Teresa Quinlan

Keynote Speaker | Kitchener, Ontario

Executive & Leadership Coach
Emotional Intelligence & Transformation Expert

Teresa Quinlan Expertise Leadership, Transformation, Strategic Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Storytelling, Peak Performance, Executive Leadership & C-Suite and Consultants & Coaches.

Teresa Quinlan

About Teresa Quinlan

Teresa Quinlan is a transformational leadership coach and keynote speaker specializing in emotional intelligence, behavioral awareness, and intentional communication. She blends masterful coaching insight with dynamic storytelling to help leaders discover blind spots, develop authentic presence, and lead with clarity and courage. Whether one-on-one or addressing conference audiences, Teresa’s impact sparks deep reflection and sustained transformation. From executive coaching programs to enterprise-wide change initiatives, she’s been called a “game changer” and “masterful guide” whose work redefines how leadership is lived.

Teresa Quinlan Videos

Teresa Quinlan Interviews & Podcasts

Tsc Topic- the Importance of Emotional Intelligence with Teresa Quinla

Tsc Topic the Balance of Empathy and Assertiveness

Increase Emotional Intelligence and Performance with Teresa Quinlan

031: Increase Emotional Intelligence and Performance with Teresa Quinl

049: Developing Emotional Intelligence with Teresa Quinlan

Teresa Quinlan: Emotional Intelligence, Self-awareness, and Some Mind

TERESA QUINLAN BIOGRAPHY

Teresa Quinlan is a transformational leadership coach and keynote speaker who specializes in emotional intelligence, behavioral awareness, and intentional communication. She brings over 25 years of experience in leadership development, executive coaching, and organizational transformation.

Teresa Quinlan has earned recognition for her ability to redefine leadership by aligning personal values, emotional intelligence, and behavioral integrity. As the founder of the IQ+EQ=TQ formula, she demonstrates how integrating intelligence with emotional awareness produces exceptional performance and sustainable success. Her expertise helps leaders uncover blind spots, strengthen communication, and cultivate self-awareness as the foundation for authentic leadership.

Teresa Quinlan began her career in Learning and Development, where she built high-performing teams and designed leadership programs across multiple industries. Her early experience leading organizational change shaped her understanding of how emotional intelligence drives culture, engagement, and long-term results.

Today, she works with executives, entrepreneurs, and organizations to develop emotionally intelligent leadership strategies that improve decision-making, motivation, and resilience.

Teresa Quinlan is a certified EQ-i 2.0 practitioner, executive coach, and facilitator who uses evidence-based tools to measure and strengthen emotional intelligence. Her programs include one-on-one coaching, leadership workshops, and her signature lEQdership framework—Leadership Development through Emotional Intelligence.

Through her sessions, she helps leaders manage stress, navigate conflict, and foster collaboration across diverse teams. Her speaking engagements deliver powerful insights on how emotional intelligence transforms relationships, performance, and organizational health.

Teresa Quinlan’s approach integrates structured assessment with deep personal reflection, creating measurable and lasting change in how leaders think and behave. She has guided organizations through both high-growth phases and complex challenges, helping them live their values through every shift and success.

As a masterful coach and dynamic communicator, Teresa Quinlan inspires professionals to lead with intention, empathy, and purpose. Her mission is to empower individuals and organizations to thrive through emotional intelligence, building workplaces where authenticity, connection, and performance align.

Teresa Quinlan Topic Presentations

Teresa Quinlan Kitchener, Ontario, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

Emotional Intelligence as the Backbone of Leadership

Leading with EQ: A Blueprint for Human-centered Leadership

Emotional Intelligence in Today’s Workplace

Emotional Fortitude and High Performance

Leadership Excellence: Beyond the Title

Executive Coaching

Corporate Coaching and Training

E Q Program: Foundations of Self-mastery

E Q Program: Peak Performance Through Emotional Wellbeing

E Q Program: Prepare to Care: Empathy in Action

E Q Program: Communication & Influence

Teresa Quinlan Books & Articles

You Belong Here: Humansfirst Stories
You Belong Here: Humansfirst

HumansFirst is simply an elaborate invitation, an open invitation, to experience, explore, and discover. You are invited to go deeper into...

Teresa Quinlan on All About Podcasting: How to Start, Finding Guests, Editing, Purpose and Vision, and More
Teresa Quinlan on All About Podcasting: How to

I wrote down 40 questions based on my podcasting experience and refined them by keeping in mind how to map out a podcasting life cycle...

Teresa Quinlan Speaking Testimonials

"Teresa spoke at our annual Logistic conference focused on the crucial intersection of emotional intelligence, wellbeing, and performance. From the outset, Teresa demonstrated a deep understanding of the subject matter, and her expertise in emotional intelligence shone through every aspect of her presentation. The audience was captivated from the moment she took the stage, and her ability to seamlessly weave together insights on emotional intelligence, wellbeing, and performance was truly commendable.  One of the standout qualities of Teresa’s performance was her engaging delivery style."

Mike Maycock

Manager/Deputy Chief
Oxford County Paramedic Services

"I had the utmost pleasure of working with Teresa as a keynote speaker for our National Conference.  Teresa was so great to work with leading up to the event and it was obvious that she put a lot of thought and effort into customizing her presentation for our specific group.  Her ability to connect with the audience on a personal level and deliver impactful insights truly set her apart.  She elevated the conference experience for our members and left a lasting impression.  Your attendees are in for a treat with Teresa and I look forward to working with her again in the future!"

Anne Swanson

Event Manager
United States Swim School Association

"Working with Teresa has been a transformative experience for my career. I am gaining clarity on how to lead with intention, manage complexity, and communicate more effectively. I feel truly seen and supported, as Teresa creates a space for difficult conversations while also holding me accountable for my growth and leadership standards. I am becoming more confident in my ability to lead through change, advocate for what matters, and cultivate high-performing, emotionally intelligent teams. This is one of the most valuable professional experiences of my career. Thank you, Teresa, for all your guidance over the last year. I look forward to the coming months!"

Haleigh Gautreau

VP Client Success
Innovid

"Working with Teresa has been one of the most transformative experiences of my professional and personal journey. Her approach to coaching goes far beyond traditional goal-setting – and instead, is rooted in a deep understanding of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and intentional leadership. From the very beginning, Teresa helped me identify my unique strengths and challenged me to lead with them more intentionally. Through our sessions, I developed practical tools to better manage stress, respond to stressful circumstances, and prioritize my time in ways that align with my values and energy."

Amanda Glen

Chief Client Officer
Mediaocean

"Working with Teresa has been a truly transformative experience. She helped me uncover a deeper level of personal development that I had never accessed before. Through her thoughtful approach and powerful tools, I gained a unique perspective on Emotional Intelligence, especially in recognizing and understanding the subtle patterns and habits I had carried for years without ever fully noticing. Teresa created a safe, insightful space that allowed me to pause, reflect, and begin meaningful growth. Her ability to guide with both empathy and precision made all the difference. I’m incredibly grateful for the clarity, self-awareness, and progress I’ve made with her support."

Louis Bastien

Director of Commercial Sponsorship
OLG

"Teresa’s superpower was a combination of extracting my expressed and hidden EQ challenges, clarifying them with me, and then coaching me through the skills and practices needed to improve on them. Her availability between appointments was not only generous, but also a catalyst in developing and reinforcing the new practices we were discussing to develop my EQ skills. Discussions with Teresa spanned from my historic challenges as planned, assessing my current situation, and day-to-day challenges as they came up. This all-encompassing discussion with someone of Teresa’s caliber was integral to my development now and into the future."

Russell Ibbotson

GM Central Canada
Preston Phipps Inc.

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