.png)
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™ Intensive
H.E.A.R.T. of Leadership™ Intensive (Live Sessions) is an interactive, facilitator-led experience designed to help leaders lead with empathy, emotional intelligence, and genuine human connection—in real time. Whether you’re a new leader, a seasoned manager, or someone navigating the complexity of today’s workplace, these live sessions create space for reflection, dialogue, and growth alongside other leaders. In this live program, we bring the H.E.A.R.T. Framework—Healing, Empathy, Awareness, Resilience, and Transformation—to life through guided discussion, practical examples, and shared learning. You’ll engage in meaningful conversations, explore real-world leadership challenges, and apply concepts directly to your own leadership context with support from the facilitator and peers. Each session blends insight from the book with actionable tools, reflection exercises, and collective wisdom, allowing you to deepen your understanding and practice compassionate leadership as it unfolds. You won’t just learn about leading with heart—you’ll experience it. This live experience is designed to help you strengthen connection, build confidence, and walk away ready to lead with clarity, care, and intention.
Who This Course is For
The H.E.A.R.T. of Leadership™ Intensive (Live Sessions) is designed for leaders who understand that people—not just performance—are at the heart of effective leadership. This course is ideal for: -New and emerging leaders who want to build a strong, people-centered leadership foundation -Experienced managers and supervisors seeking to lead with greater empathy, presence, and emotional intelligence -HR professionals and people leaders supporting teams through change, loss, burnout, or transition -Faculty, administrators, and academic leaders navigating high-pressure environments while supporting diverse teams -Coaches, consultants, and facilitators who want to integrate grief-informed and human-centered leadership practices -Leaders who feel the weight of responsibility and want tools to lead with clarity, compassion, and confidence Anyone who knows leadership isn’t just about strategy—but about how people feel at work You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need a willingness to show up, reflect, and lead with intention.
Course Includes
Live Sessions
Live sessions bring the H.E.A.R.T. Framework to life through guided conversations, practical exercises, and meaningful peer connections—in real time.
Permission to Pause Package
Includes the Book by Permission to Pause: Making Space for Grief in the Workplace, authored by Dr. Wynn, which outlines how to create a grief-informed workplace; Wynn Essentials Journal, Pen, Wristband, and Swag Bag.
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™, 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
Agenda
Lead with Compassion
Join The HEART of Leadership Course today to transform your leadership style and lead with empathy and awareness.