working with emotional intelligence

Learn the core competencies of emotional intelligence and how to apply them.  Discover the role of the amygdala and part of the brain plays in how we respond to our emotions.  Learn simple doable stress reduction techniques. 

Self-awareness is the foundational competency of emotional intelligence.  Learn the importance of developing a practice of self-inquiry regarding personal and professional interactions.  Discover the relationship between stillness and introspective insights at work. Practice mindful stress reduction through breathing and grounding exercises that can be done on work breaks.

Examine the role of the amygdala, hormones and personal history play in our emotional responses. Practice using "Yogi's Social Inventory" to review part emotional responses.  Practice mindful stress reduction techniques.

Examine the importance of sensing other's feelings and perspectives to effective communications.  Explore the relationship between high levels of self-awareness and empathy. Practice empathy building exercises.

A favorite of participants! In this workshop participants examine The Disturbance, The Hook, The Body, and The Behavior of past situations that caused emotional upset to locate emotional patterns of response.  This revealing exercise encourages self-awareness and "self-interrogation" to begin to take full responsibility for our emotional responses and behavior.