about usCEEQ: Promoting Sustainable Inclusivity and Cohesion Through Empathy and Emotional Intelligence in the Home and Workplace
The Center for Empathy and Emotional Intelligence (CEEQ), founded by Misha Safran, focuses on how empathy and emotional awareness enhance relationships at home, work, and in communities. CEEQ aims to improve team dynamics and foster self-leadership through CAPE©: Compassionate Communication, Positive Intent, IDEAB principles, and Empathy before Accusation.
Our leadership trainings promote open dialogue, individual belonging, and the role of empathy and emotional intelligence in creating positive, joyful environments.
Meet our founder
Misha Safran (she/they) is a trilingual ICF Professional Certified Coach, International speaker, and award winning leadership trainer with a combined professional experience of more than 35 years.
Misha’s positivity, intuition, and empathy create a supportive space for leaders and teams to develop new communication skills. Under her guidance, professional communities thrive as team members celebrate each other’s successes and find renewed enthusiasm for their work.
Misha helps individuals, couples, and organizations reset their mindset and empower their voices, leading to enhanced problem-solving, creativity, and thoughtful communication.
With a career dedicated to fostering successful learning opportunities and positive relationships, Misha's experience in the public school system highlights the impact of empathy and emotional intelligence. Living with chronic pain, she models embracing life's challenges and joys.
Misha is a mother of three, identifies as queer, a lifelong learner, singer, songwriter, and co-hosts a monthly webinar on systemic racism.
