Transformative Leadership

Empowers leaders to cultivate emotional awareness and build psychologically safe teams.

Compassionate Leadership 

Grounded in grief-informed and compassionate leadership principles for navigating change with compassion.

Self-Awareness Leadership

Learn to strengthen connection, restore morale, and lead with purpose in times of transition and loss.

About This Course — H.E.A.R.T. of Leadership™ Essentials

H.E.A.R.T. of Leadership™ Essentials is a self-paced foundational course designed to help leaders show up with empathy, emotional intelligence, and authentic human connection. Whether you’re a new leader, an experienced manager, or someone looking to strengthen your interpersonal skills, this course offers a practical, compassionate approach to leadership in today’s changing workplace. In this introductory program, you’ll learn the core principles behind the H.E.A.R.T. Framework — Healing, Empathy, Awareness, Resilience, and Transformation. Through short lessons, reflection prompts, and ready-to-use tools, you’ll discover how to communicate more effectively, support your team through challenges, and cultivate a leadership style grounded in authenticity and care. This course gives you everything you need to begin leading with heart — at your own pace and on your own time.

Who This Course is For

This course is perfect for: new and aspiring leaders, managers aiming to enhance team cohesion, HR professionals focused on culture, well-being, and retention, and anyone interested in leading with intention and compassion.  No previous leadership experience is necessary—just an openness to learn, reflect, and develop.

Course Includes

Self-Paced Video Learning

Experience transformational leadership training through bite-sized, impactful video lessons.

Ignite Your Leadership Journey

Permission to Pause: Making Space for Grief in the Workplace, authored by Dr. Wynn, outlines how to create a grief-informed workplace.

Proof of Mastery

Certificate of completion from Wynn Essentials Academy and access to information for 12 months

About the Instructor

Dr. Denise Y. Wynn, DBA, is the founder of Wynn Essentials Academy and creator of The H.E.A.R.T. of Leadership Essentials™, a transformative program that helps leaders cultivate Healing, Empathy, Awareness, Resilience, and Transformation. With over 25 years of experience in higher education and organizational leadership, Dr. Wynn blends practical strategy with compassion to help professionals lead through change with confidence and care. Her work in grief-informed leadership and emotional intelligence empowers teams to grow, connect, and thrive—reminding us that true leadership begins with the heart.

Course Curriculum

  1. 1

    Understanding Grief in the Workplace (Healing)

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    The Foundation of Commpassionate Leadership

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    Recognizing Hidden Grief (Awareness)

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    From Coping to Growth (Resilience & Transformation)

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Lead with Compassion

Join The HEART of Leadership Course today to transform your leadership style and lead with empathy and awareness.

$147.00