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NITA AccreditedIntermediatePhysical + Virtual5 daysTOEI543

Training on Emotional Intelligence & Leadership Effectiveness

Develop emotional intelligence skills to enhance leadership effectiveness, workplace relationships, and organizational performance.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Intermediate

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

All materials

Overview

About this programme

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a key leadership capability that enables leaders to understand and manage their emotions while effectively responding to the emotions of others. Leaders with strong emotional intelligence build stronger relationships, communicate effectively, and create positive work environments that enhance team performance.

This course equips participants with practical skills to improve self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and interpersonal communication. The training helps leaders strengthen their leadership effectiveness, manage workplace conflict, motivate teams, and foster collaboration for improved organizational performance.

Duration

5 Days


Who Should Attend

  • Leaders, managers, and supervisors

  • HR and Learning & Development professionals

  • Customer service, sales, and client-facing staff

  • Teams seeking to improve collaboration and workplace relationships

  • Any professional aiming to enhance self-awareness and interpersonal skills

Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the core principles of emotional intelligence

  • Improve self-awareness and emotional self-regulation

  • Enhance leadership communication and interpersonal skills

  • Manage conflict and build stronger workplace relationships

  • Motivate and influence teams effectively

Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Introduction to Emotional Intelligence

  • Understanding emotional intelligence and its importance in leadership

  • The five components of emotional intelligence

  • Self-awareness and personal leadership style

  • Exercise: Emotional intelligence self-assessment

Module 2: Self-Management & Emotional Regulation

  • Managing emotions in challenging situations

  • Developing resilience and stress management skills

  • Building self-discipline and adaptability

  • Case Study: Managing emotions during workplace challenges

Module 3: Social Awareness & Empathy

  • Understanding the emotions and perspectives of others

  • Building empathy in leadership

  • Improving workplace relationships and trust

  • Practical Exercise: Active listening and empathy skills

Module 4: Relationship Management & Leadership Communication

  • Effective communication and feedback techniques

  • Conflict resolution and negotiation skills

  • Building high-performing teams

  • Workshop: Managing difficult workplace conversations

Module 5: Applying Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

  • Using emotional intelligence to motivate and influence teams

  • Creating emotionally intelligent organizational cultures

  • Leadership development planning

  • Final Workshop: Developing a personal emotional intelligence action plan

Impact

Where the change lands

Individual Impact

  • Improved self-awareness and emotional control

  • Stronger leadership and interpersonal skills

  • Better communication and conflict management abilities

  • Increased ability to motivate and influence teams

Organizational Impact

  • Improved teamwork and collaboration

  • Stronger leadership effectiveness

  • Reduced workplace conflict and improved communication

  • Enhanced employee engagement and productivity

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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FAQs

Common questions.

Still not sure? Send us a note and a facilitator will get back to you within a business day.

To provide you with the essential skills to recognize and manage your own emotions and to understand and influence the emotions of others for greater personal and professional success.

Course finder

Find the right course for you

Prefer to talk it through? Send us an enquiry and a facilitator will scope a fit within a business day.

For corporate teams

Training 10+ professionals?

We deliver Training on Emotional Intelligence & Leadership Effectiveness in-house at your offices, at a venue we arrange, or fully virtual. Customise the curriculum against your KPIs, and get a bespoke price for the cohort size you need.