What if understanding emotions could enhance your team’s clarity, trust, and ability to work together? In this keynote, Alan guides participants through the essential elements of emotional intelligence, showing how self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation directly influence collaboration, decision-making, and overall team performance. Through engaging stories, interactive insights, and real-world examples, attendees learn practical strategies to recognize and manage emotional cues, communicate more effectively, and foster a culture of trust and psychological safety. By the end of the session, leaders and teams leave equipped with actionable tools to strengthen relationships, navigate challenges with confidence, and create an environment where everyone can thrive.
“It’s great! Having Emotional Intelligence is critical to anything we want to pursue.”
– Sandra Voldes | PMI South Florida
Key Focus Areas
“Absolutely fantastic! Thank you for two incredible days.”
– Kathy Collins | Managing Director | CMAA Wisconsin Badger Chapter
How can Emotional Intelligence transform your leadership and team performance?
Practical strategies and actionable insights show how emotional intelligence can transform communication, strengthen relationships, and build a culture of trust and collaboration. Combining psychology, leadership experience, and real-world stories, the presentation delivers tools and techniques that are immediately applicable, turning insight into action and leaving a lasting impact on both individuals and teams.
“Loved the mental health perspectives”
– Nina Brancaccio | City of Barrie
Why Emotional Intelligence Matters
Emotional intelligence isn’t just a skill—it’s a catalyst for stronger relationships, better decision-making, and higher-performing teams. By understanding and managing emotions, leaders can foster trust, improve collaboration, and create psychologically safe environments where individuals feel supported and empowered to contribute their best.
“In the footsteps of someone who climbed Mount Everest, you get personal insights into emotional and physical struggles, and how to apply his lessons to work and to life. Wonderful!”
– Aaron DeVore | PMI Western Michigan
Fully Customizable
Alan has a wide range of unique and engaging options to fit the needs, format and focuses of a wide range of events. If you have something particularly out-of-the-ordinary in mind, reach out and Alan will be happy to explore it with you and and suggest possible options.
Vivid Imagery
Bringing ideas to life with powerful mountaineering metaphors and striking visuals that make complex concepts memorable and engaging.
Live Violin Music
Elevating the energy and emotional impact with live electric violin riffs that inspire and captivate audiences.
Interactive Dance Routines
Engaging audiences with dynamic, participatory dance routines that energize the room, generate smiles, and foster connection.
Rope Activities
Interactive ropes activities that simulate real-world challenges, fostering trust, teamwork, and strategic problem-solving in a fun and memorable way.
Creative Bridge Exercises
Facilitating innovative bridge-building and crevasse crossing exercises that strengthen problem-solving skills, encourage teamwork, and inspire creative thinking.
Rescue Activities
Immersing participants in simulated rescue scenarios that build teamwork, enhance problem-solving under pressure, and are a fun concluding exercise.
Communication Activities
Fun, engaging activities that get audiences out of their seats, while enhancing active listening, clarity, and collaboration in a humorous fashion.
Group Discussions
Facilitating thought-provoking group discussions that encourage diverse perspectives, foster deeper understanding, and drive collaborative problem-solving.
Book Signings
Connecting with audiences one-on-one through personalized book signings, offering insights and inspiration beyond the presentation.
Q&A Sessions
Hosting interactive Q&A sessions that foster meaningful dialogue, allowing audiences to dive deeper into key topics and engage directly with Alan and his content.
Integrated Humour
Seamlessly weaving humour throughout, lightening the mood while reinforcing key messages and keeping the audience engaged.
Captivating Body Language
Dynamic and purposeful body language to complement the message, enhancing engagement and ensuring the message and takeaways resonate with the audience.
“I wanted to send a sincere thank. I have been receiving praise for finding you as our keynote presenter throughout all of yesterday and this morning.”
– Tracey Murray | Manager, Marketing and Communication | Dynamic Risk
Delivery Formats
Plenary Keynote
Best delivered as a 60 or 90 minute opening keynote as it really get’s everyone engaged and excited! The energy and connection are immediate and contagious.
Interactive Keynote
Having Alan incorporate dynamic discussions or activities gets everyone moving, interacting, and fully engaged—setting an energetic tone for the entire event.
Virtual Keynote
Perfect for remote audiences, Alan’s highly engaging virtual setup combines captivating visuals, interactive elements, and live storytelling to create a dynamic experience that transcends the screen.
Breakout Session
Designed for more intimate engagement, Alan’s breakout session encourages collaboration and meaningful discussion. Participants leave with practical insights, actionable strategies, and a renewed sense of connection to their team and goals.
Strategy Workshop
Designed to help teams clarify objectives, align on priorities, and develop actionable strategies for success. Through facilitated discussions and collaborative exercises, participants leave with clear direction, alignment, and practical implementation strategies.
Hands-on Program
This highly interactive option gets participants actively involved through practical exercises, real-time problem solving, and experiential learning. By rolling up their sleeves and applying key concepts directly, attendees gain deeper insights, build new skills, and walk away with strategies they can put into action.