Dr. Hillary Anger Elfenbein is a leading expert on workplace emotions and negotiation who combines academic rigor with practical business insights. Her research on emotional intelligence, cross-cultural emotional dynamics, and the business results of soft skills in negotiation helps organizations navigate the human complexities of modern work environments.

As a professor at Washington University's Olin Business School, Hillary has published groundbreaking research in prestigious journals including the Academy of Management Journal and Psychological Science. Her diverse background includes a faculty position at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business, senior researcher at Harvard Business School, and management consulting with Monitor Group.

Hillary translates complex emotional dynamics into actionable strategies for critical workplace challenges. Her expertise in negotiation psychology and cross-cultural emotional intelligence equips leaders with evidence-based approaches to improve team communication, resolve conflicts productively, and build more effective global collaborations in increasingly diverse workplaces.

Audiences gain practical frameworks for recognizing emotional patterns that impact decision-making, specific techniques to enhance emotional intelligence across cultural boundaries, and research-backed methods to leverage emotions as strategic assets rather than workplace liabilities.

Book Hillary for a rare combination of scientific credibility and engaging delivery that transforms how your organization understands and utilizes the power of emotions at work. As a stand-up comedian on the side, she will keep your audience at the edge of their seats.