Speaking
With a foundation in emotional intelligence, Carolyn’s keynote presentations span a wide variety of business-boosting, leadership and professional development topics. all of which promise to educate and inspire her audiences to maximize their potential and achieve more.
Carolyn Stern
Empowering Leaders Through Emotional Intelligence
Carolyn Stern is a globally recognized Emotional Intelligence expert, award-winning author, and dynamic keynote speaker who inspires leaders and teams to embrace emotions, elevate leadership, and create lasting impact. Her keynotes, workshops, and training programs focus on leadership transformation, emotional resilience, and fostering team dynamics, empowering individuals to harness emotional intelligence as a superpower in their professional and personal lives.
What Sets Carolyn Apart
Proven Expertise
Carolyn’s methods blend cutting-edge emotional intelligence research with decades of experience as a university professor, corporate trainer, and executive coach.
Tailored for Impact
Each keynote is customized to address your organization’s unique challenges and goals.
Actionable Takeaways
Participants leave with proven strategies they can implement immediately to improve workplace communication, collaboration, and performance.
Proven Results
Carolyn’s sessions drive measurable outcomes, such as enhanced team engagement, stronger leadership confidence, and improved decision-making.
Global Impact
Carolyn has personally trained over 60,000 leaders, delivering transformative insights to audiences across Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, government organizations, and educational institutions in North America and Europe. Her expertise spans industries such as healthcare, education, technology, and manufacturing, cementing her reputation as a trusted catalyst for positive change.
What to Expect
Carolyn’s keynotes go beyond inspiration—they’re immersive, interactive experiences designed to ignite actionable change. From relatable stories to hands-on exercises, Carolyn equips hundreds of thousands of audience members with tools to lead with authenticity, purpose, and emotional intelligence.
“Leadership starts from within. My mission is to help leaders uncover their emotional makeup, leveraging their strengths and addressing growth opportunities, so they can inspire confidence and foster meaningful growth in others.”
⸺ Carolyn Stern
Carolyn Stern
Emotional Intelligence Speaker, Award-Winning Author, and Corporate Trainer
With over two decades of experience, Carolyn Stern empowers leaders to embrace emotions as a catalyst for personal and professional success. As the bestselling author of The Emotionally Strong Leader: An Inside-Out Journey to Transformational Leadership, Carolyn provides actionable strategies to enhance self-awareness, emotional resilience, and communication.
Her speaking engagements have impacted leaders across industries, from global corporations to public service and academia. Carolyn’s unique ability to connect with audiences through authenticity, humor, and storytelling ensures that every session leaves participants inspired, equipped, and ready to lead with emotional intelligence.
Keynote Presentations
Elevate Leadership Through Emotional Intelligence
Carolyn Stern’s keynotes are designed to educate, inspire, and transform leadership at every level. Drawing from her expertise in emotional intelligence, Carolyn creates tailored experiences that resonate with your audience’s unique challenges and opportunities.
Signature Keynotes
The Emotionally Strong Leader
Leadership isn’t just about managing tasks—it’s about managing emotions. This keynote dives into the transformative power of emotional intelligence, equipping leaders to turn impulsive reactions into deliberate, productive actions. Carolyn Stern demonstrates how leading yourself with emotional clarity and strength sets the foundation for guiding your team toward trust, collaboration, and success.
Key Takeaways:
- Recognize the risks and challenges of ignoring emotions in the workplace.
- Develop emotional intelligence skills to inspire, motivate, and connect with your team.
- Build self-awareness to improve communication, strengthen decision-making, and foster collaboration.
The High-EI Way: Your Roadmap to Success
Navigating stress and complexity requires leaders to stay composed, empathetic, and confident. Carolyn introduces a proven five-step framework to develop emotional intelligence, handle conflicts, and thrive under pressure.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand a five-step model to enhance emotional control.
- Learn strategies to navigate challenges with professionalism and respect.
- Develop techniques to strengthen interpersonal connections and avoid conflict.
The EI Edge: Transforming Team Engagement and Performance
Engaged teams drive business success. This keynote focuses on emotional intelligence skills that enhance engagement, foster collaboration, and sustain high performance. Carolyn shares actionable strategies to create a culture where employees feel valued, connected, and motivated.
Key Takeaways:
- Build leadership traits that inspire commitment and collaboration.
- Create a workplace culture that celebrates connection and appreciation.
- Develop strategies to empower teams to achieve excellence.
Leading a Multi-Generational Workforce with Emotional Intelligence
In today’s multi-generational workplace, effective leaders must connect across diverse values, motivations, and communication styles. Carolyn shows how emotional intelligence can bridge these gaps, unlocking the potential of your diverse teams.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand generational differences in communication and values.
- Use emotional intelligence to build inclusion and trust.
- Adapt leadership styles to connect with and motivate every generation.
Emotional Resilience: Thriving in Changing Times
Change is inevitable, but thriving through it requires resilience. This keynote equips leaders with tools to regulate emotions, stay calm under pressure, and inspire adaptability in their teams.
Key Takeaways:
- Develop a growth mindset to approach challenges with confidence.
- Learn techniques to maintain composure and regulate emotions effectively.
- Foster resilience within your teams for long-term success.
Don’t see the topic you’re looking for? Carolyn can customize a presentation to meet your specific organizational needs.
Why Choose Carolyn Stern?
Tailored Content
Each keynote is customized to address your audience’s specific needs.
Engaging Delivery
Carolyn blends storytelling, humor, and interactive elements to captivate audiences.
Proven Impact
Backed by science and decades of experience, Carolyn’s strategies drive measurable results.
Real-World Application
Attendees leave with practical tools they can apply immediately.
What to Expect
Live Delivery
Duration: 60–90 minutes for optimal engagement.
Experience: Interactive activities, real-world case studies, and self-reflection exercises.
Virtual Delivery
Format: Synchronous sessions with breakout rooms, polls, and group discussions.
Engagement: High-energy facilitation with interactive tools for real-time connection.
Carolyn Has Worked With
Past Clients & Testimonials
University of Chicago Medicine
“Carolyn’s programs have transformed how our leaders connect, build trust, and lead authentically. Having worked with numerous facilitators and curriculum developers, my collaboration with Carolyn has been second to none. Her innovative approach continues to shift corporate cultures, and I highly recommend her for any organization seeking impactful leadership development.”
⸺ Wally Smith, Director of Talent Development
CPHR BC & Yukon and CPHR Canada
“Carolyn’s vulnerability in sharing her own emotional intelligence journey left an impact on many. It was clear she created a powerful connection with the audience; her ‘meet and greet’ session after the keynote had attendees lined up to make a personal connection with her. The conceptual topic of emotional intelligence was made accessible and actionable through her storytelling, and it was a pleasure to have her kick off our annual flagship event for HR professionals.”
⸺ Anthony Ariganello, President & CEO
British Columbia Sheriffs
“Carolyn demonstrated how emotional intelligence transforms workplace dynamics, even in traditionally tough fields like law enforcement. Her engaging style and relatable examples resonated deeply with our team, leaving me empowered to apply these techniques personally and professionally. Her ability to translate complex concepts into practical steps was invaluable, especially for those navigating high-stress situations daily.”
⸺ Dean Cantelon, Sr. Inspector
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Carolyn Stern
Articles
Check out Carolyn's latest feature articles talking about insights from her book, training programs, and upcoming projects.
Inc. Magazine
This Inc. Magazine article perfectly captures the beauty of my six-step self-coaching model. You can add in your own hard-earned wisdom and insights from the field and really make it your own. Read more to discover 6 tips to improve your leadership skills with EI.
B2B News Network
Sill not convinced of why we need emotional intelligence in the workplace? If you prefer seeing numbers, read this B2B News Network article to learn a few of the stats behind why emotional intelligence is critical in leadership and business—they are pretty eye-opening!
Forbes Magazine
Emotions are our superpower and the universal language that connects us all. Read this Forbes Magazine article to learn why leaders don’t need to be their employees’ emotional therapists—and what to do instead for effective inside-out leadership.
