ONLINE: Emotional Intelligence for Interpersonal Excellence
Navigating the “Primitive Brain Hijack” to Build Trust and Rapport
In all instances, the ability to navigate complex human dynamics is as critical as technical expertise. Emotional Intelligence for Interpersonal Excellence is designed to transform the way you interact with everyone around you—from demanding customer encounters to daily collaborations with colleagues. By mastering emotional intelligence, you will move beyond impulsive reactions and develop the “command center” mindset necessary to lead with composure. This course provides the tools to bridge the gap between feeling an emotion and choosing a professional response, ensuring you remain the most effective person in the room, even when tensions run high.
Throughout this session, we explore the mechanics of the brain to understand why we feel “hijacked” during conflict and, more importantly, how to take back control. You will learn to identify your personal “emotional bait” and replace defensive instincts with assertive, solution-oriented communication. By practicing empathy and the “Empower & Ask” framework, you will gain the power to de-escalate frustration and build genuine rapport. Whether you are looking to strengthen team cohesion or deliver world-class service, this program equips you with a practical roadmap for creating positive outcomes in every interaction.
Participants will be able to:
- Manage “Primitive Brain Hijacks” using “Breathe, Name the Emotion, Think to Solve” to regain logical control during emotion interactions.
- Identify personal “Emotional Bait” and respond assertively (avoiding aggressive/Fight or passive/Flight behaviors) to maintain professionalism.
- Use empathy and validation to acknowledge emotions, de-escalate, and build rapport without necessarily agreeing with the upset.
- “Empower & Ask” to move from emotion to resolution by offering collaborative choices to the other person.
Online Format—Emotional Intelligence for Interpersonal Excellence is a 2-hour interactive virtual class for up to twenty people.
Register for this class and you will be sent ONLINE login instructions prior to the class date.
Venue: Online
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Event Phone: 516-317-2900
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Register for this class and you will be sent ONLINE login instructions prior to the class date.
Rich Atkins is the Managing Director of Improving Communications, a New York-based corporate training firm that, in addition to Speaker Services, offers Business Writing, Public Speaking & Presentation Skills, Sales and Negotiation, Customer Service, Leadership, Staff Development, and Human Resources training. He is also the Director of Improving Communications UK and Improving Communications IE.
Venue: Online
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