Leading with Compassion workshop

As line managers, we are often called upon to support our teams through some of life’s most vulnerable and complex moments. This session is designed to deepen your understanding of compassionate leadership and equip you with the confidence to navigate sensitive situations with empathy, clarity and practical awareness. 

We’ll explore the realities of disenfranchised grief, such as relationship breakdowns, job loss or infertility, as well as the challenges of supporting employees facing terminal illness, bereavement or caring responsibilities. Through discussion, reflection and applied practice, you’ll learn how to respond with compassion, hold supportive conversations and apply organisational policies in a way that feels human and grounded. 

By the end of the session, you’ll be better prepared to embed compassion into everyday leadership and create a workplace where people feel genuinely seen, supported and able to thrive.

Learning Outcomes 
  • Understanding compassionate leadership
  • Navigating sensitive and complex situations
  • Holding compassionate and vulnerable conversations
  • Compassionate leadership in practice
  • Embedding compassion into everyday leadership 

Join the Compassionate Employers team for this interactive virtual workshop, which runs from 9:30-13:00. The cost is £199 + VAT per person.

Upcoming Dates:
  • Thursday 3rd December 2026
  • Tuesday 9th February 2027
  • Thursday 6th May 2027
  • Thursday 21st October 2027
  • Tuesday 7th December 2027

We will limit this workshop to 20 participants, so once we have reached capacity, we’ll create a waiting list for future dates.  

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This practical and interactive workshop is recommended for all leaders and line managers, including those in HR and Wellbeing roles. It’s designed to help you better support team members through grief, illness, or personal loss, helping you respond with both confidence and compassion.

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  2. Tickets are refundable up to 14 working days before the event, after this date, your place will be transferred to the next training date.
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  4. If the workshop is cancelled by Hospice UK, we will look to reschedule the workshop and your ticket will be automatically transferred unless you request a refund
  5. Hospice UK may terminate the booking if you are in breach of any of the above terms and conditions 

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For any further information or questions you may have, please email compassionateemployers@hospiceuk.org 

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