Sylvia Speaks

A Personal Message From Sylvia Baffour

Drawing on a tapestry of global experiences, I’ve learned the invaluable role emotional intelligence plays in our human connections. My approach is distinct—I make emotional intelligence accessible and actionable, weaving it into the fabric of everyday life with relatable stories and tangible strategies.

What truly sets me apart is my unwavering commitment to deeply understand your needs, transform each keynote into a tailored, impactful journey. I don’t just speak; I listen, adapt, and resonate, ensuring your audience feels seen, understood, and empowered.

Let’s create an experience that goes beyond inspiration to deliver tangible, lasting value. Together, we’ll unlock the full potential of emotional intelligence, making a meaningful difference in both personal and professional landscapes.

Sincerely,

Most Requested Keynote Programs

Dare to Care™: How Leaders Inspire & Influence with Emotional Intelligence

THE REALITY: Leadership in today’s diverse work environment demands more than expertise; it requires connecting emotionally and empathetically with teams to truly inspire and influence.

THE PROGRAM: Through the Dare to Care™ EI Framework, Sylvia introduces emotional intelligence as the essence of transformative leadership, offering practical tools and strategies to enhance emotional awareness and interpersonal skills.

THE OUTCOME:

  • Strengthened leader-to-team connections, fostering collaboration and productivity.
  • Enhanced emotional intelligence across the organization, promoting a more supportive and understanding culture.
  • Empowered leaders, equipped to drive positive change and organizational success through empathetic leadership.

Resilient and Thriving!

THE REALITY: The modern workplace is fraught with change and uncertainty, leading to stress and potential burnout, making resilience more crucial than ever.

THE PROGRAM: “Resilient and Thriving!” equips participants with resilience habits and actionable strategies, empowering them to turn adversity into opportunity and growth through Sylvia’s engaging insights and storytelling.

THE OUTCOME:

  • A toolkit of resilience strategies for managing stress and facing challenges confidently.
  • Enhanced personal well-being and capacity to thrive in uncertainty.
  • A more resilient, adaptive organizational culture, prepared to navigate future challenges.

Dare to Care™: Humanizing Diversity & Inclusion

THE REALITY: Achieving genuine diversity and inclusion means creating an environment where everyone is truly seen, heard, and valued, beyond mere metrics.

THE PROGRAM: Sylvia’s program integrates emotional intelligence with DEIB efforts, providing tools to deepen empathy and foster a truly inclusive workplace.

THE OUTCOME:

  • Deepened understanding and practice of empathy, enhancing day-to-day interactions and inclusivity.
  • Empowered individuals, ready to contribute to and cultivate a culture of inclusiveness and collaboration.
  • A workplace where diversity is celebrated and all voices are heard, contributing to overall organizational effectiveness and harmony.

Embrace & Celebrate the Passionate Administrative Professional Within

THE REALITY: Administrative professionals, the unsung heroes of the workplace, face the challenge of increasing responsibilities, often without the recognition they deserve.

THE PROGRAM: This keynote celebrates administrative professionals, offering strategies to maintain passion and thrive in their roles, highlighting their indispensable contribution to organizational success.

THE OUTCOME:

  • Renewed sense of value and recognition among administrative professionals, boosting morale and engagement.
  • Practical tools for maintaining passion and effectiveness in their roles, even in challenging situations.
  • Strengthened foundation of the organization, supported by empowered and appreciated administrative staff.

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Sylvia was unlike any keynote speaker we’ve worked with before in her ability to thread the specifics needs and interest of our community throughout her remarks.

“Sylvia Baffour, our keynote speaker on the second day, delivered a speech that wove personal stories and lessons in resilience and emotional intelligence into an inspirational performance that spoke to everyone in attendance. Sylvia was unlike any keynote speaker we’ve worked with before in her ability to thread the specifics needs and interest of our community throughout her remarks. She was truly special and an absolute joy to work with.”

— Margaret O.,
President at Wildlife Habitat Council

Sylvia gave the absolute best talk that I have seen during my career using her great speaking skills, positive spirit, and humor to inspire our team. What really separates Sylvia from other speakers was the groundwork that she put into getting to know the company, the team, and the core issues being faced by our collective group. She spoke the right language and sent the right messages to our team. I highly recommend Sylvia as a speaker.

- Kevin M.,
VP of Sales & Marketing, Preanalytics, Greiner Bio One International

Sylvia is an absolute delight to work with! Sylvia recently facilitated a company-wide EI webinar for our organization. She was dynamic and engaging and the content she shared with us was both informative and impactful. Her style and approach definitely helped participants better understand the emotional intelligence strategies being shared. We received great feedback about Sylvia’s presentation from the attendees.

- Katherine K.,
Director of Credit Risk Review at Columbia Bank

Sylvia spoke at our annual conference and took down the house! She got a virtual standing ovation with her wonderful stories that resonated with over 300 attendees. She was engaging, charismatic, thoughtful and so knowledgeable about Emotional Intelligence. Her passion and authenticity was contagious and each person walked away with valuable lessons and tips for personal leadership and better self-awareness. She will absolutely be invited back. Seriously one of the best speakers I have ever heard!

- Robin B.,
Division Director, Learning and Development, Fairfax County Government

Sylvia is a consummate professional and uniquely connects with her audience in every possible way. She was very well-prepared, shared great stories related to life and the program content, and was right on message with everything for our Corporate Retreat. The Corporate Team loved her. Without question, we would have Sylvia come back!

- Kenneth S.,
Director of HR, Somatus Inc.
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