Samantha S. Woo
Top talent is leaving, those who stay are disengaged, and workplace morale feels stagnant. Samantha S. Woo understands these frustrations and knows what’s missing. As a bestselling author, licensed Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, and leadership consultant, Samantha uncovers the deeper emotional and systemic barriers that hold teams back. She helps leaders use emotional intelligence to create meaningful connections, foster engagement, and turn struggling teams into thriving ones.
Organizations spend significant resources on leadership development and executive coaching, yet the results don’t seem to stick.
About Samantha
Samantha S. Woo is a bestselling author and leadership consultant specializing in emotional intelligence for teams and organizations. As a licensed Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, she began her career helping corporate leaders address career challenges and transform their workplace relationships.
Through her work with individual leaders, Samantha has influenced workplace systems by fostering healthier dynamics and team engagement. Now, she brings her expertise to the stage, delivering talks that empower leaders to tackle issues like disengagement and turnover. Her approach equips organizations with practical strategies to create collaborative, resilient teams and cultures where engagement thrives and top talent stays.
Samantha's Talks
Empowering leaders to build engaged teams and retain top talent through emotional intelligence
Leading Inside Out: Building Emotionally Intelligent Teams for Sustainable Success
In this talk, Samantha S. Woo explores how emotionally intelligent leadership fosters sustainable workplace cultures. By addressing both individual behaviors and systemic dynamics, she provides practical strategies for leaders from a proprietary 7-step method to create environments where teams feel genuinely connected, engaged, and supported.
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Learn to lead by being able to "prescribe" emotional intelligence, not just "describe" it.
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Build resilience through 3-steps in real-time challenges and adapt to change effectively.
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Shift this one perspective to foster collaboration, long-term success, organizational growth in an evolving business landscape.
Human Leadership in the Age of AI: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters More Than Ever
As artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace, Samantha S. Woo highlights the critical role of emotional intelligence in maintaining human connection and relevance. This talk empowers leaders to navigate the evolving landscape by balancing technology with human-centered leadership.
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Leverage emotional intelligence to enhance innovation and drive creative solutions.
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Strengthen collaboration to build cohesive, high-performing teams.
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Boost adaptability to help leaders and teams stay ahead while staying connected.
From Disengagement to Retention: Practical Solutions to Keep Top Talent Thriving Across Generations
Employee disengagement and turnover are costly challenges for organizations, especially in navigating the unique needs of a multigenerational workforce. In this session, Samantha S. Woo unpacks the root causes and offers leaders practical strategies to address disengagement and retention. With a special focus on the emerging challenges of engaging Gen Z, Samantha equips leaders to foster collaboration, motivation, and connection across all generations.
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Learn actionable tools from a proprietary 7-step method to foster workplaces where every team member thrives.
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Learn strategies to retain top talent and maximize their contributions.
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Drive long-term success through an empowered and engaged workforce.
I was so impressed with her engagement with the audience, expertise, and her passion about trauma in daily work-life, I invited her ... as a keynote guest speaker at Fordham... A big thank you to Samantha for inspiring us!
Jun Ishiyoda-Wang, LMHC
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Empowering leaders to build engaged teams and retain top talent through emotional intelligence