Syah B. (She/They)
Founder & CEO
Syah B. (she/they) is a seasoned empathy coach, keynote speaker, and dynamic event host with over 15 years of experience in social justice education and leadership development. As the Founder and CEO of Empathy Elevates, Syah partners with organizations to create inclusive, emotionally intelligent cultures where diverse teams thrive.
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With a Master’s in Counseling Psychology and a rich background in facilitation and coaching, Syah has helped leaders and teams across sectors transform their workplace dynamics through empathy-based strategies. Whether leading high-impact workshops, coaching executives, or emceeing events that foster connection and authenticity, Syah brings a unique blend of emotional depth, clarity, and charisma to every space she enters.
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Syah is especially passionate about helping leaders move beyond performative DEI efforts by cultivating sustainable, people-centered practices that drive innovation, retention, and wellbeing. Her work is guided by the belief that empathy is not just a skill—it's a strategy for lasting change.
“What I've seen in my empathy coaching is leaders actually reconnecting to themselves in their lives. And I don't think people realize how disconnected we really are from ourselves and our values and what fuels us and what drives us to do any type of work, and when we can have compassion for ourselves, we now understand what compassion can look like. And we can actually spread that to other people.”