A firm understanding of emotional intelligence is a necessity for any successful leader. Possessing the knowledge to manage one’s behavior and relationships with others leads to healthier, more effective company cultures, sustained improvement, and general increases in well being for every member of the team led by an emotionally engaged leader. The keynote speakers highlighted here are experts in the field of EI, sharing their insights into enlightened leadership with startups and Fortune 100 executives.

Emotional intelligence keynote  speaker and Stanford professor of psychology Jamil Zaki studies social connection. The author of over 100 articles and recipient of two dozen scientific awards, he has pioneered a new perspective on empathy as a learnable skill that is the key for creating a thriving workplace in a fractured world. An active contributor to major media publications and a frequent keynote speaker, he has worked with everyone from middle schoolers to government officials

Emotional intelligence speaker, author and thought-leader Tara Renze is a frequent keynoter and workshop host on a mission to unleash purpose and build sustainable happiness for her clients. A former top national sales leader, she applies her experience into insights on empowerment and success for audiences. 

Bill Benjamin is a top emotional intelligence keynote speaker specializing in leadership and peak performance. With a brain science based approach to learning to perform under pressure and embrace empathy, he works frequently with senior leaders at Fortune 500 companies.

Empowerment and emotional intelligence keynote speaker Sheri Riley is an award-winning author, life coach, and a founding member of John Maxwell’s Leadership Certified Team. She has collaborated with teams at JP Morgan Chase, the Coca-Cola Company, and the NBA to create communicative, productive cultures.

JP Pawliw-Fry is an EQ speaker, change expert, and co-author of a NYT bestseller. He’s worked with Olympic athletes, the Marines, and Fortune 500 companies to help them unlock the full potential of empathy and resilience to perform under pressure.

Robert Waldinger is a happiness and emotional intelligence keynote speaker. As Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, Robert oversees one of the longest-running studies of adult life, which has tracked the lives of two groups of men for over 75 years, giving him a unique insight into happiness and what makes a life “good.”

Change navigator and top emotional intelligence speaker April Rinne is a bestselling author, adventurer and investor. Ranked as one of the world’s 50 leading female futurists, she works with audiences to strengthen team cultures via a Flux mindset that allows people to stay grounded in times of immense change.

Employee engagement and peak performance expert Diane Allen is an award-winning emotional intelligence keynote speaker specializing in finding and increasing joy and fulfillment in life. Known for her interactive keynotes and coaching programs, she uses her three-step Flow Strategy™ to empower others to find meaning in their work and personal lives.

Award-winning entrepreneur and emotional intelligence keynote speaker Suneel Gupta works with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and universities to combat burnout and cultivate meaningful senses of belonging in the workplace. A bestselling author and visiting scholar at Harvard Medical School, he researches the relationship between well-being, leadership, and happiness.

Emotional intelligence expert Carolyn Stern is a keynote speaker, university professor, and the CEO of EI Experience, a leadership development and EQ training firm. In a mission to change the way people experience work, she has helped thousands of business leaders leverage EQ to connect with their teams.

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