Monique DeMonaco
Founder, CEO
Coach Monique DeMonaco is the founder of EQ Wize, an education and training startup delivering Emotional Intelligence and Brain Science based education and CPDSO accredited certifications. She is an internationally-trained Life, Executive, and Career Coach with more than 20 years of experience helping individuals, teams, and leaders develop core soft skills, including self-awareness, communication, emotional regulation, and critical thinking.
She brings a unique perspective on what emerging professionals need and what employers seek, specializing in helping young professionals close the soft skills gap and gain a competitive edge. Her training focuses on emotional intelligence, communication, business etiquette, and critical thinking-skills companies actively look for. She also works closely with parents and graduates navigating the transition from school to the workforce, providing clear, practical guidance on how to stand out and further develop in their personal and professional lives.
Through EQ Wize, Coach Monique bridges the gap between education and employment, equipping the next generation to become hirable and promotable while supporting organizations in building workforce-ready talent. She is known for translating complex, often intangible concepts into practical, easy-to- apply tools, techniques, and strategies.
