Award-Winning EQ Author | Global Emotional Intelligence Speaker

    Build Emotional Clarity, Connection & Confident Communication

    For professionals, leaders and thoughtful humans who want to regulate emotions, navigate stress and connect more deeply at work and at home. Rooted in story, science and self-awareness.

    15+
    Years Teaching Emotional Intelligence
    1,000+
    People Reached
    3+
    Books and Tools Published
    Trusted by leaders at
    The Communication Crisis

    The Emotional Intelligence Gap Is Quietly Holding You Back

    Studies show emotional intelligence impacts performance, leadership and relationships but most people never learn how to develop it.

     

    75%

    of career success is linked to emotional intelligence not IQ or technical skill

    $56B

    Lost annually from poor emotional intelligence in the workplace

    83%

    of people struggle to name what they’re feeling in high-stress moments

    Services

    How I Can Support Your Emotional Growth

    Whether you’re navigating change, burnout or leadership challenges these tools meet you where you are

    The Book

    Practical story-driven tools to build emotional clarity and resilience

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    EQ Self-Assessment

    A personalized starting point to identify growth areas and strengths

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    1 to 1 Clarity Session

    Talk with Johanna about coaching, next steps or emotional leadership

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    Expertise

    Why I Started Little Narwhal Publishing

    For years I worked in environments where emotional strain went unspoken until I discovered the tools of emotional intelligence. This work changed how I lead, live and connect. I created this platform to help others do the same with human tools for real life

     

    Johanna Tomlin

     

    15+
    Years Guiding Emotional Intelligence
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    What Readers & Clients Are Saying

    Real results from readers and professionals who built clarity, confidence and deeper connection through emotional intelligence.

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    “Johanna helped our team communicate more openly without it feeling forced or corporate. Her way of framing emotional intelligence made space for real growth and deeper collaboration.”
    Taylor B.
    Team Development Lead, Austin TX
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    “The Power of Emotional Intelligence gave our managers a fresh way to approach leadership. It’s practical, human, and actually helped us connect better across the team.”
    Eliza C.
    HR Director, Boulder CO
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    “Johanna’s book reshaped how I view confidence. I used to think it was something you had or didn’t. Now I see it as something I can practice. That shift changed everything.”
    Jamie R.
    Reader & Small Business Owner

    "I use the book in my coaching practice. Clients find it refreshing and real—not fluff or trend speak. It meets them where they are and helps them grow."

    Jordan K., Team Coach & EI Practitioner, NYC
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