Kandi Wiens

Kandi Wiens, EdD, is a researcher, speaker, and senior fellow at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. She is a leading expert in the study of burnout, emotional intelligence, and resilience. Dr. Wiens is the Director of the Master’s in Medical Education Entrepreneurship program at Penn, where she works with healthcare leaders to improve their performance and well-being in high-stress environments.\n\nShe is the author of Burnout Immunity: How Emotional Intelligence Can Help You Build Resilience and Heal Your Relationship with Work. Her research focuses on why some people are able to thrive under pressure while others collapse. Dr. Wiens identifies specific emotional intelligence skills that act as a shield against stress. Her work is frequently cited in the Harvard Business Review and offers evidence-based strategies for professionals facing chronic workplace stress.