Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

Leadership
Soft Skills

Master the soft skill that drives real impact. In this 1-day training, you’ll develop emotional intelligence to lead with clarity, navigate conflict, and collaborate effectively. Learn to recognize emotions—your own and others’—and turn them into a strength.

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Anja will gladly help you further with any personal or in-company needs you might have.

Anja van Ackern
Training Advisor 

+41 43 288 88 55 anja.vanackern@xebia.com 

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What will I learn?

You’ll learn how emotional intelligence (EQ) influences leadership, teamwork, and decision-making. This course helps you improve self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and social skills—essential for creating psychological safety and trust in agile, complex environments.

Key takeaways

  1. Understand the 4 pillars of emotional intelligence
  2. Improve your ability to manage emotions and stress
  3. Strengthen empathy and active listening
  4. Foster team dynamics based on trust and respect

Program

This course blends short theory blocks with deep personal reflection, interactive exercises, and small-group practice. You’ll analyze how you react under pressure, give and receive feedback, and recognize emotional signals in team situations. The setting is safe, supportive, and focused on practical development.

  • What is emotional intelligence and why it matters
  • The 4 domains: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness,relationship management
  • Emotion regulation in the workplace
  • Empathy, feedback, and connection
  • Personal reflection and practical application

Who is it for?

This course is ideal for leaders, agile coaches, team leads, Scrum Masters, HR professionals, consultants, and anyone looking to improve collaboration and communication through emotional awareness.

Requirements

Openness to self-reflection and feedback

Willingness to share personal experiences in a safe setting

No prior knowledge of psychology required

Why should I follow this training?

Lead with emotional awareness

Understand your triggers and how to manage them effectively

Build stronger relationships

Learn to listen, empathize, and influence authentically

Unlock Grow as a facilitator or coach

Develop presence and emotional insight in group settings

Exam and Certification

There is no formal exam. Participants will receive a certificate of participation. This training can be extended with coaching or combined with leadership or facilitation programs.

What else
should I know?

After registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email with practical details. One week before the session, we’ll ask about dietary requirements.
This training is also available as an in-company session tailored to your team or leadership group.
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Course information

One-day training focused on emotional intelligence at work

Includes reflection, discussion, and group practice

Travel and accommodation expenses are not included

Lunch included

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