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Coaching & Leadership Development
Where Emotional Intelligence Meets Purpose-Driven Leadership
Empowered Leadership in Action

At Empathy 4 Equity LLC, we believe that transformational leadership begins with self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the ability to lead with courage through complexity. We believe that the most effective leaders are not only strategic — they are emotionally intelligent, culturally aware, and deeply connected to the people they serve.

 

Our coaching and leadership development services are designed to help current and emerging leaders strengthen their capacity to lead with empathy, navigate complexity, and foster trust across teams and communities, becoming more grounded, adaptive, and purpose-driven. Whether navigating organizational change, addressing team conflict, or making high-stakes decisions, we equip leaders with tools to stay present, lead with empathy, and sustain trust across differences. Sessions focus on increasing self and social awareness, managing stress and burnout, and strengthening relational skills that foster authentic leadership.

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Tools & Support for Transformational Leadership

  • Emotional Intelligence Assessment & reflection tools

  • Custom coaching sessions (individual or small group) over 3–6 months

  • “Leading with Empathy” training modules and facilitation guides

  • Navigating resistance and difficult conversations

  • Coaching summaries with impact insights and next-step strategies

Meet
Your
Coach

Nasra Wehelie brings over 16 years of leadership experience across nonprofit, civic, and consulting spaces. As founder of Empathy 4 Equity and a former Madison alder, she helps leaders navigate complexity, build trust, and lead with purpose. Her coaching is rooted in deep listening, honest reflection, and the belief that every leader can drive change when they feel supported and seen.

"Nasra is a dedicated servant leader who works to support small businesses and equitable economic development. She’s taken a leadership role on the City’s Economic Development Committee. She knows how important it is to foster a diverse local business community and build wealth for working families. Nasra brought a grounded, community-centered approach to governance and elevated voices often left out of the conversation.

Satya Rhodes-Conway

Mayor, City of Madison

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Let's Work Together

We are living in a time of tension. Our communities feel broken. People are disengaged and disheartened. Across organizations, we see the impact: lack of communication, trust, burnout, conflict, and disconnection. Traditional leadership tools are directives, data-driven, and top-down decisions. 

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