Course Outline
Module One: Getting Started
- Icebreaker
- Housekeeping Items
- The Parking Lot
- Workshop Objectives
Module Two: Introduction to Emotional Intelligence
- Defining Emotional Intelligence
- The Importance of EI
- Who Needs It?
- What Are Emotions?
- EQ vs. IQ
- Practical Illustration
- Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: The Components of EI
- Self-Management
- Self-Awareness
- Social Skills
- Internal Motivation
- Empathy
- Practical Illustration
- Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: Tools to Gain Control
- Journaling
- Meditation and Mindfulness
- Identifying Emotional Triggers
- Breathing Techniques
- Taking a Break
- Practical Illustration
- Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Verbal Communication Skills
- Active Listening
- Asking Questions
- Consider Your Audience
- Choosing Your Words
- Be Authentic
- Practical Illustration
- Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Nonverbal Communication Skills
- Body Language
- Tone Matters
- Facial Expressions
- Eye Con
- Distance and Personal Space
- Practical Illustration
- Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Managing Relationships With Others
- Building Rapport
- Respond, Don’t React
- Show Gratitude
- Finding Common Ground
- Setting Boundaries
- Practical Illustration
- Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Overcoming Obstacles
- Recognizing and Admitting Failure
- Disagreeing Constructively
- Staying Cool Under Pressure
- Be Open to Perspectives
- The Power of Forgiveness
- Practical Illustration
- Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: Application to Business Practices
- Working as a Team
- Setting Business Goals
- Interviewing for Successful Hires
- Giving and Receiving Feedback
- Customer Experience and Rapport
- Practical Illustration
- Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Benefits of Being Emotionally Aware
- Strong Interpersonal Relationships
- Able to Manage Change
- Reduced Stress and Anxiety
- Improved Decision Making
- Boosts Employee Morale
- Practical Illustration
- Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: Making an Impact
- Creating a Powerful First Impression
- Maintaining Your Composure
- Inspiring Leadership
- Gaining Self-Confidence
- Patience and Practice
- Practical Illustration
- Module Eleven: Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
- Words from the Wise
- Review of Parking Lot
- Lessons Learned
- Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations