Carolyn Stern

It’s time to debunk the myth that sharing our emotions and being honest about how we are feeling is a sign of weakness. It’s time for our corporate world to stop encouraging people to stuff down their feelings while at work. It’s time to make friends with our feelings. Because if we stop being so scared of our emotions and look for the wisdom they provide us, we can change how we connect, communicate, and lead.

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.

In today’s fast-paced world, emotional resilience is more essential than ever. Leaders are often judged by their ability to stay calm under pressure and recover from adversity. This often-overlooked skill enables leaders to think strategically, stay grounded, and navigate change with confidence.

Building resilience requires intentional preparation, allowing you to think quickly and adapt. By developing grit, you not only make work more enjoyable but also empower your teams to become more adaptable and emotionally resilient. This keynote will help you cultivate a growth mindset, regulate your emotions, and boost your energy to navigate times of change. As a result, you’ll enhance your performance, foster adaptability within your team, and lead with confidence to drive greater success for your organization through stress and uncertainty.

In a world increasingly divided and emotionally charged, mastering emotional intelligence (EI) is the key to staying on the path to success. Stress and overwhelm can derail empathy and cloud judgment, but this keynote introduces a proven five-step model to help you take back the wheel—putting you in control of your emotions rather than letting them steer you off course.

Discover practical tools to check your mirrors, avoid productivity potholes, and prevent interpersonal collisions. Learn to embrace emotions, and confidently navigate tough situations with strength, professionalism, and respect. Let this keynote guide you on the journey to emotional strength, ensuring you always take the high road.

All organizations want actively engaged employees who are enthusiastic about their work, inspired and motivated by their leaders, empowered with autonomy to do their job their way, and confident they can achieve excellence. In this keynote, you’ll discover the key leadership traits and skills needed to create a culture of engagement where employees feel connected, appreciated, and fulfilled in their roles.

When your team feels genuinely valued and confident in their contributions, their performance and commitment will soar. You’ll leave with actionable strategies to foster a thriving, high-performance culture that drives both employee success and organizational growth.

In today’s workplaces, multiple generations work side by side, each bringing unique perspectives, motivations, values, and communication styles. To be an effective leader, it’s crucial to understand these differences and leverage them for success.

This keynote will show you how to use emotional intelligence to bridge generational gaps, foster inclusion, and unlock the full potential of your diverse team. You’ll gain practical strategies to connect with each generation—from Baby Boomers to Gen Z—and adapt your leadership style to cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance. By mastering these skills, you’ll drive higher productivity and organizational success, empowering your team to thrive in today’s evolving workplace.