Empathy, Connection, and Motivation: Tomorrow’s Superpowers

Kay Vessey, Head of Learning and Lead PRINT® Coach at H&H, delivers an inspiring session at PeopleFirst Summit ’25 on the leadership qualities that matter most for the future. In “Empathy, Connection, and Understanding Motivation,” Kay argues that tomorrow’s most impactful leaders will be defined less by technical expertise and more by their ability to connect authentically. She shares how empathy builds trust, how connection fosters resilience, and how understanding human motivation aligns individual purpose with collective goals. Leaders who master these superpowers will unlock belonging, meaning and long-term success. Kay provides actionable tools for cultivating these skills and weaving them into everyday leadership. Watch on-demand to prepare yourself — and your organisation — for the leadership future that is already here.