Unlocking Emotional Intelligence Why Our Reactions Matter

Nikki Langman is an award-winning author, Ivy League speaker, emotional intelligence master practitioner and creator of UNBRICKABLE™, an experiential programme helping leaders, educators and organisations recognise distress, disengagement and cultural breakdown before they become crisis points.

With more than 25 years in corporate HR, learning and development, leadership training and emotional intelligence, Nikki brings a rare combination of commercial fluency, lived experience and deep human insight. She is the bestselling author of How to Be a BADASS, has delivered more than 200 keynotes across five countries, and has spoken at leading institutions including Yale, Harvard, NYU and Columbia.

Nikki’s work challenges the idea that organisations simply need more mental health awareness. Her belief is that the real problem is timing. Too many workplaces wait until people are already burnt out, disengaged or in crisis before they intervene. Through emotional intelligence, psychological safety, trust-building and LEGO® Serious Play®, Nikki helps leaders create proactive cultures where people can speak honestly, address difficult issues earlier and build the resilience needed to perform under pressure.

Her signature UNBRICKABLE™ programme, launched at Yale School of Medicine in May 2025, uses metaphor, play and emotional intelligence to create safe spaces for conversations people often struggle to articulate.