The Secret to EQ with Dr. Karyn Gordon. This week I was lucky enough to sit down with Dr. Karyn Gordon to talk about all things EQ and Leadership!

A Wall Street Journal Bestselling author, TED Talk speaker and nominated for the 2021 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award, Dr. Karyn Gordon is the CEO and co-founder of DK Leadership.

She has spoken live to more than ½ million people in 17 countries – including Fortune 500 executives, family businesses, entrepreneurs, professional associations, school boards and families.

She was invited to collaborate with professors from The Wharton School to develop an EQ curriculum for family businesses and The Consul General of Canada in New York hosted a private reception honouring her work for organisations and families.

Dr. Karyn has a Doctorate in Marriage & Family with additional certifications in leadership, Emotional Intelligence and career direction. She has served as the media spokesperson for Maple Leaf Foods, Microsoft, eHarmony and UNICEF. A professional counsellor for 25 years, executive coach she is also a media personality who has consulted for Good Morning America, Forbes, Inc, The New York Times and Cityline.

She lives in Toronto with her adored husband of 20 years, twin teens and 2 high-energy puppies. She has many hobbies including interior design, tennis, skiing and spending time with her family!

Visit her online at - www.dkleadership.org

Free Leadership EQ Scorecard: https://dkleadership.org/connect/

Grab your copy of her book here: https://amzn.to/3ceIUxH

Visit her on LinkedIn at- @drkaryngordon

Visit her on Instagram at- @dr.karyngordon

Listen to her TedTalk: https://youtu.be/HOR0tc_mjVQ

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