Today Cindy interviews Amy Quesenberry, founder of Start With Compassion and author of It Starts With Compassion: Meaningful Change Begins Within. Together, they explore why self-compassion is essential to being effective in our jobs and our relationships. They discuss the costs companies face when key team members burn out and ways leaders can help prevent it. Listen in for Amy’s perspective on “Building Your Bench,” “Curious Conversations,” and the Drama Triangle versus the Empower Triangle.

A little compassion for yourself may change how you show up for everyone else!

Amy Quesenberry is a Culture and Operations Strategist who helps organizations strengthen leadership, retain critical talent, and prepare their next generation of leaders through succession planning and leadership development. With more than 25 years of experience, she brings compassion into the conversations and decisions that shape workplace culture and business results.

Amy is the founder of Start With Compassion, co-host of the Infuse Compassion Podcast, and author of It Starts With Compassion: Meaningful Change Begins Within. Her work helps leaders build organizations where people feel seen, heard, and valued—and are prepared to grow.

Learn more about Amy’s work:

Start With Compassion: www.startwithcompassion.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amy-quesenberry
Instagram: @start_with_compassion
Facebook: Start With Compassion
YouTube: @startwithcompassion
TikTok: @startwithcompassion

If today’s conversation resonated with you, I’d love for you to share this episode, leave a review, and think about how practicing self-compassion can help you support yourself, strengthen your relationships, and lead with greater kindness.

You can learn more about my work, speaking, and leadership resources at www.cindysmarsh.com or connect with me on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/thekindnesscode.

With Kindness,
Cindy Smarsh