Emotional intelligence (EI) is one of the most critical factors that distinguishes exceptional leaders from the rest. This course is designed specifically for leaders and emerging leaders who want to deepen their self-awareness, strengthen their interpersonal effectiveness, and lead with greater impact.
In today's complex workplace environments, technical skills alone aren't enough to drive success. Leaders who excel are those who understand and manage their own emotions while effectively navigating the emotions of others. This course takes you through the five core components of emotional intelligence and shows you how each influences your personal and professional effectiveness. Through practical exercises, real-world simulations, and evidence-based frameworks, you'll develop a personalized strategy to enhance your EI competencies. You'll learn to apply emotional intelligence skills in authentic workplace scenarios—from managing difficult conversations to inspiring your team during challenging times. Whether you're stepping into a leadership role or looking to elevate your current practice, this course provides the tools and insights to lead with emotional intelligence and create positive, lasting impact in your organization.
What You Will Learn
- Identify current strengths and development opportunities across the five emotional intelligence domains (self-perception, self-expression, stress management, decision making, and interpersonal skills).
- Use the interrelationships between EI skills to enhance personal and interpersonal effectiveness.
- Apply EI knowledge to personal professional development planning and coaching others
Why Take This Course?
90% of top performers in the workplace have high emotional intelligence, while only 20% of low performers possess this trait. By developing your EI competencies systematically, you position yourself among the leaders who consistently deliver exceptional results and inspire their teams.
58% of job performance across all types of roles is determined by emotional intelligence, making it twice as important as technical skills and IQ combined. This course helps you strengthen the competencies that have the greatest impact on your leadership effectiveness and career trajectory.
71% of hiring managers value emotional intelligence over IQ when evaluating candidates for leadership positions. By enhancing your EI through structured learning and practical application, you develop the capabilities that organizations actively seek in their current and future leaders.
Who This Course is for
- Current leaders who want to strengthen their emotional intelligence to lead more effectively
- Emerging leaders preparing for greater responsibilities and leadership roles
- Managers seeking to improve team dynamics, engagement, and performance through emotionally intelligent leadership
- Professionals who want to enhance their self-awareness and interpersonal effectiveness
- Team leads navigating complex interpersonal challenges and seeking practical EI strategies
- Anyone committed to personal and professional growth through deeper emotional understanding
Course Format
Live, online, instructor-led sessions that blend theory with real-world application.
Instructor Bio
Maria Kilina, MBA, ACC
Maria is an executive coach, facilitator, and instructor with over 15 years of corporate experience in strategy, business and corporate development, leadership. As an ICF-certified coach and business educator, she blends academic insight with practical expertise to help individuals and organizations thrive. maria holds an MBA and a Certificate in Organizational Coaching from University of British Columbia, as well as EQ-i 2.0 and EQ 360 certifications - coaching based on the EQ-i 2.0 Emotional Intelligence model assessments.
Her passion is to combine business acumen, coaching, and emotional intelligence skills in developing mindful, inspiring leaders who generate growth in their teams and lead with emotional intelligence.