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Farah Harris, MA, LCPC

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Farah Harris, MA, LCPC

CEO of WorkingWell Daily® Farah Harris' mission is to help individuals find and own their voice.

As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), she works to connect people to their stories to bring truth, freedom and self-actualization. Farah takes a pragmatic approach, coupled with humor, to help clients by highlighting growth areas and taking real steps to achieving their goals.

06/30/2025

My heart sank.

I couldn’t believe that she sent me a 7-page resignation letter, filled with screenshots and character assassination.

Written with half-truths. Full lies. With a side of sarcasm.

I was hot!

My anger, disappointment, shock, and hurt spilled from my eyes, so that the words in front of me blurred.

I needed someone else who could see more clearly.

I shared the PDF with my husband and a couple of close friends.

Their response?

Equal shock.

Then one friend responded, saying, “She learned just enough to weaponize your work against you.”

And there it was.

That’s what stung the most.

It’s been a couple of years since this incident, and I think it’s time to share more about my own experience with psychological safety and emotional intelligence as a small business owner.

We often discuss toxic leaders, but what about the toxic hires who adversely impact their leaders and teams?

06/23/2025

Solopreneurship is undeniably challenging.

One year you’re up and the next you’re down.

In 2023, I ended in the red.

2024 was my best year since I started in late 2019.

This year…well…

This is why having EQ is essential for business owners. Being able to regulate your emotions during highs and lows helps you maintain.

Not just in business, but in life.

With everything going on in the world, one would think that we’d be more intentional with investing in obtaining skills that would ground us when everything around us seems to be shaking.

This is why when I keynote or facilitate trainings, I make it clear how what I’m sharing with the audience isn’t just skills to learn for the workplace.

No.

I want you to apply the knowledge wherever you show up.

Because if you can’t, then did you really learn it?

Is it truly an authentic part of you?

Has it made your life and those around you better?

My goal is to equip and empower individuals to create a positive ripple effect that will improve not only workplace culture but also broader society.

I have partnered with Cisco, Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, Abbvie, and Hilton.

And here’s what a few of those clients have to say:

“Farah is excellent! A true professional with a unique and genuine approach.”

“Farah is able to weave high-level topics into everyday anecdotes and have people reflect on their own experiences and lives in a way that is non-judgmental and inclusive. She is an exceptional presenter and trainer.”

“Farah was one of the most authentic, relatable speakers that I have seen in some time where the information was delivered in such a way that you were able to relate to the situation from both a personal and professional perspective. Additionally, she instantly created a safe space amongst the group where you could share if you wanted to and/or quietly reflect if you didn’t and feel safe and ok doing either.”

To connect, send me a DM or check the contact link in the comments.

I’m available for virtual and in-person events.

I look forward to partnering with you!

06/10/2025

Two years ago, I celebrated “doing a thing.”

On June 10, 2023, at my book launch party, friends and family rejoiced with me for accomplishing something I never dreamed of doing—writing a book.

A book that I actually didn’t think needed to be written because I was foolish to believe that many saw and understood emotional intelligence the same way I did.

- Didn’t everyone know that those who are pushed to the margins have higher social awareness?

- Didn’t everyone know that privilege has blindspots?

- Didn’t everyone know that the root of our EQ stems from our family of origin?

- Didn’t everyone know that creating safe spaces required us to collectively elevate our EQ?

I quickly learned that the answer was “no”.

If it wasn’t for the gentle push, affirmations, and challenges that my friends, family, and clients gave, I don’t know if I would have put my pen to paper.

I’m grateful for my community that came to support me on that day.

For all of you who purchased a copy (or copies) for your friends, family members, and colleagues.

For those who shared how they’ve grown, felt seen, and were inspired not only by my book but also by my journey to becoming an author.

Often times we do things and we can become so overwhelmed or fatigued by the accomplishment, that we forget to make space for it.

To acknowledge it.

To praise Our Father for it.

So thank you to all of you!

And all praises to The Most High!

06/05/2025

20 Years!

HallaluYah!

I saved all my thoughts and feelings for , but y’all can get these pics.

The best YES I’ve ever given.

06/04/2025

Folks get the itis.

One of the greatest challenges of a speaker is to keep folks’ attention after a meal.

Especially if it’s an all-day training.

So when I read this comment on my feedback form:

“This training was great! Farah you keep people engaged even after lunch! I felt seen and heard!”

I had to let out a little chuckle.

In need of a speaker who won’t put folks to sleep—I’m that chick!

04/21/2025

Last month, I had the pleasure of training 21 leaders on how to build trust through authentic leadership.

What I appreciate about the University of Dayton Center for Leadership is that it intentionally creates a space for leaders to not only professionally develop but also develop in community.

Because let’s be honest, how many safe spaces are there for leaders?

So it warmed my heart that an attendee, when asked what aspects of the program they valued most, replied, “The way you felt like you belonged and were welcomed as a guest.”

The best way to cultivate belonging as a leader is to experience belonging yourself.

I do my very best to set the tone. However, psychological safety cannot be done alone.

Belonging is a group effort.

And for the group to function healthily and productively, each individual needs to understand who they are and what they bring into their workspace.

“It was interesting to think about how your leadership style and work ethic starts from as early as childhood.”

In my session, Leading from the Inside Out, participants learned about emotional intelligence—specifically, their emotional narratives.

Trust me, you didn’t just wake up like this.

If you and your organization want to learn how to individually and collectively raise your teams’ EQ to minimize dysfunction, disconnection, and defensiveness, I’d love to partner with you.

As another attendee shared, you may not take many notes, but you will for sure think more deeply.

03/10/2025

Leading from the Inside Out: Building Trust Through Authentic Leadership

Leadership isn’t just about strategy—it’s an emotional journey. 🌟 Join me on March 20 for a transformative program, where you’ll explore how self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and authenticity shape your leadership style.

✅ Rebuild trust in your organization
✅ Foster psychological safety & engagement
✅ Lead with intention & authenticity

When leaders lead from their true selves, they create thriving teams. Are you ready to unlock the power of authentic leadership?

03/07/2025

“...You’re going to kill your baby.”

Those were the words the OB said over the phone after my last midwifery appointment.

I was 39 weeks and 6 days pregnant, and our baby (our first) was still breech.

My husband and I were having dinner across from the midwives’ office and were processing the reality that our birth plan would have to be altered.

As we were settling into this truth, is when I got the call.

The OB who had been contracted by the midwives, unbeknownst to me, was keeping track of me.

It was barely half an hour after our appointment before she began demanding on the other end of the phone for me to go to the hospital first thing in the morning to have a c-section.

Threatening me by saying that he could have a pr*****ed cord if we waited too long.

I hung up the phone and called the midwifery group and told them that their OB had a HORRIBLE bedside manner.

The OB called back a little time later.

This time my husband spoke to her. And let’s say he told her off in the King James Version.

We went to the hospital the next morning. OB came in with her tail between her legs.

I told her, “Yesterday was yesterday. Today is today. Today I want you to be excellent in what you do. But please note that you don’t ever speak to someone like that who has to literally trust you with their life while their insides are being cut open.”

This was 14 years ago. I will never forget.

I’ll never forget how a low EQ moment created a highly stressful situation.

All because someone didn’t practice the pause, have empathy [for a new mom], and communicate effectively.

How often have we caused unnecessary harm to our loved ones, team members, or clients, because we’ve been careless with our words?

02/21/2025

“If you ever run for office, you have my vote!”

This is what one participant said to me at the end of my Fireside Chat.

I chuckled and told him he could keep his vote because I like being happy.

All kidding aside, I’m not sure exactly what I said during the conversation that gained this man’s confidence, but his statement, along with comments from others who said:

“I feel seen.”
“So powerful and much to think about.”
“This conversation touched my spirit.”

Let’s me know that these are important discussions we need to be having. And that I create spaces where folks can experience humanity at work.

Oh! What was the topic of discussion?

Moving Beyond Allyship, with talking points taken from my book, The Color of Emotional Intelligence.

Thankful to the JEDI team at for having me join them yesterday. I applaud your commitment to wellness and recognizing the intersection of wellness, equity and psychological safety.

If you are looking to have these types of discussions at your organization or need a facilitator with expertise in emotional intelligence and how it fosters belonging and well-being within your teams, I’d love to partner with you.

02/18/2025

I’ve submitted to the fact that everything will happen in its time.

When I launched my book, The Color of Emotional Intelligence, in May of 2023, I had all the intentions of recording my audiobook soon after.

What ensued during the summer of 2023 and well into the fall was my adjustment to a wacky schedule of summer camp and school drop-offs and pick-ups.

Then, our youngest was having difficulties in his pre-K classroom, and I was unfortunately called to pick him up on more occasions than I’d like to count.

I realized that I needed uninterrupted space to record my book, and the 2023 season did not offer that space.

Most of what I do and how I work revolve around my kids.

I used to get frustrated about that.

I used to get irritated when their “interruptions” would disrupt my plans.

Jokingly (but low-key serious) saying, “These kids won’t let me be great!”

Sigh…

I’ve since repented to The Most High as my children and home are my primary ministry.

I realize how much this society tries to rob us of the truth and blessing of being a parent. Particularly being a mother.

Doing work outside of my home is a privilege.

So I have been increasingly intentional in maintaining alignment between work and life.

Not only for my physical well-being but my spiritual well-being as well.

This means that sometimes, things have to wait.

And recording my audiobook was one of those things that had to wait.

Until last November.

Today, I am excited to share that my audiobook is currently available on Kobo (Walmart) and Nook (Barnes & Noble).

I’ll keep you posted when it’s available on Audible, as that takes the longest.

Thank you to everyone who has been patiently waiting for the book to be available in this form.

I hope you enjoy it!

01/30/2025

Yo! The engineer sent me the MP3 of my audiobook and…

AAHHHH!!!!

I was nervous to hear it but I can’t front, it sounds so good!

I really did that!

I can’t wait to share with y’all the release date!

I can’t wait for folks to ask you, “hey whatchu listen to” and your response is:

The Color of Emotional Intelligence, by Farah Harris!

I can’t wait to hear how my literal voice reading my literal words, lands on you.

Until then, soaking up joy and gratitude on this side of the interwebs.

01/07/2025

It’s ironic, isn’t it? We tell leaders to cultivate belonging, but where do they belong?

Nowadays, leaders are tasked with creating workplaces where people feel valued, connected, and inspired.

Yet, as leaders rise, their own sense of belonging often fades.

Where is their safe space?

Who equips them with the tools to lead authentically?

How can they build a culture of connection if they feel isolated themselves?

If you’re a leader who feels the weight of these new demands—to create belonging, foster psychological safety, and lead with empathy—you’re not alone.

It’s okay to feel overwhelmed by the responsibility of being everything to everyone.

The truth is, many leaders are promoted because they’re exceptional individual contributors—not because they excel at people management.

Leadership titles don’t come with automatic expertise in fostering belonging.

What’s often missing is a space for leaders to pause, reflect, and grow. A space where they can explore their own sense of belonging and uncover what authentic leadership means for them.

This is where I come in. I specialize in creating spaces for leaders to experience psychological safety and exercises designed to help them navigate the challenges of leadership with confidence and clarity while elevating their emotional intelligence.

My work equips leaders with the tools they need not just to meet these demands but to thrive in them.

When leaders feel seen, supported, and empowered, it sparks a ripple effect that transforms entire organizations.

To the leaders reading this: it’s okay to acknowledge that leadership can feel lonely and overwhelming. But you don’t have to do it alone. Let’s invest in your growth so you can lead with empathy, authenticity, and impact.

This year, how do you want to navigate these challenges differently?

Let’s start the conversation—I’d love to hear your thoughts.

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Flossmoor, IL

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Monday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

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