Dr. Brigette Hyacinth

CEO & Founder @Leadership EQ 🔸 Keynote Speaker 🔸 Bestselling Author 🔸 Consultant 🔸 Independent Board Director 🔸 MBA & DBA

Trinidad and Tobago

About

Dr. Brigette Hyacinth is a bestselling author and international keynote speaker specializing in Leadership, HR, and Artificial Intelligence. She holds an earned Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) and was honored with an Honorary Doctorate in Executive Management and Leadership. Dr. Hyacinth is the Founder of Leadership EQ and serves as an Independent Board Director. She has been ranked: 🔹Top 100 HR Influencers (Leadership & Development). 🔹Top 20 EMEA-Based Tech Experts to inspire Digital Transformation Efforts. 🔹Top 100 Most Influential people of African Descent under 40. 🔹Top 75 Remote Work Influencers. 🔹Top 50 Influential Leaders of 2025 🔹Top Leadership and International Keynote Speaker of the Year 2025 (Booking Inquiries: Please contact [email protected] About Me: ✎ I am a diligent self starter, continuous learner, avid networker, always seeking opportunities for growth and development and I relish a challenge. One thing I firmly believe in, is that in the midst of all our accomplishments, we should always find ways to give back to the society / community. I am the Founder of Leadership EQ. We conduct seminars and workshops in leadership, management and education as well as provide motivational speeches. Author of 6 Books: 💡 "LEADING IN THE AGE OF AI: How to Inspire Teams, Foster Culture and Elevate Success." 💡 "Leading the Workforce of the Future: Inspiring a Mindset of Passion, Innovation and Growth." 💡"The Future of Leadership: Rise of Automation, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence" 💡"Purpose Driven Leadership: Building and Fostering Effective Teams" 💡"​The Ultimate Leader: Learning, Leading and Leaving a Legacy of Hope" 💡"The Edge of Leadership: A Leader's Handbook for Success" 📌All Books are available on Amazon and other top online booksellers. 🔴 Website : https://brigettehyacinth.com/ 🔴 Follow Brigette on: Twitter : @BrigetteHRM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrigetteTHyacinth LinkedIn: ✈ Top Most Connected Woman in Latin America & the Caribbean 🏆 40,000+ Connections (♛ 2nd Second Most Connected Woman on LinkedIn) 🏆 100,000+ Endorsements ( ♛ 2nd Second Most Endorsed Person on LinkedIn)

Experience

  • Keynote Speaker on Leadership, HR, and AI at https://www.brigettehyacinth.com/
    Apr 2009 - Present · 17 yrs 4 mos

    Brigette Hyacinth - who started her career conducting leadership seminars and workshops in the Caribbean - is now an in-demand keynote speaker and internationally recognized Influencer. She has traveled to five continents including North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia sharing her expertise. For over 15 years, she has been advising CEO’s, entrepreneurs, educators, governments and leaders from all over the globe on how to build innovative organizations, unlock creative potential, and increase productivity.

  • Author at LEADING IN THE AGE OF AI: How to Inspire Teams, Foster Culture and Elevate Success
    Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    The AI hype cycle is out of control. The scale is becoming lopsided, and it’s time to restore balance. Leading in the Age of AI is a practical guide to scaling a sustainable and high-performance workplace culture. In this book, you will discover strategies to: ✅ Become an Effective Leader. ✅ Foster Psychological Safety in the Work Environment. ✅ Build a Positive Workplace Culture. ✅ Create an Innovative Workforce. ✅ Leverage AI: From hype to impact for Sustainable Success.

  • Author at Leading the Workforce of the Future: Inspiring a Mindset of Passion, Innovation and Growth
    Feb 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

    This book provides concrete advice and best practices on how to engage and retain top talent. It addresses several areas to focus on to future proof yourself and your business.In this book you will discover strategies to:•Become the leader your team needs you to be. •Accelerate talent development.•Reshape your culture. •Reskill your workforce.•Create an innovation mindset.•Succeed with purpose.The future is no longer some far-off destination; it is already here. Don’t be caught off guard!

  • Author at The Future of Leadership: Rise of Automation, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
    Oct 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 10 mos

    Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) our greatest existential threat? Will AI take your Job? Is Privacy dead? Is Universal Basic Income a viable strategy or just a temporary bandage?... We are standing at a crucial and pivotal point in history. It’s time for diversity in AI. This unprecedented technology will affect society as a whole and we need individuals from diverse disciplines and backgrounds to join the discussion. The issues surrounding AI can’t be left to a small group of scientists, technologists or business executives to address. Our future and our children's future are at stake.our way.

  • Author of at The Ultimate Leader: Learning, Leading and Leaving a Legacy of Hope
    Nov 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 9 mos

    This Book will Energize your Mind, Body & Soul and strengthen you for the journey ahead. It is an impeccable road map to building and maintaining leadership effectiveness even in the midst of uncertainty.