Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence, also known as emotional quotient (EQ), is key to nurturing an adaptable, resilient workforce. Though your staff must operate well as a team, self-management is an equally essential skill and a core attribute of EQ.

The vast benefits of EQ were proven by Motorola when they organised an emotional intelligence programme for their manufacturing plant and saw 93% of their workforce become more productive. Emotional intelligence speakers supply the same results for your business when booked for events.

Our speakers comprehensively understand both the science behind this topic and how to implement emotional intelligence techniques in the workplace. Their impact is evident on all levels of a company, leading to staggering results.

Robbie Anderson

Head of Performance Psychology at Hintsa Performance, Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society

Trevor Gedeon

Psychological Skills Mentor for Chimp Management, Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Andrea Firth-Clark

Managing Director of Headgame, Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society

Jesse Israel

Founder of The Big Quiet, Leader of Harvard Divinity School's How We Gather Community Innovators Program

Robert Waldinger

Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, World-Renowned Psychiatrist

Ruth Tongue

Co-Founder & Director of Elevate, England Walking Football Team Nutritionist

Jia Jiang

Creator of Viral 100 Days of Rejection Project, Founder of Hooplus & Wuju Learning

Daniel Goleman

Founder of Yale's Collaborative for Academic, Social & Emotional Learning, Author of Bestseller "Emotional Intelligence"

Nic Marks

Founder of the Centre for Wellbeing at The New Economics Foundation, Developed of NEF's Happy Planet Index

JP Pawliw-Fry

Co-Founder & President of the Institute for Health and Human Potential

Bill Benjamin

Founder of the Institute for Health and Human Potential, Frequent CEO & Training Magazine Contributor

Thomas Kolditz

Former Brigadier General, US Military Academy's Department of Behavioural Sciences & Leadership Lead

Emotional intelligence is a key factor of mental wellbeing, as it dictates an individual’s ability to overcome adversity and adapt to change. This World Mental Health Day, on Friday 10th of October 2026, why not book one of our leading EQ speakers to inspire your workforce, and teach attendees the importance of emotional resilience?

Businesses that value their employees’ emotional intelligence often enjoy improved collaboration and a happier workforce, leading to increased workplace performance.

To hire an emotional intelligence speaker for your event, contact the Mental Health Speakers Agency today. Our booking agents will manage every step of the process, to ensure that your event leaves a resounding impression on audiences.