In a world where AI is everywhere and change is constant, the one skill that sets great leaders apart is emotional intelligence. Bill Benjamin, a leading EQ expert and speaker, helps organizations turn pressure into performance with tools grounded in neuroscience and real-world leadership.

His “Last 8%” approach teaches leaders how to stay calm, connected, and courageous—especially in the toughest conversations and moments of change.

In 2025, EQ isn’t optional—it’s your competitive advantage.

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Featured keynote: Culture, Leadership and Emotional Intelligence from a Math Guy!

For many leaders, the topic of Emotional Intelligence (EQ)  sounds soft and squishy.  Yet research is clear that it’s a critical competency for effective leadership and building great cultures.

With his advanced degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science, Bill Benjamin was initially skeptical about EQ and any type of “soft skill” training. In this keynote, he shares his struggles early in his career as a leader, and how the EQ-based insights and strategies he teaches helped him manage his emotions so he could be more effective, empathetic (yes, you will learn empathy from a math guy!) and engaging, both at work and at home – and how it can help your team.

In this powerful program your team will learn:

• The analytics that show Emotional Intelligence is a critical competency for building great leaders
• The two key EQ-based pillars of Culture: Connection and Courage (based on a research study of 72,000 people)
• The research behind the Last 8% and why those moments matter than others
• The brain science of emotions that drive yours and others’ behaviors
• Strategies to manage your emotions and demonstrate empathy, even in Last 8% moments

With the combination of Bill’s analytical background and passionate speaking style, he has been able to engage highly technical and discerning audiences at NASA, The Federal Reserve Bank, Amazon Web Services, and teams of surgeons.

“Bill was amazing – not just his talent as a speaker but his knowledge of the subject matter and ability to explain scientific material in understandable, applicable, and frankly entertaining ways… I wanted more!” – Intel

Ready to lead with empathy? Email info@bigspeak.com to inquire about booking Bill Benjamin today.