Finding Purpose in Learned Intelligence
Location
Hemmingson 314 A
Start Date
28-3-2026 10:10 AM
End Date
28-3-2026 11:00 AM
Description
Description: Most leaders are rewarded for thinking fast, deciding quickly, and pushing hard, until that same pattern starts burning out people, trust, and results. The Art of Learned Intelligence introduces a modern leadership model that integrates Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Relational Intelligence (RQ), and Strategic Intelligence (SQ) in real time. In this session, leaders will learn how to read themselves accurately, design stronger relationships, and make cleaner decisions under pressure, so they can lead with clarity, courage, sustainable impact, and purpose. Speaker Bio: Cara-Lyn Giovanniello ("CLG") is a strategic partner specializing in empowering startups and high-growth companies to unlock their potential, scale effectively, and build resilient, values-driven cultures. With a background in leadership development roles at companies like UC Berkeley, Nextdoor and Block, she brings deep expertise in team dynamics, change management, and culture refinement. She has partnered with some of the most innovative companies in the world - Google, LinkedIn, Plaid, Microsoft, Whatnot, CashApp, and Square - supporting founders and leadership teams to navigate rapid growth, align on purpose-driven strategies, and foster exceptional team dynamics that fuel long-term success. She serves excellence an executive coach, offsite magician, and leadership facilitator.
Recommended Citation
Giovanniello, Cara-Lyn, "Finding Purpose in Learned Intelligence" (2026). Payne Center for Leadership Development Student Leadership Conference. 2.
https://repository.gonzaga.edu/payne_slc/2026/general/2
Finding Purpose in Learned Intelligence
Hemmingson 314 A
Description: Most leaders are rewarded for thinking fast, deciding quickly, and pushing hard, until that same pattern starts burning out people, trust, and results. The Art of Learned Intelligence introduces a modern leadership model that integrates Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Relational Intelligence (RQ), and Strategic Intelligence (SQ) in real time. In this session, leaders will learn how to read themselves accurately, design stronger relationships, and make cleaner decisions under pressure, so they can lead with clarity, courage, sustainable impact, and purpose. Speaker Bio: Cara-Lyn Giovanniello ("CLG") is a strategic partner specializing in empowering startups and high-growth companies to unlock their potential, scale effectively, and build resilient, values-driven cultures. With a background in leadership development roles at companies like UC Berkeley, Nextdoor and Block, she brings deep expertise in team dynamics, change management, and culture refinement. She has partnered with some of the most innovative companies in the world - Google, LinkedIn, Plaid, Microsoft, Whatnot, CashApp, and Square - supporting founders and leadership teams to navigate rapid growth, align on purpose-driven strategies, and foster exceptional team dynamics that fuel long-term success. She serves excellence an executive coach, offsite magician, and leadership facilitator.