Embrace emotions, elevate leadership, and create a culture of connection and impact.
Carolyn Stern is a globally recognized Emotional Intelligence expert, award-winning author, and dynamic keynote speaker. She inspires leaders to embrace emotions, elevate leadership, and drive lasting impact. With engaging storytelling and real-world strategies, Carolyn empowers professionals to harness emotional intelligence as a superpower for stronger performance, communication, and resilience.
Global Impact.
Carolyn has personally trained over 60,000 leaders, delivering transformative insights to thousands of audience members 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.
Our Clients.
Emotions drive our decisions, shape our relationships, and influence how we lead—yet many professionals still view them as a weakness rather than a strength.
Emotions drive our decisions, shape our relationships, and influence how we lead—yet many professionals still view them as a weakness rather than a strength. Carolyn Stern’s Emotionally Strong Keynotes challenge this mindset, proving that emotional intelligence is the key to transformational leadership, effective communication, and thriving workplace cultures.
What follows is a collection of signature keynotes, each designed to address critical workplace challenges.
Get ready to embrace emotions, elevate leadership, and empower impact.
Keynote Topics + Outcomes.
The Emotionally Strong Leader
Every leader has emotions, but only the strongest know how to use them as a superpower—learn to harness your emotions to lead with confidence, authenticity, and impact.
Expand self-awareness, strengthen emotional intelligence, and foster a culture where emotions drive connection and enhance communication.
The Emotionally Strong Communicator
Mastering emotional intelligence in communication helps leaders navigate conflict, inspire trust, and maintain composure in any situation.
Discover a five-step model to regulate emotions, strengthen relationships, and communicate with confidence and clarity.
The Emotionally Strong & Engaged Team
An engaged team is a high-performing team—leaders must cultivate emotional intelligence to create environments where employees feel valued and motivated.
Learn key leadership traits to foster commitment, autonomy, and collaboration, driving both individual and organizational success.
The Emotionally Strong Multi-Generational Leader
Leading today’s diverse workforce requires bridging generational gaps with emotional intelligence.
Learn how to adapt leadership styles, foster inclusion, and build a thriving multi-generational team.
The Emotionally Strong & Resilient Professional
In times of change and uncertainty, emotional resilience is the key to maintaining composure, focus, and motivation.
Develop a growth mindset, regulate emotions under pressure, and lead yourself and others with adaptability and strength.
The Emotionally Strong Sales Professional
Sales success is built on emotional intelligence—empathy, trust, and connection drive lasting customer relationships and business growth.
Learn how to recognize emotional cues, tailor communication, and build client loyalty through authentic engagement.
The Emotionally Strong Human in the Age of AI
As AI reshapes industries, emotional intelligence remains the ultimate human advantage—connection, trust, and influence matter more than ever.
Explore how EI differentiates humans from AI, fosters adaptability, and enhances collaboration in an increasingly automated world.
Meeting Professional Resources.
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Testimonials
“Carolyn is one of the most engaging and real speakers on Emotional Intelligence I have experienced… Her virtual training is the best in the business, and her keynotes never get old—I take away something new each time.”
“The Emotional Intelligence Virtual Retreat under Carolyn’s guidance opened lines of communication essential to a happy, productive team. Our work remains demanding, but our trust of one another is deeper. Our appreciation for one another is stronger. Even the introverts and skeptics among us continue to give it high marks.”
“I am amazed by the change in my team and we have become much more open, deliberate and effective. The benefits that come with a better understanding of emotional intelligence has been immediate and my team is rejuvenated and better positioned to work together and take on the challenges that lie ahead.”
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.
Actionable Takeaways
Participants leave with proven strategies they can implement immediately to improve workplace communication, collaboration, and performance.
Tailored for Impact
Carolyn customizes each keynote to align with your organization’s specific needs, ensuring relevant, practical, and transformative insights.
Proven Results
Carolyn’s sessions drive measurable outcomes, such as enhanced team engagement, stronger leadership confidence, and improved decision-making.
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.
Live Delivery
Duration: 60–90 minutes for optimal engagement.
Experience: Interactive activities, real-world case studies, and self-reflection exercises.
Format: Synchronous sessions with breakout rooms, polls, and group discussions.
Engagement: High-energy facilitation with interactive tools for real-time connection.
“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.”
About 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, humour, and storytelling ensures that every session leaves participants inspired, equipped, and ready to lead with emotional intelligence.
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Take the next step on your inside-out journey to becoming an emotionally strong leader.
Get inspired, take action, and achieve more. Join us in enhancing your Emotional Intelligence and unlocking your unparalleled potential for success. We absolutely know you’ll be glad you did.
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