Sylvia Baffour

Building healthy and thriving work cultures with Emotional Intelligence strategies.

Travels from Washington D.C. DC, USA

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Speaks on:

Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Leadership

Resilience

Speaks to:

Associations & Membership Orgs

Corporate Teams & Enterprises

Nonprofits & NGOs

Formats:

Keynote

Breakout


HubSpot's Top 15 Female Motivational Speakers
Top 18, 2014 World Championship of Public Speaking
NSA-DC 2024 Storytelling Champion

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Generated by Talkadot based on 1331 audience feedback

Sylvia captivates audiences with her eloquent, authentic approach to emotional intelligence, leaving them feeling genuinely empowered to transform their relationships. She weaves relatable stories with practical strategies like "Shifting Phrases" and "EI Walking," creating what many describe as a "warm hug" of guidance while delivering profound insights. Her tailored presentations resonate deeply with participants, who gain immediate tools to manage emotions and reframe perspectives in both professional and personal settings. Clients book Sylvia for her remarkable ability to "re-light the spark" in leaders and teams, delivering an experience that numerous attendees have called "inspiring," "insightful," and "unquestionably the most impactful" they've encountered.
Key Audience Outcomes
  • Participants gained actionable tools and strategies to immediately improve their emotional intelligence in both professional and personal settings.

  • Attendees felt inspired and motivated to reframe their perspectives, manage their emotions, and enhance their interactions with others.

  • Many participants experienced increased self-awareness, leading to a deeper understanding of their impact on those around them and a desire to foster more positive relationships.

  • Participants learned practical techniques for controlling triggers, reframing questions, and shifting phrases to achieve better outcomes in various situations.

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Sylvia's Bio

Sylvia Baffour is an Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author recognized by HubSpot as one of the Top 15 female speakers alongside Oprah Winfrey and Mel Robbins. Having lived in eight countries and fluent in five languages, she brings a dynamic, global lens to emotional intelligence. For nearly 20 years, Sylvia has helped leaders and teams foster more connected, resilient, and emotionally intelligent workplaces through her Dare to Care™ Framework. Organizations like Whirlpool, Lockheed Martin, the World Bank, and Doctors Without Borders turn to her for keynotes and trainings that are engaging, practical, and transformative. Sylvia’s book, I Dare You to Care, equips readers with strategies to lead and connect with greater empathy, influence, and intention.

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Sylvia Offers the Following Talks

Emotional IntelligenceEmotional Leadership

Dare to Care™: How Leaders Inspire & Influence with Emotional Intelligence

  • Recognize and regulate emotions to lead with greater clarity

  • Navigate change and uncertainty with emotional agility

  • Shape the emotional experience others have around you

  • Ask better questions that open dialogue and build trust

  • Cultivate empathy without sacrificing accountability

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ResilienceEmotional Intelligence

Resilient and Thriving: Strategies to Lead, Adapt, and Endure

  • Strengthen adaptability during times of disruption and stress

  • Reframe challenges as opportunities for growth

  • Lead others with greater calm and clarity under pressure

  • Regulate emotional triggers through practical language shifts

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Frequently Asked Questions on Working With Sylvia

Absolutely. I always schedule a stakeholder call before the event to ensure my content aligns with your audience, theme, and industry. Customization isn’t optional, it’s how I deliver a message that truly resonates.

I’m happy to record a short promo video to build excitement and highlight the value attendees can expect. My goal is to help you create buzz and drive strong engagement before the event.

I understand budget constraints are real. Let’s start a conversation—I’m open to exploring creative options that make it a win-win for both of us.

Recording is possible. We would just need to discuss and align ahead of time, how it will be used or distributed. I also ask that I get a copy of the final recording.


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