Emotional Intelligence - The Path To Professional Success

Researchers and business experts agree that people with high emotional intelligence (EI) are consistently the top performers in their organizations. They’re seen as more resilient, flexible, and respected. In this program, you’ll learn why many feel EI is one skill you must have to be successful in today’s workplace!

While many develop expertise in technical or task-oriented skills in order to enhance their careers, it is those who have a high level of awareness and control over their emotions, and use their emotions to connect with others and develop positive relationships, who will find even greater success in the workplace.

IQ will get you in the door, but it is your Emotional Intelligence, your ability to connect with others and manage the emotions of yourself and others, that will determine how successful you are in life.

• 90% of top performers score high on emotional intelligence
• A UC Berkeley study found that emotional intelligence was 400% more powerful than IQ when predicting who would have success in their field 

You will spend the first part of the day getting to know participants and discussing what will take place during the workshop. Students will also have an opportunity to identify their personal learning objectives.

Section 1: History of Emotional Intelligence

This session outlines some of the milestones and important people who have contributed to the world of emotional intelligence.

Section 2: Emotional Intelligence Defined

In this session, you will learn a few definitions of emotional intelligence and then create your own definition.

Section 3: EI Blueprint

Next, we will cover skills and concepts behind identifying emotions, understanding and managing emotions, and using and communicating emotions.

Section 4: Optimism

This session outlines the basics of optimism and how it differs from pessimism.

Section 5: Validating Emotions in Others

In this session, participants will be given two models to validate emotions in others.

Section 6: Understanding Emotions

This session will explore the seven primary human emotions.

Section 7: Setting Your Personal Vision

Participants will explore their own emotions by looking at their principles, values, strengths, talents, potential obstacles, and relationships.

Workshop Wrap-Up

At the end of the course, students will have an opportunity to ask questions and fill out an action plan.