Award-winning entrepreneur, author and wellbeing innovator — on emotional intelligence and leadership in the age of AI.
Tenille Bentley is a Perth-based entrepreneur, author and wellbeing innovator whose work spans emotional intelligence, leadership, mental health and human connection in the age of AI. She founded ELMA Education, a global ed-tech initiative focused on mindset, emotional literacy and wellbeing, which she built to seven figures in under two years; she also founded the En Coda wellbeing orchestra and The Global Good Foundation, a charity supporting families affected by domestic violence. She has served as a non-executive director for multimillion-dollar organisations.
Her perspective on the future of work and the future of leadership leans into the human side — how leaders shape culture, how organisations move past performative wellbeing into genuine practice, and how new technologies should be evaluated through the lens of what they do to the people using them. She has received the Australian Leadership Award, given to around twenty Australians each year, was named in the Australian Financial Review's Top 100 Women of Influence, has been inducted into the Western Australian Women's Hall of Fame and was a Telstra Business Woman of the Year finalist. Her philanthropic and wellbeing programs have reached more than 40,000 children across five countries. The content is reflective and substantive rather than hype-driven.
For event organisers, Tenille is a strong fit for leadership programs, women's events, innovation conferences and any in-house audience where the brief is a considered voice on emotional intelligence, wellbeing and the human side of change.
Tenille Bentley is a keynote speaker based in Western Australia who speaks on leadership and women in business. Book through Executive Speakers Australia.
This workshop balances human emotional intelligence with the evolving role of AI. We’ll reflect on our emotional literacy while also examining how AI technologies are being designed to interpret, respond to, or even replicate emotional cues. We’ll explore the opportunities and limits of AI in supporting emotional wellbeing, leaving participants with practical tools to navigate both human and tech-infused emotional landscapes.
Tenille shares her journey from humble beginnings to leading a fast-growing company, providing raw insights into building a 7-figure business from scratch. Key lessons in leadership, resilience, and strategic growth are highlighted.
Explores how our brain impacts leadership abilities. Tenille shares insights from top leaders and discusses whether leadership is innate or learned, supported by neuroscience.
Tenille shares her personal journey through challenges and trauma, demonstrating how she turned her life around. This session inspires and motivates, highlighting resilience and transformation.
Focuses on handling difficult conversations with empathy and clarity. Techniques to enhance emotional intelligence and effective communication are shared.
A workshop designed to help educators and students develop emotional intelligence skills. Techniques for emotional regulation, empathy, and improved communication are discussed.
Teaches wellness strategies to achieve personal and professional goals, including goal setting, mindfulness, meditation, and breathing techniques. Helps improve work-life balance and performance.
Addresses workplace stress and absenteeism with transformative wellbeing programs. Techniques to reduce cortisol and improve mental health are discussed, with a focus on sustainable changes.
Examines the impact of digital overload on health and wellbeing. Provides strategies to manage digital noise and improve productivity and happiness.
Shares insights from The Emotional Literacy & Mindfulness Academy for Kids. Focuses on emotional regulation, digital management, and life skills for children.
Guides participants through techniques to create more time and space in their lives. Covers the neuroscience of brain function and provides a relaxation method to reduce stress and improve clarity.
Explore the science behind stress and learn techniques to reduce it through brain wave sound therapy. This workshop provides an experiential journey into using specific frequencies to alter brain wave activity, promoting relaxation and mental clarity. Participants will learn practical methods to incorporate sound therapy into their daily routines for improved mental health.
This workshop equips leaders and teams with practical tools to identify, manage, and mitigate emerging psychosocial risks in line with Work Health and Safety Act amendments—building emotionally safe workplaces that support wellbeing, performance, and legal compliance.
Tenille was extremely engaging and interactive with the audience. Great feedback from the audience.Western Australian Managers of Corporate Services in Education
Very engaging. Learnt the significance of sound for healing and her voice is like an angel.Catholic Education
Hi Tenille. I hope you're well. I'm at work this morning and the team just mentioned that you presented yesterday and everyone is talking about how amazing your session was. Just thought l'd mention so as you know the beautiful impact you've had on people here. I just wanted to thank you once again for the AMAZING job you did at our Carer’s Week Brunch yesterday. Your story left me with goosebumps and your three little “secrets” are so incredibly valuable. I have already started implementing them at home!! It was such a pleasure to work with you on this event and I so look forward to working with you again down the track.Foster Care Association WA
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