Meet the Visionary Behind EQ Strategists

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Dr. Summer Allen

Founder & Chief Intelligence Officer

Dr. Summer Allen, widely known as “Dr. EQ”, is a trailblazer in the field of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and the visionary force behind EQ Strategists. With over a decade of research and applied practice, Dr. Allen has redefined how organizations approach leadership development, culture transformation, and emotionally intelligent communication.

As the Founder and Chief Intelligence Officer of EQ Strategists, she created a research-based platform that equips organizations and their leaders to lead with clarity, emotional agility, and strategic impact.

Expertise Backed by Discipline:

  • Doctorate in Organizational Change and Leadership from the University of Southern California

  • Certified Performance Technologist from the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI)

  • Active member of the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD)

  • Currently pursuing a second Doctorate in Psychology from Rutgers University to further her research in Emotional Intelligence

A Research-Driven Approach to Leadership Transformation

At the core of EQ Strategists is Dr. Summer Allen’s next-generation emotional intelligence framework, a breakthrough model that goes beyond traditional approaches by addressing implicit triggers, past experiences, and behavioral strategies that shape how leaders show up under pressure.

Built from this framework, the proprietary EQ-GI™ (Emotional Intelligence Growth Index) assessments provide deep, AI-powered insight into emotional patterns, leadership blind spots, and areas for growth. This integrated approach turns emotional intelligence into a practical, measurable tool for developing confident, high-impact leaders and teams.

Under Dr. Allen’s leadership, EQ Strategists offers:

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    Proprietary EQ assessments for leaders and teams

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    Research-backed leadership development workshops

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    Certification programs for internal and external change-makers

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    Keynote speaking and thought leadership for organizations embracing EQ at scale

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Bringing Her Vision to Life

Dr. Allen’s influence shapes every offering at EQ Strategists, from how we assess leaders, to how we train them, to how we help organizations build more emotionally intelligent, inclusive workforces. Her work lives through our team, our clients, and the outcomes we help create.

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