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Carolyn Stern          

Emotional Intelligence Expert, Author, Professor & CEO of EI Experience

Carolyn Stern is the President and CEO of EI Experience—an executive leadership development and emotional intelligence training firm.

She is a certified Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Development Expert, professional speaker, corporate trainer, award-winning author, and university professor.

Since launching her book, "The Emotionally Strong Leader: An Inside-Out Journey to Transformational Leadership", Stern has quickly gained acclaim following her appearances on The Social, CTV Your Morning, Daytime Chicago, and Global TV.

Her book was awarded the Axiom Book Award for the Best Business Book in 2023 in the leadership category and the 2022 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award in the career category.

She has also been featured in various media outlets across the globe, including Forbes, Fast Company, The European Business Review, The Globe and Mail, and Inc.com.

Stern’s emotional intelligence courses and modules have been adopted by top universities, and she has trained over 35,000 business leaders across the continent in highly regarded corporations.

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The Emotionally Strong Leader Keynote

At first glance, 'emotional' and 'strong' might appear contradictory when describing effective leaders. But embracing emotions is the key to elevating leadership. Learn to outsmart your feelings and emerge as an Emotionally Strong Leader. Don't let emotions hold you back; let them propel you forward.

Emotionally Intelligent Leaders are Teachers

Leaders, like teachers, must clarify tasks clearly and encourage learning through challenges. Vague directives lead to confusion and misalignment with expectations. And providing answers only creates a culture of dependence, stifling employee growth. Learn how to become an extraordinary teacher-leader for unstoppable team success.

The Gifts of Emotions

In the workplace, we've been wearing emotional straitjackets for far too long, masking our true feelings. We smile at our desks, yet silently suffer behind closed doors. Uncover the insightful gifts hidden within your full emotional spectrum, celebrating their wisdom and guiding your path forward.

Unleash Your Emotional SuperPower

Modern leadership demands a fresh approach to navigate our diverse, multigenerational, and virtual workforces effectively. Unleash your 15 emotional superheroes within, while redefining your leadership by enhancing your emotional intelligence. Skyrocket your superpower skills to boost productivity, employee engagement and team potential.

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