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:
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:
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:
ALL CHANGE IS PERSONAL
PERFORMING UNDER PRESSURE
Bill Benjamin is a leading emotional intelligence expert, keynote speaker, and co-founder of the Institute for Health and Human Potential (IHHP). With advanced degrees in mathematics and computer science, he brings a rare analytical lens to the human side of leadership, translating complex brain science into practical tools leaders can apply under pressure. Bill began his career in the technology industry, where he discovered that technical expertise alone could not drive effective leadership. Struggling early on in high-stress roles, he became deeply invested in understanding the neuroscience of emotional regulation, a pursuit that ultimately transformed both his leadership style and his career trajectory.
Today, Bill blends 25 years of senior business leadership experience with cutting-edge research on emotional intelligence to help individuals and organizations perform at their best when it matters most. He works with executives, teams, and high-pressure industries to improve decision making, strengthen communication, and build cultures that thrive even in challenging environments. His delivery is grounded, relatable, and backed by science, offering audiences both motivation and measurable, actionable strategies.
Bill’s programs illuminate how the brain reacts under stress, how leaders can override counterproductive impulses, and how emotional intelligence fuels stronger relationships, collaboration, and organizational success.
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**Overview of User Reviews for Bill's Virtual Program**
Bill has received overwhelmingly positive feedback for his virtual training sessions, praised for his engaging delivery and deep understanding of adult learning principles. Users highlight his ability to maintain attention through compelling stories and analogies, making the content both inspiring and practical. Many appreciated the interactive nature of the sessions, with hands-on practice enhancing retention of strategies discussed.
Strengths:
– Engaging and interactive delivery style
– Deep knowledge of subject matter
– Ability to relate topics to real-world applications
– Inspiring and passionate approach, which resonates with participants
– Practical strategies that encourage active participation
Weaknesses:
– Some attendees expressed a desire for longer sessions to explore topics in more depth.
In summary, Bill's virtual programs are highly regarded for their insightful content and engaging presentation, making them a valuable experience for participants across various industries.
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