Fort Myers: Why Empathy Matters and How to Leverage It at Work, Home, and Everywhere in Between!

The Above Board Chamber of Florida presents in Lee County, Florida

“Why Empathy Matters and How to Leverage It at Work, Home, and Everywhere in Between”
Lee County: Thursday, November 14th
DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at the Bell Tower
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

(Panel discussion from 11:20 AM to 12:50 AM, followed by a mini-workshop from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM)

Join us for an insightful discussion on the importance of empathy in all aspects of life, from the workplace to the home. Following the panel, a mini-workshop will be available to give attendees the opportunity to dive deeper and get their remaining questions answered.

Our Emcee and Sponsor

Steve Niehaus, MBA, CBI, CM&AP, M&AMI

Steve Niehaus is an M&A Advisor with Edison Business Advisors, specializing in the sale of privately held businesses. With extensive leadership experience in finance, service operations, sales, and marketing, Steve has held roles such as Executive GM for GE’s Global Business Services. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Kentucky and an MBA from Arizona State University. Steve is a member of the Above Board Chamber. LinkedIn

Our Panelists

• • Doni Landefeld, PhD, ACPEC  Dr. Doni Landefeld is the founder and CEO of Metamorphosis Coaching, helping leaders and teams transform their performance and well-being through assessments, training, and coaching. She has served as President of her symphony board for 10 years and is a founding member of Taste of the Cape, which raises scholarship funds for high school students. Doni is also a regular contributor to Emotional Intelligence Magazine and enjoys performing music at BBMANN Performing Arts Center. She is a proud member of the Above Board Chamber. LinkedIn
  • Robert “Bob” Mason, PhDBob Mason, is a retired Psychologist and former Field Director for Child Support Enforcement at the Department of Revenue. He is also the Founder/Administrator of the popular Cape Coral Life Facebook page, fostering community connections. Bob has had a distinguished career in public service, including roles in the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi and intelligence and education fields. LinkedIn
  • Leslie Taylor, PMHNP, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She utilizes holistic and evidence-based practices to help individuals with anxiety, depression, PTSD, personality disorders, and neurocognitive disorders. She is passionate about providing high-quality mental health care to those suffering. She holds a Bachelor of Science in communications and public relations from The University of Tennessee. She obtained her Bachelor and Master of Science in nursing from East Tennessee State University. LinkedIn