About the Author

Jen Shirkani wrote Ego vs EQ to help leaders help themselves. As an executive coach, she takes the science of EQ (emotional intelligence) and brings it to practical application for the senior executive or business owner who not only wants to survive, but thrive. She has over twenty years of experience working with Fortune 500 organizations and family-owned companies helping leaders leverage the power of EQ. She was born and raised in Southern California and holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership. When not with her two daughters, she enjoys spending time with friends and clients and on making common sense more common.

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