Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
Overview
Emotional intelligence is often what separates good leaders from great ones. This course develops self-awareness, self-management, empathy and relationship skills, helping leaders handle pressure, read people, manage emotions in difficult situations and build stronger working relationships.
Who should attend
Managers, team leaders, and professionals in roles that require strong interpersonal skills.
Training methodology
Interactive presentations, practical exercises, case studies, group discussions, role-plays where relevant, and a personal action plan that participants apply in their own work.
Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the components of emotional intelligence
- Increase self-awareness of emotions and triggers
- Manage emotions and stress under pressure
- Show empathy and read others accurately
- Use emotional intelligence to lead and influence
Course outline
Day 1Understanding Emotional Intelligence
- EI models
- EI and leadership performance
- Emotions at work
- Assessing your EI
- Reflection
Day 2Self-Awareness
- Recognising emotions
- Triggers and patterns
- Values and strengths
- Feedback from others
- Journaling exercise
Day 3Self-Management
- Emotional regulation
- Stress and resilience
- Optimism and motivation
- Impulse control
- Practice techniques
Day 4Social Awareness
- Empathy
- Reading non-verbal cues
- Organisational awareness
- Cultural sensitivity
- Observation exercise
Day 5Relationship Management
- Influence with empathy
- Handling difficult conversations
- Managing conflict
- Inspiring others
- Personal development plan