Leadership Development Strategist • TEDx Speaker

Build Leaders Who
Listen, Adapt
and Inspire

Hi, I'm Alinnette! A bilingual leadership strategist and EQ expert.
I help organizations build emotionally intelligent, future ready leaders
who scale culture and performance.

35K+ Learners Trained
65% Efficiency Gain
40K+ Global Impact
Leadership Development Strategist • TEDx Speaker

Trusted By Leading Organizations

Valued Clients & Partners

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35K+
Learners Trained
99%
Satisfaction
40K+
Global Reach
65%
Efficiency Gain
Leadership Development Strategist • TEDx Speaker
About Me

Hi, I'm Alinnette Casiano, a leadership strategist and educator.
I create systems that connect purpose, process, and performance.
My path spans education, corporate learning, and global tech.
As a TEDx speaker and founder of Growing Your EQ, I empower leaders.
I turn emotional intelligence into measurable impact.
Driven by clarity, empathy, and meaningful growth.

Emotional Intelligence
Leadership Strategy
Learning Design
Achievements

Notable achievements and measurable impact in leadership development.

Global Training

Delivered global training for 35,000+ professionals using gamified, data-driven learning - achieving 95% satisfaction and measurable results.

Media & Partnerships

Partnered with global platforms such as TEDx, iSpring Solutions, Synthesia, and Notion; recognized as a leading Learning & Development, leadership voice on LinkedIn.

Research & Academia

Doctoral researcher in leadership studies, exploring how emotional intelligence enables adaptive leadership across cultural and generational boundaries.

Framework Innovation

Developed proprietary leadership systems (H.E.A.R.T.™, NeuroSCALE™, and Leading Beyond Prompts™) that fuse emotional intelligence, systems thinking, and agile strategy, adopted by organizations and educators globally.

Case Studies

Impactful leadership development projects and results.

TEDx Speaker

TEDx Speaker

Delivered impactful TEDx talk on emotional intelligence and leadership transformation.

TEDx EQ Development Speaking
Spanish (Bilingual)
Language
EQ Pillars
Focus
VOCES - Wilmington
Event
AI Automation for UX Research

AI Automation for UX Research

Conducted 163 interviews across 12 roles and five global regions to understand the lived experience of 35K+.

AI Automation Sales Enablement
163
Interviews Conducted
12 Roles, 5 Regions
Roles & Regions
65% Reducing Manual
Efficiency Gain
Curriculum Design & Development

Curriculum Design & Development

Founded and led a journalism program for youth blending field experiences in TV, photography & publishing.

Curriculum Design Community Partners Digital Media
2
Districts Served
3 Years
Program Duration
Journalism
Focus Area
Panel Speaker Careers in Tech

Panel Speaker Careers in Tech

Invited panelist at a professional development workshop for STEM educators, sharing insights from UX Research.

UX Research Career Readiness K-12 Focus
30+
Educators Reached
STEM Education
Professional Develop
Industry Partnership
Bridging Ed. & Tech
Future-Ready Leadership Workshop

Future-Ready Leadership Workshop

Delivered an interactive workshop on future-ready leadership and EQ growth at SheLeads AI | Create Conference.

Facilitation Training Leadership
Future-Ready Leaders
Theme
Interactive Workshop
Format
80+ Attendees
Audience
Services & Offerings

Leadership development and emotional intelligence solutions.

Leadership Training & Workshops

Future-ready programs that integrate emotional intelligence and adaptive strategy for leaders in AI-driven workplaces.

Speaking Engagements

Keynotes, panels, and interactive workshops on emotional intelligence, leadership adaptability, and human-centered innovation.

Curriculum Design & Development

Develops adaptive leadership curricula grounded in UX research, storytelling, and organizational strategy.

Leadership Development Program Audits

Audits existing leadership programs through research and stakeholder insights to identify gaps, improve alignment, and enhance impact.

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CLIENT FEEDBACK

Testimonials

"She built me a roadmap and walked me through every step with patience and care, and guided me every step of the way."

Edwin Valdez

Edwin Valdez

Founder

"She bridges emotional intelligence and AI-era leadership, turning complex ideas into daily habits that strengthen how we lead, connect, and communicate."

Francia Haces

Francia Haces

Senior VP of Marketing

"Ali spends time researching latest learning trends and available resources. She brings her design and instructional expertise to every interaction."

Ashley Dunn

Ashley Dunn

Learning Experience Designer

"UX strategy, exceptional delivery, design thinking and a passion for learning are her strong suits. "

Karen Moore

Karen Moore

Product Management Leader

"She built a framework that covers every angle, leverages the full toolbox (tech, psychology, structure) and makes creating, high-value content feel accessible."

Shannon Smith

Shannon Smith

Founder

"Alinnette combined technical skills with empathy, enhancing team collaboration and enabling us to deliver innovative, customer-focused solutions."

Shubham Agarwal

Shubham Agarwal

Technical Program Manager

"I highly recommend Alinnette's workshop. She went beyond a framework and helped us build an embodied practice. Her energy kept the room engaged and connected."

Corean Canty

Corean Canty

COO & Strategy Leader

"Ali is a gifted speaker who inspires every audience, creating a safe, energizing space where people feel connected, engaged, and genuinely moved."

Anne Murphy

Anne Murphy

Founder

MEDIA & CONTENT

Media
Leadership Insights

Practical wisdom and actionable strategies for modern leadership development

Overcoming Resistance to Digital Transformation: Stories from SMEs
Nov 9, 2025
Blog

Overcoming Resistance to Digital Transformation: Stories from SMEs

In this article, Alinnette Casiano explains how trust, not technology, is often the biggest barrier to digital change. By inviting...

Tips for Adapting Communication Styles to Different Contexts
Oct 30, 2025
Blog

Tips for Adapting Communication Styles to Different Contexts

In this article, Alinnette Casiano shares how working with global teams taught her to adjust her communication style. She learned...

Leading Through Change: How Do You Keep Your Leadership Team Adaptable?
Jun 30, 2025
Blog

Leading Through Change: How Do You Keep Your Leadership Team Adaptable?

Leading Through Change: How Do You Keep Your Leadership Team Adaptable? In this piece, Alinnette Casiano shared how she builds...

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about leadership development and EQ programs.

I design future-ready leadership programs that blend emotional intelligence, systems thinking, and practical tools for AI-driven workplaces. My approach helps leaders build self-awareness, adaptability, and the human skills that drive measurable business outcomes.

Yes, I conduct Leadership Development Program Audits to help organizations evaluate how well their current initiatives build real leadership capability. Each audit examines program design, learning outcomes, and alignment with business goals and talent development competencies. The result is a data-informed roadmap to enhance effectiveness, close skill gaps, and ensure measurable ROI on leadership development investments.

I partner with leaders across technology, education, and corporate sectors: from startups to global enterprises. My programs are especially effective in environments navigating rapid change, hybrid collaboration, or multicultural dynamics.

Every engagement includes pre- and post-assessments, behavioral observation, and feedback loops tied to key organizational outcomes. Success isn’t just participation, it’s visible shifts in communication, culture, and leadership confidence.

Absolutely. Every program is tailored to your team’s culture, goals, and challenges. From psychological safety workshops to executive EQ development. I design learning ecosystems that align with your organization’s rhythm and language.

Most leadership training stops at skill development, mine focuses on systemic transformation. I integrate emotional intelligence, systems thinking, and adaptive strategy so leaders not only perform better, but create conditions where people thrive and organizations evolve.

Have more questions about leadership development?

Get in Touch
Let's Connect

Ready to transform your leadership approach? Reach out today.

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Quick Response

acasiano@growingyoureq.com

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What I Offer

Leadership Training & Workshops
Speaking Engagements
Curriculum Design & Development
Leadership Development Program Audits
35K+
Learners Trained
99%
Satisfaction Rate

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