Creating sustainable leadership, emotional resilience, and mental health solutions
Tenille Bentley is an internationally awarded businesswoman, speaker, author and wellbeing innovator. She is a polymath, recognised for leadership, trust, psychological safety and the evolving relationship between emotional intelligence and emerging technologies.
In Leadership, Tenille built a 7-figure tech company in under two years and has helped shape multimillion-dollar private and publicly listed organisations as a non-executive director. She received The Australian Leadership Award, recognised by the Prime Minister and awarded to only 20 Australians each year, and was inducted into the Western Australian Women’s Hall of Fame. She has also been recognised as one of the Australian Financial Review’s Top 100 Women of Influence and a Telstra Business Woman of the Year Finalist.
In Mental Health & Wellbeing, Tenille has positively impacted more than 40,000 children across five countries through her philanthropic work and award-winning programs in therapeutic music, stress reduction, mindfulness, and emotional wellbeing. Her work has been supported through collaborations with prestigious universities and research partners exploring the neuroscience of emotional regulation and human wellbeing.
In Emotional Intelligence & AI, Tenille explores the evolving relationship between human emotional intelligence and emerging technologies. As the founder of ELMA Education, a global ed-tech initiative enhancing mindset, emotional literacy, and wellbeing, she works with schools, educators, organisations, and families to develop emotionally intelligent leadership and communication skills in an increasingly digital world. Her workshops examine how AI is influencing human connection, empathy, decision-making, and wellbeing, while helping individuals and teams strengthen the uniquely human skills needed to thrive alongside technology.
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Exploring Emotional Intelligence in the Age of AI: A Reflective Workshop on Human Connection, Emotional Literacy, and Mindful Technology.
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
Exploring Emotional Intelligence in the Age of AI: A Reflective Workshop on Human Connection, Emotional Literacy, and Mindful Technology.
From Receptionist to Multimillion Dollar Business Woman
In this Keynote, 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.
From Receptionist to Multimillion Dollar Business Woman
The Neuroscience of Leadership
This Keynote explores how our brain impacts leadership abilities. Tenille shares insights from top leaders and discusses whether leadership is innate or learned, supported by neuroscience.
The Neuroscience of Leadership
Navigating Difficult Conversations with Emotional Intelligence Workshop
This workshop focuses on handling difficult conversations with empathy and clarity. Techniques to enhance emotional intelligence and effective communication are shared.
Navigating Difficult Conversations with Emotional Intelligence Workshop
Workshop: Emotional Intelligence for Educators, Schools and Students
A workshop designed to help educators and students develop emotional intelligence skills. Techniques for emotional regulation, empathy, and improved communication are discussed.
Workshop: Emotional Intelligence for Educators, Schools and Students
Optimise Your Day for Success Workshop
Teaches wellness strategies to achieve personal and professional goals, including goal setting, mindfulness, meditation, and breathing techniques. Helps improve work-life balance and performance.
Optimise Your Day for Success Workshop
A Busy Mind, A Busy Life
This presentation 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.
A Busy Mind, A Busy Life
Stress Reduction and Brain Wave Sound Therapy Workshop
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.
Stress Reduction and Brain Wave Sound Therapy Workshop
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Tenille Bentley | One of Australia’s leading authorities on leadership, mental health and wellbeing, and emotional intelligence
Tenille Bentley is a creative innovator, an internationally award winning global change agent, recognised woman in leadership, winning awards recognised by the Prime Minister called The Australian Leadership Award and being picked by The Australian Financial Review as one of the top 100 Women of Influence. The Governor inducted her into the Western Australian Women's Hall of Fame, then she became a finalist in the Telstra Business Woman of the Year. She was also one of the top 3 in the Australian Institute of Management Excellence Awards. This was in recognition for her work in digital media and community work throughout the ownership of her global charitable organisation ‘The Global Good Foundation’ supporting families impacted by domestic violence and her previous social media agency building it up to a 2.5M company in under two years. During Tenille’s business career she has sat on some of Australia's most prestigious boards as a non-executive director, often as the youngest and only woman. Over the years she has advised and governed some of Australia's largest brands in the early adoption years of social and digital media.Tenille Bentley - CEO Emotional Literacy & Mindfulness Academy for Kids TV Interview
Does Sound Heal Documentary Trailer | Tenille Bentley
A captivating journey through sound, science and story." A documentary exploring music, frequency & science Join us for the exclusive Cast & Crew and Media Only Film Premier of the highly anticipated documentary Does Sound Heal. This documentary assembles an unprecedented team of the world's leading researchers, scientists, professors, sound therapists, composers, philosophers, and medicinal musicians. Together, they explore a question that has fascinated humanity for centuries: Does sound have the power to heal? Through their groundbreaking research and insightful interviews, we delve into the intricate dance between science and art to seek the truth. "Does Sound Heal" is more than a documentary; it's a transformative journey that bridges the gap between science and art. It challenges viewers to reconsider their perceptions of music and sound, offering new insights into their potential as powerful tools for healing. This film is a must-watch for anyone interested in the intersection of health, music, and science, promising an unforgettable and inspiring experience.Tenille is like a breath of fresh air.. truly inspirational and educational. I would recommend Tenille to any organisation or group wanting to discover the latest in leading Business Technol ... keep reading Entrepreneurs Institute
Tenille offers insightful, thoughtful perspectives and suggestion throughout her book about how to use and manage the digital world to advance ourselves and humanity. Read with an open heart and enjoy what she caringly has to say. Let’s ride this digital wave together as one people, one heart, and one world.
Let me thank you Tenille, because you are providing the world with great information that's necessary for evolution, and to me that's a service that is part of this whole evolutionary up-wising.
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