Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

Practical details (group training)

  • 2 half-days (= 8 hours)
  • 2-3 weeks to practise & implement
  • Group size: 6 to max. 14 participants
  • Time investment for self-study: approx. 4 hours
  • In English or Dutch

Manage stress effectively,

improve decision making and

maintain stronger relationships.

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) plays an important role in how we think, make decisions, and succeed. It includes skills like self-awareness, self-control, motivation, empathy, and communication, helping people perform at their best, build strong relationships, and handle challenges with confidence.

Grounded in Daniel Goleman’s groundbreaking work Emotional Intelligence (1995, 2020), this training is designed to help you develop the skills that matter most for professional and personal growth.

Why Emotional Intelligence matters

Research* shows that strengthening EQ can:

  • Boost resilience and job satisfaction
  • Improve collaboration and communication
  • Reduce workplace stress and conflict
  • Enhance decision-making and leadership impact.

In today’s demanding environments, EQ isn’t just a nice-to-have > it’s essential.

Training goals

This program will help you:

  • Build greater mental and physical resilience
  • Strengthen self-confidence when facing difficult emotions and situations
  • Cultivate mindfulness and emotional intelligence for lasting success

What participants say about this training...

"Great training! I've learned to slow down once in a while, and to allow feelings and to label them. Reflect before act & respond."

"Listen with a more open mindset, less judging others. Putting things more into perspective. I would recommend my other colleagues to do this training"

"I appreciate the practical and real-life applicability; this will help me to become a better colleague and person. Thank you for this training – super helpful!"

"It is OK to protect myself. I can do that by setting boundaries and taking mindful breaks."

Programme overview (2 half-days)

Through interactive, practical sessions, participants will explore and practice key EQ skills:

Day 1

  • Self-awareness (Mindfulness): Cultivate presence, clarity, and calm.
  • Emotional self-awareness: Identify and understand your emotions with confidence.
  • Self-management: Learn to regulate emotions and respond with resilience.
  • Motivation: Overcome self-sabotage and sustain positive habits.

Day 2

  • Empathy: Recognize and respect others’ emotions without being overwhelmed.
  • Cross-cultural awareness: Navigate and appreciate diversity in the workplace.
  • Relationship skills: Build stronger connections and improve collaboration.
  • Maintaining EQ skills: Apply strategies for long-term growth and resilience.

Between sessions, participants practice and reflect on assignments (approx. 10-20 min daily), ensuring that the insights and skills are embedded and benefits are experienced in daily life.

Key characteristics

  • Based on world-renowned EQ research by Daniel Goleman
  • Highly interactive and practical approach
  • Focus on lasting personal and professional impact
  • Tailored to today’s multicultural and high-pressure work environments

Who should attend?

This training is ideal for:

  • Professionals seeking to enhance resilience and leadership presence
  • Teams aiming to improve understanding, collaboration and communication
  • People who want to thrive in both personal and professional relationships
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* Sources oa:

Daniel Goleman – Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ (1995; updated editions including 2020)

A Meta-Analysis of the Relationships Between Emotional Intelligence and Employee Outcomes (2022), PubMed (Copyright © 2022 Doǧru)

Emotional intelligence and career-related outcomes: Meta-analysis (2023), SienceDirect, (Pirsoul, Parmentier, Sovet & Nils)