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  • Why Emotional Intelligence Matters in Business
    Oct 5, 2023

    Why Emotional Intelligence Matters in Business

    Emotional intelligence is like the secret sauce that can elevate any business recipe. It's about understanding not just…

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  • Creating Boundaries at Work
    Jun 5, 2023

    Creating Boundaries at Work

    Last week I was working with a group of executive on Leadership branding, when the topic of BOUNDARIES came up. It…

  • Setting Clear Expectations at Work
    May 22, 2023

    Setting Clear Expectations at Work

    As a leader, one of your key responsibilities is to set clear expectations for your team. Clear expectations not only…

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  • Empathy in Communication
    May 10, 2023

    Empathy in Communication

    In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, effective communication has become more critical than ever before. As…

  • WHY Emotional Intelligence is IMPERATIVE to Communication
    May 1, 2023

    WHY Emotional Intelligence is IMPERATIVE to Communication

    Conversations happens every day. Yet, so often Communication doesn't actually occur.

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  • Switching off Autopilot
    Oct 16, 2020

    Switching off Autopilot

    It’s 8:30am and I just pulled into the parking lot at work. I get out of my car and walk into the building.

  • Laser-Like Focus
    Aug 21, 2020

    Laser-Like Focus

    They circle around the boat. Back and front of the cage.

  • Inspire through Stories
    Jan 21, 2019

    Inspire through Stories

    One of the advantages of Emotional Intelligence is being able to tell a great story. Often, we communicate at work by…

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  • Employee Engagement in Non-Profit Organizations
    Oct 1, 2018

    Employee Engagement in Non-Profit Organizations

    Many, though not all, people who work for non-profit organizations do so because they support the organization’s…

  • 3 Requirements of an Employee Development Plan
    Aug 23, 2018

    3 Requirements of an Employee Development Plan

    Putting employee development as a priority is crucial to every organization’s success. A non-rofit organization is not…

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  • Tarrant County College

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Licenses & Certifications

  • Empathix Communicator

    Empathix

    Issued

  • Master Trainer

    Empathix

    Issued

Volunteer Experience

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    Immediate Past Chair

    Cancer Care Services

    - Present 6 years 3 months

    Health

    Excited to serve on the board of an organization that has not only touched my life over the last two years, but has given me hope that there will be people I can call in the future when I or a family member is ready to fight this awful disease. There is a LOT of things that cancer CAN NOT do and I am blessed to serve on a board that lives this motto every day.

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    Trainer

    Nonprofit Learning Lab

    - 1 year

    I facilitate training sessions in leadership, communication, and Emotional Intelligence.

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    Business Advisor/Subject Matter Expert

    Texas Consilium, Inc.

    - 1 year 1 month

    Economic Empowerment

    I provide communication and leadership training/development programs to businesses in need through The Texas Consilium. The Texas Consilium is a nonprofit Texas economic-development corporation with a mission to grow the Texas economy by accelerating the profitable growth of individual Texas businesses, with a particular emphasis on manufacturers. We are a catalyst for profitable growth and are, simply put, in the business of business improvement. Our expanding team of highly-experienced…

    I provide communication and leadership training/development programs to businesses in need through The Texas Consilium. The Texas Consilium is a nonprofit Texas economic-development corporation with a mission to grow the Texas economy by accelerating the profitable growth of individual Texas businesses, with a particular emphasis on manufacturers. We are a catalyst for profitable growth and are, simply put, in the business of business improvement. Our expanding team of highly-experienced, seasoned executives and professionals can address virtually any business issue obstructing profitability and growth from leadership, organizational structure, teamwork, information systems, processes, quality, market research, strategy, top-line growth, profitability and more. Collectively we have worked in thousands of businesses where we have seen what works and what doesn't. "Consilium" is Latin for "Council of wise advisors." It is a powerful concept!

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    Community Organizer

    1 Million Cups Organizer

    - Present 10 years

    Economic Empowerment

  • Co-Chair

    Business Advisory Council - Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus

    - Present 10 years 1 month

    Education

  • Mentor

    Dress for Success Dallas

    - Present 10 years 8 months

    Education

    As a mentor, I a support and counsel women in the areas of networking, leadership, education, and productivity. My goal is to help them see themselves for the amazing women that they are and to learn to make choices that will increase their happiness and success.

  • Fort Worth Business Assistance Center Graphic

    Business Advisor

    Fort Worth Business Assistance Center

    - Present 10 years 11 months

    Economic Empowerment

    As a Business Advisor, I provide business counseling in the areas of leadership, productivity, public speaking, and office management. My goal is to help fellow small business owners learn the skills they need to make their business a success; to achieve their personal goals and dreams.

Publications

  • Networking 101: Foundation for Success

    In today’s society, connections are currency. People with a strong network are more likely to get promoted, find career opportunities, and make more money. Learn the five elements to becoming a super networker and making your network connections work for you. Emotional Intelligence guru Dr. Stevie Dawn Blakely, puts her special spin on the five key elements you can learn to be a super networker. These practical tips will have you out and about in no time. You can learn how to be a social…

    In today’s society, connections are currency. People with a strong network are more likely to get promoted, find career opportunities, and make more money. Learn the five elements to becoming a super networker and making your network connections work for you. Emotional Intelligence guru Dr. Stevie Dawn Blakely, puts her special spin on the five key elements you can learn to be a super networker. These practical tips will have you out and about in no time. You can learn how to be a social butterfly; how to speak up in a crowd; how to WOW a new connection.

    You’ll learn how to craft your 20 seconds of awesome to make your introductions set you apart from others with similar experience. You’ll learn how to use killer whales and friendly dolphins to improve your communications.

    Read Dr. Stevie Dawn’s Networking 101 and turn meeting people into the next rung on your ladder to success!

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  • Emotional Intelligence and Person-Centered Change in a Community College Leadership Development Program

    The International Journal of Transformative Emotional Intelligence

Projects

  • Presentation at the 13th Emotional Intelligence Research and Training Institute

    Topic: Emotional Intelligence Development of Community College Students in a Leadership Development Program

  • NTCCC 21st Annual Fall Leadership Conference

    Presentation Entitled, "The Executive Class: Leadership Development through Community Partners".

    Abstract: The Executive Class program is a leadership learning community with an entrepreneurial focus. This co-curricular program was designed to assist students interested in business and corporate America. Partnerships have been created both on campus and in the community, allowing for shared resources and expanded networking connections for the student participants.

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  • Association of Leadership Educators National Conference

    Presentation entitled, "The Executive Class: A Leadership Learning Community for Entrepreneurs and Business-Minded Students", presented as a 30 minute Innovative Practice session.

    Abstract
    The Executive Class program was designed and implemented in 2013 at the Tarrant County College-Trinity River Campus, as a leadership learning community with an entrepreneurial focus. In this session, participants will receive an overview of this program and have the opportunity to join in discussion…

    Presentation entitled, "The Executive Class: A Leadership Learning Community for Entrepreneurs and Business-Minded Students", presented as a 30 minute Innovative Practice session.

    Abstract
    The Executive Class program was designed and implemented in 2013 at the Tarrant County College-Trinity River Campus, as a leadership learning community with an entrepreneurial focus. In this session, participants will receive an overview of this program and have the opportunity to join in discussion regarding the curriculum and data. The presenter will not only discuss the program as it stands, but also the history of the program from concept to design and improvements that have been made along the way. The hope is that participants will be able to use this innovative program as inspiration for developing entrepreneurial focused programming on their own campuses.

  • College Reading and Learning Association National Conference

    Presentation/Workshop entitled, "Tutor Training-Carry Out or Delivery?" presented as a 90-minute concurrent sessions at the CRLA national conference. Presentation was focused on the different methods to deliver tutor training and the different elements to consider as you design your tutor training including time, human resources, learning styles, and assessment.

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  • Association of Leadership Educators National Conference

    Presentation entitled, "The impacts of leadership training on Emotional Intelligence: A Student Perspective". This presentation covered the elements of a pilot study I completed to discern how students viewed their emotional intelligence growth through a leadership training program.

  • Cafe Leadership: Managing Conflict

    Hosted a Cafe Leadership Workshop at Tarrant County College's Trinity River Campus focusing on ability to manage conflict as a leader.

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  • UNT Higher Education Law Conference

    Presented a breakout session entitled: Creating a Culture of Change: Implementing a Behavioral Intervention Team at the Community College.

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  • Cafe Leadership: Building Relationships

    Hosted a Cafe Leadership Workshop at Tarrant County College's Trinity River Campus focusing on importance of building relationships as an aspect of good leadership.

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  • CRLA Certified-Tutor Training and Certification Program

    - Present

    In 2011, I assisted in the design and implementation of a new Tutor Training and Certification Program for the Tarrant County College District. The program is certified through the CRLA-International Tutor Training Certification Program for a Level 1 and Level 2 certificate. I continue to train tutors as well as develop other tutor trainers across the district. We have trained over 200 student and professional tutors.

Honors & Awards

  • Continuum Award for Student Engagement

    TCC-Trinity River Campus Student Development Services

  • Hallmark Award: Unshakeable Focus on Student Learning and Success

    Tarrant County College (TCC)

  • Inspirational Leader Award

    The Executive Class at TCC-Trinity River Campus

  • President's Star Award

    TCC-Trinity River Campus

  • Campus Impact Award

    TCC-Trinity River Campus

Languages

  • English

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Organizations

  • Emotional Intelligence Training and Research Institute

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  • Association for Leadership Educators

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  • College Reading & Learning Association

    Co-President, SIG Peer Assistance Programs

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