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Dr. Shawn Andrews is an international keynote speaker, organizational consultant, business school professor, and author of two bestselling books. She specializes in leadership, gender dynamics, allyship, emotional intelligence and workplace inclusion.

In her first book, The Power of Perception: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and the Gender Divide (Morgan James Publishing, 2018), Shawn explores how perceptions shape leadership effectiveness and career advancement of women.

Her newest book, The 5 Levels of Male Allyship: A Guide to Building Better Teams Through Real Inclusion (Amplify Publishing Group, 2026), supports men and contributes to the global conversation on allyship, belonging, and creating workplaces where everyone can thrive.
Shawn’s insights have been featured in Forbes, the Chicago Tribune, and on dozens of podcasts and radio programs, including NPR. Shawn has also shared her ideas on the TEDx stage with Debunking Bias: Perceptions of Male & Female Leaders, offering research and practical strategies for addressing bias in leadership.

Keynote Topics

Keynote #1 : The Power of Perception: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and Gender

The surprising truths of what drives perceptions of men and women at work
Organizations that want to perform at the highest levels and be competitive in their industry must effectively leverage their leadership talent. Yet, in nearly all companies, a leadership gender gap persists. Pervasive and systemic barriers often keep women from advancing.

In addition, research has identified an individual’s emotional intelligence (EQ) as a key aspect and driver of leadership effectiveness. EQ assessment has found men and women to be strong in different areas. These differences often advantage men and disadvantage women at work and can lead to very different outcomes.

Finally, men and women are raised in different cultures. It begins at birth and carries into the workplace as adults. As a result, we approach virtually every aspect of business differently. Different approaches result in different perceptions, which have a significant impact on promotion.

Understanding the power of perception can dramatically improve your career advancement and help men and women work better together. Building on her best-selling book, The Power of Perception: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and the Gender Divide, Dr. Andrews will address the latest research on these topics and share practical strategies you can apply to boost your career.

During this interactive presentation, you will learn how to:
•Examine barriers that contribute to the leadership gender gap
•Identify emotional intelligence attributes and their impact on leadership
•Leverage gender differences (hard-wired & socialized) which show up every day at work and home
•Apply knowledge and tactics to improve career advancement

Keynote #2 : The 7 Superpowers of Men & Women at Work

Explore the natural strengths and abilities that contribute to success
Want to thrive in your career? Be promoted? Be in a leadership role? Turns out, there are 7 key qualities distinct to each gender that serve them well. These qualities stem from how our brains are hard-wired and how we’re socialized to behave as men and women in society.

These 7 superpowers can help you bring the right skills and mindset to the job – and help power your career. Fortunately, most of these skills are innate. Even if some are not your strong suit, the good news is that ALL can be developed and leveraged.

Join leadership and gender expert, Dr. Shawn Andrews, as she explains the 7 superpowers specific to men and women:

Women — transformational leadership, divergent problem solving, communication skills, empathy, interpersonal relationships, intuition, and grit/resilience.

Men — transactional leadership, risk-taking, confidence, assertiveness, stress tolerance, convergent problem solving, and decisiveness.

During this interactive presentation, you will learn how to:
•Identify the 7 superpowers of both men and women at work
•Explore what they are and how they contribute to success
•Leverage the benefits of each and capitalize on your natural strengths and abilities
•Apply these superpowers to enhance both your work and life

Keynote #3 : How to Build EQ in the Age of AI

Emotional intelligence secrets that drive successful leaders, workers, and teams
With digital transformation and artificial intelligence adoption at an all-time high, companies need soft skills and leadership training now more than ever to help future-proof their workforce.

Research has identified an individual’s emotional intelligence (EQ) as a key aspect and driver of leadership effectiveness. But it does not just stop at leaders. EQ has been shown to be a key differentiator between good and great performance for both individuals and teams, and unlike IQ, EQ can be improved.

A systematic and committed approach is necessary to build emotionally competent organizations. A strategic cycle of assessment, learning, practice, and feedback over time will enable employees to build competencies that can help develop high-performing teams and leaders.

During this interactive presentation, you will learn how to:
•Examine the importance of EQ in the context of AI
•Appreciate differences in EQ and gender
•Leverage neuroscience and psychological safety to impact team EQ
•Explore the impact of EQ on leadership
•Apply practical strategies to improve your EQ competencies

Call or text Neal at (720) 498 -3275 or email neal@infinitespeakers.com to place a calendar hold or book Dr. Andrews for your upcoming annual conference today.