Topic: The Self-Aware Leader: Unlocking Emotional Intelligence for Financial Professionals 

Speaker:  Mark Myers, Legacy Leadership Coach & Executive Life Evolution Coach, former FENG Nashville Chapter Chair 

Presentation:
 1. Learning Objectives

 By the end of this session, participants will:

- Understand how self-awareness impacts leadership effectiveness and decision-making.

- Recognize emotional triggers and regulate responses in high-stakes professional settings.

- Apply practical tools to strengthen emotional intelligence and communication within teams. 

2. Session Overview:
In today’s dynamic financial environment, technical expertise is no longer enough. Leaders who thrive are those who master self-awareness—understanding how emotions, biases, and interpersonal dynamics shape performance and influence. 

In this interactive presentation, Executive Life Evolution Coach Mark Myers introduces “The Evolved Leadership Framework,” which aligns three essential elements: 

a. Self-Awareness – recognizing internal states and patterns. 

b. Emotional Intelligence – managing emotions with clarity and empathy. 

c. Communication Mastery – creating authentic connection that inspires trust and engagement. 

Through guided reflection and real-world scenarios relevant to financial professionals, participants will explore how mastering self-awareness transforms leadership, enhances decision-making, and fosters high-performing teams. 

3. Key Takeaways:

- Discover your personal leadership blind spots.

- Strengthen emotional intelligence to lead with confidence and composure.

- Cultivate authentic communication that elevates both performance and relationships. 

Speaker’s bio:
Mark empowers professionals to evolve into authentic, emotionally intelligent leaders who thrive in both life and work. His coaching passion focuses on helping men achieve greater self awareness and authentic leadership through his “Evolve Connection Partners” platform. However, his coaching principles and methods are equally relevant and transformative for women seeking deeper personal growth and leadership alignment. Mark brings decades of experience in professional development, executive communication, and human-centered leadership. His framework, The Evolved Leadership Model, centers on the understanding that feelings matter, and true leadership begins with emotional self-awareness.