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Rising Emotional Intelligence Speakers

24 credible, up-and-coming voices in emotional intelligence - active on the circuit, beyond the household names.

24 rising emotional intelligence speakers on Mezzo - including Michael Ventura, Ruby Wax, and Elizabeth Dunn. Each with the talks, gig history, and co-appearances to back it up.

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Michael Ventura

Advisor & Author of Applied Empathy

2 recent talks · through 2025
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Ruby Wax

Author & Mental Health Advocate | Transforming Perceptions of Mental Illness

1 recent talk · through 2024
Elizabeth Dunn

Elizabeth Dunn

| Expert on how helping others increases happiness

1 recent talk · through 2026
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Sharon Steed

Empathy and communication expert | Humanizing tech-driven workplaces

1 recent talk · through 2025
DA

Dr. Emily Anhalt

Clinical Psychologist | Emotional Intelligence & Organizational Culture

1 recent talk · through 2023
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Roman Krznaric

Philosopher | Exploring the Power of Empathy

1 recent talk · through 2026
Ethan Kross

Ethan Kross

Psychology Professor | Emotion Regulation & Self-Talk

1 recent talk · through 2025
Dan Fogelman

Dan Fogelman

TV Writer and Producer | Behind Hollywood's Most Compelling Stories

1 recent talk · through 2025
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Susan David

Expert on emotional courage | TED speaker on crisis resilience

3 talks · through 2020
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Guy Winch

Psychologist & Self-Help Author | Emotional Intelligence & Mental Health

3 talks · through 2019
Robert Sapolsky

Robert Sapolsky

Neuroscientist | Biology and Stress in Primates

2 talks · through 2017
Pamela Pavliscak

Pamela Pavliscak

Technology Researcher Exploring Emotional Intelligence in Artificial Intelligence Systems

2 talks · through 2018
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Ingrid Fetell Lee

Joyologist | The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things

2 talks · through 2019
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Don Norman

Design Thought Leader | Inventor of User Experience Concept

2 talks · through 2019
MJ

Miracle Jones

| Exploring the revolutionary power of Black joy

2 talks · through 2021
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Dena Simmons

Educational Equity Advocate | Anti-Bias & Social-Emotional Learning

2 talks · through 2023
LB

Lisa Feldman Barrett

Neuroscientist | Emotions, Facial Expressions, and the Mind

2 talks · through 2021
Christian Conte, PhD

Christian Conte, PhD

Mental Health Expert & Author | Compassionate Leadership Specialist

1 talk · through 2022
Dolly Chugh

Dolly Chugh

NYU Stern Professor | Decoding Unconscious Bias & Human Behavior

1 talk · through 2018
Sheila Heen

Sheila Heen

Harvard Law Professor | Co-Author of Difficult Conversations | Founder, Triad Consulting

1 talk · through 2015
Kelly McGonigal

Kelly McGonigal

Psychologist & Researcher | Transforming Stress, Habits & Social Connection

1 talk · through 2013
Tasha Eurich

Tasha Eurich

Organizational psychologist | Author of Insight | Self-awareness researcher

1 talk · through 2017
Victoria Pratt

Victoria Pratt

| Exploring respect and dignity in the justice system

1 talk · through 2016
Christina Costa

Christina Costa

Psychologist | Translating Mental Frameworks for Personal Growth

1 talk · through 2021
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