Transformational Leadership: Psychologist Calls For 'Heart Intelligence'
- Editorial Team
- Aug 12
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 22
On a mission: London-based business psychologist Hema Vyas advocates for intuitive, heart-centered transformational leadership styles for future success. Amid burnout, she emphasises that effective leadership requires more than just intelligence. This is her story.
A business psychologist from London is urging companies small and big to acknowledge the significance of 'heart intelligence' in business leadership. Hema Vyas is part of an increasing group of transformational leadership specialists who advocate that intuitive, typically more feminine methods can enhance the more analytical or masculine strategies. Combined, these approaches can significantly contribute to a company's future success.
Traditional male leadership qualities, such as logic, reasoning, strategy, and self-confidence, are well-regarded in business. However, Vyas and an increasing number of experts are now emphasising the strength found in transformational leadership strategies that incorporate more feminine qualities.
Vyas emphasises the importance of a 'heart-wisdom' approach, highlighting that feminine qualities such as compassion, empathy, intuition, and collaboration are equally valuable. According to Vyas, these traits are essential for effective and sustainable leadership, and she is dedicated to promoting this perspective.
Transformational Leadership And Personal Development
Vyas collaborates with prominent clients like Google, EY, Bamford, and Soho House. Tina Elhage, a private client who previously worked at The Guardian, stated, "Having Hema as a mentor has allowed me to fully align with my values. It has also helped secure a central role in a high-profile organisation." She further mentioned that Vyas’s insights have enhanced her understanding of the link between personal development and transformational leadership.
Striving for a Better World
There were further benefits to the business itself explained Elhage, and she said: "This quickly paved the way for massive improvements. Revenue grew three-fold, customer experience improved, and there was an energy of trust and cohesion in the team."
To which Vyas added: "When I show people how to directly experience this heart energy, immediate and sustained shifts in thinking, feeling and action occur." She further explained that doing so, "results will speak for themselves." She concluded: "I think we can all agree that a world where leaders operate from the heart is a better one."
"When I show people how to directly experience this heart energy, immediate and sustained shifts in thinking, feeling and action occur. Results will speak for themselves. I think we can all agree that a world where leaders operate from the heart is a better one."
Transformational Leadership From The Heart
Psychologist Hema Vyas from London has created an award-winning business focussed on heart intelligence as a leadership tool in the modern business world. As an inspirational psychologist, mentor, and speaker, she empowers individuals and organisations to redefine success, fostering a legacy of love and purpose. Hema offers a visionary perspective to modern business along with contemporary leadership principles.
Transformational heart-based leadership, as advocated by experts like Vyas, focusses on connection, influence, and inspiration, and is rooted in authenticity and integrity. This approach encourages business leaders to consider their actions thoughtfully, rather than being swayed by external pressures and situations. Forbes notes that feminine or heart-centered leadership is gaining momentum, reshaping our concepts of success and transformational leadership. We are beginning to recognise its valuable traits, from trusting our instincts to making well-informed choices.
