Edgar Blunt
Co-founder and CEO of Career Pillar, Entrepreneur, Professional Advisor, and Coach
Teaches:
Emotional Intelligence and Workplace Skills Gaps
Edgar is a shenanigator and hugger. He is dedicated to making soft skills feel less like training and more like transformation—by designing experiences that build empathy, courage, and lasting impact.
As the CEO and founder of IMAGO, and Chair of the Fresno Regional Workforce Development Board, Edgar brings over 20 years of leadership training experience. He’s partnered with school districts, workforce boards, and businesses across the country to rethink how we grow human potential in education and work.
Guided by his belief to “seek to love” and “embrace the awkward,” he imagines a world rooted in authentic relationships—where people are equipped to meet life’s challenges with compassion and clarity.
masterclass DESCRIPTION
With 71% of employers valuing EQ over IQ, this masterclass is not just a discussion; it’s a rallying cry for all stakeholders to embrace a new mindset. Join us as we explore two significant gaps in workforce preparation: the skills gap and the identity gap. While soft skills like Emotional Intelligence (EI) are crucial for job success, they are often overlooked in favor of hard skills. This masterclass emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, social awareness, and systems thinking in preparing for the future of work. Through examples and strategies, such as the GOATRACE tool for productive meetings, it encourages educators and leaders to prioritize EI development. The masterclass concludes with a call to reframe workforce training, emphasizing purpose and soft skills for a more fulfilling professional life.
MASTERCLASS TRAILER
Program
Instructional Excellence
Are you ready to (re)ignite your passion for teaching and take your instructional prowess to the next level? Educators are the driving force behind shaping young minds and transforming lives. This masterclass is designed exclusively for you, honoring your dedication and recognizing your vital role.
Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and empowered as fellow subject matter experts guide you through an immersive experience to unlock the tools, techniques, and inspiration to make a lasting impact in the classroom. As iron sharpens Iron, so does on person sharpen another. Together, we will explore innovative strategies, research-backed methodologies, and game-changing insights that will elevate your teaching to new heights.
Each concise keynote in this masterclass has been distilled to be motivational and actionable - no time for fluff - and are available on-demand because we know your schedule is impacted and variable. You are also invited to a live, VIP Q&A session with each speaker.
13 powerful keynotes. 13 actionable Playbooks. Live Q&A sessions.
This is the professional development you, and your students, deserve.
