About CSI
Since 2012, CSI has promoted the value of socially intelligent workplace cultures in the STEM (science, tech, engineering, math) fields, offering realistic, actionable guidance for leaders.
We believe people are the biggest asset to an organization. We also believe it’s how people conduct themselves with each other that creates a dynamite workplace culture, attracting the best and the brightest.
Social intelligence separates the average from the best organizations. Learn how.

Bringing clarity on Social Intelligence to your organization
Social intelligence is the ability to navigate social situations with awareness, empathy, and adaptability. It’s about understanding people, building strong relationships, and fostering positive interactions—whether in the workplace or everyday life.
We take a business-first perspective, empowering our clients to bring their authentic values to life for a better workplace and stronger bottom line.
Inclusive leadership skills solidify trust with your teams, bringing about the limitless potential of true collaboration and innovative thinking. Social Intelligence is more than a mandate, it’s an asset to your business.
We exist to help you maximize the return on this asset, so you can outcompete, outperform and outmaneuver the competition.
Meet Kelly Cooper
Kelly Cooper is a business transformation leader, author, speaker, coach, consultant and strategist with the mission of empowering individuals and organizations to achieve Social Intelligence in the workplace. In her decades of experience, she’s developed strategic action plans, communications campaigns, online and in-person training and skills development that empower leaders to transform their organizations.
She’s a thought leader in Gender Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, speaking at domestic and international conferences aimed at increasing the representation of women in senior executive roles and in technical positions. From consultation to execution, she and her team are there to offer guidance at every step on the way to a socially intelligent workplace.
Over her thirty-year career, Ms. Cooper has worked in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe on various sustainable development projects. She holds a Master of Arts degree in International Environment, Development and Policy from the University of Sussex, UK, and an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto, as well as certifications in GBA+, EQ-i 2.0, and ProSci change management (ADKAR model).


Speaking engagements
Bring Kelly Cooper’s unique expertise and perspective to your next company retreat, conference or podcast.
No matter the audience, she’s a knowledgeable resource on a variety of topics on workplace culture and social intelligence including team performance, inclusive leadership, the psychology of social change and resistance to it, among other things.
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Speaker Topics
Cultivating an inclusive workplace culture
Overcoming resistance to social change
Inclusive leadership as a growth opportunity
Avoiding sex scandals in the workplace
How to become an effective champion of social intelligence
Maximizing the return on your investment with social intelligence
Benefits of social intelligence beyond your bottom line

Media Kit
Ready to Lead the Change within your industry or organization?
Kelly Cooper, President and founder of CSI, is available for interviews, keynotes and other media appearances.
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Consulting and Coaching
Navigating social intelligence with confidence
Even the most sophisticated, successful organizations can struggle to unleash the connection and power of creating social intelligence as a business imperative.
- Do you need guidance on initiating actions in your organization?
- Is your executive team not aligned on the need for action?
- Are you seeking a board member with inclusive leadership expertise?
Kelly Cooper provides one-on-one coaching to address these challenges and more, helping you navigate challenges in the workplace and chart a successful path toward successful outcomes.