Emotional Intelligence Expert, Executive Coach & Author
Sylvia Baffour Biography
Sylvia Baffour is a celebrated Speaker and Executive Coach, renowned for her engaging personality and deep expertise in emotional intelligence. A globally recognized speaker, she ranks among HubSpot’s Top 15 female motivational speakers alongside the likes of Oprah Winfrey and Mel Robbins.
Sylvia's journey is as diverse as it is impressive. She has lived in eight countries, visited over 45, and speaks five languages. This rich background enables her to connect deeply with diverse audiences, making her presentations universally relatable and impactful. Over two decades working with leaders and teams, Sylvia has shared her signature Dare to Care™ Framework with organizations like Whirlpool, Lockheed Martin, and the World Bank, to spark more connected, emotionally intelligent workplace cultures. Clients consistently describe Sylvia as having a “contagious and captivating energy.” Her ability to immediately connect with people and transform insight into action ensures that every presentation is not only enjoyable, but also unforgettable.
She is the author of I Dare You to Care, where she explores how emotional intelligence can elevate personal and professional relationships. Her approachable style and practical wisdom continue to inspire individuals and organizations worldwide.
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Sylvia Baffour Speaking Topics
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Dare to Care™: How Leaders Inspire & Influence with Emotional Intelligence
Today’s fast-paced, high-stakes work environments demand more than just strategic thinking. They require emotionally intelligent leadership. In this engaging keynote, Sylvia Baffour introduces her Dare to Care™ Framework to help leaders inspire, influence, and build stronger, trust-based relationships across teams. With humor, relatable storytelling, and immediately applicable tools, Sylvia guides leaders to show up with greater empathy, clarity, and connection in their daily interactions. This isn’t about soft skills, it’s about leadership that sticks. Your audience will leave with a clear path to leading with heart, without sacrificing results. Audience Takeaways:
- Shape the emotional experience others have around you
- Build daily habits that increase self-awareness and empathy
- Use shifting phrases to regulate emotions in real-time
- Ask better questions that unlock trust and collaboration
- Inspire and influence without relying solely on authority
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Resilient and Thriving: Strategies to Lead, Adapt, and Endure
Change isn’t slowing down and neither is the pressure that comes with it. In this uplifting and energizing keynote, Sylvia Baffour empowers individuals and teams to move from survival mode to resilient, intentional leadership.
Rooted in emotional intelligence and rich with personal storytelling, this session provides practical strategies to help people reframe adversity, bounce forward, and cultivate inner calm even when external chaos persists. Meeting planners love this program because it not only boosts morale, it builds lasting mental stamina across the organization. Audience Takeaways:
- Reframe challenges as catalysts for personal and professional growth
- Build a practical toolkit to navigate stress, pressure, and uncertainty
- Use powerful language shifts to regulate emotional responses
- Lead with grounded clarity during moments of disruption
- Stay forward-focused and emotionally agile in times of change
Sylvia Baffour Videos
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Sylvia Baffour is a top Emotional Intelligence Speaker and Executive Coach who energizes audiences with actionable strategies from her Dare to...
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Sylvia Baffour is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Dare to Care™: How Leaders Inspire & Influence with Emotional Intelligence, Resilient and Thriving: Strategies to Lead, Adapt, and Endure and Empathy in Action: Fueling Human Connection. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sylvia Baffour for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Sylvia Baffour generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Libby Gill, Erika Obando, Deanna Singh, Gail Harris and Tiffany Yu. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sylvia Baffour for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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