Emotional
Intelligence
Training
FOR BUSINESS LEADERS & THE WORKPLACE
Lead change without causing burnout, navigate pushback and resistance without making it personal, and build real trust so your team stays engaged, even when things are shifting.
Topsie VandenBosch, LMSW blends leadership psychology, emotional intelligence, and behavioral decision-making to help leaders develop self-trust first..because the best leaders aren’t the ones who have all the answers. They’re the ones who trust themselves first, so that they can lead with conviction.
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In today's rapidly changing environment, effective leadership means creating a workplace culture where innovation, creativity, and adaptability can thrive.
innovation
creativity
adaptability
And if you’ve landed here- you know this too. But this doesn’t happen in a vacuum.
It requires leaders and employees to embody self-awareness, empathy, and resilience.
These qualities create trust, engagement, and long-term success.
But how does this transformation actually happen? By prioritizing the development of emotional intelligence in business leadership. And that’s where I come in.
Topsie VandenBosch is an experienced Leadership Consultant and Emotional Intelligence Practitioner. She combines a decade of expertise in emotional well-being with her work coaching business leaders- helping them navigate resistance, communicate confidently, and build trust in challenging situations.
Topsie
VandenBosch.
How can leaders strengthen their skills without burning out?
Most leadership training focuses on what leaders should do. But real leadership is about who you are when things get complicated.
Leaders struggle the most when:
👉🏿They roll out change without getting real buy-in (which leads to resistance and disengagement).
👉🏿They take pushback personally (which makes it harder to lead with confidence).
👉🏿 They avoid difficult conversations (because they don’t know how to navigate them productively).
But leadership isn’t about having all the answers.
It’s about strengthening the skills that keep teams engaged—without burning yourself out.
Burnout doesn’t come from leading.
It comes from leading without the right tools.
And that’s where emotional intelligence in leadership makes the difference.
What is emotional intelligence in leadership?
Most people think emotional intelligence in leadership is just about being more self-aware. But it’s more than that—it’s what allows leaders to handle resistance, make clear decisions, and communicate in a way that builds trust.
Without these skills, leaders struggle to:
👉🏿 Make decisions without second-guessing themselves.
👉🏿Navigate resistance without shutting down or over-explaining.
👉🏿Communicate change in a way that keeps teams engaged.
This is where emotional intelligence in leadership makes the difference.
I specialize in emotional intelligence training in business leadership that helps leaders develop the confidence, communication, and decision-making skills they need to lead effectively...without burnout.
My work blends leadership psychology, human behavior, and resistance management to help leaders step into their roles with clarity and conviction.
Through in-person and virtual learning programs, my approach improves team cohesion, increases leadership performance, and helps companies retain top talent.
Because when leaders trust themselves, their teams trust them too.
choose a topic:
LEADERSHIP L&D
Helping Leaders Navigate AI Resistance Without Losing Trust or Engagement
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
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Learn why AI resistance is a leadership challenge, not a tech problem.
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Develop strategies to communicate change in a way that gets real buy-in.
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Discover how to frame AI as an efficiency tool, not a threat.
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Understand the hidden fears behind AI resistance and how to address them effectively.
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Get practical tools to lead conversations about AI adoption with clarity and confidence.
LEADERSHIP/TEAM L&D
Making Decisions as a Leader Without Overthinking or Self-Doubt
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
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Identify what causes decision paralysis and how to break the cycle.
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Learn how self-trust impacts leadership effectiveness.
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Develop practical frameworks for making faster, more confident decisions.
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Get techniques for handling tough calls without over-explaining or seeking constant validation.
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Learn how to recover quickly from a wrong decision without losing momentum or credibility.
LEADERSHIP/TEAM L&D
Handling Resistance and Tough Conversations Without Losing Trust
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
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Learn how to manage resistance productively instead of avoiding it.
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Discover why pushback is a trust-building opportunity, not a leadership failure.
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Get actionable techniques to stay firm without shutting people down.
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Learn how to de-escalate emotionally charged conversations without losing authority.
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Develop strategies for turning workplace tension into alignment and engagement.
Meet Topsie
VandenBosch, LMSW
Topsie VandenBosch, LMSW, is a Leadership Consultant, Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, and Expert in Decision-Making & Resistance Navigation. She received her Master of Clinical Social Work degree from Michigan State University, obtained her license to practice psychotherapy in 2013, and earned her Emotional Intelligence Practitioner Certification in 2021.
With a decade of experience helping leaders and teams navigate resistance, communicate with confidence, and make clear decisions under pressure, Topsie partners with companies to train leadership teams on the human side of leadership—how to build trust, manage pushback, and lead change without creating burnout or disengagement.
Topsie has been flown in to speak and facilitate workshops at company retreats, business conferences, and leadership training events. She has spoken on 25+ podcasts and has coached more than 600 founders, executives, and leadership teams on how to lead with conviction.
Her expertise lies in leadership psychology, behavioral decision-making, and emotional intelligence. She teaches leaders how to:
👉🏿 Handle resistance and tough conversations without making them personal;
👉🏿 Make decisions with clarity and confidence instead of overthinking;
👉🏿 Communicate change in a way that builds buy-in instead of fear.
Topsie's approach is rooted in evidence-based leadership strategies, emotional intelligence, and behavioral psychology. Instead of just teaching leaders what to do, she helps them develop the self-trust and communication skills to actually lead effectively.
She crafts unique solutions for each organization- taking into account the modality, location, size of team, scope of work, and duration. This personalized approach ensures that each engagement is created specifically for you, is most effective, and delivers the desired results.
Topsie's interactive and dynamic workshops, speaking, and coaching help organizations in these areas:
Leadership
High Performance
Psychological Safety
Mental Health/Wellbeing
Effective Communication
Leading Through Change & Uncertainty
Mindset
Adaptability
Emotional Intelligence Resilience
Resistance Navigation
Decision-Making Under Pressure
Trust & Buy-In
Topsie is a first-generation immigrant, who grew up in a small town on the southeast side of Michigan. She is the product of an Ivy-League educated father and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for a mother. She and her husband are transplants to the sunny state of Southern California, and is thankful every morning that she no longer has to see snow outside her window 😂