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Dr. Shawn Andrews

Dr. Shawn Andrews

Keynote Speaker: Organizational Consultant, Business Professor & Best-Selling Author of "The Power of Perception: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and the Gender Divide"

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Dr. Shawn Andrews Biography

Dr. Shawn Andrews is a keynote speaker, organizational consultant, and author of the bestselling book, The Power of Perception: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and the Gender Divide (2018 Morgan James Publishing).

She’s been a Forbes contributor, quoted in the Chicago Tribune, and interviewed on dozens of podcast and radio shows, including NPR.

Dr. Andrews has worked with over 100 companies across multiple industries, including the United Nations, Johnson and Johnson, Pfizer, Hewlett-Packard, Experian, U.S. Forest Service, National Diversity Council, Association for Talent Development, and Society for Human Resource Management.

With over two decades of corporate experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, she has helped thousands of leaders improve and develop using presentations, workshops, coaching, and psychological instruments. She is an accredited practitioner for EQ-i 2.0 and EQ 360 model and Insights Discovery Colors.

She serves as a professor at both UC Irvine and Pepperdine University Business Schools, teaching courses on Women and Leadership and Organizational Behavior. Her specific areas of focus include Leadership and Gender, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Bias, and Emotional Intelligence.

Dr. Andrews earned her Ed.D. degree in Organizational Leadership and an M.B.A. degree from Pepperdine University, and a B.A. degree in Psychology from the University of California, Irvine.

She serves as Board President, Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association Orange County, and is founder and CEO of Andrews Research International.

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Dr. Shawn Andrews Speaking Topics

The Power of Perception: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and Gender

Organizations that want to perform at the highest levels and be competitive in their industry must effectively leverage their leadership talent. Yet, in nearly all companies, a leadership gender gap persists. Pervasive and systemic barriers often keep women from advancing.

In addition, research has identified an individual's emotional intelligence (EQ) as a key aspect and driver of leadership effectiveness. EQ assessment have found men and women to be strong in different areas. These differences often advantage men and disadvantage women at work and can lead to very different outcomes.

Finally, men and women are raised in different cultures. It begins at birth and carries into the workplace as adults. As a result, we approach virtually every aspect of business differently. Different approaches result in different perceptions, which have a significant impact on promotion.

Understanding the power of perception can dramatically improve your career advancement and help men and women work better together. Building on her best-selling book, The Power of Perception: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and the Gender Divide, Dr. Andrews will address the latest research on these topics and share practical strategies you can apply to boost your career.

During this interactive presentation, you will learn how to:

  • Examine barriers that contribute to the leadership gender gap
  • Identify emotional intelligence attributes and their impact on leadership
  • Leverage gender differences (hard-wired & socialized) which show up every day at work and home
  • Apply knowledge and tactics to improve career advancement

Driving DEI: Inclusive Workplace Strategies

As a global society, we are becoming more diverse every day. Today, many companies are striving to be more diverse and inclusive but are falling short. Why? Because most companies are not doing the right kinds of activities, not doing enough activities, or are only addressing one piece of the issue. DEI initiatives can be compared to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Diversity awareness starts at the bottom and sets the foundation, then as organization’s progress they move to active diversity management and evolve to become inclusive at the top of the pyramid. If an organization sets out to be inclusive and equitable from the start, then diversity will naturally follow. This presentation is focused on helping organizations leverage inclusion to get the benefits of diversity. Neuroscience aspects to creating inclusion and building safe teams will be discussed, as well as helping people understand the power of micro aggressions.

During this interactive presentation, you will learn how to:

  • Appreciate the difference between diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
  • Explore the impact of microaggressions
  • Learn how inclusion and psychological safety impacts teams
  • Apply proven strategies to develop an inclusive culture

Overcoming Hidden Biases that Hinder Our Success

now, most of us know that unconscious biases affect the workplace. These hidden, reflexive preferences shape our world views and can profoundly affect how welcoming and open a workplace is to different people and ideas. These predispositions shape the decisions we make by affecting the way we interpret information and how we interact with others—significantly impacting a whole host of organizational processes from recruitment to retention.

At the same time, we are experiencing significant shifts in global demographic trends which impact age, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, and LGBTQ employees. There is no doubt that our workplace is becoming more diverse, which increases the potential for more biases towards our colleagues and clients.

Customized bias scenarios (based on your audience) and real-world cases and examples will be discussed. Several individual and organizational strategies to minimize bias will be provided.

During this interactive presentation, you will learn how to:

  • Identify different types, causes and impact of bias at work
  • Explore the impact of global demographic trends on diversity and bias
  • Utilize case studies, scenarios, and stories to communicate potential biases
  • Apply individual and organizational strategies to minimize bias

EQ and You: Building Success Through Emotional Intelligence

Did you know that a leader’s ability to manage emotions and interact successfully with colleagues at all levels of an organization is directly linked to that leader’s ability to achieve the highest performance potential? Research has identified an individual’s EQ as a key aspect and driver of leadership effectiveness. But it does not just stop at leaders. EQ has been shown to be a key differentiator between good and great performance for both individuals and teams, and unlike IQ, EQ can be improved. A systematic and committed approach is necessary to build emotionally competent organizations. A strategic cycle of assessment, learning, practice, and feedback over time will enable employees to build competencies that can help develop high-performing teams and leaders.

During this interactive presentation, you will learn how to:

  • Examine the importance of EQ in the workplace
  • Appreciate differences in EQ and gender
  • Leverage neuroscience and psychological safety to impact teams
  • Explore the impact of EQ on leadership
  • Apply practical strategies to improve EQ competencies

The 7 Superpowers of Men and Women at Work

Want to thrive in your career? Be promoted? Be in a leadership role? Turns out, there are 7 key qualities distinct to each gender that serve them well. These qualities stem from how our brains are hard-wired and how we're socialized to behave as men and women in society. These 7 superpowers can help women bring the right skills and mindset to the job - and help power your career. Fortunately, most of these skills are innate. Even if some are not your strong suit, the good news is that ALL can be developed and leveraged. Join leadership and gender expert, Dr. Shawn Andrews, as she explains the 7 superpowers specific to women: transformational leadership, divergent problem solving, communication skills, empathy, interpersonal relationships, intuition, and grit/resilience.

During this interactive presentation, you will learn how to:

  • Identify the 7 superpowers of women at work
  • Explore what they are and how they contribute to success
  • Leverage the benefits of each and capitalize on your natural strengths and abilities
  • Apply these superpowers to enhance both your work and life

Dr. Shawn Andrews Videos

Debunking Bias: Perceptions of Male and Female Leaders
HBA Annual Conference - Power of Perception Keynote - Segments ...
Dr. Shawn Andrews 2020 Speaker Highlight Reel

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What topics does Dr. Shawn Andrews speak about?

Dr. Shawn Andrews is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Personal Growth, Leadership, Diversity, DEI, Human Resources, Consulting and Authors.

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Dr. Shawn Andrews generally travels from California, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Dr. Shawn Andrews is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Personal Growth, Leadership and Diversity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Shawn Andrews for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Dr. Shawn Andrews generally travels from California, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Katrina Jones, Jos Dirkx and Jennifer Thomas. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Shawn Andrews for an upcoming event.

Dr. Shawn Andrews Speaking Topics

  • The Power of Perception: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and Gender

    Organizations that want to perform at the highest levels and be competitive in their industry must effectively leverage their leadership talent. Yet, in nearly all companies, a leadership gender gap persists. Pervasive and systemic barriers often keep women from advancing.

    In addition, research has identified an individual's emotional intelligence (EQ) as a key aspect and driver of leadership effectiveness. EQ assessment have found men and women to be strong in different areas. These differences often advantage men and disadvantage women at work and can lead to very different outcomes.

    Finally, men and women are raised in different cultures. It begins at birth and carries into the workplace as adults. As a result, we approach virtually every aspect of business differently. Different approaches result in different perceptions, which have a significant impact on promotion.

    Understanding the power of perception can dramatically improve your career advancement and help men and women work better together. Building on her best-selling book, The Power of Perception: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and the Gender Divide, Dr. Andrews will address the latest research on these topics and share practical strategies you can apply to boost your career.

    During this interactive presentation, you will learn how to:

    • Examine barriers that contribute to the leadership gender gap
    • Identify emotional intelligence attributes and their impact on leadership
    • Leverage gender differences (hard-wired & socialized) which show up every day at work and home
    • Apply knowledge and tactics to improve career advancement

  • Driving DEI: Inclusive Workplace Strategies

    As a global society, we are becoming more diverse every day. Today, many companies are striving to be more diverse and inclusive but are falling short. Why? Because most companies are not doing the right kinds of activities, not doing enough activities, or are only addressing one piece of the issue. DEI initiatives can be compared to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Diversity awareness starts at the bottom and sets the foundation, then as organization’s progress they move to active diversity management and evolve to become inclusive at the top of the pyramid. If an organization sets out to be inclusive and equitable from the start, then diversity will naturally follow. This presentation is focused on helping organizations leverage inclusion to get the benefits of diversity. Neuroscience aspects to creating inclusion and building safe teams will be discussed, as well as helping people understand the power of micro aggressions.

    During this interactive presentation, you will learn how to:

    • Appreciate the difference between diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
    • Explore the impact of microaggressions
    • Learn how inclusion and psychological safety impacts teams
    • Apply proven strategies to develop an inclusive culture

  • Overcoming Hidden Biases that Hinder Our Success

    now, most of us know that unconscious biases affect the workplace. These hidden, reflexive preferences shape our world views and can profoundly affect how welcoming and open a workplace is to different people and ideas. These predispositions shape the decisions we make by affecting the way we interpret information and how we interact with others—significantly impacting a whole host of organizational processes from recruitment to retention.

    At the same time, we are experiencing significant shifts in global demographic trends which impact age, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, and LGBTQ employees. There is no doubt that our workplace is becoming more diverse, which increases the potential for more biases towards our colleagues and clients.

    Customized bias scenarios (based on your audience) and real-world cases and examples will be discussed. Several individual and organizational strategies to minimize bias will be provided.

    During this interactive presentation, you will learn how to:

    • Identify different types, causes and impact of bias at work
    • Explore the impact of global demographic trends on diversity and bias
    • Utilize case studies, scenarios, and stories to communicate potential biases
    • Apply individual and organizational strategies to minimize bias

  • EQ and You: Building Success Through Emotional Intelligence

    Did you know that a leader’s ability to manage emotions and interact successfully with colleagues at all levels of an organization is directly linked to that leader’s ability to achieve the highest performance potential? Research has identified an individual’s EQ as a key aspect and driver of leadership effectiveness. But it does not just stop at leaders. EQ has been shown to be a key differentiator between good and great performance for both individuals and teams, and unlike IQ, EQ can be improved. A systematic and committed approach is necessary to build emotionally competent organizations. A strategic cycle of assessment, learning, practice, and feedback over time will enable employees to build competencies that can help develop high-performing teams and leaders.

    During this interactive presentation, you will learn how to:

    • Examine the importance of EQ in the workplace
    • Appreciate differences in EQ and gender
    • Leverage neuroscience and psychological safety to impact teams
    • Explore the impact of EQ on leadership
    • Apply practical strategies to improve EQ competencies

  • The 7 Superpowers of Men and Women at Work

    Want to thrive in your career? Be promoted? Be in a leadership role? Turns out, there are 7 key qualities distinct to each gender that serve them well. These qualities stem from how our brains are hard-wired and how we're socialized to behave as men and women in society. These 7 superpowers can help women bring the right skills and mindset to the job - and help power your career. Fortunately, most of these skills are innate. Even if some are not your strong suit, the good news is that ALL can be developed and leveraged. Join leadership and gender expert, Dr. Shawn Andrews, as she explains the 7 superpowers specific to women: transformational leadership, divergent problem solving, communication skills, empathy, interpersonal relationships, intuition, and grit/resilience.

    During this interactive presentation, you will learn how to:

    • Identify the 7 superpowers of women at work
    • Explore what they are and how they contribute to success
    • Leverage the benefits of each and capitalize on your natural strengths and abilities
    • Apply these superpowers to enhance both your work and life

Dr. Shawn Andrews Videos

Debunking Bias: Perceptions of Male and Female Leaders
HBA Annual Conference - Power of Perception Keynote - Segments ...
Dr. Shawn Andrews 2020 Speaker Highlight Reel
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