This half-day workshop on the “Foundations of Emotionally Intelligent Leadership” will empower leaders to improve their emotional intelligence by exploring the fundamental psychological principles that underpin effective leadership. It will delve into powerful, enduring frameworks that provide a roadmap for understanding human behaviour, motivation, and well-being. By mastering these simple yet profound concepts, leaders will gain the tools for deep self-reflection, allowing them to become a more effective, empathetic, and resilient leader.
FACILITATOR
Sam is a renowned speaker, trainer and author specialising in mental health and SEN. She has been a SENCo in a large secondary school and is a qualified Cognitive Behaviour Therapist and a Child and Adolescent Counsellor. Sam also set up a company providing mental health CBT programmes. She is in high demand to speak at conferences and events and provides in-house training for schools and companies, nationally and internationally. Lauded for her humour and ‘telling it like it is’ approach to mental health, Sam has had her book Mental Health in Education published by Routledge, and regularly writes for several publications with more books in the pipeline for publication.
The benefits of attending this workshop include:
Better Leadership and Understanding: Learn how to move beyond traditional, top-down approaches to leadership and build a culture of genuine empowerment and trust.
Managing the ‘Fix It’ Mentality: Gain the skills to move past the need to immediately “fix” problems and instead, help people identify and resolve their own challenges, fostering independence and resilience.
Personalising Behaviours: Understand the core motivations and beliefs that drive our own actions and those of team members. Tailor communication and support to each individual’s needs, improving both engagement and productivity.
Creating Psychological Safety: Cultivate a workplace where employees feel safe to make mistakes, take risks, and express themselves without fear of judgement, leading to increased innovation and collaboration.
Enhanced Emotional Intelligence: Develop a higher degree of self-awareness and empathy, manage your own emotional reactions more effectively and better support team well-being.
