Joseph Cope

Speaker/Workshop Facilitator at Empathy Driven Leadership Solutions

Keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and author Joseph Cope, known as The Empathy Guy, has built a reputation for redefining empathy as a fierce, practical leadership skill that bridges authentic human connection with bottom line accountability. This belief sits at the center of his work and has guided his journey from award winning educator to highly sought after speaker and facilitator. Based in Austin, Texas, Joseph draws from two decades in the classroom, where thousands of raw, real conversations with teenagers shaped his story driven approach to leadership and human behavior. Those experiences taught him that change rarely happens through pressure or performance. It happens when people are given the space to see something differently for themselves. Today Joseph works with organizations and leadership teams where emotional labor is high and the stakes are real. His talks and workshops help heart driven leaders cut through the noise of “Me First” culture and reconnect with what truly matters: communication that is clear, accountability that is grounded, and relationships that are built on trust. Whether speaking from the stage, guiding leadership teams with intention, or helping individuals reconnect with their own voice, Joseph’s mission remains simple and deeply human. Create space for people to see what is possible, firstly for themselves, and then for each other. Joseph lives in Austin, Texas.