Steve turned a childhood mandate to stuff his emotions into a path that led him to graduate from one of the best university theater programs in the country, go to NYC, and on to Hollywood, only to discover he was stuck in Persona and was not emotionally free. He then began to use his acting skills to help businesspeople with communication, while continuing his emotional exploration of authenticity. Daniel Goleman's book, Emotional Intelligence, inspired him further and confirmed he was already teaching aspects of the discipline. He became certified in EQi 2.0, and MSCEIT emotional intelligence surveys and continues to explore the topic, and uses it in all of his consulting. His recent TEDx, The Power of Emotional Authenticity received many kudos. The Skills of Emotional Intelligence relieve limitations at the root of their cause.