Emotional intelligence consultant, trainer, and researcher; Chair of the International NexusEQ Conferences and Director of Six Seconds' Institute for Organizational Performance (US). Speaker Web Site Joshua Freedman As the Director of Programs for Six Seconds and Chair of the NexusEQ Conference, Joshua collaborates with EQ experts and leaders around the world. He is committed to using EQ to create more positive and effective schools, businesses, and communities. As Director of the Institute for Organizational Performance, Joshua and his world-leading team provide reasearch-based training, consulting, and coaching to improve effectiveness. Focused on climate, leadership, and customer service, the Institute team delivers measurable results with bottom-line value. Josh co-developed Six Seconds’ EQ Certification Training which he has delivered on five continents to hundreds of consultants, educators, coaches, psychologists, and change-agents seeking practical tools for learning and teaching emotional intelligence. He is the co-author of the Handle With Care EQ Activity Book, the EQ Learning Journal, and two volumes of the Self-Science EQ Curriculum. A prolific writer and an accomplished speaker, Josh inspires heart and wisdom for audiences and clients around the world. Session Information: Conference Co-Chair Key Concepts: Emotions matter. Change begins on the inside. Effective teams care. As co-chair, Joshua is committed to creating an emotionally intelligent learning experience where participants are fully engaged, curious, surprised, challenged, and delighted.