Women of Inspiration™ Podcast - EP150 - Kelly Cooper
Fri Jan 23 2026
The Women of Inspiration™ Podcast with host Monica Kretschmer, Founder & CEO of the Universal Womens Network™, shines the spotlight on inspiring female CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, and visionaries making an impact locally, nationally, and globally who lead, inspire and motivate.
This episode, we speak with Kelly Cooper – President and Founder, Centre for Social Intelligence Inc., two time author, and Women of Inspiration™ Vision Builder Awardee.
Kelly Cooper is the Founder and President of the Centre forSocial Intelligence (CSI), where she helps leaders create a competitiveadvantage by connecting social values to business results—unlocking human performance to transform culture, retain talent, and lead responsibly. Her work focuses on addressing systemic barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries, using research, training, and policy integration to shift workplace culture toward inclusion and respect.
Kelly is a two-time author: Lead the Change – The Competitive Advantage of Gender Diversity and Inclusion and The Emboldened Warrior –Spearheading Social Intelligence in the Workplace. Both empower leaders to understand the value of diverse perspectives and develop skills for tomorrow’s workplace.
Her recent book The Emboldened Warrior - Spearheading Social Intelligence in the Workplace" launches in the spring 2026. It provides: practical ways to use social intelligence to confront toxic leadership and unhealthy workplace cultures; solutions to systemic barriers that undermine ethical, responsible leadership; and real stories from the front lines on hidden power dynamics that obstruct culture change
Get ready to be inspired!
Connect with Kelly | Order Books:Centreforsocialintelligence.ca | LI: kelly-cooper 💡
Learn More & Connect 🌐 universalwomensnetwork.com 📸 IG:@UWomensNetwork | @WomenofInspirationAwards
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The Women of Inspiration™ Podcast with host Monica Kretschmer, Founder & CEO of the Universal Womens Network™, shines the spotlight on inspiring female CEOs, executives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, and visionaries making an impact locally, nationally, and globally who lead, inspire and motivate. This episode, we speak with Kelly Cooper – President and Founder, Centre for Social Intelligence Inc., two time author, and Women of Inspiration™ Vision Builder Awardee. Kelly Cooper is the Founder and President of the Centre forSocial Intelligence (CSI), where she helps leaders create a competitiveadvantage by connecting social values to business results—unlocking human performance to transform culture, retain talent, and lead responsibly. Her work focuses on addressing systemic barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries, using research, training, and policy integration to shift workplace culture toward inclusion and respect. Kelly is a two-time author: Lead the Change – The Competitive Advantage of Gender Diversity and Inclusion and The Emboldened Warrior –Spearheading Social Intelligence in the Workplace. Both empower leaders to understand the value of diverse perspectives and develop skills for tomorrow’s workplace. Her recent book The Emboldened Warrior - Spearheading Social Intelligence in the Workplace" launches in the spring 2026. It provides: practical ways to use social intelligence to confront toxic leadership and unhealthy workplace cultures; solutions to systemic barriers that undermine ethical, responsible leadership; and real stories from the front lines on hidden power dynamics that obstruct culture change Get ready to be inspired! Connect with Kelly | Order Books:Centreforsocialintelligence.ca | LI: kelly-cooper 💡 Learn More & Connect 🌐 universalwomensnetwork.com 📸 IG:@UWomensNetwork | @WomenofInspirationAwards 🎙Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all platforms 📺 Subscribe for moreinspiring interviews Women of Inspiration™ is a registered trademark in the USA and Canada.