Joni Staaf Stamford | SpeakerHub

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Bio

Joni Staaf-Stamford is a Transformational Speaker, Mental Clarity Counselor, and Amazon best-selling Author dedicated to empowering individuals and groups to master their emotional and mental well-being.

With a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and over 20 years of experience, Joni is an expert in emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and positive psychology. She is a recognized Mindful Program Architect, designing and delivering customized programs and professional development for organizations seeking to elevate resilience and focus. As a highly sought-after retreat facilitator and speaker, she leads immersive experiences that bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and modern cognitive science.

Her impactful work is detailed in her book, The Space to Choose, a Path to Life Mastery, which became an Amazon self-help bestseller shortly after its release. Look for her newest book, The AI Antidote, releasing late fall/early winter this year. Connect with Joni and explore her offerings at www.insightwithjoni.com.

Current position (2)

Transformational Speaker, Author, Retreat Leader

Insight with Joni

Mental Clarity Coach & Mindful Program Architect

Insight with Joni

Degrees (4)

Master of Science in Counseling Psychology

Chatham University

2012 to 2015

BA in Communications

Slippery Rock University

1994 to 1997

Professional Level Kripalu Yoga Teacher

Kripalu School of Yoga

2012 to 2014

Immersion graduate program

Institute for Integrative Nutrition

2011 to 2012

Presentations

Presentations (4)

The AI Antidote — How to Stay Human in a Machine-Driven World

Explore how overuse of AI can diminish empathy and creativity—and how to rebuild them through six daily antidotes.

We Are Outsourcing Our Souls — Emotional Intelligence in the Age of Automation

Discover the roots of declining emotional intelligence and practical strategies for strengthening empathy, awareness, and authentic connection

When Machines Pretend to Care — The Dangers of Anthropomorphizing AI

Understand why simulated empathy isn’t real empathy, and learn frameworks for ethical, conscious engagement with technology.

Why Emotional Intelligence is Our Greatest Survival Skill

The professional landscape is rapidly transforming, defined by the constant, exhausting demands of the attention economy and the disruptive integration of Artificial Intelligence. In this environment, leaders and teams face unprecedented levels of burnout, stress, and diminished focus. Our very humanity—our capacity for deep attention and genuine connection—is under siege.
This dynamic and highly practical keynote, rooted in the proven principles of the Plugged Into Mindfulness program, makes a powerful case: Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the ultimate, non-replicable professional advantage and our greatest safeguard against technological overload.