As the President of Marshall Connects, Linda Marshall, Emotional Intelligence Trainer and Speaker, brings over 35 years of experience developing emerging leaders, teams and individuals and educating them on striving for excellence.
As president of Marshall Connects, Linda Marshall is an entrepreneur, author, motivational speaker, television host, and thought leader in emotional intelligence who brings more than 35 years of experience working with and educating teams to strive for excellence and reach their potential.
Linda's debut book, Giving Back, How to Find Your Personal Joy and Make a Difference to Others, was designed to be more than just a motivational read. It was important to Linda to offer continued personal growth; something she's continued with her second book, The Power of Emotion, A Practical Guide to Making The Most of Your Emotional Intelligence.
As a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS), certified as an Emotional Intelligence EQ-i Trainer, and certified Personality Dimensions® facilitator, Linda brings her on-the-ground experience to help businesses and individuals succeed in developing and maintaining strong leadership and team dynamics internationally. Her accreditation in EQ-i 2.0 and EQ 360 facilitation is an internationally recognized talent assessment, communication, and change management tool.
In addition to conducting individual and team emotional intelligence assessments, training, and coaching, Linda offers a wealth of keynote addresses, workshops, and consulting services. She has developed strengths in corporate strategy, team building, board development, and business planning, with demonstrated success in the management of complex, multi-site operations. She is an expert in leveraging her strengths as a connector and collaborator, and in setting and achieving goals in challenging, fast-paced environments.
Employee engagement is an emotional commitment that drives workplace culture, motivation, and productivity. Engaged employees bring enthusiasm and innovation, yet many companies struggle to foster a culture that supports long-term success.
Scenario: A high-performing team faces internal conflict, hampering productivity and trust. By fostering emotional intelligence (EI), especially in areas of self-awareness and relationship management, the team overcomes challenges, rebuilds trust, and focuses on collaboration.
Workplace triggers, like looming deadlines or frustrating conversations, impact your emotional intelligence, stress management, self-awareness, productivity, and job satisfaction—affecting your ability to manage stress effectively and stay engaged at work.
Emotional intelligence shapes our ability to navigate life’s challenges with self-awareness and resilience. The Four-Branch Model offers a framework to understand emotion, enhance decision-making, and strengthen interpersonal relationships for personal and professional success.
Emotional intelligence shapes how we build trust, resolve conflicts, and foster meaningful collaboration. Relationship management is the art of connecting with others in ways that inspire understanding and harmony, both in life and at work.
Emotional intelligence (EI) is integral to all we do and goes far beyond personal growth—it can shape how we interact with and impact those around us. Self-awareness and social awareness, essential EI components, build the foundation for a strong service ethic and a genuine commitment to serving others with integrity and empathy.
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