podcast
details
.com
Print
Share
Look for any podcast host, guest or anyone
Search
Showing episodes and shows of
Sylvia Baffour
Shows
The Growth Mixtape: Chasing Curiosity and Sharing Boundless Insights from Ideas that Matter
Curiosity, Creativity & Connection with Sylvia Baffour (Re-release) | Chasing Curiosity and Sharing Boundless Insights from Ideas that Matter
Originally recorded in the spring of 2024, my conversation with Sylvia Baffour stays with me every day. Sylvia is a keynote speaker on emotional intelligence and has worked with leaders in 460 major corporations to help them better connect with their teams and customers. She was voted one of the top 15 female inspirational speakers alongside Mel Robbins and Oprah. Sylvia’s early journey was already unique and inspiring, but it was a chance meeting with writer and activist Dr. Maja Angelou that launched a life-long relationship that shaped her life.We dig in...
2025-07-15
49 min
The A to Z Podcast
Leading with Emotional Intelligence in Life and Leadership
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Sylvia Baffour—renowned Executive Coach, globally recognized speaker, and creator of the Dare to Care™ framework. Sylvia doesn’t just teach emotional intelligence—she lives it, having helped leaders from the World Bank to Lockheed Martin build clarity, empathy, and influence into everything they do.Together, we explore how emotional intelligence isn’t just a soft skill—it’s a daily discipline that can transform your leadership, relationships, and results. From shaping culture to managing resistance, Sylvia shares actionable strategies that will help you lead with greater intention and leave a lastin...
2025-06-06
1h 03
Power To The People Pleasers
The Empathy Edge: Navigating People Pleasing with Emotional Intelligence
In this episode of Power To The People Pleasers with Amy Ballantyne, Executive Coach, and Sylvia Baffour, Keynote Speaker they discuss the power of empathy and how emotional intelligence can improve your people pleasing tendencies.Sylvia Baffour is a celebrated speaker, author, and executive coach, recognized globally for her expertise in emotional intelligence and dynamic speaking style. Ranked among HubSpot’s Top 15 Female Motivational Speakers alongside notables like Oprah Winfrey and Mel Robbins, Sylvia brings a wealth of experience and a unique global perspective to her engagements.Her book, 'I Dare You to Care - Using Emotional In...
2025-02-12
24 min
Deep Thoughts With Michelle Handy
Discomfort is the Cost of Fulfillment – A Conversation with Stephen Gates
Send us a textIn this episode of Deep Thoughts with Michelle Handy, I sit down with Stephen Gates, founder of CRZY design studio and host of The Crazy One podcast. Stephen was my first mentor outside academia, and his advice has shaped how I approach my career, creativity, and leadership. We unpack the power of discomfort, the importance of asking the right questions, and why showing up authentically might just be the most rebellious thing you can do in your career.Episode HighlightsNavigating the discomfort that often precedes fulfillmentRecognizing the...
2025-02-07
52 min
Dawnversations Podcast
Emotional Intelligence at Work and Home during Changing and Difficult Times - Sylvia Baffour
Sylvia Baffour is a motivational speaker and executive coach who specializes in EI (emotional intelligence). Using EI strategies, she helps companies improve their workplace culture. Sylvia has delivered keynotes and workshops for organizations such as: Capital One, The World Bank, Wells Fargo, The US Department of Defense, Whirlpool, Nationwide and SAP. Sylvia has made Hubspot's Best Female Motivational Speakers list three consecutive years. In 2014, she placed among the top 18...
2024-10-18
37 min
Label Free: ”To live your best life, live label free.”
How Emotional Intelligence Can Transform Your Life with Sylvia Baffour
In this episode of the Label Free Podcast, host Deanna Radulescu interviews Sylvia Baffour, a speaker, trainer, executive coach, and author of "I Dare You to Care." Sylvia shares her journey of overcoming challenges, including being attacked by an orangutan and chased by a hippo, highlighting the importance of emotional intelligence in inspiring, influencing, and achieving growth. She emphasizes the need for curiosity, empathy, and positive assumptions in rebuilding connections and understanding others. Sylvia's book, "I Dare You to Care," focuses on practical applications of emotional intelligence in everyday life, with anecdotes gathered during her time as a Lyft...
2024-08-05
23 min
Amplify Your Potential Podcast with Dr. Aasiyah Ghazi
Episode 14: The Importance of Emotional Intelligence with Sylvia Baffour
We are back with another episode (long overdue!) and this time, my guest, Sylvia Baffour and I speak on the topic of emotional intelligence. She speaks on the importance of EQ and how to adapt this into our lives. We talk about some of our own experiences with using emotional intelligence with others as well. The conversation flows beautifully between us and Sylvia definitely dropped some gold gems during the show. Please join us and listen in on our conversation. If you want to know more about Sylvia Baffour, you can check out her website here:
2024-05-11
1h 03
The National University Podcast
The Value of Empathy in Virtual Team Management
Emotional intelligence maestro Sylvia Baffour graces us with her presence on the podcast, sharing her globe-trotting insights and the profound impact of emotional intelligence in creating lasting human connections. With a life painted across eight countries and experiences from over 42, Sylvia's stories are a testament to the transformative power of empathy, whether we're interfacing through screens or in person. Our conversation unpacks the essence of empathic listening—a vital tool for leaders navigating the complexities of remote work—and underscores the importance of making team members feel heard and understood.During our exchange, we shed...
2024-05-07
37 min
The Growth Mixtape: Chasing Curiosity and Sharing Boundless Insights from Ideas that Matter
Chasing Your Curiosity: Chasing Curiosity and Sharing Boundless Insights from Ideas that Matter
Today, we talk to Sylvia Baffour. Sylvia is a keynote speaker on emotional intelligence and has worked with leaders in 460 major corporations to help them better connect with their teams and customers. She was voted one of the top 15 female inspirational speakers alongside Mel Robbins and Oprah. Sylvia’s early journey was already unique and inspiring but it was a chance meeting with writer and activist Dr. Maja Anjelou that launched a life-long relationship that shaped her life.We dig into what emotional intelligence is and what leaders need to do better if they really care about the culture they’...
2024-05-07
49 min
Not Your Momma's Podcast
Top 5 Tips to Build Your Resilience as your Superpower | How to Succeed in a Job (You Care About)
Discover actionable insights on leveraging emotional intelligence for professional success with practical tips from Sylvia Baffour's Dare to Care™ Framework. Explore strategies for building resilience, enhancing communication skills, and debunking common misconceptions about emotional intelligence. Gain valuable exercises to integrate into your daily routine for personal and career growth. Timestamps: 0:34 Use emotional intelligence to navigate challenges and build resilience in your professional lives 3:50 Advice for individuals looking to enhance their communication skills and connect with diverse audiences effectively 6:30 One practical tip from the book, "I Dare You to Care," for you to boost your emotional intelligence in daily life? 8:50 In...
2024-04-11
19 min
Leading Her Introvert Way: Conversations about executive leadership, career growth, business and mindset for mid-life Black women.
10: The Power Of Emotional Intelligence As Part Of Your Leadership Toolkit
In Episode 10 of the Leading Her Way podcast, Dr. Nicole engages in a dynamic conversation with Sylvia Baffour, an esteemed Emotional Intelligence Coach, Professional Speaker, and Trainer. They talk about the transformative realm of Emotional Intelligence and its pivotal leadership role. Uncover the nuances of cultivating emotional intelligence as an indispensable tool in your leadership toolkit. Gain insights from Sylvia's wealth of experience as they explore The Power Of Emotional Intelligence and its profound impact on effective leadership. Tune in for a captivating discussion that unveils strategies to harness the strength of emotions for professional success. Don't miss this...
2023-12-07
41 min
Leading Her Introvert Way: Conversations about executive leadership, career growth, business and mindset for mid-life Black women.
10: The Power Of Emotional Intelligence As Part Of Your Leadership Toolkit
In Episode 10 of the Leading Her Way podcast, Dr. Nicole engages in a dynamic conversation with Sylvia Baffour, an esteemed Emotional Intelligence Coach, Professional Speaker, and Trainer. They talk about the transformative realm of Emotional Intelligence and its pivotal leadership role. Uncover the nuances of cultivating emotional intelligence as an indispensable tool in your leadership toolkit. Gain insights from Sylvia's wealth of experience as they explore The Power Of Emotional Intelligence and its profound impact on effective leadership. Tune in for a captivating discussion that unveils strategies to harness the strength of emotions for professional success. Don't miss this...
2023-12-07
41 min
Uncharted Journey
Episode 56 – Sylvia Baffour, Caring Coach
Sylvia Baffour is an Emotional Intelligence Coach, Professional Speaker and Trainer who was recently ranked by HubSpot among the Top 15 female motivational speakers ahead Oprah Winfrey and Mel Robbins!! A world traveler, she has visited more than 38 countries, lived in eight and speaks five languages. Her global experiences give her a unique perspective and ability to connect with diverse audiences around the world. In 2014, at the World Championship of Public Speaking she ranked in the top 20 of the 35K globally diverse speaker entrants. For almost 20 years Sylvia has been engaging and...
2023-11-21
32 min
BriteVibe Podcast: Live Brite, Live Bold, and Share BriteVibes
Sylvia Baffour | Building Meaningful Connections Through Emotional Intelligence
Sylvia Baffour, a Motivational Speaker, Trainer, and Emotional Intelligence Coach, is your guide to creating a vibrant work culture. With a global perspective from living in multiple countries, Sylvia effortlessly connects with diverse audiences, offering valuable insights that resonate on a personal level. As President of Baffour International LLC., Sylvia leads organizations to success through emotional intelligence strategies. Her expertise is captured in her book, “I Dare You to Care,” which explores the power of emotional intelligence for inspiring growth and influence. Renowned as one of the industry’s most sought-after speakers...
2023-10-12
31 min
I Dare You to Care
Special Edition Episode - Could This Shifting Phrase Have Saved Will Smith?
It's no secret that famed actor, Will Smith has begun to experience the ramifications of his decision to slap comedian Chris Rock at the 94th Academy Awards ceremony. Regardless of the backstory or reasoning behind the incident, it is very clear that emotional intelligence skills could have played an important role in changing the trajectory of that infamous night. In this special edition, we explore an emotional management tool that can help us all better manage our emotions during testy trigger moments.
2022-04-09
20 min
I Dare You to Care
A Pause to Ponder
Taking a brief pause to reflect on the direction of the show for the next season.
2022-01-24
03 min
Da Vorce Force Podcast
Da Vorce Force Podcast Mash Up Special Edition
We reached 100 shows in less than 2 years! In the previous 100 episodes, Adam Vorce has interviewed global professionals and the future leaders within sports, sales and career coaching industries. This special edition is a mash up of 11 guests from the first 100 shows featuring Tim Kurkjian, Lauren Sisler, Jonathan White, Emily Jaenson, Roger Jones, Jesse Cole, Ryann Morrow, Mark Viviano, Mike Hollis, Connor McGuire & Sylvia Baffour. Listen to clips demonstrating powerful, inspiring views, experiences, and tips to help you remain resilient and come out of any crisis hopeful and better prepared for life after college.
2021-12-13
34 min
Wise Women Interviews
S3E4 Sylvia Baffour
Wise Women: Sylvia BaffourSusan Burgess-Lent interviews Sylvia Baffour, author of I Dare You to Care. Sylvia is an expert on emotional intelligence, a business coach, and a keynote speaker. Her insights offer new ways to sustain gracious and vibrant relationships, both personal and professional.www.SylviaSpeaks.com
2021-12-08
21 min
I Dare You to Care
Ep 12: Reflections and Realizations from This Pandemic Period
While uncertainty is something that is always present and will remain a fixture in our lives, it’s no secret that over the past 18 or so months, we’ve had unprecedented encounters with uncertainty. If this pandemic period has taught us anything, it’s really driven home the point that we aren’t half as much in control as we think we are. It’s also introduced us to some of our limitations and vulnerabilities, and opened our eyes to the need to develop strength in handling adversity and coping with uncertainty. In this episode on reflections and realiz...
2021-11-08
26 min
I Dare You to Care
Ep 11: Coping with Change and Uncertainty
It is indeed true that change is about the only thing in our lives that remains constant, and yet we often have a hard time coping with it as it comes and goes from our lives. For many, nothing feels more cloudy and uncertain, than the pandemic times we're all living through at the moment. Courtney Wright, Wellness Practitioner, Coach and Owner of Blissfully You Wellness Services joins me for a conversation about why we have difficulty embracing change and how we can better navigate unexpected or uncertain waters we might find ourselves paddling through. Guest: You can learn more a...
2021-10-01
34 min
National University Podcast Series
CAVO Ep. 50: Thrive in the Face of Change and Uncertainty with Emotional Intelligence
It’s no secret that we’re living in disruptive and uncertain times that can leave us feeling distanced from the comfort of things most familiar to us. Emotional intelligence skills are exactly what we need to help us better navigate and thrive in our virtual and physical spaces. Listen as Sylvia Baffour, emotional intelligence expert and author of I Dare You to Care, has an enlightening and thought-provoking conversation with Veronica Hill about ways to embrace change, build inner resilience, and use your more effectively emotions to work for you and not against you. Learn more about Sylvia and...
2021-09-29
25 min
I Dare You to Care
A Moment of Pause and Reconnection
Sometimes we find ourselves at moments in our lives where we just need to slow down, maybe even step back and give ourselves guilt-free permission to not feel the need to move as fast as it might feel like everyone else around us is moving.
2021-09-01
04 min
Da Vorce Force Podcast
Mastering Emotional Intelligence with Sylvia Baffour
Sylvia, is an international keynote speaker, trainer and executive coach recognized among HubSpot's Top 15 Female Motivational Speakers, alongside the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Mel Robbins and Iyanla Vanzant. Emotional intelligence expert helping individuals and organizations thrive and succeed with emotional intelligence strategies. Ranked among the top 18 speakers at the World Championship of Public Speaking held in Malaysia, in a global competition that began with 35,000 contestants from 126 countries. In this episode, we cover her journey into becoming a keynote speaker, how companies are reshaping their mental health plans, and she shares her strategies to mastering emotional intelligence.
2021-06-04
54 min
I Dare You to Care
Ep 10: Dare to Care Less About Keeping Up Appearances
While expectations help us operate in the world, we're living in an increasingly interconnected world that exposes us to greater societal conditioning and pressures from the expectations of others. These pressures often have us conforming to the opinions and judgements of others in ways that can leave us feeling financially, physically or emotionally drained. In this episode, we look at some of the reasons why we keep up appearances in the first place. What we can do to free ourselves from the judgement and expectations of others and what we stand to gain when we choose to...
2021-05-28
23 min
I Dare You to Care
Ep 9: How Enjoyable Are You to Be Around?
We often hear that people do business with people they like. And to that I add, people want to spend their time around people they like. Essentially, no one wants to be friends or do business with someone whose presence they’d much rather escape. Nothing will get you further along in life, than being capable of genuine productive human connections with others. In order for you to enjoy productive and meaningful relationships with others personally or professionally, you have to be someone that others enjoy having around. In this episode, we examine some of the qualities that make people en...
2021-05-05
19 min
I Dare You to Care
Ep 8: What Is Your Emotional Aftertaste? Why Should You Care?
How rich and rewarding our personal and professional relationships are, depends heavily on our ability to positively influence the experience others have in our presence. Whether we're aware of it or not, every single interaction we have, be it with our kids, a boss, a coworker, a client, a significant other, a friend or stranger, every single interaction we have leaves behind an emotional aftertaste. People generally feel a certain way having been in your presence and oftentimes, it's either bitter or sweet. In this episode, we explore the case for what we stand to gain when...
2021-04-01
29 min
I Dare You to Care
Ep 7: How Expensive Are Your Stories?
For everything that happens to or around us in life, we tend to attach a story or narrative to that event, circumstance or situation. We do this because as human beings, we feel the need to create context around the things we experience. Whether we’re conscious of it or not, the impact of some of our own narratives can be very harmful and costly. In this episode, I challenge listeners to consider three things. To invest some time examining their own narratives, to be empowered to rid themselves of the ones no longer serving them, and to...
2021-03-03
24 min
I Dare You to Care
Ep 6: The Challenge That Makes You A Better Human Being
At the beginning of each year, we often set goals for the things we want to accomplish and acquire throughout the year. What often gets overlooked, is the importance of also setting goals that help us develop into the best version of ourselves. In this episode, we explore an important challenge that listeners are invited to take on, in an effort to grow into a more likeable, approachable and truly successful human being.
2021-01-31
20 min
I Dare You to Care
Ep 5: Cope in Tough Times With This Emotional Intelligence Skill
As we wind down the first year of this new decade, I think it's fair to say that 2020 was pretty blindsiding. It has been an unpredictable year filled with change and challenges. A year that has tested us all in ways we never imagined. In this episode, we look at a critical emotional intelligence skill that we can tap into, to help us experience the inevitable challenges, trials and tribulations of our lives with less discomfort and heartache.
2020-12-09
30 min
Finding Your Holy Grail
Manage Your Inner Monologue
Finding Your Holy Grail helps people navigate the post-pandemic reality we now find ourselves in.In this episode, the show’s host, Dr. Mandy Simon, interviews professional life coach, public speaker, and emotional intelligence expert Sylvia Baffour. Sylvia describes herself as a Citizen of the World, having lived in over eight countries since she left her native Ghana. They discuss the need for practical solutions that can help us navigate uncertainty and Sylvia highlights the importance of hearing your own words. ‘Often we ignore the conversations we’re having with ourselves – the monologue of private complaints about our situatio...
2020-11-19
22 min
I Dare You to Care
Ep 4: Our Words Matter More Than We Often Realize
Our words matter because they have the power to influence outcomes. They have the power to influence how others relate to us and how we relate to ourselves. In this episode, I explore various ways that we use our words to either help us or harm us. Ultimately, I dare you to care about using your words mindfully as often as possible.
2020-11-11
29 min
I Dare You to Care
Ep 3: A Tribute to the Emotionally Intelligent, Chadwick Boseman
This episode is dedicated to spotlighting the legendary and extraordinary Chadwick Boseman. A man who lived his life with authenticity, courage and emotional intelligence. He was incredibly self-aware and cared greatly about his impact on others. Without a doubt, he left a legacy that we can all learn from. We take a look at some of the ways he made an indelible mark on this world and touched the hearts and minds of countless people.
2020-10-14
19 min
I Dare You to Care
Self-awareness: Giving Ourselves A Little Grace
What do you do when you feel overwhelmed by the goals you've set for yourself or when you find yourself caving under the weight of your own expectations? This is something that I bet almost none of us can claim to have never experienced in our lives. It's in these exact moments that we need to tap into some self-awareness to realize that the healthiest thing we can do is give ourselves a little grace. A little courteous goodwill. Grace allows us to flow with what feels right in the moment, and moves us further away from the loud...
2020-09-24
07 min
I Dare You to Care
Ep 2: Embracing This Unexpected Gift of 2020
So many of us continue to feel blindsided by all the unforeseen events of 2020. While it's certainly been an eye opening year, exposing us to some difficult truths around racial inequality, wealth and health disparities and so much more, it has also presented us with an unexpected gift. In this episode, we explore what that gift is. We also examine ways we can take advantage of this moment, to learn some important things about ourselves that could help us find the resilience we need to make the most of these challenging and uncertain times.
2020-09-02
33 min
I Dare You to Care
Ep 1: Welcome: Inspiration, Caring and where we go from here.
This is an introduction from the host, Professional Speaker and Emotional Intelligence Coach Sylvia Baffour. She talks about the inspiration behind this show and previews some of the topics that will be covered in the show.
2020-08-18
26 min
I Dare You to Care
I Dare You to Care (Trailer)
2020-08-13
00 min
The Crazy One
Ep 102 #ShareTheMicNow: I Dare You to Care by Sylvia Baffour
In this powerful #ShareTheMicNow episode of The Crazy One, Sylvia Baffour delves into the importance of emotional intelligence in our professional and personal lives. She explores how to approach work with empathy, build deeper awareness, and leave a positive “emotional aftertaste” with everyone you interact with. Tune in to gain insights on cultivating emotional intelligence, creating meaningful connections, and making a lasting, positive impact on those around you.Sylvia Baffour is a Motivational Speaker, Trainer, and Executive Coach named among HubSpot’s Top 15 Female Motivational Speakers alongside Oprah Winfrey, Mel Robbins, and Iyanla Vanzant. She is the...
2020-07-20
27 min