Dr. Travis Bradberry Bio

Chief People Scientist at LEADx and Best-Selling Author of The New Emotional Intelligence

Dr. Travis Bradberry is a world-renowned expert on emotional intelligence and a best-selling author. With decades of experience writing, speaking, and developing emotional intelligence training programs, Dr. Bradberry has become one of the most trusted voices in the field.

He is the Chief People Scientist at LEADx, where our New Emotional Intelligence™ EQ Program is based on his latest research and writing.

Career and Background

Travis Bradberry earned his dual Ph.D. in clinical psychology and I/O psychology and began his career studying the practical application of emotional intelligence in the workplace. While getting his Ph.D., he met Dr. Jean Greaves, a professor at his university. Together, they teamed up to found the emotional intelligence company, TalentSmart. After selling TalentSmart several years ago, Bradberry wrote The New Emotional Intelligence and partnered with LEADx to create a new, updated EQ program and assessment at LEADx.

Contributions to the Field of Emotional Intelligence

At LEADx, Dr. Bradberry continues to push the boundaries of what emotional intelligence training can achieve. He has:

Authored hundreds of articles on workplace psychology, leadership, and emotional intelligence
Designed award-winning emotional intelligence training and certification programs
Developed proprietary EQ assessments used by thousands of organizations
Delivered keynotes to audiences ranging from Fortune 500 executives to frontline managers

Dr. Bradberry’s approach is science-backed, highly practical, and designed to create lasting behavior change.

Featured In

Dr. Bradberry’s work has appeared in:

Harvard Business Review
Forbes
Fast Company
Inc.
The Wall Street Journal

Keynote Speaking and Workshops

Dr. Bradberry speaks globally on emotional intelligence. His dynamic keynotes combine powerful storytelling, actionable takeaways, and a touch of humor that resonates with audiences of all backgrounds.

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“LEADx New EQ™ is the ONLY EQ program I recommend.”

—Dr. Travis Bradberry, Author of The New Emotional Intelligence and Chief People Scientist at LEADx