#131 Expert in Emotional Intelligence

About my Guest:

Irvine possesses fifteen-plus years in senior leadership roles in organizations of various sizes, stages of growth and different sectors. He has worked extensively with executive and emerging leaders as an executive coach and consultant
helping them become more self-aware, manage their emotions, read the emotions of others and
manage their relationships.

Born in Northern Ireland, Irvine brings to his audiences a rich and varied experience. Growing up in a society torn apart by division and violence he has seen first-hand the damage done when communication breaks down and people fail to listen and understand.

Irvine is an internationally recognized trainer and top-rated keynote speaker and is one of the few
worldwide certified FACS coders, who are experts in reading facial emotions. He earned his Ph.D. from
Capella University with research focused on leadership in times of crisis. He is a graduate of Georgetown University’s executive coaching program. He is the author of the book, Leadership
Lessons From The Pub.

What we Discussed:

- Growing up in Northern Ireland during the troubles

- Why he became a Priest

- Emotional Intelligence

- Reading Facial Emotions

- Why you should not look at your own picture on Zoom or Skype calls

- Structuring Keynotes

- Why you might look depressed when engaged in a conversation

- His Workshops

- The Power of Story's

- Buyology

- Reading the Energy in the Audience and How to Increase it