EI That Actually Shows Up at Work

Emotional intelligence isn't a theory to understand — it's a set of behaviors to practice. Rachel DeAlto is an emotional intelligence keynote speaker who makes EI actionable, memorable, and immediately applicable.

Your team has probably heard of emotional intelligence. They've taken assessments. Maybe sat through a workshop. But here's what most EI training gets wrong: knowing what emotional intelligence is and actually using it are two very different things.

Emotional intelligence shows up — or doesn't — in how leaders give feedback, how teams navigate disagreement, and whether people feel safe enough to speak honestly. It's in the conversations that happen every day. And that's exactly where Rachel focuses.

As an emotional intelligence keynote speaker with a Master's in Psychology and a Juris Doctor, Rachel brings the academic rigor most EI programs claim — and pairs it with the storytelling, humor, and practical frameworks that make it stick. Her signature keynotes, RELATABLE and SEEN, translate emotional intelligence into leadership behaviors — not just awareness.

ATTENDEES WILL LEARN HOW TO:

  • Apply emotional intelligence in real workplace scenarios — feedback, conflict, collaboration

    Read emotional cues and adjust communication to build trust faster

    Lead with empathy without sacrificing directness or accountability

    Create psychologically safe environments where honest communication becomes the norm

Best for: Leadership development events, management training, association conferences, team offsites

Key outcomes: Improved communication skills, stronger self-awareness, better conflict navigation, increased trust

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WHY EI IS A BUSINESS IMPERATIVE

90% of top performers score high in emotional intelligence (TalentSmartEQ). Communication barriers cost the average company $62.4 million per year. And 2 in 3 managers say they're uncomfortable communicating face-to-face with their employees. The gap between knowing EI matters and actually practicing it is costing organizations millions — in turnover, in conflict, and in missed performance.

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THE RESEARCH DEPTH — AND THE DELIVERY TO MATCH

Rachel DeAlto doesn't just talk about emotional intelligence — she's built a career on it. With a Master's in Psychology, a JD, and the CSP designation (fewer than 2% of speakers), she brings unmatched credibility to the emotional intelligence keynote space. She's the author of The Relatable Leader and relatable, named a Global Guru in Communication, featured in 200+ media outlets, and known for a TEDx talk on TED.com. She also brings the relatability factor from her role on Lifetime's Married at First Sight — because emotional intelligence should be engaging, not dry.

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