Dr. Melissa A. Maszczak, Principal
As a certified EQi-2.0 professional with decades of leadership experience, I collaborate with senior executives and organizational leaders to identify how emotional intelligence can transform their leadership approach, create and sustain engaged teams, and thrive in the face of complexity.
Leadership Transformation:
My coaching is rooted in emotional intelligence, holding space for leaders to develop deeper self-awareness, manage stress effectively, and build resilient teams and organizational cultures.
Empathy-Driven Guidance:
I guide leaders to foster a culture of empathy and inclusion, resulting in higher employee satisfaction, reduced turnover, and stronger collaboration.
Transforming Leadership Through Emotional Intelligence
There is a growing recognition that emotional intelligence is not just a soft skill, but a critical aspect of leadership success.
Leaders who fail to develop emotional intelligence miss out on the opportunity to create meaningful connections, inspire their teams and lead with purpose.
Licenses & Certifications
EQ-i 2.0 / EQ 360 Certification by Multi-Health Systems, Inc.
Emotional and Social Competency Inventory (ESCI) from Korn Ferry/Hay Group
Executive Leadership Certificate, The Union Institute & University
Lead NJ, Fellow 2023
Education
PhD in interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in ethical and creative leadership, The Union Institute & University
Master’s degree in liberal studies and industrial organizational psychology, Thomas Edison State University
Bachelor’s degree in English and psychology, Monmouth University
Publications
Maszczak, M. A. (2022). Creating Innovative Organizational Culture in Higher Education: The Hot Group that Revolutionized Distance Education for Adult Learners. (Dissertation).
Maszczak, M. A. (2023) Cultivating a Vibrant Institutional Culture. HigherEdJobs.com
Pruitt, G. A. & Maszczak, M. A. (2022). From Protest to President: A Social Justice Journey through the Emergence of Adult Education and the Birth of Distance Learning. Rutgers University Press.
Associations
Member, International Leadership Association (ILA)
Member, American Council on Education’s Women’s Professional Network (TESU chapter)
Member, past board member, past board secretary, past professional development committee chair, past membership committee chair, NAPAHE
Services
Customized Debriefing Sessions:
Based on the assessment results, we tailor one-on-one coaching sessions that focus on the leader’s unique challenges and goals. We explore practical tools and strategies for integrating emotional intelligence into your leadership style.
Personalized Emotional Intelligence Assessment
Each client begins with a comprehensive EQ-i 2.0 assessment to identify strengths and areas for growth in 12 key competencies such as self-awareness, empathy, problem solving, and stress tolerance.
Ongoing Support & Feedback
My coaching includes ongoing feedback and check-ins to ensure that leaders are making tangible progress. I guide them through real-world situations where emotional intelligence and strategic leadership are needed most.