About EMPATHOS CONSULTING

The Human Advantage in the Age of AI

Empathos empowers leaders to connect, inspire, and transform organizations through empathy, adaptability, trust, and collaboration.

Our Story

Empathos was founded on a simple but powerful belief: in the age of Human + AI, it is not technology alone that defines success—it’s the people who lead it. Organizations don’t just need more data, tools, or systems; they need leaders who can inspire trust, foster collaboration, and navigate disruption with clarity and confidence.

Empathos exists to close that gap. We partner with organizations to develop emotionally intelligent leaders and to embed the Power Skills—empathy, adaptability, trust, and collaboration—that are essential for sustainable growth. From executive coaching to enterprise-wide programs, we deliver experiences that don’t just transfer knowledge but transform leadership identity.

The Meaning of Empathos

The name Empathos is rooted in the Greek word pathos, meaning “to feel deeply.” By adding em-, meaning “within,” Empathos represents the ability to connect authentically from within and inspire connection in others. Our brand reflects the conviction that emotional intelligence, when combined with human ingenuity and technological innovation, is the differentiator of resilient, future-ready organizations.

A Note from Our Founder

When I founded Empathos, it was born out of a conviction I carried throughout my career and research: leadership is not just about strategy, systems, or technology—it’s about people. In the Human + AI era, our greatest advantage lies not in what machines can do, but in what makes us uniquely human: empathy, adaptability, trust, and collaboration.

Over the past two decades, I’ve seen how organizations thrive when leaders develop these Power Skills. They’re the difference between a culture that resists change and one that embraces it, between teams that burn out and those that build resilience, between innovation that stalls and innovation that scales.

Empathos exists to help leaders unlock this potential. Our work is not about cookie-cutter training—it’s about creating transformational experiences that shift perspectives and strengthen identity. Whether through one-on-one coaching, immersive leadership labs, or enterprise-wide programs, our goal is simple: empower leaders and enable the future.

Thank you for joining us on this journey. The work ahead is urgent, but it’s also full of possibility. Together, we can build organizations that are not only prepared for disruption but positioned to thrive in it.

Dr. Mikah Sellers
Founder & Principal, Empathos

  • Communicate Authentically

    We believe real transformation begins with authentic dialogue. We speak the truth with empathy, clarity, and courage.

  • Act with Integrity

    Every decision, engagement, and partnership is grounded in trust, accountability, and doing what’s right for clients and their people.

  • Create & Deliver Transformational Experiences

    Leadership development isn’t about content—it’s about moments that shift perspectives. We design immersive, emotionally activating experiences that inspire lasting change.

  • Elevate the Human Advantage

    In the Human + AI era, we champion the capabilities technology cannot replicate—empathy, adaptability, trust, and collaboration—because they are the ultimate competitive advantage.

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