The Heart-led Leader - Angela Roth
A deep-dive leadership intensive that teaches managers and technical experts how to lead with empathy, emotional intelligence, and authentic authority without losing their professional edge.
Exclusive Apogee Deal
Book both 'Standing Taller' and 'The Heart-led Leader' together as a series and receive a 30% discount on the second workshop, plus a bespoke "Culture Audit" report for your leadership team.
Summary
A deep-dive leadership intensive that teaches managers and technical experts how to lead with empathy, emotional intelligence, and authentic authority without losing their professional edge.
Who is it for?
- C-suite
- Senior leadership / management
- Remote or hybrid teams
Credentials
Previous clients
- Nightshift / Dentech,
- The Hive Dental Laboratory,
- The Book Chief,
- Yandell Coaching,
- ‘The Find Your Why Foundation’,
- Jet Set Speakers
Reviews
‘Recently, we had the absolute joy of hosting a speaker event for our incredible ambassadors – the women who inspire us daily by showing up, speaking up, and standing tall for others.
These women educate, empower, and advocate with such courage and authenticity, true powerhouses in every sense. This event was our way of giving back, creating a moment for them to pause, reconnect, and be poured into.
What made the day even more special was that it was led by Angela Roth. She is an award-winning business and leadership consultant. She spoke straight from the heart about owning your story, embracing your voice, and sharing it with confidence and purpose. She helped us find our strength on stage and within ourselves… and by the end of the day, we all left standing a little taller, hearts full and spirits lifted.
It was such a beautiful reminder of what happens when women gather in safe spaces – to lift, to listen, to learn, and to love.’
– (Eleanor Pittard, Director and Owner of The Hive Dental Laboratory and Clinic)
Awards
- ‘New Speaker of the Year’,
- Professional Speakers Academy Elite Rising Star Speaker Award
- Best New Business Award GTex
Activity overview
In an era of rapid change and high professional pressure, the traditional "command and control" style of leadership is no longer enough to retain top talent or drive true innovation. The Heart-led Leader is a transformative intensive designed for managers, technical experts, and founders who want to lead with a powerful blend of empathy and authority. We move beyond the "manager" label to explore how leading with heart creates a culture of psychological safety, where team members feel "poured into" rather than just "produced from."
This session is built on the belief that authenticity is a leader’s greatest asset. We dive deep into the mechanics of Empathetic Authority, teaching participants how to set firm professional boundaries and drive results while maintaining a deep, human connection with their team. By dismantling the need for professional "masking," we help leaders find their natural rhythm, reducing the burnout often associated with trying to fit into a rigid, traditional leadership mold.
Moving from theory into high-energy action, the workshop features a series of "Advocacy Labs" and "Active Listening Circles." Leaders will practice navigating high-stakes conversations—such as delivering difficult feedback or managing team conflict—using a "heart-led" framework that prioritizes clarity over tension. This "Learn-Do" model ensures that participants don't just leave with a notebook full of ideas, but with the muscle memory and confidence to handle real-world leadership challenges the very next day.
The ultimate goal of this experience is to turn your managers into Cultural Architects. Participants will leave with a bespoke "Leadership Manifesto" and a concrete plan to implement "Safe Space" rituals within their own teams. By investing in The Heart-led Leader, your business isn’t just improving management skills; it is building a resilient, high-trust environment where every employee feels seen, heard, and empowered to stand a little taller alongside their leader.
Agenda
The Internal Audit: Leading from Within
We start by identifying each leader’s core values. Instead of following a “leadership handbook,” participants discover their own “Heart-led Compass.” This stage ensures leadership feels natural, not forced.
The Empathy Engine: Active Listening Lab
An interactive “Listening Circle” where leaders practice the “Pouring In” technique. We focus on listening to what isn’t being said—a vital skill for managing technical teams who may be quieter in nature
The Boundary Bridge: Heart vs. Hard Decisions
One of the biggest challenges for heart-led leaders is making tough calls. This stage uses role-play to practice delivering feedback and making decisions with “kindness and clarity,” ensuring the “heart” doesn’t compromise the “output.”
The Cultural Architect: Creating Safe Spaces
Participants work in small groups to design a “Culture Blueprint” for their specific team or lab. They identify one “Safe Space” ritual (like a 10-minute Monday morning ‘spirit lift’) to implement immediately.
The Legacy Launch: Leading Standing Tall
The session closes by connecting leadership to “The Story.” Each participant drafts their “Leadership Manifesto”—a short, powerful statement of how they want their team to feel when working under their guidance.
Locations available
The South West, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, London (and surrounding areas of these cities)
Length of session
Flexible Half-Day or Full-Day Experience
Max capacity
20 (12-16 Ideally, 6 minimum)
Cost
