The EQ Lab
What is our mission?
We protect organizations from internal threats with unmatched insight and emotional intelligence, delivering peace of mind in an unpredictable world.
How do we achieve this?
We unite your teams, making them stronger and smarter with emotional intelligence, elite investigative insight, and legal expertise.
What do we offer?
The Art of Emotional Intelligence
Training, coaching, and 1-on-1 personal and professional emotional intelligence development.
Master the skills of self-awareness. influence, and lead with confidence. Discover:
What is emotional intelligence? Unpack the power of understanding emotions—yours and others’.
Why does emotional intelligence matter? Learn why it’s the key to spotting risks and building trust.
How can I sharpen my decision-making? Gain tools to decide swiftly and smartly under pressure.
How do I overcome procrastination? Unlock strategies to act decisively and stay ahead.
What’s self-awareness worth? Learn to read your own triggers and strengths—key to staying steady.
How does social intelligence help? Build connections that uncover hidden risks and rally teams.
Can I boost resilience? Discover how to bounce back stronger, no matter the challenge.
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The Human Firewall™
Tailored insider threat programs built on FBI and DIA expertise. Transform your employees into proactive guardians of security. Discover:
What is The Human Firewall™? Meet the game-changing framework that stops breaches from within.
Why do I need it? Learn why tech alone fails—and how people become your strongest defense.
How does it sharpen vigilance? Train your team to spot risks, from subtle cues to bold moves.
Can it ensure compliance? Master regulations (SEC, FINRA, NSA) with my legal edge.
What’s self-awareness got to do with it? Build a strong, united team that is trained to spot threats.
How does social intelligence fit? Read the room, stop leaks before they start.
Does it boost resilience? Turn setbacks into strength.
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The EQ Lab Talent Network
Connect with high-EQ talent to strengthen your defenses. Discover:
What is EQ Talent Network? A talent hub built on decades of FBI and U.S. Intelligence insight.
Why choose us? We find high-EQ pros who know how to manage competing priorities in high pressure environments.
How do we spot the best? Handpick talent with the vigilance I honed at DIA and FBI.
What does self-awareness bring? Candidates who own their strengths, comfortable in high pressure situations.
How does social intelligence shine? We source team players who understand risks and threats.
Does it build resilience? Deliver hires who thrive, no matter the situation. .
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Protecting Your Business from Within –
Expertise from the FBI, U.S. Intelligence, and law.
Why Insider Threats Matter
Your greatest risks often lie within—whether it’s a data breach, fraud, or sabotage. Technology alone isn’t enough. Olga’s approach combines cutting-edge strategies with the ability to read behavioral cues, empowering your team to prevent threats before they strike.
Trust Is the Foundation
"Trust is the invisible thread that weaves security into the fabric of any organization—it’s not just a feeling, but a foundation built through vigilance, integrity, and understanding."
— Olga Shperun
Olga’s mission is to create trustworthy environments where your business thrives. From blockchain forensics to regulatory mastery (SEC, FINRA, NSA), her solutions deliver results: stronger security, resilient teams, and peace of mind.
Value of Emotional Intelligence:
“The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people."
— Theodore Roosevelt
“Emotional intelligence, more than any other factor, more than I.Q. or expertise, accounts for 85% to 90% of success at work… I.Q. is a threshold competence. You need it, but it doesn’t make you a star. Emotional intelligence can.”
— Warren G. Bennis
“When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but with creatures of emotion.”
— Dale Carnegie
What is emotional intelligence (EQ)?
Emotional intelligence is awareness of emotions.
Emotional intelligence (EQ) has become a key determinant of success, influencing both personal and professional achievements. It refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions while making thoughtful decisions. This essential skill is a strong indicator of career growth, personal development, and overall well-being.
In U.S. intelligence and the FBI, emotional intelligence turns agents into human lie detectors, decoding subtle cues, making it indispensable for outsmarting threats that tech can’t see. Threat assessments hinge on EQ to predict risks, saving lives and millions in the process.
For the FBI, EQ isn’t just a skill—it’s a weapon, forging trust with sources and teams, as I did briefing White House leaders, ensuring vigilance and precision in a world where one misread emotion can unravel national security.
Why is emotional intelligence important?
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is a highly sought-after skill that fosters strong relationships, intentional leadership, and enhanced organizational productivity.
Relationships: Intentional communication is the cornerstone of strong relationships. Developing skills such as emotional regulation, empathy, active listening, and conflict resolution helps stabilize and strengthen personal and professional connections.
Leadership: Leadership is not just about completing tasks—it’s about how those tasks are accomplished. Effective leaders monitor team morale, engage talent, and make thoughtful decisions, even in high-pressure situations.
Productivity: Emotional management is critical to team performance. Positive emotions promote fulfillment and engagement, while stress and dissatisfaction drain productivity. Successful organizations prioritize emotional intelligence to maintain motivated and focused teams.
Education on emotional awareness is essential for managing personal and professional relationships effectively.