Dare to Care™: Leading with Emotional Intelligence in Life and Leadership

Real-World Strategies to Lead, Influence, and Connect Through Emotional Mastery

Most people think emotional intelligence is about being nice. But what if it’s actually the edge that separates average leaders from exceptional ones?

What does emotional intelligence look like in the real world—when you’re on a tough client call, leading a team through uncertainty, or navigating conflict at home?

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Sylvia Baffour—renowned Executive Coach, globally recognized speaker, and creator of the Dare to Care™ framework. Sylvia doesn’t just teach emotional intelligence—she lives it, having helped leaders from the World Bank to Lockheed Martin build clarity, empathy, and influence into everything they do.

Together, we explore how emotional intelligence isn’t just a soft skill—it’s a daily discipline that can transform your leadership, relationships, and results. From shaping culture to managing resistance, Sylvia shares actionable strategies that will help you lead with greater intention and leave a lasting emotional legacy.

Key Discussion Topics

  1. Why Emotional Fitness is the Hardest (and Most Crucial) Competency for Leaders and Entrepreneurs?
  2. What Emotional Intelligence Blind Spots Do You See Most Often in High-Performing Teams?
  3. What’s One Emotionally Intelligent Habit That Leaders Overlook?
  4. What’s One Simple Shift We Can Make to Stay Grounded When Emotions Run High, Especially in the Chaos of Change?
  5. How Leaders Can Build Psychological Safety and Trust—Even in Tough Conversations

Join us for a real, raw, and refreshing conversation with one of the world’s top emotional intelligence experts. You’ll walk away with practical tools to lead with heart, navigate challenges with grace, and create a lasting impact.

👉 Save the date: Thursday, June 5th, 2025 @12 pm EST.

This is a must-watch for every leader, entrepreneur, and high performer. Invite your team. Share with a friend.

About the Guest

Sylvia Baffour is a sought-after Executive Coach, Professional Speaker, and Author who was named by HubSpot as one of the Top 15 female speakers, alongside icons like Oprah Winfrey and Mel Robbins.

With lived experience in eight countries and fluency in five languages, Sylvia brings a global, deeply human perspective to every stage and session. She is the creator of the Dare to Care™ framework and author of I Dare You to Care, guiding individuals and organizations to lead with emotional intelligence, foster thriving workplace cultures, and create meaningful, lasting impact.

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