Compassion to Capability

Compassion is essential in the workplace, but compassion alone is not enough. Leaders also need the confidence and capability to have open conversations about mental health, respond appropriately when someone is struggling, and create the conditions for people to perform at their best.

Inspired by the themes in Hayden Fricke’s book, Compassion, this Steople event will explore how organisations can move from caring intentions to meaningful action. You do not need to have read the book to participate. The session will bring its key ideas to life through practical insights, workplace examples and an honest discussion about what compassionate leadership looks like in practice.

Together, we will explore how leaders and organisations can:

• Encourage more open and constructive conversations about mental health
• Respond with empathy while maintaining appropriate boundaries and expectations
• Build the confidence to recognise and address concerns early
• Balance compassion, accountability and sustainable performance
• Create a workplace culture where people feel safe to speak up and supported to move forward

This event is designed for leaders, executives, HR and People and Culture professionals, and anyone committed to building healthier, more capable and higher-performing workplaces.

Join us to explore how compassion can become more than an intention and serve as a foundation for genuine capability, connection and positive change.