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Join author of The EQ Deficiency Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda, moderator Blair Primis, and guests Michael Realon and Chris Elmore as we discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in the educational system and creative spaces.
Learn more about The EQ Deficiency and the author:
thecatalyst4change.com/the-eq-deficiency
Interested in bringing Brittney-Nichole in to speak to your institute or organization? Reach out at: thecatalyst4change.com/contact-us
About Blair Primis (moderator):
Blair is a strategic marketing leader, speaker and mentor. Currently, he serves as Senior Vice President of Marketing & Talent Management at OrthoCarolina. Blair is also Co-Executive Director for the OrthoCarolina Foundation and serves on the following boards: Isabella Santos Foundation, NoDa Brewling Company, College of Health at Queens University, and Launch Tower Health.
About Michael Realon:
While having an extensive background as a senior executive, entrepreneur, and business consultant, Michael currently serves as Olympic High School's Career & Community Development Coordinator. In 2010, Michael was recognized by the Microsoft Corporation as one of America's Top 10 most innovative high school educators for his work at Olympic.
About Chris Elmore:
Called a “Startup Hero” by North Carolina Business Magazine and a maverick and mold breaker by SouthPark Magazine, Chris has written 9 books, and is an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at UNC – Charlotte and Queens University of Charlotte. Chris serves on the board of four startups and advisor three other Charlotte based companies. He began working at AvidXchange in 2000 as one of its earliest employees. AvidXchange, a global unicorn with a +$1 billion valuation.
Join author of The EQ Deficiency Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda, moderator Blair Primis, and guests Michael Realon and Chris Elmore as we discuss the importance of emotional intelligence in the educational system and creative spaces.
Learn more about The EQ Deficiency and the author:
thecatalyst4change.com/the-eq-deficiency
Interested in bringing Brittney-Nichole in to speak to your institute or organization? Reach out at: thecatalyst4change.com/contact-us
About Blair Primis (moderator):
Blair is a strategic marketing leader, speaker and mentor. Currently, he serves as Senior Vice President of Marketing & Talent Management at OrthoCarolina. Blair is also Co-Executive Director for the OrthoCarolina Foundation and serves on the following boards: Isabella Santos Foundation, NoDa Brewling Company, College of Health at Queens University, and Launch Tower Health.
About Michael Realon:
While having an extensive background as a senior executive, entrepreneur, and business consultant, Michael currently serves as Olympic High School's Career & Community Development Coordinator. In 2010, Michael was recognized by the Microsoft Corporation as one of America's Top 10 most innovative high school educators for his work at Olympic.
About Chris Elmore:
Called a “Startup Hero” by North Carolina Business Magazine and a maverick and mold breaker by SouthPark Magazine, Chris has written 9 books, and is an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at UNC – Charlotte and Queens University of Charlotte. Chris serves on the board of four startups and advisor three other Charlotte based companies. He began working at AvidXchange in 2000 as one of its earliest employees. AvidXchange, a global unicorn with a +$1 billion valuation.
