Emotional Intelligence Keynote Speakers
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Emotional Intelligence keynote speakers have reshaped the way we relate to others, educate children, build meaningful connections, and lead in business. Backed by scientific research, they demonstrate how a leader’s emotional competencies significantly impact an organization’s success. Their insights inspire audiences to cultivate deeper connections, foster empathy, and lead with compassion, driving both personal and professional growth.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 7 Videos: 19
Jason Barger Featured
Author of "Thermostat Cultures" and named Top 200 Global Thought Leader
Jason Barger is committed to engaging the minds and hearts of people in order to strengthen leadership, culture, and clarity of mission, vision and values. He is a globally celebrated author, speaker, consultant and creator of the “Step Back from the Baggage Claim” Movement. Become a Thermostat Culture.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 5
Kim Becking Featured
NYT Best-selling Author, Empowering Leaders and Teams to Ignite Unstoppable Momentum in a Rapidly Changing World that Never Slows Down.
Kim Becking is a NYT bestselling author, globally recognized change and leadership expert, international keynote speaker, human behavior expert, cancer thriver, recovering attorney, and serial entrepreneur. As the founder of the Unstoppable Momentum™ Movement, her mission is to empower us with the insights to be more adaptable and resilient.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 7
Galen Emanuele Featured
Team Culture, Leadership, and Emotional Intelligence Expert
Galen Emanuele is an expert in delivering tangible leadership & communication skills, increasing emotional intelligence, & helping companies establish exceptional team and organizational culture. Along with his business background, Galen's a world class improviser who taught improv for many years & has toured with the cast from 'Whose Line is it Anyway?'
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 6
Jason Jones, PH.D. Featured
Organizational Psychologist; International Keynote Speaker; Best-Selling Author; and Executive Coach
Dr. Jones is an organizational psychologist, speaker, author, and executive coach. He has spent 20+ years studying and applying proven neuroscience principles for great employee motivation, performance, and engagement. He is the author of the bestselling book "Activator: Using Brain Science to Boost Motivation, Deepen Engagement, and Supercharge Performance.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 8
Jenn Lim Featured
CEO | Founder | Bestselling Author | Global Workplace Expert
Jenn is a bestselling author, Top-Rated Speaker, & Global Workplace Expert. Her mission is profound - to teach businesses how to create workplaces, led with happiness & humanity, that generate more profit, sustain all people & share how we can make an impact by being true to our authentic selves.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 3 Videos: 7
Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D. Featured
Acclaimed Clinical Psychologist & Coach; Author of Get Out of The Red Zone; Positive Psychology Expert
Success starts from within. Whether you want to have a healthy body, booming business, or flourishing relationships, the first step is to rewire your brain and cultivate your peak mindset. Dr. Lombardo teaches practical skills to make lasting transformations in your life.
Keynotes: 9 Books: 1 Videos: 10
Eric Maddox Featured
Negotiator; Author; Consultant; Army Veteran
Eric Maddox collected the intelligence which led to the exact location of Saddam Hussein. Eric is a consultant and author who delivers empathy based listening as the number one tool for building trust and maximizing influence in all areas of life.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Sara Ross Featured
Leadership & Workplace Expert; Chief Vitality Officer at BrainAmped; Bestselling Author; Global Gurus Top 30 Motivational Speakers
Sara Ross is a Speaker and the Chief Vitality Officer at BrainAMPED, a research and strategy firm dedicated to redefining how we succeed at work and thrive in life by sharing brain-based, vitality-enhancing strategies to create healthier, happier, high performing leaders and workplaces.
Keynotes: 9 Books: 2 Videos: 1
Dr. Rick Stevenson Featured
Filmmaker. Philosopher. Listener.
Rick’s own story is one of diverging experiences and constant change. Yes, he is first a filmmaker, philosopher, author, and listener but he is also a proud imperfectionist and a committed “authentician.” He believes that we own nothing more valuable than our own stories.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Sandy Asch
Learn From The Expert Who Taught The San Diego Zoo to ROAR
Sandy Asch has inspired 45,000+ leaders in 50 countries and 6 languages to navigate change, manage work-life balance and be more RESILIENT! She inspires audiences to UNLEASH their ROAR and bring purpose and passion to their work.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 4
Bill Benjamin
Emotional Intelligence, Performance, and Leadership Expert
As a math and computer science guy, Bill discovered the power of managing emotions while he was working in the technology industry. Bill spends time working with senior leaders and their teams at Fortune 500 companies to help overcome barriers and obstacles.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Colette Carlson
Business Communication & Human Behavior Expert
Colette Carlson is a human behavior expert and CPAE Hall of Fame motivational keynote speaker who is renowned for her expertise in cultivating human-centric workplaces that turbocharge business results. Audiences connect with Colette through her relevant, inspiring content, laugh-out-loud humor, and extensive customization.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 11
Susan David
Management Thought Leader; Award-Winning Harvard Medical School Psychologist; Emotional Intelligence Expert
An award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist, Susan has been named one of the world’s most influential management thinkers. She offers unique expertise on cultivating more agile, healthy, resilient, and authentically happy people, families, workplaces, and communities.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 3
Sylvie di Giusto
Inspirational Keynote Speaker Empowering Leadership Through Image, First Impressions and Brand Consistency
Learn to create and define yourself through personal image. With 20 years of Corporate experience, Sylvie enlightens audiences with ideas on how to further enhance their personal image, customer sales and thought process. She empowers people and companies to influence their own success by the power of image and branding.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 4
Tom Flick
former NFL QB | Authority on Leadership, Leading Change, Accelerating Performance
Dynamic and highly sought-after, leadership expert Tom Flick has delivered over 2,000 presentations to a "who's-who" list of clients, including Microsoft, Starbucks, Google, Boeing, American Express, Amazon, NASA, The Ritz-Carlton Hotels, and the Pentagon.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 5
Rocky Garza
Leadership Expert & Trusted Advisor to 8-Figure CEOs
Rocky Garza isn’t just a speaker—he’s a catalyst. His interactive keynotes spark clarity, confidence, and identity-driven leadership. With bold honesty and transformative frameworks, he helps leaders lead like themselves—not like everyone else. Because the most powerful leader you can be—is the one only you can be.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Steve Gutzler
Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Personal Transformation
In today’s fast-paced competitive work environment, how effective are you as a leader? Emotional Intelligence (EI), our ability to manage ourselves and others around us, is the single greatest contributor to personal excellence and high performance in leadership.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 2 Videos: 4
Ted Ma
Leadership Strategist
Ted Ma is a leadership strategist, author, and international keynote speaker who helps
leaders become Everyday Mentors and create a culture that people never want to leave.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 3 Videos: 5
Adam Markel
Resilience Researcher, AI, Future of Work and Change Management Expert; #1 WSJ Bestselling Author of "PIVOT" and "Change Proof: Leveraging Uncertainty to Build Long-Term Resilience
Adam is a transformational teacher who inspires and empowers people to live authentically and purposefully. He is the CEO of Peak Potentials, one of the largest personal/business success training companies in the world. He is also an attorney and entrepreneur who bridges the worlds of business, psychology, and spirituality.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 0 Videos: 4
Tessa Morgan
Mindfulness Expert, Accredited Trainer in Emotional Intelligence & Personal Growth Coach
Tessa Todd Morgan is a professional speaker, personal growth coach and accredited trainer in Emotional Intelligence. As the Founder of TRIESSENCE, Tessa has coached hundreds of individuals and organizations to achieve a balance of physical, mental and spiritual wellness.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 6 Videos: 5
Dr. Mildred D Muhammad, D.Hum
Award-Winning Global Keynote Speaker, Maryland State Board of Victim Services, Speaker/US Dept of State & Author
Dr. Mildred D Muhammad, D.Hum, speaker and advocate for domestic abuse survivors, offers profound insights on resilience, mental well-being, and navigating hidden abuse. A survivor and former wife of the D.C. sniper, she uses her story to inspire change, empowering individuals and communities to create safer, more compassionate environments.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 1 Videos: 3
JP Pawliw-Fry
New York Times Best Selling Author - Performing Under Pressure
As a provocative and highly captivating speaker and thought leader, JP brings engaging stories and a lot of fun to every keynote. He challenges groups to think differently about human behavior, leadership and how to manage the pressure that is overtaking so many organizations and individuals today.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 4
Jon Petz
Expert on Performance and The Power of Human Connections; 2x Bestselling Author
Jon Petz is a 2x bestselling author, expert on performance and the power of human connections, as well as a former sales and marketing executive and tech entrepreneur whose quest is to help people engage deeper, perform better and fuel growth personally and professionally.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 3 Videos: 14
Tara Renze
Emotional Intelligence Expert—Delivering High-Energy Keynotes, Transformational Workshops and EQ Strategies to Ignite Authenticity, Confidence, and Unstoppable Success.
Tara Renze is an emotional intelligence & positive intelligence practitioner redefining how we unleash purpose, level up our success and create sustainable happiness and fulfillment in all aspects of our lives. She empowers others to "be who they came to be" and live the life they desire, envision and deserve.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Ashley Rhodes-Courter
New York Times Best Selling Author of Three Little Words
NYT & International Bestselling author of her memoir Three Little Words (2008), currently being made into a major motion picture; ran for the Florida State Senate, featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Nightline, Nancy Grace, ABC Primetime
Keynotes: 4 Books: 5 Videos: 7
Mike Robbins
An Expert in Teamwork, Emotional Intelligence and The Powers of Appreciation and Authenticity
As an expert in teamwork, leadership, and emotional intelligence, Mike empower people, leaders, and teams to engage in their work, collaborate, and perform at their best. Through his speeches, seminars, consulting, and writing, Mike teaches important techniques that allow individuals and organizations to be more appreciative, authentic, and effective.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Ann Sheu
Author, Entrepreneur, Facilitator, and Advocate for Empowering Growth-Oriented Leadership Teams
After years of punting her dreams into the future, Ann developed a tactical system to take back control. Ann broke free from living a life she needed a vacation from by defining one, big wild dream for the future that changed how she lived her day-to-day.
Keynotes: 2 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Natalie Siston
Helping you reclaim who you have always been for greater resilience, happiness and performance
Natalie has applied the lessons she learned growing up in a town of 600 to a career that has spanned from Silicon Valley to the Fortune 100 and into entrepreneurship. Her relatable, inspirational style has made her an audience favorite on stages around the world!
Emotional Intelligence keynote speakers have reshaped the way we relate to others, educate children, build meaningful connections, and lead in business. Backed by scientific research, they demonstrate how a leader’s emotional competencies significantly impact an organization’s success. Their insights inspire audiences to cultivate deeper connections, foster empathy, and lead with compassion, driving both personal and professional growth.
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- 48 Artificial Intelligence
- 18 Big Data
- 49 Branding / Marketing
- 87 Business
- 116 Business Growth / Strategy / Trends
- 19 CEO
- 103 Change Management / Organizational Change
- 62 Communication
- 4 Conflict Resolution
- 76 Corporate Culture & Governance
- 11 Corporate Social Responsibility
- 33 Customer Relations
- 21 Disruption
- 2 Distribution / Supply Chain Management
- 62 Diversity and Inclusion
- 28 Emotional Intelligence
- 82 Employee Engagement
- 86 Entrepreneur
- 15 Ethics / Values
- 60 Futurists / Trends
- 3 Hospitality
- 36 Human Resources / Workforce Issues
- 19 Influence
- 108 Innovation / Creativity
- 12 IT
- 230 Leadership
- 25 Management
- 14 Moderator / Facilitator
- 8 Negotiation
- 6 Networking
- 21 Productivity
- 5 Real Estate
- 5 Risk Management
- 8 Safety
- 69 Sales
- 18 Social Media
- 32 Storytelling
- 19 Stress Management
- 7 Sustainability
- 103 Teamwork / Teambuilding
- 36 Thought Leader
- 6 Trust / Honesty
- 35 Work-life Balance