Travis Bradberry is a renowned high-performance speaker and a globally recognised authority on emotional intelligence. He currently serves as the Chief People Scientist at LEADx, where he combines behavioural science with leadership strategy to drive workplace performance and personal growth. Travis has spent decades helping organisations and leaders boost productivity through emotional intelligence. What drives him is a deep belief that emotional mastery is the key to unlocking human potential, resilience, and sustained performance in competitive environments. His speaking engagements explore practical, research-backed methods for maximising leadership capacity and include topics such as How Emotional Intelligence Allows the Increasing of Leadership, Capacity and Workplace Performance, How Emotional Intelligence Enhances Leadership, and How to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence.
Travis’s early career is defined by a blend of academic excellence and entrepreneurial spirit. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology from the University of California, San Diego in 1995, followed by a dual Ph.D. in Clinical and Industrial/Organisational Psychology in 1999 from the California School of Professional Psychology. It was this rare combination of psychological expertise that laid the foundation for his future work. In 2001, he co-founded TalentSmart, a consultancy that quickly became a leader in emotional intelligence training, serving over 75% of Fortune 500 companies. Through this venture, Travis honed his skill in translating psychological research into actionable business strategies, a talent that continues to distinguish his speaking.
In recent years, Travis has solidified his influence with a series of high-impact achievements. In 2017, he delivered his TED talk, The Power of Emotional Intelligence, and in 2023, he was named a LinkedIn Top Voice, where he has an audience of over 2.6 million followers. His books have been bestsellers worldwide, including Emotional Intelligence 2.0 (2003), Leadership 2.0 (2012), Emotional Intelligence Habits (2023), and most recently, The New Emotional Intelligence (2025). His works have shaped leadership development for over two decades, praised for their practical insights and scientific grounding, and he continues to bridge the gap between psychology and performance.
Travis’s keynote topics delve deeply into how emotional intelligence enhances leadership, increases performance under pressure, and builds adaptive, high-performing teams. He offers audiences not just inspiration, but proven frameworks and tools to apply immediately. With a sharp focus on practical application and measurable impact, he empowers leaders and teams to elevate their emotional skillset for tangible results. Organisations hire Travis because he is not only a seasoned researcher and bestselling author, but also a compelling communicator who brings credibility, clarity, and energy to every stage.
