Empathy in Action — Leanne Butterworth on Being Heard, Valued & Visible

This week on The Legacy Collective, we sit down with empathy educator, TEDx speaker, and mental health advocate Leanne Butterworth — a powerhouse of purpose with a message every school community needs to hear.

💬 “When people feel heard, valued and visible — everything changes.”

In this episode, Leanne shares how empathy-based communication can transform our schools, our communities and our connections. From parenting to leadership, she’s on a mission to create happier, healthier environments where we all feel like we matter.

It’s a must-listen for anyone who works with people — especially the incredible coordinators, teachers and parents we serve every day. 💛

00:43 What is empathy?

05:01 Practical examples of empathy.

10:10 Parenting in a digital age.

14:47 The lack of empathy hurts us.

21:33 Practical ways to work on your empathy.

26:46 Leanne's story

35:30 Teenagers

40:33 Facing the same direction

44:26 More tips for parents

49:11 Contact Leanne

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