Author of "The Empathetic Workplace"; CEO of Blackbird DC; Expert on Empathy, Victimization & Trauma at Work

Washington, DC, USA
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Katharine Manning Biography

Katharine Manning is the President of Blackbird, which provides training and consultation on empathy at work. She is the author of "The Empathetic Workplace: Five Steps to a Compassionate, Calm, and Confident Response to Trauma on the Job," and teaches at American University and in the Master’s in Trauma-Informed Leadership Program at Dominican University.

Her work has been featured in the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Newsweek, CNBC, Business Insider, Thrive Global, and CEOWorld. She has worked on issues of trauma and victimization for more than 25 years, including 15 years at the Justice Department, where she was a Senior Attorney Advisor consulting on victim issues in cases like the Boston Marathon bombing and the Pulse Nightclub shooting.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/21/2025.

Katharine Manning Speaking Topics

  • The Empathetic Workplace

    When we support one another through hard times, we build long-lasting trust that enhances healing and connection. Unfortunately, it's not always easy to respond with compassion and calm to those experiencing distress at work. This session covers the steps to an empathetic response to trauma on the job.

  • Empathetic Leadership

    Empathetic leadership is the key to building organizations that are productive, resilient, and cohesive. Balancing the needs of employees, clients, and the organization with compassion and skill is not always easy, however. This session discusses why empathetic leadership is so important, and covers the practical steps we can take to build a culture of empathy through real shifts in our leadership, our colleagues, and ourselves. Through commitment and dedication, we can build a culture of empathy for a stronger organization, more productive teams, and a more engaged and healthier workforce.

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Katharine Manning Videos

Empathy Summit 2024 - Empathetic Workplace by Katharine Manning

Empathy Summit 2024 - Empathetic Workplace by Katharine Manning

Katharine Manning author Empathetic Workplace: 5 Steps to a Compassionate Calm and Confident Response to Trauma On the Job.

Katharine Manning SXSW Highlights

Katharine Manning SXSW Highlights

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Katharine Manning is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Empathetic Workplace, Empathetic Leadership and Burnout and Resilience. The estimated speaking fee range to book Katharine Manning for your event is available upon request. Katharine Manning generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Nataly Kogan, Tom Voss, Dr. Kelly Waltman, Tara LaFon Gooch, MBA and Dr. Jessica Sharp. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Katharine Manning for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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