Emotional Intelligence Society of Australia

Intimate interpersonal relationships, such as romantic or marital relations, have the potential to be both emotion-rich as well as high-conflict social contexts. Why does the very intimacy that connects two people often lay the groundwork for both emotional highs and lows? Research has shown that couples with thriving, strong relationships have well-developed emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence describes a person’s ability to be aware of and express emotions in a healthy manner. In other words, it is the capacity to handle relationships appropriately and empathetically. In an intimate relationship, emotional intelligence translates into the ability to be in touch with your own emotions as well as those of your partner. A person’s capacity for empathy and ability to talk about emotions in a healthy and loving way are both components of emotional intelligence and vital for making love last. GUEST SPEAKER: CINDY CRANSWICK- Emotion Focused Relationship Counsellor

Please join us for our end of year networking breakfast and share your interests in Emotional Intelligence. Guest speaker Cindy Cranswick - “EI in Intimate Partner relationships ". Cindy is a member of the EISA Board and a registered Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor, Group Facilitator, Educator and Author. Cindy has a professional private practice where she offers clinical supervision for allied health professionals and counselling to individuals, couples and families As a relationship counsellor, Cindy draws on Emotion Focused Therapy to help couples connect and create more meaningful relationships. Breakfast will be provided.

We will discuss the concepts of toxic workplaces (institutional betrayal) vs trauma informed and emotionally intelligent workplaces (psychological safety). Trauma is not new in the workplace and over the last two challenging years, organisations have had to confront issues they never expected and find new ways to support their employees through repeated traumatic experiences. Estimates are that 6 in 10 men and 5 in 10 women experience at least one trauma, and approximately 6% of the population will experience PTSD at some point in their lives. The way organisations support people during periods of trauma is uniquely powerful, and the ramifications are long-lasting. This is because in times of trauma, the concepts of institutional betrayal and psychological safety come into play. The lack of appropriate support for those experiencing trauma in the workplace increases the risk of chronic stress and burnout. GUEST SPEAKER: DR MARIEKE LEDINGHAM - Psychologist and Burnout Specialist.

To celebrate our partnership with the Curtin School of Electrical Engineering, Computing, and Mathematical Sciences Dr Nigel Gribble will facilitate this webinar where we will discuss: The core concepts of emotional intelligence and how these can be applied across the engineering and mining sectors Research on how emotional intelligence is assisting engineers and those working in the mining sector A discussion on how emotional intelligence can assist teams to grow and flourish.

Emotional Intelligence and Empathy: Differences, Application and Importance. The last two decades has seen a dramatic rise in the interest and research in Emotional Intelligence and Empathy. There is a strong and increased need to be clear about the terms we use and their consequent application. Drawing on various models, experiences and research this Webinar explores how a deeper understanding of EI and Empathy can have a beneficial affect on our personal and professional practice.

Emotional Intelligence Interventions for Individuals, Teams, and Leaders

Please join us for our end of year networking event and share your interests in Emotional Intelligence. We are please to announce our Virtual Guest speaker Dr. Neal Ashkanasy who will talk on “EI and Sustainability” Cash Bar and nibbles provided.

Foundational Skills of EI - develop ideas on how to implement EI strategies in your personal and professional life.

The Emotional Intelligence Society of Australia is running their next Level I Certification in Emotional Intelligence workshop. This 8-hour workshop will: describe the purpose of emotions in our everyday lives; describe the ability and mixed models of emotional intelligence and the importance of EI in our everyday lives; provide you with insights into your own EI and areas for improvement; and discuss strategies that could enhance EI skills in individuals and teams.

Mark Sparvell is the Director Marketing Education at Microsoft with a strong interest in emotional intelligence. Mark is also an Ambassador of the EISA. Mark will discuss the recently released global survey on social and emotional learning (SEL) skills that was conducted by the OECD https://www.oecd.org/education/ceri/social-emotional-skills-study). He will analyse the implications for practice and how people are going to scale with SEL approaches.