Developing Emotional Intelligence for Greater Self-Awareness and Connection
11 June 2026, 14.00 – 15.30 CET
Emotional intelligence (EQ) shapes how we understand ourselves, respond to challenges, and connect with others. It’s the foundation of personal growth, resilience, and meaningful relationships at work.
In this workshop, you will explore the four core areas of EQ—self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management—through practical, hands-on activities. You’ll experience each area in action, reflect on your own patterns, and discover ways to bring more empathy, balance, and authenticity into your everyday interactions.
By the end of the session, you’ll be able to define each area through your own experience and take away practical tools to help you sharpen your EQ in your workplace communications and relationships.
Stephen Jenner
Stephen has a diverse, 20-year international career in teaching, training and consultancy in Europe, North Africa, South Asia and Asia Pacific.
Stephen has extensive training room experience with specialisms in leadership, personal impact and interpersonal skills, and intercultural working. He is also a digital learning specialist in online tutoring, virtual classroom design and eLearning instructional design. His extensive experience in digital/blended learning design and training design/delivery of adult learning, intercultural training and personality profiling allows Stephen to easily adapt to his clients’ needs and consistently deliver top-quality training interventions.
Qualifications & Experience
Robust skill set that includes Training, Leadership, Management, Strategy, e-Learning and more
Experience from previous roles at Change, Leadership & Partners, Cegos, Cegos Asia Pacific and Singapore Post Ltd.
2009 – 2011 MBA Modules at the Open University
Recent projects include
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Assertiveness in the Workplace
11 February 2026, 14.00 – 15.30 CET
In today’s dynamic environment, the ability to communicate with clarity and confidence is essential. Whether managing competing priorities, collaborating across teams, or navigating difficult conversations, assertiveness helps you build strong relationships and achieve results—without compromising respect or trust.
In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore what it truly means to be assertive and how it differs from passive or aggressive behaviours. Through discussion and practical scenarios, you’ll identify your communication strengths, clarify what you need to be effective, and learn how to express those needs while considering others’ perspectives. You’ll also practise giving a “positive no” to manage your workload and commitments with confidence.
Join us to strengthen your ability to speak up with impact, set healthy boundaries, and communicate in ways that earn respect and build credibility.
Nicola Laurent
Nicola is a retired British military officer who has also held leadership roles in the adult education and the voluntary sector.
She is experienced in working with different leadership styles and enjoys the challenge of working with a variety of personality types with varied cultural backgrounds. A highly motivated, versatile trainer and facilitator, Nicola combines her extensive experience from past leadership and management roles with her passion for training and people. In her free time Nicola is a keen Scout leader who works with 14- to 18-year-olds and enjoys developing our leaders of tomorrow.
Qualifications & Experience
Corporate management and soft skill trainer since 2016
Designing and running varied training solutions within the military and schools since 2002
Graduate of the British Royal Air Force College, Cranwell
DiSC facilitation certification (The DiSC group)
Insights Discovery Personal Profile Facilitator
Recent projects include
