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Brent Darnell

International Best-Selling Author; Leading Authority on Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal Communication Speaker

Brent Darnell is an international best-selling author and leading authority on Emotional Intelligence.

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Brent Darnell is an international best-selling author and leading authority on Emotional Intelligence. He is President and owner of Brent Darnell International, a company devoted to the training and consulting of individuals and entire companies to help maximize their success by tapping into their “soft” skills, or Emotional Intelligence.

In his best-selling book, The People-Profit Connection: How Emotional Intelligence Can Maximize People Skills and Maximize Your Profits, Brent introduces his unique approach to teaching Emotional Intelligence skills in technically trained professions. He has been called “…relevant to performance on every job and any industry,” by Emotional Intelligence pioneer Kate Cannon and is a recognized expert in his field.

Brent earned his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1981. Prior to becoming an author, he held numerous positions in the construction industry as Senior Project Manager and Mechanical/Electrical Coordinator on various construction projects. Because of these firsthand experiences, Brent speaks with a deeper understanding of his audience and the problems they commonly face.

A sought after speaker, trainer, and lecturer, Brent has spoken for numerous influential groups including the National Association of Women Business Owners in Atlanta, Design-Build Institute of America, and the Georgia Tech Alumni Association. But more than just a speaker, Brent is an experienced educator. He has taught masters classes in Emotional Intelligence at institutions such as Penn State, Virginia Tech, and Auburn. Brent has also donated his skills by speaking to dozens of Rotary and Kiwanis clubs throughout the Southeast.

The impact of Brent’s unique programs spans the globe to places such as Stockholm, Sweden where he presented to a group from Nobia, a multi-national kitchen manufacturer and supplier. He has conducted presentations for notable construction companies such as Hardin, Skanska, Clark and McCarthy. Brent is an experienced speaker who has led hundreds of training sessions reaching thousands of participants.

Over 70 companies in more than 15 countries have experienced Brent’s life changing techniques and have become more efficient and successful as a result. Could your group be the next to benefit? Contact Brent today to find out!

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We Are the World: Multi-Cultural Issues

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