Mar 30, 2021
In this episode, I am talking with Sylvia Baffour. Sylvia is an author, professional speaker, coach, trainer, and a thought leader in the fields of Emotional Intelligence and Leadership.
Her book, I Dare You to Care, focuses on using emotional intelligence skills to inspire, influence, and achieve remarkable growth and is a must-read. HubSpot recently named Sylvia among the Top 15 most influential female motivational speakers alongside Oprah Winfrey and Mel Robbins.
Sylvia and I are talking about emotional intelligence, how we develop it and why it is so important. Syliva shares ways that we can all practice emotional intelligence to be more empathetic and more connected in our personal and professional lives. Sylvia is also sharing the story of her relationship with Maya Angelou, one of the most influential poets, authors, and civil rights activists of our time. If you’ve listened to the podcast before, you know I end each episode with the wise and inspiring words of Dr. Angelou, and I assure you this conversation with Sylvia is sure to inspire you just as her friend and mentor Dr. Angelou inspired so many.
About Sylvia
Sylvia Baffour was born in Ghana, West Africa, and spent much of her upbringing living in 8 countries before she arrived on the shores of the US for college in the mid-1990s. She is the founder and President of Baffour International, a Professional Speaking, Training, and Coaching company focused on helping organizations thrive and succeed with emotionally intelligent strategies.
HubSpot recently named her among the Top 15 female motivational speakers alongside Oprah Winfrey, Mel Robbins, and Iyanla Vanzant. She is a thought leader in the fields of Emotional Intelligence and Leadership and is the author of the newly released book, I Dare You to Care. A book focused on using emotional intelligence skills to inspire, influence, and achieve remarkable growth.
Sylvia is among the most sought-after speakers and professional development trainers and her clients include Fortune 500 companies like Capital One, SAP, Nationwide Insurance, as well as agencies such as the World Bank, the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Defense. In addition to living in several countries around the world, she speaks 5 languages. In 2014, she was ranked among the top 18 speakers at the World Championship of Public Speaking held in Malaysia. A global competition that began with 35,000 contestants from 126 countries.
Connect with Sylvia
Website https://sylviaspeaks.com
Sylvia’s Book, I Dare You To Care https://sylviaspeaks.com/book/
Podcast https://sylviaspeaks.com
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylviabaffour/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sylviaspeaks/