What skills or competencies did you enhance through the coaching process?
“A reflective understanding of how to lead clearly and without ego.”
Share an example of a goal that you have realized as a result of coaching.
“That I must be proud of how far I’ve come. Enjoy all the accomplishments along the way."
What do professionals need to start anticipating as the change needed to be a strong leader?
“That every rising professional wants to be heard and wants options to be part of the equation/solution/company in some way.”
Describe Michael Sgro as a professional coach.
“He is in true service to the people. He brings factual knowledge and expertise to the table in a very realistic manner. He will encourage you to transform the way you’ve been leading through tough love and a great example.”
Anything else you want to share about leadership?
“It’s really hard, but to those called to do so, having Mike Sgro on their side it really does bring the superhero cape out. ”
Our mission is to coach extraordinary leaders and to develop empathy as a core competency. We work with business owners, nonprofit organizations, professionals, universities and community members who are facing challenges in their personal and professional effectiveness or want to reach their full capacity as a leader.