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Carolyn  Stern

Carolyn Stern

Emotional Intelligence Speaker, Trainer & Award-Winning Author of The Emotionally Strong Leader. CEO of EI Experience.

In-Person Fee Range:
$10,001 - $15,000
Traveling from:
Canada
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Carolyn Stern

Emotional Intelligence Speaker, Trainer & Award-Winning Author of The Emotionally Strong Leader. CEO of EI Experience.

In-Person Fee Range:
$10,001 - $15,000
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Traveling from:
Canada

Why Book

  • Carolyn Stern is an entrepreneur who specializes in helping professionals become emotionally strong. As a life-long learner and academic, Carolyn is a university professor, corporate trainer, certified Emotional Intelligence Expert, author and professional speaker.
  • Due to her undeniable passion for all things EQ, Carolyn launched a new division of her business in 2017 called EI Experience, which creates comprehensive learning and development experiences for corporations.
  • EI Experience offers a combination of Leadership Assessments, Coaching Sessions, Training Workshops, Online Programs, Corporate Retreats, and Inspirational Keynotes.

Biography

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, Certified Speaking Professional®, corporate trainer, award-winning author, and university professor. Since launching her book, The Emotionally Strong Leader: An Inside-Out Journey to Transformational Leadership, Carolyn has quickly gained acclaim following her appearances on The Social, CTV Your Morning, Daytime Chicago, Global TV, Slice TV, OWN, Lifetime TV, MovieTime, Prime, and Tubi.

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. Carolynʼs emotional intelligence courses and modules have been adopted by top universities, and she has trained over 40,000 business leaders across the continent in highly regarded corporations.

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Programs

The Emotionally Strong Leader

Addressing the feelings of others in the workplace can be a terrifying proposition. For many leaders, asking what lies behind the actions and reactions of their people is akin to opening Pandora’s box. They don’t want to find out what’s lurking inside. Many managers do not know how to deal with—and they fear—their employees’ emotions.

Leaders of these organizations have good reason to be scared. After all, few of us know how to handle emotions (let alone how to handle them at work). Many of us have not been taught how to tend to our feelings and those of others. So isn’t it better to sweep all those pesky emotions under the rug and carry on as if they don’t exist? The answer is an unequivocal no!

Instead of spending time and money on dealing with the inappropriate behaviors and disrespectful communications stemming from emotional issues in your workplace, you can get to the heart of those issues and deal with your feelings, and the feelings of your people, head-on.

In this keynote, you will start to learn the emotional skills and mental strategies needed to be stronger and more intelligent than your feelings, and to help others learn to explore their emotions. Emotions should not be feared but celebrated. A wealth of amazing possibilities are available if we learn to harness the superpower of our emotions.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discover the systemic problems with ignoring emotions in the workplace.
  • Learn why emotions matter and reduce the fear of tending to them at work.
  • Identify the emotional skills and mental strategies to be stronger than your feelings.
  • Gain a deeper awareness of your emotional makeup and how that helps and hurts your leadership effectiveness.
The Gifts of Emotions

In “The Gifts of Emotions” keynote, discover how authentic emotional expression can revolutionize workplace culture. Most organizations accept emotions like happiness and enthusiasm but frown upon sadness, fear, and frustration. This leads employees to suppress their true feelings, wearing corporate masks that hinder genuine connections and stifle creativity.

This keynote encourages leaders and employees to embrace the full spectrum of emotions, recognizing that both positive and negative feelings provide valuable insights and drive personal and professional growth. By learning cognitive strategies to observe and regulate emotions, attendees will gain the strength to handle challenges and changes effectively. This keynote is a game-changer, promoting a vibrant work environment where true emotions fuel innovation, resilience, and remarkable results.

This session aims to create a culture where authenticity thrives, connections deepen, and collective success blossoms, unlocking the power of emotional intelligence to lead with authenticity and achieve remarkable results.

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize the value of both positive and negative emotions in providing insights and driving growth.
  • Learn cognitive strategies to observe, regulate, and manage emotions effectively in the workplace.
  • Create a work environment where authentic emotional expression is encouraged and valued.
  • Develop skills to handle workplace challenges and changes by embracing and understanding emotions.
Enhancing Emotional Resilience

Leaders are measured by their ability to handle tough situations and recover quickly from misfortunes. Great leaders take a step back from their impulsive, emotional reactions and instead operate from a place of calm understanding. And that’s a skill that was not taught in school but is so desperately needed in the workplace.

Building resilience requires intentional preparation so that you are ready to improvise, think fast on your feet, and be successful. By developing more grit, work becomes more enjoyable, and your teams become more adaptable and emotionally resilient.

In this keynote, you will learn to develop your resilience by fostering a growth mindset and shifting your perspective on stress and challenges. You will learn to notice, articulate, and regulate your emotions to better lead your teams during stressful times and high levels of ambiguity. By investing in and boosting your physical and mental energy, you will achieve optimal performance, highlighting the positive impact emotional well-being has on your organization.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the triggers impacting your emotional wellbeing and ability to tolerate stress and uncertainty.
  • Discover the steps to help mitigate your negative thought patterns and increase your optimism.
  • Explore tools and habits that support effective stress management techniques.
  • Develop self-care routines and patterns of behaviors to enhance your resiliency and mental toughness.
Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Are Teachers

Revolutionize your leadership approach with the “Emotionally Intelligent Leaders are Teachers” keynote. This compelling presentation reveals how leaders can adopt a teacher’s approach to empower their teams.
Avoid common pitfalls like vague directives and providing immediate solutions, which lead to confusion and a culture of dependence. Instead, learn to clearly define tasks and encourage employees to think critically and solve problems independently.

Experience firsthand how to cultivate a culture of trust and collaboration, where employees feel empowered to take initiative and innovate. Witness the profound impact this kind of leadership has on your organization’s morale, productivity, and overall success.

This keynote will equip you with practical strategies to enhance your leadership effectiveness, foster a culture of growth, and drive your team to unprecedented success. By becoming an exceptional teacher-leader, you will transform your workplace into a thriving, resilient environment where everyone excels. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock your full potential as a leader and guide your team to new heights.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn how to give clear, specific directives to ensure alignment with expectations and reduce confusion.
  • Encourage employees to solve problems on their own by coaching them through challenges rather than providing immediate answers.
  • Develop effective communication skills that promote understanding and cultivate a trusting environment where employees feel supported in their efforts.
  • Create a culture of continuous learning and development by treating struggles as opportunities for growth and empowering employees to trust in their abilities.

Carolyn Stern Reviews

“Carolyn’s ability to recognize both emotional deficiencies and strengths in a group of “know it all” executives, and then to manage, direct and coach us to understand our team’s emotional strengths and to overcome our individual weaknesses is both awesome and unnerving.”

— Director, Engineering & Projects

“I loved her energy. Carolyn is the type of person that commands respect because of her knowledge, but I think she connects with people because of how open she is.”

“If you are looking to have that connection, engagement, chatter and people opening up, then Carolyn is the type of speaker you want to have. That’s what makes the event come alive, that’s what makes it a success.”

— Founder & Chief Executive Storyteller at Brandspank Retail Marketing

“For anyone who may be thinking about hiring Carolyn, I would say to engage in the conversation with her. She’s very flexible, she wants to hear what you want to achieve, she is more than willing to tailor her presentation to make sure that you get what you need for your specific organization.”

— General Manager of Human Resources at BC SCPA

“I have had the opportunity to know Carolyn as a student, colleague and friend. In each avenue, she instills the same message. “You can do great things”. Not only that…but she will help you get there. That…is a true leader. I’m thrilled anytime I see Carolyn in the room as I know that there will be a creative energy and enthusiasm that is infectious and together, amazing things happen.”

— Manager of Special Events, Capilano University

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