On the Menu: Jen Abler - Leading Change with Emotional Intelligence

Join us for an insightful session on how emotional intelligence (EI) can transform the way we lead and experience change. In today’s fast-paced world, change is constant—and often challenging. This session explores how EI empowers leaders and teams to navigate uncertainty with empathy, resilience, and clarity.

You’ll learn:

• What emotional intelligence is and why it matters in change
• How to recognize and manage emotional responses during transitions
• Practical EI strategies to build trust, reduce resistance, and foster engagement
• Real-world scenarios and tools you can apply immediately

Whether you're a change agent, team leader, or simply passionate about people-first transformation, this session will equip you with the emotional tools to lead change with confidence and compassion.

About Jen Abler

Jennifer Abler is a Senior Change Management Consultant at DTE Energy, where she leads digital transformation initiatives that empower teams to work smarter, faster, and more collaboratively. At the heart of her work is a commitment to human-centered change—leveraging emotional intelligence and behavioral insight to help teams not only adopt new technologies but embrace new ways of thinking. Jennifer specializes in helping teams that feel stuck or overwhelmed reconnect to purpose and possibility, using digital tools as a bridge to better outcomes.

With a background in education and a passion for continuous improvement, Jennifer brings a unique blend of empathy and execution to her change leadership. She believes that struggling teams don’t lack capability—they often lack clarity, connection, and confidence. Through her work, she helps teams build those muscles, turning resistance into resilience and confusion into momentum. Jennifer is an active member of ACMP and a champion for change that’s not just implemented—but truly embraced.