Taryn McKenzie

Emotional Intelligence training focuses on the outcomes that matter most to an organization at every level—from employees to leaders to the organization at large. Organizations: From Disconnected to Aligned The EQ Impact: All too often corporate training only happens at the top.  However, if employees at every level have access to essential EQ skills, there […]

We often hear about Emotional Intelligence, but what exactly is it?  Can it really impact our success?  The answer is, yes! While the concept of emotions impacting success in both work and life began to emerge throughout the 70’s and 80’s, the concept of emotional intelligence (EQ) did not become mainstream until the 1990’s with

Brace for it. It’s coming. Feedback is suddenly being hurled in your direction. What do you do? Your immediate reaction is to put that guard up and get ready to retaliate. However, escalating the emotions and tensions of a difficult conversation can often backfire. So, how do we give and receive feedback in a productive

Great leaders are hard to come by.  Defining what makes great leaders great is even harder.  However, there are a few fundamental ways to improve your leadership skills and lead like a boss. 1. Start with your Superpowers The best leaders are those that people are naturally drawn to.  A great leader might be charismatic,

Change is inevitable. We all know it. And we have certainly all lived it these last few years. When we think about change that occurs in the workplace—whether it is leadership changes, a recent acquisition/merger, or company-wide layoffs—it is even more challenging because often it is not within our realm of control. The change is