About Us
We help you embrace your brilliance and share it with the world.
At Empathy Coaching, we believe success starts with collaboration. Our approach creates an environment where coaches and coachees work together to achieve mutual success. We celebrate the unique skills, perspectives, and talents each person brings to the table.
By truly listening to what matters most to you, we uncover what inspires you and unlock potential—both for individuals and teams. The result? Better outcomes, increased productivity, and stronger workplace cultures that thrive on authenticity and collaboration.

The Why
The Mission
Unlock your potential, achieve your goals, and thrive in every aspect of your career.
Break The Mold
Traditional coaching asks you to conform. We help you stand out by embracing your unique strengths.
Tailored for You
Our human-centered framework aligns with your needs, motivations, and goals.
Transformative Growth
Discover your potential and achieve meaningful, lasting change.
Coaches
Meet Your Coaches
Unlock your potential, achieve your goals, and thrive in every aspect of your career.

Meet Talisha Padgett. Your Lead Coach.
Talisha Padgett, an accomplished professional with a wealth of experience, leads our coaching team.
With a background in both traditional Marketing and cutting-edge Marketing Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Talisha understands how to apply innovative solutions to real-world business challenges. Her journey includes roles at Comcast, Under Armour, Marriott International, and now Microsoft, where she spearheads B2B MarTech Platforms and AI.
Early in her career, Talisha tried to apply the standard advice often given, but it never felt authentic. After hiding and conforming for many years, she realized she did her best work when she was being her true self. Talisha’s passion now lies in helping individuals and organizations thrive by recognizing and leveraging their unique talents.
She recently attained a “Coaching Skills for Effective Leadership” certificate from Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
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Meet Kelechi Olandu. Business Director.
Kelechi is the co-founder of Empathy Coaching, as well as a dynamic and passionate professional. With a background that includes significant experience in Go-to-Market Operations, Supply Planning, and Program Management, Kelechi brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to her role. Her expertise is instrumental in guiding Empathy Coaching towards its mission of helping clients break free from constraints and step into their power as authentic leaders and professionals.
Kelechi’s entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to fostering genuine self-expression stem from her realization that conforming to a corporate mold often hinders personal advancement. This insight, shared with her fellow co-founder, became the cornerstone of Empathy Coaching’s philosophy.
Kelechi will be your first point of contact at Empathy Coaching, She is responsible for managing session scheduling, payments, and providing unwavering support outside of coaching sessions, to ensure a seamless and supportive experience.
Your Journey Starts Here
Accelerate Your Growth
Transform your career with ongoing support and tools.