Empathy at Work Isn’t a Luxury. It’s a Leadership Responsibility.
Coach Nia Renee, MBA is an award-winning trauma-informed coach and leadership speaker who transforms how organizations build emotionally safe workplaces. Culture begins with emotional intelligence, and she equips leaders to make it non-negotiable.
Bringing authentic insights and transformative stories to every appearance.
The Silent Burnout Few Acknowledge
High turnover, toxic culture, and disengagement often stem from a deeper issue: emotional disconnection. When leaders lack empathy, workplaces become environments where people feel dismissed, undervalued, and drained.
Research shows that 25–27% of employees say their workplace lacks empathy—and those individuals are significantly more likely to leave within six months due to disengagement, toxicity, and poor mental health support (Amy Wilson, State of Workplace Empathy Report; Businessolver, State of Workplace Empathy).
You can’t foster innovation when your team is in survival mode.
Now imagine a different kind of workplace
A space where psychological safety is intentional.
Where team members are not simply enduring the day but are engaged, collaborative, and thriving.
Where empathy strengthens accountability, trust, and performance.
This is the culture Coach Nia Renee helps create. Through compelling storytelling and trauma-informed strategies, she guides leaders to break harmful patterns, lead with self-awareness, and build teams that are committed and inspired.
Credibility Section
- Award-Winning Coach & Speaker
• Domestic Violence Advocate of the Year 2025 – IAOTP
• Top 10 Most Empowering Women in Business – CIO Views - Featured In: Associated Press, ABC, CBS, FOX, TapIn Magazine, Onstage Plus
- Founder of How to Love a Battered Woman, LLC – Creator of programs and keynotes that help people reclaim self-trust and thrive
Speaking Topics
01. The Dragonfly Effect: Redefining Power and Stepping into Your Purpose in the Workplace (Signature Keynote)
Inspired by the transformation of the dragonfly, this keynote blends my personal story of surviving narcissistic abuse, medical trauma, and six brain surgeries with a powerful message about growth and reinvention. I guide audiences to shed limiting beliefs, redefine what power truly means, and embrace their unique purpose in the workplace. Attendees leave with actionable strategies for self-awareness, resilience, and authentic leadership that drives both personal fulfillment and organizational impact.
02. Empathy in the Workplace: The Hidden Driver of Performance, Retention, and Culture
This keynote challenges the outdated idea that empathy is a “soft skill” by showing its measurable impact on performance, retention, and workplace culture. Drawing from my lived experience and trauma-informed approach, I reveal how a lack of empathy fuels burnout, disengagement, and high turnover. Leaders will leave with practical tools to cultivate emotionally safe spaces, foster trust, and create environments where team members thrive.
03. Trauma-Informed Leadership: Leading with Awareness, Accountability, and Humanity
In a world where employees carry unseen personal and professional struggles, leaders who understand the impact of trauma can transform workplace culture. This keynote equips leaders with the awareness and strategies needed to support teams with empathy and accountability while driving performance. Attendees learn how to identify subtle signs of distress, respond appropriately, and create systems that support well-being, equity, and long-term success.
Watch Coach Nia Renee in Action
“Her message resonates on an emotional and empowering level.”
I highly recommend Nia Renee as a speaker for events focused on relationship recovery and narcissistic abuse. Her participation in my webinar Finding Healing & Regaining Sanity After Narcissistic Abuse and her powerful speech at an in-person event for survivors left a lasting impression. Nia Renee’s ability to connect deeply with her audience is truly inspiring, and her message resonates on an emotional and empowering level. She brings an undeniable passion to her speaking engagements, delivering impactful insights that stay with attendees long after the event.
“Working with Nia Renee has been one of the greatest pleasures of my life.”
She has the unique ability to connect to her audiences through her wealth of knowledge and her lived experiences. She knows exactly what to say, when to say it and importantly HOW to say it. She uses her passion and empathy to connect to others on such a personal level and reach people that didn’t think that they could be reached. It has been my honor to share the stage with her and I look forward to watching her change the world.
Book Nia Renee to Speak
For media interviews, keynote speeches, panel discussions, or collaborative projects, I am ready to bring my unique insights and inspirational stories to your audience. If you’re looking for a dynamic speaker who delivers profound impact and empowers your audience, look no further.
