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Emotional intelligence is essential for effective leadership, strong communication and healthy collaboration in today’s workplaces. The ability to understand emotions, build trust and respond constructively under pressure helps individuals and organizations perform more effectively in changing and demanding environments. Our keynote speakers on emotional intelligence provide practical insights into self-awareness, empathy, resilience and relationship-building, helping audiences strengthen both personal and professional development.

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How do you get the most out of a keynote on Emotional Intelligence in your organization?

Organizations today depend on leaders and teams who can communicate effectively, handle pressure and build strong workplace relationships. A keynote on emotional intelligence can help employees and leaders better understand how emotions influence decision-making, collaboration and workplace culture. These insights are especially valuable in environments where change, leadership challenges or interpersonal dynamics affect performance and wellbeing.

If your organization already focuses on leadership development and communication, a more advanced keynote can explore emotional resilience, psychologically safe cultures or emotionally intelligent leadership strategies. Our speakers combine psychology, leadership expertise and practical workplace experience to help audiences strengthen emotional awareness and create more productive, connected and resilient teams.

Meet our experts – Speakers on Emotional Intelligence

  • Hervé Doan

    Unlock peak performance with Hervé Doan. With 20+ years in supply chain and leadership, he transforms teams and drives results through emotional intelligence.
    France
  • Holly Duckworth

    Holly Duckworth helps organizations sell more and stress less with actionable insights on leadership, wellness, and purpose.
    USA
  • Ish Arteaga

    Ish Arteaga empowers organizations to unlock professional growth through personal development, drawing from 15+ years of experience in career coaching and leadership.
    USA
  • James McIntyre-Ure

    James McIntyre-Ure helps organizations unlock employee potential and drive growth through mindset shifts, resilience building, and career clarity.
    Ireland
  • Janice Gassam Asare

    Elevate your organization's DEI initiatives with Dr. Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes contributor and TEDx speaker, offering actionable insights for inclusive workplaces.
    USA
  • Jasna Rokegem

    Jasna is a visionary at the intersection of fashion, technology, and emotional intelligence, inspiring audiences with her groundbreaking innovations that revolutionize the way we interact and connect.
    Belgium
  • Jeanette Bronée

    Expert on performance and well-being, author, and CEO of Path For Life committed to improve workplace well-being.
    USA
  • Jeb Blount

    Elevate your sales game with Jeb Blount, renowned author and speaker. Boost your team's performance and close deals more effectively.
    USA
  • Jenny Wynter

    Award-winning comedian and TEDx speaker Jenny Wynter blends humour and resilience, empowering organizations to boost mental wellness and create thriving workplace cultures.
    Australia
  • Jessica Encell Coleman

    Jessica Encell Coleman sparks life-changing connection experiences that elevate culture, inspire teams, and unify audiences at global events and corporate gatherings.
    USA
  • Jill Osur & Lisa Orrell

    Jill & Lisa captivate attendees with humor, storytelling, and actionable leadership tools that drive immediate results.
    USA
  • Jim Davis

    Jim Davis empowers leaders with 25+ years of expertise, inspiring growth through authentic, effective leadership.
    USA
  • Jim Steele

    Jim Steele equips leaders to stay clear, decisive and aligned when pace rises and uncertainty hits.
    UK
  • Jo Hemmings

    UK’s leading behavioural psychologist helping organizations boost wellbeing, emotional intelligence, and psychological resilience at work.
    UK
  • Joana Caldas Coelho

    Best-selling author Joana Caldas Coelho empowers teams to lead with purpose, navigate change, and solve challenges from within.
    Protugal
  • Joanne Lockwood

    Elevate your event with Joanne Lockwood. As a pioneer in transgender advocacy, she brings unmatched insight into building inclusive workplaces.
    UK
  • John Dabrowski

    International speaker and mental resilience expert helping people unlock growth, performance and lasting success.
    UK
  • John Haime

    John Haime, a world-class coach and ex-pro golfer, helps organizations elevate leaders and teams to peak performance through proven high-performance strategies.
    Canada
  • JonRobert Tartaglione

    Transform your team’s communication and leadership with psychology-backed strategies from influence expert JonRobert Tartaglione.
    UK
  • Jonathan Low

    Jonathan Low, Certified Speaking Professional, offers transformational insights on leadership communication and sales performance to boost organizational success.
    Malaysia
  • Jonelle Marie Carter

    Inspires teams to embrace growth, love, opportunity & worth, Jonelle’s GLOW framework sparks transformative success.
    USA
  • Joseph Nathan Brooks

    Sustainable performance expert helping leaders prevent burnout and build lasting momentum.
    USA
  • Joy Baldridge

    Joy Baldridge transforms disruption into progress with practical tools that spark immediate results, stronger leadership, and lasting change.
    USA
  • Juan Campoo

    Juan Campoo, an Amazon Best-Selling author and mindset expert, helps teams achieve unparalleled growth through his innovative 'Mind Canvas' approach.
    Netherlands
  • Judy Ryan

    Judy Ryan equips organizations with practical tools and insights to build engaged teams that thrive in today’s fast-changing environment.
    USA
  • Katherine Baldwin

    Revolutionize employee wellbeing through Katherine Baldwin's impactful talks that tackle mental health stigma and promote compassionate leadership.
    UK
  • Katie Hilborn

    Award-winning humanitarian and social entrepreneur inspiring organizations to embed purpose into workplace culture, cultivate engagement, and lead with heart and resilience through times of ...
    USA
  • Katy Goshtasbi

    Katy Goshtasbi helps leaders and teams grow with grace through change, emotional intelligence, and powerful personal and organizational branding.
    USA
  • Kelly Waltman

    Dr. Kelly Waltman helps leaders and teams cultivate thriving environments with actionable insights.
    USA
  • Kevin Allen

    Author, entrepreneur and business development guru with an impressive and highly successful advertising career.
    UK
  • Kevin McCarthy

    Through powerful storytelling and psychology, Kevin McCarthy helps organizations reveal hidden assumptions that sabotage success and drive behavioral change.
    USA
  • Kim Crowder

    Kim's keynotes blend humor, music, and storytelling into leadership insights used for Fortune 500, billion-dollar organizations, and global leadership teams to turn leadership challenges into strategi...
    USA
  • Kim-Adele Randall

    Kim-Adele Randall, renowned author and corporate leader, shares 25 years of insights—unlock the secrets to sustainable transformation for your organization.
    UK
  • Laurence Winmill

    Laurence Winmill inspires organisations to strengthen sales leadership, build confident teams, and turn ambitious goals into measurable business growth.
    UK
  • Lena Thompson

    Lena Thompson helps leaders build clarity and resilience, combining corporate expertise and mastery in emotional intelligence for lasting impact.
    UK
  • Leon Lloyd

    Former England rugby star and MBA graduate, Leon Lloyd empowers organizations to build high-performing teams and create sustainable winning cultures.
    United Kingdom
  • Lindsey Roy

    Lindsey Roy lost her left leg and injured the right after a near fatal boating accident. She leverages her corporate experience and lessons learned during recovering to speak with audiences about inno...
    USA
  • Londy Ngcobo

    Africa’s First Female Dredge Master, Londy inspires inclusive leadership to harness your organization’s untapped potential in the global maritime economy.
    South Africa
  • Lousin Mehrabi

    Selected as one of the Most Influential Negotiation Professionals Globally, Lousin Mehrabi is a Professional Negotiator, Trainer and Inspirational Speaker.
    UAE
  • Lucy Beresford

    TEDx speaker, psychotherapist, and broadcaster Lucy Beresford inspires workplaces to thrive through better communication, empathy, and psychological safety.
    UK
  • Marc Griffiths

    Happiness expert using ventriloquism to give exciting and unique talks on motivation, happiness and success
    USA
  • Mari Carmen Pizarro

    Executive coach, founder of the International Women's Leadership Academy, emotional and human intelligence mentor
    USA
  • Maria Konnikova

    Master decision-making with Maria Konnikova – award-winning author, poker champion, and expert in risk, trust, and resilience. Perfect for corporate insights.
    USA
  • Mark Joseph

    Empower your team with Mark Joseph's expertise in mindfulness and neuroscience, creating a mentally fit and innovative workforce.
    South Africa
  • Matt Kovatchis

    National mental health speaker helping leaders thrive with clarity, compassion, and courage.
    USA
  • Matt Lindley

    LGBTQ+ diversity expert and former RAF pilot brings you the best Inclusive Leadership and Diversity keynotes to your next event.
    UK
  • Maureen Healy

    Maureen Healy is an award-winning author and emotional health expert. Her proven strategies from global experience ensure a harmonious and resilient community.
    USA
  • Mc'Dole Chigborogu

    Success Through Self-Mastery – Mc’Dole delivers transformative keynotes on ambition, relationships, and resilience, helping individuals thrive in life and business.
    UK
  • Merrick Rosenberg

    Merrick Rosenberg shows leaders and teams how to use personality to communicate better, build trust, and create lasting success.
    USA
  • Michael Nir

    Digital transformation expert, Business Agility, OKRs and Lean Thinking.
    USA
  • Michaela Renee Johnson

    Amazon best-selling author and therapist, Michaela empowers leaders to break hidden patterns, fostering stronger teams, authentic connections, and resilient workplace cultures.
    USA
  • Michelle Moore

    Empower your leaders with Michelle Moore, award-winning coach igniting culture change through conscious, resilient leadership.
    UK
  • Mike Robbins

    Mike Robbins inspires leaders and teams to create trust, connection, and high-performing workplace cultures.
    USA
  • Mitch Anthony

    Named one of the most meaningful speakers in financial services, Mitch Anthony helps firms future-proof their advisory practices with relationship-driven strategies.
    USA
  • Mo Gawdat

    Mo Gawdat, tech visionary and bestselling author, helps leaders harness AI and navigate the future with clarity.
    UAE
  • Monica Guzman

    Achieve More: Monica Guzman - Expert in strong teams, credible leadership, and personal branding.
    USA
  • Najwa Zebian

    Najwa Zebian is an activist, author and poet. As a prolific speaker, she encourages equity and inclusion.
    Canada
  • Naomi Sesay

    Naomi Sesay, Head of Creative Equity at Channel 4, helps organizations break unconscious biases and build truly diverse, high-performing teams.
    United Kingdom
  • Natalie Johnson

    Natalie is an inspiring speaker, specializing in optimizing organizational performance by increasing energy, fostering team connections, and developing courageous leaders.
    USA
  • Neil Pasricha

    New York Times bestselling author inspiring organizations to boost resilience, happiness, and employee engagement in rapidly changing environments.
    Canada
  • Neil Seligman

    Neil Seligman, an International Mindfulness Advocate, empowers leaders to align purpose with performance, enhancing emotional intelligence and leadership clarity.
    UK
  • Nigel Taberner

    Nigel Taberner, a former UK hostage negotiator, reveals elite negotiation secrets to elevate your team’s communication and influence skills.
    UK
  • Niina Majaniemi

    Niina Majaniemi inspires organizations with research-based insights on emotional intelligence, inclusive leadership, and future-ready work skills.
    Finland
  • Omar Samra

    From Everest to space simulations, Omar Samra inspires bold leadership and resilience in unpredictable terrain.
    Egypt
  • Ora Nadrich

    Mindfulness, coaching and motivation
    USA
  • Otto Plesner

    Otto Plesner explores creativity, AI, and emotion, guiding audiences through a new renaissance shaping art, culture, and human innovation.
    Spain
  • Paul Scanlon

    Paul Scanlon: Renowned keynote speaker, empowering organizations to unlock their full potential.
    UK
  • Paula Jenkins

    Empower your leaders with Paula Jenkins—Founder & CEO of LFS Consulting, DEI expert, and renowned for inspiring authentic leadership in Fortune 500 firms.
    USA
  • Prince Williams

    Unlock success with Prince Williams—TEDx host, sports science expert, and emotional intelligence strategist empowering teams to excel.
    USA
  • Rachel Mahoney

    Rachel Mahoney helps leaders and teams build stronger connections that transform communication, culture, and results.
    USA
  • Rachel Vecht

    Founder of Educating Matters, Rachel Vecht transforms workplace culture with impactful DEI strategies.
    UK
  • Ricardo Cabete

    Award-Winning Keynote Speaker Ricardo Cabete: Elevating Employee Engagement and Driving Business Success.
    Portugal
  • Rich Bracken

    Empower your team with Rich Bracken's expertise in leadership and employee engagement. Achieve exceptional results and drive lasting positive change.
    USA
  • Rikke Østergaard

    Rikke Østergaard is a highly trained sociologist who specializes in mental health and workplace well-being. She delivers motivational, engaging talks that enable people to implement her teachings in t...
    Denmark
  • Robin Dreeke

    FBI veteran Robin Dreeke helps leaders master trust-building and human behavior for high-performing, resilient teams.
    USA
  • Robyn Hatcher

    Former soap opera writer turned communication expert helping leaders reduce drama, build confidence, and drive results.
    USA
  • Rupal Patel

    Rupal Patel is a former CIA Intelligence-Officer-turned-serial entrepreneur. She reveals how the techniques of the CIA can help anyone remake the rules of success and become unstoppable.
    UK
  • Sally Kettle

    Sally is the first woman to row the Atlantic Ocean twice from East to West, and once with her mother! Her speeches are honest, hilarious and informative.
    UK
  • Sandy Gerber

    Sandy Gerber helps leaders communicate with clarity, confidence and credibility through high-energy keynotes and practical EQ tools.
    Canada
  • Sanjeev Kumar

    Mindfulness Practitioner and Author
    Canada
  • Sanjeev Loomba

    Empower Your Organization: Sanjeev Loomba, renowned for putting people at the center of success, equips you with tools for transformative results.
    UK
  • Sara Ross

    Sara Ross guides leaders in innovative ways to increase productivity by focusing on managing energy, stress, and emotional intelligence.
    Canada
  • Sarah Furness

    Boost leadership & resilience with Sarah Furness: RAF combat pilot, bestselling author, and mindfulness coach.
    UK
  • Scott Miller

    Leadership guru Scott Miller helps organizations transform managers into world-class leaders with proven strategies from his bestselling books and top-rated podcasts.
    United States
  • Scott Schwefel

    Scott Schwefel, CSP, has trained over 3,500 CEOs worldwide and delivered a TED Talk with 3.6M views, boosting leadership and team performance.
    United States
  • Watson

    Scott Watson

    Leadership and management development expert developing leaders and teams through emotional intelligence development
    UK
  • Shabnam Mogharabi

    Shabnam Mogharabi transforms how companies think about storytelling, team culture, and leadership, delivering keynotes that inspire clarity, courage, and a renewed sense of mission.
    USA
  • Shappi Khorsandi

    Award-winning comedian and bestselling author, Shaparak inspires with powerful stories on inclusion, resilience, and breaking barriers, with humour that captivates any audience.
    UK
  • Shawn Stevenson

    Shawn Stevenson is a nutrition expert with health and fitness podcasts. He helps attendees to optimize their health and energy.
    USA
  • Shelley Brown

    Shelley Brown helps leaders trade burnout for boldness with human-centered leadership rooted in emotional intelligence and authentic connection.
    USA
  • Shola Kaye

    Shola Kaye is a keynote speaker and empathy-at-work expert who empowers global organizations to lead with Emotional Audacityâ„¢, fostering connection, courage, and high performance.
    UK
  • Shubhra Mohanty

    As a founder of Women & Convention, Shubhra empowers women to close the gender gap and redefine leadership roles.
    India,USA
  • Sivakumar Palaniappan

    Certified Speaking Professional Sivakumar Palaniappan delivers high-impact keynotes that unlock leadership potential and drive strategic organizational change.
    India
  • Sonja Lyubomirsky

    Award-winning psychologist and author Sonja Lyubomirsky shows organizations how gratitude and kindness drive measurable business outcomes
    USA
  • Sophie Bostock

    As Keynote Speaker, Sleep Expert, and Consultant Sophie Bostock presents her latest research in sleep, well-being, and performance. She inspires and enables changes in her audiences' personal and prof...
    UK
  • Stefan Engeseth

    Stefan Engeseth, a creative futurist and author, empowers organizations to embrace change by identifying emerging trends and inspiring innovative thinking.
    Sweden
  • Stefanie Sword-Williams

    Founder of F*ck Being Humble, Stef Sword-Williams inspires organizations to shed humility and elevate personal branding with impactful keynotes.
    UK
  • Steve Gilbert

    Unlock the power of resilience with Steve Gilbert, a keynote speaker who bridges personal adversity and actionable mental health strategies.
    UK
  • Steve Gutzler

    Steve Gutzler inspires leaders to strengthen emotional intelligence, build stronger teams, and lead with confidence, empathy, and authenticity.
    USA
  • Stevie Ward

    From youngest-ever Grand Final winner to mental health advocate, Stevie Ward inspires leaders to unlock resilience, potential, and psychological safety in their teams.
    United Kingdom

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Blog posts about emotional intelligence

What is Emotional Intelligence and why is it relevant?

Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to recognize, understand and manage emotions in both ourselves and others. It includes skills such as self-awareness, empathy, communication, emotional regulation and relationship management.

In modern workplaces, emotional intelligence has become increasingly important for leadership, teamwork and organizational culture. Employees and leaders who develop emotional intelligence are often better equipped to navigate conflict, communicate clearly and adapt to change while maintaining trust and collaboration. Keynotes on emotional intelligence help audiences better understand human behavior, strengthen interpersonal skills and create healthier, more effective workplace environments.

 

Which topics do our keynotes on Emotional Intelligence cover?

Emotional intelligence keynotes explore how emotional awareness, empathy and communication influence leadership, collaboration and workplace culture. Below are some of the key themes covered in our keynotes on Emotional Intelligence:

 

Emotionally intelligent leadership and communication

Strong leadership depends on emotional awareness, trust and the ability to communicate effectively across teams. This topic explores how emotional intelligence influences leadership style, workplace culture and team dynamics. Lucy Faulks-Barnard can speak to communication, leadership and emotional awareness in professional environments, while Kul Mahay brings perspectives on empathy, human connection and people-focused leadership. The focus is on helping leaders build stronger relationships and more emotionally intelligent workplace cultures.

Building resilience and emotional self-awareness

Emotional intelligence plays an important role in helping individuals manage pressure, adapt to change and respond constructively to challenges. This topic explores resilience, self-awareness and the connection between emotional wellbeing and sustainable performance. Dr. Martyn Newman can address emotional resilience and emotional capital, while Petra Velzeboer contributes perspectives on mental health, self-awareness and workplace wellbeing. The topic highlights how emotional agility and resilience support healthier performance over time.

Understanding emotions in workplace relationships

Healthy workplace relationships rely on empathy, trust and the ability to understand emotional dynamics between people. This topic explores how emotional intelligence strengthens collaboration, communication and conflict resolution within teams and organizations. Dr. Travis Bradberry can address emotional intelligence as a practical workplace skill, while Anita Sauvage brings perspectives on empathy, inclusion and interpersonal understanding. The focus is on creating stronger communication and more connected workplace cultures.

 

Benefits of a keynote on Emotional Intelligence

A keynote on emotional intelligence helps organizations strengthen leadership, communication and collaboration across teams and departments. Audiences gain practical insight into how emotions influence workplace behavior, decision-making and relationships, while learning strategies to improve emotional awareness and resilience.

These keynotes also support healthier workplace cultures by helping leaders and employees navigate conflict, stress and change more effectively. By developing emotional intelligence, organizations can improve trust, engagement and long-term performance while creating stronger interpersonal connections throughout the workplace. Whether the focus is leadership, wellbeing or collaboration, emotional intelligence keynotes deliver highly relevant and practical insights.

 

Other relevant keynotes within leadership and workplace culture

Relevant topics include Leadership, Communication, Mental Health, Resilience, Stress Management and Teamwork. These related keynotes offer additional perspectives on workplace wellbeing, communication and building stronger organizational cultures. Combining related topics can help create a more tailored event experience that supports both employee development and organizational success.

Contact us today to find the right keynote for your audience.

 

How to Book a Speaker

Booking a speaker with A-Speakers is a simple and tailored process that ensures your event receives the perfect angle on the topic. Start by sharing your needs with us, such as event type, preferred speaker, and budget, via email or phone. We then match your requirements with the competencies of our experts and present the ideal candidate for your audience. Once the details are agreed upon, we draw up a contract and collaborate on the further planning to ensure a successful execution. After the keynote has taken place, we of course follow up and evaluate your satisfaction. Book your speaker today.

  • Tell us your wishes and needs: Give us a short description of your event, and feel free to include your wishes for a topic or specific speaker, so we can advise you in the best way possible.
  • Get a tailored recommendation: Our skilled speaker consultants base their suggestions on your needs and help you choose the speaker that best matches your criteria and budget.
  • Formalize the agreement: Once we've found the perfect speaker for your event, we prepare a contract that both parties sign.
  • Planning and execution: We support you all the way and coordinate the details together to make the event a successful experience.
  • Follow-up and evaluation: After the keynote, we naturally follow up to see if the event lived up to expectations.

Contact us today to find the speaker that matches your needs and vision. Book a speaker now and take the next step toward a stronger future.

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