speakingMisha Safran as Speaker
Misha has an infectious positivity, intuitiveness, and empathy. Audience members feel compelled to lean in when she shares with deepened curiosity and engagement.
Misha has several signature talks including but not limited to the following: Centering Empathy in Your Leadership and Beyond, Cultivating Joy Amidst Adversity, Three Keys to Effectively Mediating Conflict and Extreme Thinking, and Leading the Way to Culture Change. Scroll down to read descriptions and examples of attendee take-aways.
All of Misha’s talks are inspirational, educational, and supportive of changing the community culture from negative toxicity to meaningful connection.
We cannot leave you without sharing what is unique about Misha. Misha is trilingual, speaking English, French, and Spanish. She is also witty and engaging. While Misha uses emotion in her talks, she has the ability to balance between emotion and logic: the magic recipe for a fabulous experience.
Signature Talks by Misha Safran
Centering Empathy and Creating Joy in Your Leadership and Beyond :
Empowered Leadership Through Compassion, Connection, and Culture
Description:
Empathy is more than a buzzword—it’s the foundation for strong, inclusive, and effective leadership. In this dynamic and heartfelt interactive talk, participants will explore how centering empathy transforms teams, improves communication, and builds a culture of belonging. Leadership isn’t just about guiding others—it’s about creating brave spaces where people feel heard, respected, and inspired. With practical tools like the CAPE© framework (Compassionate Communication, Assuming Positive Intent, Principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Belonging, and Empathy before Accusation), leaders will walk away empowered to create trust-driven, emotionally intelligent workplaces that thrive—even during times of stress or change.
Takeaways:
Wear and model your Super CAPE© to support equity, belonging, and trust.
Learn the Empathy + Grace Blueprint to guide your team with clarity and care.
Practice the three steps of Compassionate Communication for deeper connection.
Cultivate Joy Amidst Adversity: Let Joy Be Your BEACON©
Joy and adversity can—and do—coexist. This energizing session invites participants to reimagine workplace well-being by leading with joy, even in the face of challenge. Through the BEACON© framework (Building trust, Easing tension, Allowing for creativity, Creating confidence and connection, Opening doorways to diverse perspectives, and Nurturing inclusivity and belonging), participants will discover that joy is not a distraction from serious work—it’s a powerful force for resilience, collaboration, and retention. Whether you're leading a team or supporting others through burnout, this talk offers tools to reconnect, recharge, and build lasting morale from the inside out.
Takeaways:
Understand the impact of shifting from a transactional to a relational workplace.
Explore how acknowledging both joy and pain leads to deeper empathy and care.
Learn how to build and use your organization’s guiding BEACON©.
Leading the Way to Culture Change:
Transforming Conflict into Connection, Collaboration, and Currency (for Corporate Spaces)
Description:
Conflict is inevitable—but disconnection doesn’t have to be. In this powerful and practical session, participants will learn to reframe conflict as an opportunity for deeper connection, stronger collaboration, and meaningful culture change. Using the DEVELOPS© model, this session focuses on direct communication, valuing people, empathy, and well-being as tools to navigate conflict with confidence. With an inclusive, no-one-left-behind mindset, this talk empowers teams to transform tension into growth and create work environments rooted in respect, equity, and psychological safety.
Takeaways:
Gain practical, tangible skills through the DEVELOPS© framework to engage conflict with compassion and clarity.
Discover how inclusive conflict resolution fosters empowerment and equity across your team.
Learn how to set boundaries that protect well-being and support work-life balance.
Additional talks by Misha Safran:
For the Corporate, Medical, and Legal Spaces
Leading the Way to Culture Change
Empower, Embrace, Excel: Centering Empathy as an Impactful Leader
Adversity to Advocacy: Creating Joy in the Workplace
Learning What Good Tension Is
3 Keys to Effectively Mediating Conflict and Extreme Thinking
Listening 101, 102, 103…and what? There’s more?
For the Home and School Communities
Leading the Way to Culture Change
Empower, Embrace, Excel: Centering Empathy for a Life of Impact
Transforming Conflict into Connection (for Families and Schools)
Learning What Good Tension Is
3 Keys to Effectively Mediating Conflict and Extreme Thinking
