Thousands of books and articles have been written and published about Emotional Intelligence. Yet,
despite the huge amount of tips and techniques that are provided in such publications, few people
have been able to understand the real implications of this management craze. Even fewer have been
able to implement it in their daily lives so as to become more resilient and effective. This crash
course approaches the topic of EI from a different perspective: what is it that I have to change in my
lifestyle in order to become more productive, successful and accomplished? By attending this
intensive 3-day course, participants will learn the impact their daily habits have on their leadership
and success potential. They will also learn how small but enduring habits, i.e. lifestyle, can have a
positive butterfly effect on their work life balance.
Event Date: –
Course Methodology
The course uses mini presentations by the subject matter expert aimed at explaining the theory
behind Emotional and Action Intelligence. These presentations are followed by practical
applications, in the form of simulations, designed to help participants translate theory into practice.
Finally, the course relies on a number of self-assessments and questionnaires the purpose of which
is to help participants discover their strengths and weaknesses in this important and critical
competency.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Explain the nature and theories underlying Emotional Intelligence (EI)
Define the various EI competencies and identify areas for improvement as needed
Identify their personal strengths and blind spots revealed through self-assessments
Boost their EQ levels by learning lifestyle tips and techniques aimed at enhancing emotional intelligence
Improve their action intelligence by translating their emotional intelligence into actionable steps and habits
Target Audience
The course is intended for professionals, at all levels, who are keen on enhancing their personal
productivity at work and in their personal lives. The course is of particular benefit to business
managers and leaders who lead a very busy career which continues to tax other aspects of their lives.
Target Competencies
Emotional intelligence
Lifestyle management
Rational decision making
Self and time management
Team building
Result orientation
Resilience
Course Outline Self-awareness and self-management: the cornerstones of EI The competency framework Boosting your EQ: the lifestyle approach Action intelligence
Emotional Intelligence (EI)
Emotional intelligence defined
Emotional Quotient (EQ) versus Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
Research findings
Self-assessment
Interpretation of results
The four competency clusters
The importance of self-awareness
The Z-test: a self-assessment of EI competencies
What does your score mean?
Addressing the gaps: where to start
The impact of emotions on the brain
Change and its effects on our productivity
The functions of the amygdala
Amygdala hijacks and their impact on focus and productivity
Super food: food for emotional intelligence
Energy sapping food habits
What to eat on a working day
Detox: myths and tips
Sleep and its impact on productivity
Myths about sleep
The body’s 3 main clocks
SupraChiasmatic Nucleus (SCN), Master Clock and Circadian (Biological) Rhythm
Learning from the astronauts
The exercise-productivity relationship
Myths about exercise
What doctors don’t tell you
Bad habits that are good for you
Your heart in numbers
Exercise: facts and figures