Professional Speaking: Known. Booked. Paid.20 Maj 2022

How emotional intelligence will help you become a better communicator and what we can learn from sharks | Stevie Dawn Carter

Emotional intelligence gets talked about constantly in leadership and communication circles, but most people couldn't give you a clear definition of what it actually means -- let alone explain how to develop it deliberately.

Dr Stevie Dawn Carter can. She's a professional speaker, four-time business owner, and holds a doctorate in leadership from Colorado State University. With over 20 years of teaching and training experience, she has spent her career helping people become more visible, more connected, and more effective communicators.

In this conversation Stevie breaks down emotional intelligence in plain terms and explains exactly why it's the foundation of great communication -- for speakers, leaders, coaches, and anyone who needs to connect with an audience.

What you'll learn in this episode

What emotional intelligence actually means and why most definitions miss the point, how EQ directly impacts your ability to connect with and influence an audience, the difference between good and bad performance energy and how to control yours, why so many capable people feel invisible in professional settings and what to do about it, how to connect to your deeper why in a way that transforms how you show up, and why Stevie says you should be more like a shark.

About Dr Stevie Dawn Carter

Dr Stevie Dawn Carter is a professional speaker and coach based in Mansfield, Texas. Her background spans the private and public sector, and she brings real-world stories and practical frameworks to every engagement. She approaches every room with humour, energy, and a commitment to getting people moving toward their best work.

Her book Always Be The Shark is available via her website at drsteviedawn.com.

Books mentioned in this episode

Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry, Atomic Habits by James Clear, and Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert.

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