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Katharine Manning

Author of "The Empathetic Workplace" & CEO of Blackbird, and Speaker on Empathy at Work

Author of "The Empathetic Workplace" & CEO of Blackbird, and Speaker on Empathy at Work

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Katharine Manning Biography

Katharine Manning is the author of "The Empathetic Workplace": Five Steps to a Compassionate, Calm, and Confident Response to Trauma on the Job (HarperCollins Leadership 2021) and the President of Blackbird DC. She has worked on issues of trauma and victimization for more than 25 years. As a Senior Attorney Advisor with the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, for fifteen years Manning guided the Justice Department through its response to victims in cases ranging from terrorism to large-scale financial fraud to child exploitation.

Some of the cases she advised on include the Boston Marathon bombing, the Pulse nightclub and South Carolina AME church shootings, the uprising in Charlottesville, the Madoff investment fraud, and the federal case against Larry Nassar, doctor for the U.S. Women’s Olympic Gymnastics team.

Manning now uses her expertise to help organizations prepare for and respond to the challenges they face involving employees and clients who may be in trauma. Her work has been featured in the Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Thrive Global, and CEOWorld. Prior to her government service, Manning served as an attorney with the law firm Pillsbury Winthrop in San Francisco, where she represented Fortune 500 companies in class actions, insurance, and media cases. She is a graduate of Smith College and the University of Virginia School of Law and teaches at American University and in the Master’s in Trauma-Informed Leadership Program at Dominican University.

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.

  • Burnout and Resilience

    Effective management of our energy and emotions is essential to success at work, to protecting our mental and physical health, and to navigating our relationships with compassion and skill. This session provides an understanding of the effects and warning signs of burnout and compassion fatigue and discusses ways to mitigate their effects through:

    -Identifying and addressing daily stressors -Creating a daily self-care reset, and considering lifelong shifts like boundary setting, developing a community of support, and better recognizing your own warning signs.

Katharine Manning Videos

  • Katharine Manning SXSW Highlights
    SXSW Highlights

Katharine Manning Books

  • The Empathetic Workplace: 5 Steps to a Compassionate, Calm, and Confident Response to Trauma On the Job
    The Empathetic Workplace: 5 Steps to a Compassionate, Calm, and Confident Response to Trauma On the Job

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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 $10,000 - $20,000. 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 Erika Gilchrist, Nataly Kogan, Carley Hauck, Tara LaFon Gooch, MBA and Todd Blyleven. 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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