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BlogLoginGet in TouchBill is a highly regarded keynote speaker on emotional intelligence, leadership, and peak performance. He specializes in working with senior leaders and their teams at Fortune 500 companies, helping them overcome the barriers that often hinder their success. Bill's authentic approach resonates with everyone he coaches, particularly those who may typically be resistant to recognizing the importance of "soft-skills" in exceptional leadership. A skilled storyteller, Bill effectively combines anecdotes with scientific research to engage participants from all backgrounds. In addition to his speaking engagements, Bill dedicates his time to working with senior leaders and their teams at Fortune 500 companies, assisting them in unlocking their full potential. Despite his background in math and computer science, Bill discovered the power of managing emotions while working in the technology industry. He is open and honest about the challenges he faced early in his career as a leader. Impressed by the Institute for Health and Human Potential's brain science-based approach to Emotional Intelligence, Bill became a partner in the company, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to the field.
John's team is experiencing burnout, feeling overwhelmed by excessive tasks and limited resources. Their anxiety has become pervasive, affecting both their work and personal lives. This constant stress leads to negative behavior patterns, harming their mental and emotional well-being and performance. In this session, attendees will learn the difference between anxiety and fear, understand the brain's reaction to pressure, and recognize how this increases stress and burnout. They will also gain self-awareness about their habitual responses to uncertainty and develop strategies to respond more effectively. Finally, they will acquire tools to build resilience and manage their minds during prolonged uncertainty.
You need to move fast, adapt to a changing environment, and deliver performance, yet your team is moving too slow when it comes to making tough decisions and are avoiding the more challenging conversations that drive results. — What the two pillars of a high performing culture are: High Connection (psychological safety) and High Courage (ability to do hard things skillfully) — How to build the culture on their team with our proprietary approach of Model & Own — Specific tools to connect and coach their people to be their best in Last 8% Situations — How to influence & engage others who are at a distance and create the conditions to keep the best and brightest
The cost of replacing an individual employee ranges from one-half to two times the employee’s annual salary. That means a 100-person organization that provides an average salary of $50,000 will have turnover and replacement costs of approximately $800,000 to $2.6 million per year. — What the single greatest cause of a lack of empathy is (something they have control over) — How to grow their skills of Emotional Intelligence so they can tune into the challenges their people are facing before it causes them to leave — What empathy is and how to build it to empower your innovative and effective people who keep your teams connected and performing at a high level — How to use brain-science-based strategies to manage their emotions so they can be resilient and a source of calm in your organization
Your people are facing the biggest challenge of their careers, yet most continue to rely on their IQ and technical skills to manage through it all. It’s not enough. — Specific tools learned from working with high performers under pressure in the NFL, NBA, Olympic teams, Navy seals, Goldman Sachs, Intel, among others, to be more adaptable, resilient, collaborative and opportunistic — How to manage their brain so they can think, perform and lead effectively under pressure — The single most important daily habit that increases focus and decreases burnout — Strategies to help their teams perform in the face of the pressure they face
Research by [Name] reveals that while most people effectively communicate 92% of their feedback, they often avoid the Last 8%—the most critical and emotionally charged part. This avoidance stems from the brain's reaction to pressure, leading to missed opportunities for growth and performance improvement. Attendees will learn what the Last 8% is, why it’s crucial for development, how the brain's response under stress affects feedback delivery, and the importance of self-awareness in receiving feedback. They will also discover strategies to initiate these challenging conversations, overcoming anxiety and the need for perfection.