Bill Benjamin: Emotional Intelligence

  • Bill Benjamin’s journey from a background in math and computer science to becoming an authority in Emotional Intelligence is a testament to his unconventional path to personal and professional growth.
  • With a background in technology and sales, Bill brings invaluable real-world experience to his insights on managing emotions and optimizing performance. This experience grounds his approach in practicality and relevance.
  • Leveraging his analytical background, Bill adopts a scientific approach to understanding how the brain responds under pressure. 

Travel & Fee Range:**

  • Travels from: Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • **Fee range: $10,001 - $20,000
  • In-Person: $15,000
  • Virtual: $1,000
  • International: $25,000

Flat Travel: $2,000

Speaker to book and pay for round-trip airfare, home city ground transportation, meals and incidentals.

Client to book and pay for professional car service in event city and up to two nights at a 4-5 star hotel

Keynote Topics

The Missing Ingredient Behind Building a Highly Engaged Organizational Culture

Why would anyone want to be led you? This is the single most important question a manager or leader needs to ask themselves if they want to unlock the potential and creativity of their people. The reason your employees get up in the morning and choose to be engaged and productive has nothing to do with a manager’s level of IQ or technical capabilities, it has everything to do with their manager’s level of Emotional Intelligence (EI).

The research is clear that Emotional Intelligence is the single most important driver of an engaged, results-driven, highly effective workforce, especially in environments that are undergoing significant change and disruption.

In this interactive keynote from Bill Benjamin, your team will discover:

  • What the brain does under pressure and specific tools & strategies to effectively manage situations of tension and conflict.
  • Self-awareness: understanding the impact of your leadership style and how to win the hearts and minds of your people by connecting to the emotions that drive their behavior.
  • Engaging stories from the frontlines of leaders who are stepping up and winning in the most challenging, pressure-filled circumstances.

Why would anyone want to be led you? This is the single most important question a manager or leader needs to ask themselves if they want to unlock the potential and creativity of their people. The reason your employees get up in the morning and choose to be engaged and productive has nothing to do with a manager’s level of IQ or technical capabilities, it has everything to do with their manager’s level of Emotional Intelligence (EI).

The research is clear that Emotional Intelligence is the single most important driver of an engaged, results-driven, highly effective workforce, especially in environments that are undergoing significant change and disruption.

In this interactive keynote, your team will discover:

  • What the brain does under pressure and specific tools to manage it more effectively.
  • Self-awareness: understanding the impact your leadership style has on your people.
  • Strategies to manage emotions when there is tension and conflict.
  • How to win the hearts and minds of your people by connecting to the emotions that drive their behavior.
  • Engaging stories from the frontlines of leaders who are stepping up and winning in the most challenging pressure-filled circumstances.

Why Meeting Your Biggest Challenges has Everything to Do with Leading Under Pressure

Your organization, like many others, is facing big challenges: whether it is an accelerated rate of change, threat of disruption, ambitious targets or aggressive competition; your people experience these organizational challenges as pressure. If not managed skillfully, this condition can result in
diminished performance, lower engagement, and an inability to deal with change. It doesn’t have to be this way.

Research is clear that some leaders are better prepared to handle and lead their people through these challenges more than others. In Bill Benjamin powerful keynote, based on the NY Times best-selling book, Performing Under Pressure, The Science of Doing Your Best When it Matters Most, your audience will learn how to leverage pressure to help them get to the other side of performance and succeed in achieving their most challenging goals.

In this cutting-edge keynote your team will learn:

  • What exceptional leaders do differently from the average, to help their people manage change and perform at their best.
  • How to build a culture ready to take “smart risks’ and innovate.
  • Specific tools to leverage pressure and help others get to the next level of performance.

ALL CHANGE IS PERSONAL
PERFORMING UNDER PRESSURE

Bill Benjamin is not your typical motivational speaker. With a background deeply rooted in mathematics and computer science, he stumbled upon a transformative realization while working in the technology industry – the power of managing emotions. This epiphany led him on a journey to become a leading authority in Emotional Intelligence (EI), eventually co-founding the […]

Bill Benjamin is not your typical motivational speaker. With a background deeply rooted in mathematics and computer science, he stumbled upon a transformative realization while working in the technology industry – the power of managing emotions. This epiphany led him on a journey to become a leading authority in Emotional Intelligence (EI), eventually co-founding the Institute for Health and Human Potential (IHHP) to share these insights with the world.

Bill Benjamin | EQ Keynote Speaker

Bill has a rare perspective – he has advanced degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science and has 25 years of real-world business experience as a senior leader.  Bill is very genuine about the fact that he struggled early in his career as a leader when he was under pressure. In his programs he shares how he has been able to apply the very same techniques he teaches to become a better leader and create a high-performing culture on the teams he leads–and how you can too.

In addition to using his background in sales to motivate and inspire audiences, Bill leverages his mathematics and technical background to take a practical and scientific approach to helping people understand how the brain responds under pressure, and how that can help increase leadership and performance.

Emotional Intelligence (EI) in Leadership: Bill Benjamin is a leading expert in leveraging EI to enhance leadership effectiveness. Through his keynote speeches, he delves into the nuances of EI and its profound impact on leadership capabilities. By honing EI skills, leaders can foster stronger relationships, inspire teams, and drive organizational success.

Performance Under Pressure: Drawing from his background in technology and sales, Bill specializes in helping individuals thrive in high-pressure environments. By dissecting the science behind how the brain functions under stress, he offers practical strategies to optimize performance and maintain composure in challenging situations.

Brain Science and Behavior: Bill’s unique blend of expertise in mathematics, computer science, and EI enables him to offer insights into the intersection of brain science and behavior. He elucidates how understanding the underlying mechanisms of the brain can revolutionize how individuals lead, communicate, and collaborate.

Why Book Bill Benjamin as a Keynote Speaker:

Bill Benjamin’s presentations are not just motivational; they are transformative. By marrying scientific rigor with practical insights, he equips audiences with tangible tools to navigate the complexities of modern leadership. Organizations that book Bill as a keynote speaker can expect:

Bill delivers actionable strategies that attendees can implement immediately to enhance their leadership effectiveness and performance.

His presentations are backed by research and real-world experience, ensuring that attendees walk away with tangible results.

With his dynamic speaking style and relatable anecdotes, Bill captivates audiences and leaves a lasting impression.

In conclusion, Bill Benjamin’s journey from a math and computer science aficionado to a trailblazer in Emotional Intelligence exemplifies the power of personal transformation. His expertise, honed through years of experience and partnership with IHHP, positions him as a sought-after keynote speaker capable of catalyzing organizational change and unleashing leadership potential.

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