Strengthen Your EQ for Career Growth 1-Day Workshop in Des Moines, IA

Duration

1 Day (10 Executive Education Credits)

8 from the live session

1 from Pre-Training Workbook (reflection & goal setting)

1 from Post-Training Resource Pack (self-practice & action planning)

Mode

Instructor-Led Virtual Live Session / In-Person / Corporate In-House

Course Overview

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions in ourselves and others. It is a cornerstone of professional success. In today's collaborative and fast-paced environment, emotionally intelligent professionals create stronger teams, make better decisions, and lead with authenticity.

This workshop goes beyond theory, offering practical strategies to strengthen emotional awareness, regulation, and empathy. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and workplace simulations, participants will learn how to apply emotional intelligence to leadership, communication, and teamwork.

You will leave with:

• A personal Emotional Intelligence Profile
• Tools to identify emotional triggers and manage reactions
• Frameworks for empathetic communication and feedback
• Strategies for resilience, motivation, and trust-building
• A 30-Day Emotional Intelligence Practice Plan for continued growth

Why Join This Course?
Enhance Self-Awareness: Recognize emotional patterns and how they influence behavior. Build Empathy: Strengthen relationships through deeper understanding of others' perspectives. Improve Communication: Express emotions constructively and interpret others' cues accurately. Manage Stress and Conflict: Stay composed and solution-focused in challenging situations. Lead with Emotional Agility: Inspire and influence through authentic, emotionally intelligent leadership.

Career Growth: Skelora Certificate plus 10 Credits for professional advancement.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

Define the five core components of Emotional Intelligence: Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Motivation, Empathy, and Social Skills.

• Identify personal emotional triggers and apply strategies to manage them effectively.
• Demonstrate empathy and emotional insight in communication and decision-making.
• Use emotional regulation tools to remain calm under pressure and handle feedback constructively.
• Apply EI frameworks to resolve conflicts and strengthen collaboration.
• Cultivate emotional resilience and motivation during times of change.
• Adapt emotional expression to different workplace contexts and cultural settings.
• Lead with authenticity, empathy, and emotional balance.

Prerequisites

• No prior EI training required.
• Open to all professionals seeking to enhance leadership, communication, and emotional effectiveness.

Pre-Course Support (1 Credit)

Includes reflection exercises, an EI self-assessment, emotional awareness mapping, and personal

goal-setting workbook.

Post-Course Support (1 Credit)

Includes an EI Reflection Journal, a 30-Day Emotional Agility Challenge, conversation templates, and a self-coaching guide for sustaining growth.

Target Audience

• Business Leaders and Managers
• HR and People Professionals
• Project and Team Leads
• Sales, Client-Facing and Service Professionals
• Anyone aspiring to lead or communicate with greater emotional impact

Certification & Credits

You will receive the Certificate of Completion from Skelora (10 Executive Education Credits).

Trainer Profile

Delivered by certified Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Development Experts with backgrounds in psychology, coaching, and organizational behavior. Trainers have guided professionals across industries to develop emotionally intelligent leadership and high-performing, empathetic teams.

Info: 1. What EI really means at work. Understand how emotions affect performance,
decision-making, and leadership presence. Explore Daniel Goleman's EI model and its
business relevance.
2. Gain clarity on the difference between IQ and EQ and why EI predicts long-term career
success.

Info: 1. Recognize emotional patterns, strengths, and blind spots that influence professional
interactions.
2. Use reflection tools and journaling exercises to track emotions throughout the day.
3. Learn how self-awareness drives better decision-making and authentic leadership.

Info: 1. Develop the ability to manage emotional reactions under pressure.
2. Explore practical regulation strategies such as mindfulness, reframing, and pause-respond
techniques.
3. Learn how to build inner composure during conflict, feedback, or uncertainty to sustain
performance and well-being.

Info: 1. Understand the science of empathy and its connection to trust and collaboration.
2. Practice perspective-taking through real workplace scenarios and role-plays.
3. Learn how to use empathy as a leadership skill to build inclusivity and psychological safety.

Info: 1. Translate emotional awareness into everyday communication.
2. Learn to express emotion clearly, listen with empathy, and read nonverbal cues effectively.
3. Develop strategies to manage emotionally charged conversations and deliver feedback with
tact.

Info: 1. Connect emotional awareness to personal and team motivation.
2. Learn techniques from positive psychology to maintain optimism and engagement.
3. Explore goal-setting methods that align personal values with organizational purpose to
sustain long-term motivation.

Info: 1. Use emotional intelligence to de-escalate conflict and rebuild trust after disagreements.
2. Identify emotional triggers that lead to tension and practice language that shifts dialogue
from blame to solution.
3. Apply EI tools to encourage open communication and achieve shared outcomes during team
challenges.

Info: 1. Integrate all EI components to lead with authenticity, empathy, and emotional balance.
2. Learn how emotionally intelligent leaders inspire commitment, enhance team performance,
and model resilience.
3. Develop a personalized Emotional Intelligence Action Plan to apply insights beyond the
workshop.

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