The Critical Element of Leadership: Emotional Intelligence

Guest: Betsy Pickren, President of Facilitated Learning, Inc, and Co-Founder of Exceleration Partners in Atlanta. Discussion and Listener Benefits: *Increase your emotional intelligence to lead more effectively *How and why the EI factor has risen significantly *How strong EI distinguishes leaders and corporations *The latest findings and advancements in emotional intelligence A Professional Coach, certified through the Coaches Training Institute and credentialed through the International Coach Federation, Betsy attracts clients in middle to upper management positions. As President of Facilitated Learning, Inc., her assignments have been with diverse organizations such as Turner Broadcasting, CompuCredit – IT, National Vision, Ricoh, the Executive MBA program at Georgia State University, and as faculty for the Kennesaw State University Coles College of Business Managerial Coaching Certificate program. Betsy earned a Masters Degree in Adult Education Program Management from Georgia State University. In addition, she has completed professional education seminars from some of the nation’s leading experts in change management, team development and organizational development. Betsy continues to be active in a variety of professional, community and civic organizations. Betsy is Past President of the Georgia Coach Association, co-chair of the 2006 GeorgiaPRISM award, and Judge for the 2007 GeorgiaPRISM and 2010 SoutheastPRISM award, which recognizes excellence in coaching in organizations. She received the Augusta Horsey Nash award for outstanding service to GCA and the coaching community. She has been a eight-time mentor for PathBuilders (a mentoring program for women in business) She co-authored the book, WINNING WITHOUT COMPROMISING …YOURSELF: Unlocking personal and professional mastery in the political arena.