State of the Heart ~ Emotional Intelligence in 2025

Presented by Heidi Esther, Certified Emotional Intelligence Life Coach

CiHRG Monthly Meeting

~ Tuesday, September 9, 2025 ~
Lunch served at 11:30 am, program starts at noon.
Please RSVP by Thursday, September 4 to ensure appropriate meal counts.

Presentation Description:

Emotional Intelligence has been proven to boost everything from leadership effectiveness and employee well-being. Now, it’s your turn to elevate your HR Leadership by understanding the benefits and trends in emotional intelligence. This presentation will help you understand exactly what emotional intelligence is, how it grows essential skills to navigate complex workplace dynamics, foster a more engaged and collaborative culture, and significantly reduce employee turnover.

This interactive presentation will give you tangible takeaways you can practice with your employees as well as a deeper understanding of how global trends are impacting productivity under your roof. As a bonus, you will be provided an opportunity to complete a personal emotional intelligence assessment.

Presenter Bio:

Heidi Esther is an Emotional Intelligence Professional who helps organizations solve recurring people and communication challenges to boost engagement, trust, and success. She also coaches professionals to harness their peculiar Genius and become the joyful Authentic Leaders of their lives.

With two decades in Strategic Communication, Emotional Intelligence, and Authentic Leadership — and 15+ years in Storytelling, Mindfulness, and Personal Transformation — Heidi creates safe, empowering spaces for lasting change. She is a certified Emotional Intelligence Life Coach, Essential Workplace Skills Facilitator, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Practitioner.

When not strengthening trust and connection, Heidi enjoys life with her prankster wife, two eye-rolling teens, and two lucky dogs. She can often be found baking chocolate chip cookies, sharing coffee with friends, or meditating under her favorite blankie.

Event Location: OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center (In-Person) & Teams (Virtual)

For in-person attendance, arrive at the main entrance of OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center. Go past the information desk and walk through the double doors on the left. The auditorium will be immediately on your left.

This session will be eligible for both SHRM and HRCI Credits.