Robust & Real: Emotional Intelligence That Speaks Truth to Power

This isn't about being liked—it's about being fully human, courageous, and clear


In a world that dismisses and diminishes the profound strength of emotional intelligence, we invite you into a 90-minute exploration of what it really means to be emotionally intelligent—and it's ability to speak truth to power, and to liberate your authentic voice. Based on Kelly Wendorf's essay, The Ten (Not) Soft Skillsets of Emotional Intelligence, this Spotlight Session will unpack the revolutionary inner competencies that fuel clarity, presence, trust, and authentic leadership. 


Upcoming Course Dates:

 Saturday, May 17th, 2025

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. MT


Can't make it live? Don't worry! Sign up and we will send you the recording after the class has concluded.


What You'll Gain from this Class:

  • Learn how to use emotional intelligence as a bold leadership tool—not just for performance, but for real change
  • Master 10 real-world emotional skillsets that help you lead with strength, presence, and integrity 
  • Build the resilience to stay grounded and effective—even in high-stress or emotionally charged situations 
  • Develop a confident, clear voice that can name hard truths without losing connection or compassion
  • Identify and break free from performative empathy and surface-level EQ practices that hold you back
  • Strengthen your ability to build trust, navigate tough conversations, and create authentic relationships
  • Gain emotional clarity that fuels decisiveness, healthy boundaries, and personal agency
  • Walk away with practical tools for handling conflict, complexity, and power dynamics with emotional fluency
  • Understand how deep emotional intelligence can shift systems and cultures—not just individual behavior
  • Leave with renewed confidence in your emotional truth—and the power it holds in leadership, decision-making, and connection


Whether you're a coach, leader, or seeker, this is an invitation to reclaim the inner muscles that make transformation possible - for yourself and those you serve.


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Though online, class sizes are designed to be deliberately small, with a low student-teacher ratio, ensuring a high quality and personalized experience.

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Meet Your Facilitator

Kelly Wendorf

MCC, MECD Founder and CEO | EQUUS

Kelly Wendorf, an accomplished executive coach, celebrated author, spiritual mentor, and entrepreneur, has dedicated her life to unlocking the potential within individuals and organizations using a wisdom-informed and holistic approach. Raised in harmony with nature and the ancient world, Wendorf cultivated a sensitivity to the interconnectedness of people, nature, and their inherent moments. With vast experience living globally and studying with spiritual and Indigenous leaders from India, Africa, Indonesia, and Australia, she has a unique multicultural perspective. Her passion is establishing a novel narrative in the human condition, empowering top-performing individuals and institutions to bring about meaningful changes in their families, communities, and the world. Wendorf has worked with a wide range of clients, including tech giants Amazon and Microsoft, as well as underserved communities, earning her the nicknames 'corporate shaman' and 'CEO whisperer'. Her published work includes the book Flying Lead Change and the anthology Stories of Belonging. As the founder of EQUUS, she helps awaken robust leadership qualities among the empathetic, conscientious, and generous.

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What Our Clients Are Saying

“EQUUS and its classes cannot be explained, only experienced. When you find your courage, run, don't walk. Then settle yourself into the possibilities. It will be life-changing if you let it. ”

Kristie C.

“The power of realizing the connection of my soul to where I belong with a new felt sense of confidence is my new path. A path illuminated to becoming all it is meant to be. I am grateful to Kelly and the entire EQUUS team. It is my pleasure to recommend their teachings and life-changing experiences. ”

Debra C.