Ei365 CERTIFIED COACHES

Welcome to the Ei365 Certified Coaches page, we proudly showcase a diverse network of advanced facilitators who have completed our intensive two-day Emotional Intelligence training program.

These certified coaches bring a wealth of expertise from various industries, offering unique perspectives and tailored approaches to Emotional Intelligence development. Whether you’re seeking a dynamic speaker for your next corporate event, an experienced workshop leader, or a coach who can ignite transformation within your team, you’ll find the perfect match here. Explore their backgrounds and discover how their expertise can inspire growth, collaboration, and success in your organization.

Ei365 CERTIFIED COACHES

Welcome to the Ei365 Certified Coaches page, we proudly showcase a diverse network of advanced facilitators who have completed our intensive two-day Emotional Intelligence training program.

Jennifer Marquinez

Advanced Ei Facilitator, hablo español

I help Spanish-speaking leaders overcome language barriers, adapt to a new culture, and lead with confidence through emotional intelligence and self-awareness. As an immigrant, leader, and EI coach, I empower them to communicate effectively, delegate successfully, and thrive personally and professionally.

I’m Jennifer Marquinez -Panamanian immigrant who transformed adversity into growth. Raised in uncertainty, I faced rejection, cultural challenges, and self-doubt. Through resilience and emotional intelligence, I built confidence and leadership skills. Now, as an EI coach, I help Spanish-speaking leaders break language barriers, adapt with ease, and lead with clarity. My mission is to empower others to rise, thrive, and succeed.

Darrin Bedford

Advanced Ei Facilitator

I help parents who have lost a child navigate their grief through proven Emotional Intelligence strategies. The principles I teach aren’t just theory—I’ve lived them. And through my work, I’ve helped grieving parents process their pain, regain strength, and rebuild their lives in a way that allows them to move forward while still honoring their child’s memory.

Darrin Bedford is a speaker, author, and resilience coach who helps parents navigate the unimaginable grief of losing a child. After the tragic murder of his daughter, Nanah, Darrin turned his pain into purpose, creating powerful content, a podcast, and workshops that guide others through the complexities of grief. His raw, unfiltered approach challenges traditional grief narratives, offering real, actionable strategies for parents who feel stuck, isolated, and overwhelmed.

Sparkles Sibley

Advanced Ei Facilitator

Sparkles Sibley is a passionate emotional intelligence coach dedicated to cultivating mindful leaders. With expertise in executive support and guiding teams through change and transformation, she empowers individuals and organizations to enhance self-awareness, communication, and resilience. Sparkles blends strategic insight with a compassionate approach to foster growth, leadership, and success. Partner with her to develop the emotional intelligence skills needed to lead with confidence and impact.

Michaela Womack

Advanced Ei Facilitator

I empower trauma-informed professionals who serve vulnerable populations —like the homeless and domestic violence survivors — by leveraging my lived experience of overcoming homelessness and surviving domestic violence.

As an Emotional Intelligence Coach, I draw from my journey of overcoming homelessness and surviving domestic violence to empower others. My mission is to inspire resilience and emotional growth.

Tammy Cloud

Advanced Ei Facilitator

I am a clinical social worker specializing in emotional intelligence coaching for human service professionals. I work with those who often encounter clients with complex, compounded trauma and grief. My goal is to help these professionals build the emotional resilience and awareness they need to navigate challenging situations with greater empathy, understanding, and effectiveness, ultimately improving outcomes for both the professionals and their clients

Tammy Cloud is a community activist and clinical social worker with nearly three decades of experience supporting individuals and families impacted by the criminal justice system, as well as those affected by shootings and homicides. Known as a healer and safe landing in the community, Tammy is passionate about helping others unlock their self-awareness, emotional patience and resiliance. With a deep love for the community, Tammy is dedicated to guiding individuals toward healing, insight, and empowerment through compassionate, heart-centered work.

Tammi Edwards

Advanced Ei Facilitator

As an “Ei365 Performance Coach”. I teach girls and women how to skillfully use Emotional Intelligence through my background in Personal and Professional Development, Life Coaching and Executive Leadership Training.

Tammi Edwards is a retired Administrator with the City of Richmond. She has over 30 years of managerial experience in the government, nonprofit and for profit sectors and is known to be a strong leader with the ability to build consensus among staff, community members, and government leaders to meet objectives and create impact in the community. Tamara holds a B.A. in Liberal Studies and an A.S. degree in Business Management and is a certified Life, Health and Emotional Intelligence Coach.

Nore Bluitt

Advanced Ei Facilitator

I help busy professionals who neglect their health and wellness break free from procrastination and burnout by using Emotional Intelligence to build resilience, self-awareness, and lasting success—through transformational coaching with over a decade of behavioral transformation experience. I will empower you to take control and create the healthy lifestyle you deserve.

I'm Nore—a transformational coach with over a decade of experience in behavioral transformation. I help busy professionals who neglect their health and wellness break free from procrastination and burnout. By using Emotional Intelligence, I will empower you to build resilience and self-awareness, paving the way for lasting success. My mission is to guide you in taking control and creating the healthy lifestyle you deserve.

Shawnie Bennett

Advanced Ei Facilitator

I help professionals and women & girls who face systemic barriers, lack of resources, and personal challenges by guiding them to identify their personal growth, leadership development skills, and inner power. Through my authentic self-reflection, personal journey, and deep connection to emotional intelligence, I provide the tools and strategies needed to break barriers, cultivate resilience, and step into leadership with confidence. As a keynote speaker, emotional intelligence coach, and nonprofit leader, I create transformational experiences that empower individuals to rewrite their narratives, develop self-awareness, and lead with purpose. My work through Melanin Unlimited bridges generational gaps, fosters mental wellness, and provides underserved communities with access to mentorship, advocacy, and sustainable resources.

Shawnie Bennett is a visionary keynote speaker, emotional intelligence coach, advocate, and entrepreneur whose powerful voice resonates in mental wellness, education, emotional intelligence, and personal perseverance. Raised in an underserved community, she defied the odds, graduating college while raising her 8-month-old son—an embodiment of resilience, determination, and faith. As a sought-after speaker, Shawnie captivates audiences with authentic storytelling and empowering insights, inspiring individuals to overcome adversity, embrace self-awareness, and develop emotional intelligence. She advocates for personal growth, mental wellness, and the power of self-discovery.

Joy Gage

Advanced Ei Facilitator

I help individuals harness self-awareness in their reactions, responses, and decision-making, especially in emotional moments. Growing up, Emotional Intelligence wasn’t something I learned—I wasn’t taught how to regulate my emotions or respond instead of react. Through personal growth and leadership, I made EI a way of life, transforming my relationships. Now, I’m passionate about helping others do the same, fostering clarity, confidence, and stronger connections.

Joy Gage is an Emotional Intelligence (EI) Coach who helps individuals and teams unlock their potential through self-awareness, empathy, and communication. She focuses on personal and professional growth by enhancing emotional resilience, leadership, and relationships. Her passion for EI stems from personal experiences that highlighted the impact of emotional awareness. Through her own leadership journey, she made EI central to her approach to relationships with family, friends, and colleagues. Joy works with people of all backgrounds to help them understand self-awareness, particularly in emotionally charged situations. She believes EI is not just a skill, but a way of life that builds confidence, clarity, and stronger connections. Joy’s mission is to make EI a transformative force, one person at a time.

Larry Johnson

Advanced Ei Facilitator

I empower people to master the art of attitude adjustment by ensuring their intelligence guides their emotions. This vital skill gives them the freedom to choose their response in any situation, creating a foundation for success in every area of life.

Attitude adjustment is about developing the wisdom to respond rather than react to life's challenges. When you understand how to keep your intelligence in charge of your emotions, you gain the power to choose your attitude in any situation. I teach people proven techniques that help them maintain this control, whether they're dealing with workplace stress, family dynamics, or personal challenges. It's not about ignoring your feelings - it's about mastering them so they work for you, not against you. This mastery creates a ripple effect, positively impacting every area of your life. Think about it - when you can adjust your attitude with intention, you're no longer at the mercy of circumstances. You're in control. That's true freedom, and that's what I help people achieve.""It is not what happens to you, but your attitude about what happens to you that matters most." "Mastering attitude adjustment requires discipline - it's a daily commitment to choosing wisdom over impulse. When I talk about discipline, I'm talking about the consistent practice of pausing before reacting, checking your emotional temperature, and consciously choosing your response. This takes real work, especially in challenging moments.