Emotional Intelligence
for the Workplace
Where Emotional Awareness Meets Real-World Impact
For over a decade, I’ve worked in the personal transformation industry as an award-winning self-help author and educator, guiding people to regulate their emotions, expand self-awareness, and break through the patterns that limit their creativity and productivity.
Along the way, I gained hands-on experience inside corporations and start-ups, building teams and systems from the ground up, as well as working with established teams to address challenges, strengthen collaboration, and unlock performance. What I learned is this: no matter the setting, the real challenges are emotional. When stress goes unmanaged, when communication breaks down, and when conflict isn’t addressed, trust erodes. Collaboration stalls. Creativity flatlines. Over time, the costs show up everywhere—burnout, disengagement, high turnover, and missed opportunities for growth.
That’s why my work stands at the intersection of personal growth and organizational success. With one foot in the “woo-woo” world of deep emotional work and the other in the practical realities of business, I’ve developed trainings that blend the best of both.
The result? Programs that turn emotional intelligence into a measurable advantage and soft skills into tangible results. Teams learn to communicate with clarity, leaders build trust without burnout, and organizations unlock the creativity that fuels real innovation.
Serving the Milwaukee, Chicago, Minneapolis/St. Paul areas.
Why does EQ matter?
We like to think we can “leave our feelings at home” when we head into work. But the truth is, emotions don’t respect those boundaries. How we regulate stress, navigate conflict, or access creativity in our personal lives follows us into the office.
When emotional awareness is ignored at work, the impact is clear: miscommunications escalate, burnout spreads, and productivity suffers. But when organizations actively cultivate emotional intelligence, everything changes. Teams communicate more effectively. Leaders make clearer, more balanced decisions. Creativity and problem-solving thrive. Employees feel valued and engaged—not just as workers, but as people.
This isn’t just personal growth; it’s a business strategy. By addressing emotional intelligence, companies create environments where people can show up fully. When individuals thrive, the business thrives too. My trainings combine the depth of personal transformation with practical strategies that help teams operate with clarity, resilience, and innovation.