In today’s volatile economy, change fatigue is everywhere, deals move slowly, and disruptive life events are taking a toll on your team. Your people (and clients!) crave meaningful support during trying times.

We know this because: 

85% of workers report a decline in their overall wellness over the last year 

82% of employees would leave their current job for a more empathetic workplace - the data is clear: empathy builds more effective, cohesive teams

The problem? Disruptive life events leave teammates and leaders feeling overwhelmed and under-equipped. Unsure of what to say, they hope for the best, retreat to silence or toss out a tired cliché. These unempathetic leaders drive silent quitting, turnover and resentment while unempathetic teams miss deals, mishandle conflict, and degrade trust. 

Join Workplace Empathy Expert Liesel Mertes and fellow forward-thinking leaders to develop human-centric skills, share best practices and learn how to co-create workplaces where people want to show up and do their best work. 

** We also know that budgets are tight right now, and organizations are looking very carefully at expenditures. We’ve put together some sample language that you can send to your manager to request permission to attend.

SCHEDULE

  • Venue: Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, IN

  • 8:00am - 8:30am: Registration and Coffee

  • 8:30am-11:30am: Morning Training

  • 11:30am-1pm: Lunch (on your own)

  • 1:00pm-3:30pm: Afternoon Training

  • 3:45pm-4:15pm: Exclusive, VIP Q&A Session

COMPANY SPONSOR TABLES AND VIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE!

Individual General Admission - $249 

  • Live, interactive workshop with Liesel on August 26th

  • Tools and resources you can take back to use with your organization

Company Table Sponsorship - $1,400

  • Group seating and table signage for your team of 7

  • Bonus digital resources from Liesel after the event

  • Package includes tickets for 7 members from your organization

VIP Package:  Individual and Company VIP Packages - $349 Individual/$2,400 Company Table 

  • Exclusive Q&A Session with Liesel at the end of the event (3:45pm-4:15pm)

  • Collaboration Call with Liesel whenever you need it (expires January 31, 2026)

  • Virtual Town Hall with Liesel in September 2025 to ask questions and share best practices with fellow VIPs

  • Empathy@Work certification badge (can be used on LinkedIn, company website, etc.)

THANK YOU TO OUR TITLE SPONSOR:

Join us on August 26, 2025 to skill-up in empathy