Jessica Brandt graduates with distinction from our Millennial ERG leaders program. Jessica is the Innovation Coordinator for the City of Syracuse and consistently lives in her beautiful values. She has natural skills in fostering teamwork, active listening and always doing the "right" thing by others.
What is Empathic Leadership?
“Empathetic leadership is a leadership style where one takes the time and practices seeing/treating/responding to people and situations through others eyes and relating to that person and how they view things or the situation.”
What skills or competencies did you enhance through the coaching process?
“Self-awareness, how to act fast with decision making and have confidence in myself and how direct goal-focused conversations can benefit my delivery and approach to problem solving.”
Share an example of a goal that you have realized as a result of coaching.
“I want to be and appear confident in my decision making and execution!"
What do professionals need to start anticipating as the change needed to be a strong leader?
“Emotional intelligence and empathy are the two tools that will elevate any leaders ability to connect with and motivate their staff.”
Describe Michael Sgro as a professional coach.
“Michael is one of my favorite people. His coaching style is inclusive and empowering, and truly leads by example. His passion and dedication to his craft is inspiring and always pushes me to be my best.”
We coach extraordinary leaders and develop empathy as a core competency with love, community, excellence, creativity, innovation and fun.