Quiet Empathy
The Invisible Role of Empaths in the Workplace
“You are too nice, you care too much, you are weird”.
The invisible emotional glue holding teams together.
Quiet Empathy is a personal exploration of the pivotal role empaths have in corporate environments told from the perspective of two empathic women in STEM.
Empathetic people shoulder the emotional burden within their teams, the larger organization and even clients and external stakeholders. They act as the glue for human connection, yet their efforts are often undervalued. Quiet Empathy makes visible the crucial role of empaths in an increasingly complex and interconnected workplace. It acknowledges the emotional burden on those who assume these roles.
Through compelling personal narratives and insights, this book provides a calming confirmation that empaths do not need to change who they are. It illustrates how they can manage the burden and avoid burnout. The authors encourage other empaths to embrace their gift with discernment by intentionally practicing self-regulation.
Two women in STEM writing what they lived.
Quiet Empathy is a personal exploration of the pivotal role empaths have in corporate environments told from the perspective of two empathic women in STEM.
Beatrice Opoku-Asare
Co-author
Beatrice is a global mining executive recognized for leading with empathy and transforming workplace culture.
Nara Altmann, PhD
Co-author
Nara is a chemical engineer, educator and advocacy leader who combines global corporate executive experience with deep expertise in collaboration.
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What readers are saying.
Astrid Budden
Client Experience Associate, Chapman&Co
As I read it, I immediately felt the urge to share the book. I was already thinking which friends and colleagues I’d like to give the book as a gift when the book suggested exactly that, to read it together with someone.
Elisa Altmann
Global Network Banking Head for Northern Europe, Citibank
Reading this book was like looking into a mirror that says, “yes, you are not alone, you’re not crazy.” This book is not about fixing things but widening the lens and unpacking experiences.
Erin Leonty
Advisor
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Who wrote this book?
The book was co-authored by Beatrice Opoku-Asare and Nara Altmann.
What topics are covered in the book?
The book explores the dynamics of interpersonal work relationships from the lenses of two empathic women in STEM.
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