Jody Carrington

Emotional Intelligence has long been discussed as a requirement for the "soft skills" in organizations, the things considered secondary after ensuring policies and procedures were firmly in place. Turns out, however, that the most mentally well, productive, and best-led teams these days have a clear understanding of emotional intelligence. Despite technological advances that allow for efficiency and less face-to-face connection than ever before, we cannot automate relationships.

In this talk, Dr. Carrington helps audiences understand how to perceive better, control, and evaluate emotions, both in oneself and in others. This leads to more impactful leadership, reduces experiences of burnout, and helps people better navigate challenging conversations and change.

From a neuro-physiological perspective, we will walk through what it means to access the best parts of ourselves and our employees and discuss practical, easily implemented strategies to create the most successful, connected teams.

Dr. Jody Carrington has inspired many to consider the capacity for reconnection as the foundation of every healthy, authentic relationship. We are not born with the ability to repair ruptures; we must learn to do this as we build strong cultures. These relationships are the foundation of a successful company, team, or community. Dr. Jody is one of North America’s top psychologists, bringing a unique and often hilarious take on what it means to master the art of reconnection.

As a clinical psychologist and practitioner within various organizations, Dr. Jody Carrington believes that every successful team must have the inherent ability to repair and reconnect if they ever hope to serve their clients well. In this keynote, Jody addresses the essentials of leadership that are often overlooked - building healthy foundational relationships that foster a positive, dynamic workplace. By combining her expertise as a workplace leader and clinical psychologist, Dr. Jody motivates leaders and teams to change their team-building approach from the inside out. Bringing fresh ways of thinking to classic problems and bringing uplifting (and hilarious) stories to elevate the message, audiences leave inspired and empowered to make change.

In a time of constant change, pressure, and uncertainty, organizations don’t need louder leaders—they need unshakable ones. Yet very few organizations understand the psychology and neurophysiology shaping today’s leaders and teams, or what it actually takes to bring out the best in people under stress. This talk reframes leadership from the inside out, showcasing how nervous system literacy, predictability, repair, and presence first stabilize them, and only then, the people they lead. Organizations that understand these underpinnings can’t unsee them—and the result is transformative: leaders who remain steady under pressure, teams who feel safe enough to engage fully, and workplaces where purpose, empathy, innovation, and creativity can finally thrive.

Many organizations continue to witness the impact of burnout, with reduced morale, low productivity and a lack of innovation. Emotional exhaustion, a lack of compassion, and an experience of futility have become common experiences for many teams. Dr. Jody has begun walking hundreds of organizations through reconnection to combat burnout and build mental resilience. She provides specific strategies to shift culture, bringing hilarity and truth while reigniting purpose and productivity with this game-changing talk.

Trust is the foundation of every meaningful relationship—it fuels connection, drives collaboration, and strengthens leadership, parenting, teaching, and personal relationships. Yet, trust is fragile; without it, communication falters, motivation wanes, and relationships break down. Building and maintaining trust requires intentional effort. It starts with self-awareness and consistency, leading with vulnerability, and fostering psychological safety—creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued. Trust is reinforced by honoring commitments, showing up authentically, and practicing deep, active listening. And when trust is broken? Repairing it requires acknowledgment, a sincere apology, and changed behavior.

Trust isn’t a one-time achievement—it’s a lifelong practice that fuels stronger connections, better communication, and a lasting impact in all areas of life.

Audience Takeaways:

• How to build trust through consistency, vulnerability, and psychological safety
• Practical strategies to repair trust when it’s broken and strengthen relationships in the process
• Why trust is the secret ingredient to leadership, teamwork, and personal connection