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Through our thought leadership articles and blog posts, we share insight into our latest thinking. AEI strives to provide perspective on leadership topics that are important to our clients.


Reflecting on 30 Years of Evolution in Executive Coaching and Emotional Intelligence with Alicia Del Real
CEO and Executive Coach Alicia Del Real connects with participants at one of AEI's signature leadership development workshops At The Center for Advanced Emotional Intelligence (AEI), 30 years is reason to celebrate. For the anniversary, CEO and Executive Coach Alicia Del Real offers a compelling look at how executive coaching and leadership development have transformed over the past three decades. What began as a niche and often misunderstood practice has grown into a vital c
Alicia Del Real
Jun 73 min read


Leading With Heart: Leadership Lessons from Indra Nooyi
by Alicia Del Real, CEO and Executive Coach When Indra Nooyi led PepsiCo as Chairman and CEO from 2006 to 2018, she regularly appeared on Forbes’ list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women. During that time, just part of her 24 years at PepsiCo, she accomplished more than most CEOs. Not only did Indra set a new strategy for PepsiCo, investing in healthy foods and beverages while outperforming comparable CPG companies, she also was an inspiring role model for women and mothe
Alicia Del Real
Jun 73 min read


How to Select an Executive Coach
by Amanda Felt, President and Coach Executive coaching is no longer seen as a last resort for performance correction but rather a critical lever for leadership development that impacts individual leaders and the overall health and competitiveness of organizations. With so many executive coaching firms to select from and the stakes so high, choosing the right firm can seem daunting. By focusing on the following four criteria to select an executive coach, you can be more confi
Alicia Del Real
Jun 72 min read
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