Professional development course

Leading with Emotional Intelligence

Build the self-awareness and leadership behaviours that create high-trust teams.

Develop the self-awareness, empathy and emotional regulation needed to lead with clarity, composure and trust. This course helps participants understand their emotional patterns, communicate more effectively and build stronger workplace relationships.

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Course Snapshot

Emotional Intelligence

Duration

Flexible format

Half-day workshopFull-day intensiveMulti-session program

Delivery

Live online, onsite or hybrid

Audience

Managers, emerging leaders and professionals

Format

Facilitator-led professional development

Best for

Leadership capability, trust and team communication

Who Should Attend

Designed for professionals who need to lead and perform in complex environments.

This course is designed for:

Managers and team leaders
Emerging leaders
Professionals who influence others
HR and capability teams
Public-sector supervisors
Corporate team leads
Staff moving into leadership responsibilities
Learning Outcomes

What participants will learn.

Recognise emotional patterns and workplace triggers
Communicate with greater empathy and control
Build trust through consistent leadership behaviours
Respond more effectively under pressure
Strengthen team connection and psychological safety
Apply emotional intelligence to feedback, conflict and change
Course Outline

What the course covers.

01

Understanding emotional intelligence at work

Participants explore the role of emotional intelligence in leadership, communication, trust and team performance.

  • What emotional intelligence means in a workplace context
  • Self-awareness and self-management
  • Social awareness and relationship management
  • Why EI matters for leadership credibility
02

Recognising emotional patterns and triggers

Participants identify common triggers, pressure responses and communication habits that affect workplace interactions.

  • Emotional triggers and assumptions
  • Behaviour under pressure
  • Recognising patterns before they escalate
  • Reflective tools for self-awareness
03

Communicating with empathy and clarity

Participants practise communication behaviours that improve trust, clarity and professional relationships.

  • Listening with intent
  • Responding rather than reacting
  • Empathy without losing accountability
  • Building psychological safety through communication
04

Leading under pressure

Participants learn practical strategies for maintaining composure, clarity and consistency during challenging moments.

  • Managing stress responses
  • Composure in difficult conversations
  • Decision-making under pressure
  • Leadership consistency and trust
05

Applying EI to everyday leadership

Participants translate emotional intelligence concepts into practical workplace actions.

  • Giving and receiving feedback
  • Managing conflict constructively
  • Supporting team connection
  • Building a personal action plan
Workplace Application

Designed for real leadership moments.

Participants leave with practical tools they can use in everyday leadership situations, including feedback conversations, team check-ins, conflict moments, stakeholder interactions and periods of pressure or change.

01
Apply self-regulation techniques during high-pressure moments or difficult meetings
02
Use empathy frameworks to improve one-on-one conversations with direct reports
03
Identify and address team dynamics that reduce psychological safety
04
Give constructive feedback using emotionally intelligent structures
05
Respond to conflict and defensiveness without escalation
Delivery Options

Available for private teams and groups.

This course can be delivered live online, onsite or through a hybrid format. Private delivery can be adapted to suit your organisation's context, audience and leadership priorities.

Live Online

Interactive facilitator-led training for distributed teams. Delivered via video conferencing with full participation and real-time activities.

Onsite Workshop

Delivered at your workplace or a selected venue. Ideal for building shared language and culture across a co-located team.

Hybrid Program

A blended format combining online modules and onsite delivery, with follow-up resources and optional coaching sessions.

Private Training Available

Build emotionally intelligent leadership across your team.

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Delivery Options
Common Questions

Frequently asked questions.

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