Jen Shirkani
Keynote Speaker: CEO of Penumbra Group, Emotional Intelligence Expert, Author of "Ego vs. EQ"
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Jen Shirkani Biography
Jen Shirkani has over 25 years of experience as a learning and development specialist, executive coach, and speaker, focusing extensively on emotional intelligence (EQ) and leadership. She is the CEO of Penumbra Group, specializing in Talent Management Solutions, and holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership. Shirkani has authored "Ego vs. EQ: How Top Leaders Beat Eight Ego Traps with Emotional Intelligence," which explores how leaders can navigate ego challenges to maintain credibility and achieve success.
In her professional journey, Shirkani has worked with a diverse range of organizations, from Fortune 50 companies to family-owned businesses, applying emotional intelligence principles to enhance leadership and management practices. She has administered over 2,000 emotional intelligence assessments and is certified in several EQ assessments. Her expertise is also backed by certifications in programs from Franklin Covey, Achieve Global, and the TRACOM Group. Shirkani’s insights into EQ have made her a nationally recognized expert in the field.
Shirkani is a sought-after speaker, frequently presenting at national and state conferences, universities, government agencies, and various business organizations worldwide. Her presentations cover vital topics such as leveraging EQ for sales success, identifying and enhancing talent within teams, and the critical role of EQ in leadership. She also addresses workplace challenges, including employee engagement and motivation, interviewing and selection, and generational differences in the workplace. Shirkani is known for delivering her insights in a humorous and engaging manner, providing practical strategies and immediately usable tips that resonate with her audiences. Her contributions have been featured in Bloomberg Businessweek, Leadership Excellence Magazine, ASTD.org, Fast Company, and Upstart Business Journal, among others.
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Jen Shirkani Speaking Topics
Successful managers and leaders leverage the power of EQ (emotional intelligence) to engage and motivate their employees and associates. Leaders with high EQ can communicate with others effectively, provide balanced feedback, lead others through ambiguity, use humor to build rapport, read and respond to the leadership needs of others and remain optimistic even in the face of difficulty. These leaders can emotionally and mentally plug into others and can read the situation at hand and behave accordingly to get the best results for everyone. Studies show a direct correlation between high EQ and successful leadership. But managers can also fall into particular pitfalls that hurt their credibility and hard won success, impeding their ability to use the EQ they have. This presentation provides strategies for building a strong case for the importance of both IQ and EQ. Audience members will leave with practical examples and new skills as they learn about the unique leadership traps that can trip up even the most successful leaders, and the ways to avoid them. Jen explains why EQ is particularly hard to maintain at management levels of the company, shares the most common ego traps and how to avoid them to increase leadership effectiveness.
Business today demands the need for professionals who are nimble, flexible and engaged. This presentation provides practical ideas for thriving in a dynamic environment through the development of the emotional intelligence competency. Studies show that top talent leverages the best blend between technical knowledge and expertise, with functional skills like self-awareness, adaptability and problem solving to navigate the complexity of relationships with coworkers and clients. Jen provides strategies to increase your level of effectiveness through times of change with practical tools and resources. Attendees will receive definitions and examples of key functional skills; learn how to diagnose performance issues related to low emotional intelligence; and learn techniques to develop emotional intelligence in themselves and others.
Exceptional performance is the perfect alignment of skills, rewards, feedback, management style, measurement and culture. Keeping employees engaged today requires staying in-tune with what is most important to them, finding ways to creatively match performance measures with their motivation factors. This session is designed to help leaders learn about staff performance drivers and easy to apply techniques for engaging, motivating, and developing their employees.
Recent studies show the engagement levers that leaders must be aware of and actively pursue to attract and retain top talent. This session gives audience members practical strategies to build into their leadership practices.
This session dives into the landscape of the labor market today and the proven techniques being used by industry leaders for successful talent acquisition. Participants will receive a simple, yet powerful tool for quickly identifying the Emotional Intelligence skills most important for each job, along with the technique for revealing truthful information about the candidate’s experience.
Right retention” continues to be a major challenge for most employers and with the cost of turnover today, it’s time to take a good hard look at hiring practices. The stakes are high as hiring managers are confronted with the challenge of interviewing candidates that are savvier than ever. Applicants have educated themselves on the insider tips for winning the interviewing game.
Someone with high Emotional Intelligence demonstrates a sensibility – he or she can manage their own emotional impulses, can communicate with others effectively, can manage change well, problem solves, uses humor to build rapport, has empathy and remains optimistic even in the face of adversity. Studies show a direct correlation between high Emotional Intelligence and job success for all roles.
Progressive organizations are including Emotional Intelligence within their talent management strategy – from interviewing and selection to retention and leadership development. This presentation provides details on EI’s correlation to leadership effectiveness and business results. Participants will receive definitions of the skills associated with Emotional Intelligence; learn how to diagnose performance issues related to low Emotional Intelligence; and learn techniques to develop Emotional Intelligence in themselves and others.
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Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jen Shirkani for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jen Shirkani, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jen Shirkani or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Jen Shirkani for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Jen Shirkani, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jen Shirkani, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Jen Shirkani speak about?
Jen Shirkani is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Personal Growth, Executive Leadership, Business Leadership, Female Leadership and Leadership.
Where does Jen Shirkani travel from?
Jen Shirkani generally travels from Arizona, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Jen Shirkani?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jen Shirkani for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jen Shirkani for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jen Shirkani or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Jen Shirkani is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Personal Growth, Executive Leadership and Business Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jen Shirkani for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Jen Shirkani generally travels from Arizona, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erica Dhawan, Dr. Kimberly Harden and Monique Rodriguez. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jen Shirkani for an upcoming event.
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Jen Shirkani Speaking Topics
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EGO vs EQ - HOW TOP LEADERS BEAT 8 EGO TRAPS WITH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Successful managers and leaders leverage the power of EQ (emotional intelligence) to engage and motivate their employees and associates. Leaders with high EQ can communicate with others effectively, provide balanced feedback, lead others through ambiguity, use humor to build rapport, read and respond to the leadership needs of others and remain optimistic even in the face of difficulty. These leaders can emotionally and mentally plug into others and can read the situation at hand and behave accordingly to get the best results for everyone. Studies show a direct correlation between high EQ and successful leadership. But managers can also fall into particular pitfalls that hurt their credibility and hard won success, impeding their ability to use the EQ they have. This presentation provides strategies for building a strong case for the importance of both IQ and EQ. Audience members will leave with practical examples and new skills as they learn about the unique leadership traps that can trip up even the most successful leaders, and the ways to avoid them. Jen explains why EQ is particularly hard to maintain at management levels of the company, shares the most common ego traps and how to avoid them to increase leadership effectiveness.
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LEVERAGING THE POWER OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE FOR SUCCESS
Business today demands the need for professionals who are nimble, flexible and engaged. This presentation provides practical ideas for thriving in a dynamic environment through the development of the emotional intelligence competency. Studies show that top talent leverages the best blend between technical knowledge and expertise, with functional skills like self-awareness, adaptability and problem solving to navigate the complexity of relationships with coworkers and clients. Jen provides strategies to increase your level of effectiveness through times of change with practical tools and resources. Attendees will receive definitions and examples of key functional skills; learn how to diagnose performance issues related to low emotional intelligence; and learn techniques to develop emotional intelligence in themselves and others.
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TALENT IDENTIFICATION & PERFORMANCE: BUILDING A CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM
Exceptional performance is the perfect alignment of skills, rewards, feedback, management style, measurement and culture. Keeping employees engaged today requires staying in-tune with what is most important to them, finding ways to creatively match performance measures with their motivation factors. This session is designed to help leaders learn about staff performance drivers and easy to apply techniques for engaging, motivating, and developing their employees.
Recent studies show the engagement levers that leaders must be aware of and actively pursue to attract and retain top talent. This session gives audience members practical strategies to build into their leadership practices.
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STRATEGIC INTERVIEWING FOR EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
This session dives into the landscape of the labor market today and the proven techniques being used by industry leaders for successful talent acquisition. Participants will receive a simple, yet powerful tool for quickly identifying the Emotional Intelligence skills most important for each job, along with the technique for revealing truthful information about the candidate’s experience.
Right retention” continues to be a major challenge for most employers and with the cost of turnover today, it’s time to take a good hard look at hiring practices. The stakes are high as hiring managers are confronted with the challenge of interviewing candidates that are savvier than ever. Applicants have educated themselves on the insider tips for winning the interviewing game.
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STRATEGIC APPLICATIONS OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Someone with high Emotional Intelligence demonstrates a sensibility – he or she can manage their own emotional impulses, can communicate with others effectively, can manage change well, problem solves, uses humor to build rapport, has empathy and remains optimistic even in the face of adversity. Studies show a direct correlation between high Emotional Intelligence and job success for all roles.
Progressive organizations are including Emotional Intelligence within their talent management strategy – from interviewing and selection to retention and leadership development. This presentation provides details on EI’s correlation to leadership effectiveness and business results. Participants will receive definitions of the skills associated with Emotional Intelligence; learn how to diagnose performance issues related to low Emotional Intelligence; and learn techniques to develop Emotional Intelligence in themselves and others.
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How do I book Jen Shirkani to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jen Shirkani for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jen Shirkani, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jen Shirkani or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Jen Shirkani for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Jen Shirkani, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jen Shirkani, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Jen Shirkani speak about?
Jen Shirkani is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Personal Growth, Executive Leadership, Business Leadership, Female Leadership and Leadership. -
Where does Jen Shirkani travel from?
Jen Shirkani generally travels from Arizona, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Jen Shirkani?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jen Shirkani for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jen Shirkani for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jen Shirkani or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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