Emotional Change Strategy Course - Melbourne CBD

Unlock our new ECD Emotional Change Practitioner Certification!

Become a certified practitioner in Emotional Change Strategy with our brand-new ECD Emotional Change Practitioner Certification. Learn how to recognise, shape, and lead the emotional aspects of change in your organisation using The Emotional Culture Deck. This certification equips you with the tools and insights to navigate and manage emotional change effectively, driving resilience, engagement, and successful transitions.

Whether you’re a leader, coach, or consultant, this certification opens doors to new opportunities in emotional culture design and change management.

Why Emotional Change Strategy?

Change is inevitable in every organisation, but how we manage the emotional impact of change can make all the difference. Whether it’s a shift in leadership, restructuring, or navigating an evolving marketplace, the way people feel about change has a direct impact on its success.

The ECD Emotional Change Strategy Course equips leaders with the tools and insights they need to guide their teams through the emotional landscape of change, ensuring that transitions are not only smoother but more meaningful.

Harnessing Collective Emotions for Change

When individual leaders engage with The Emotional Culture Deck (ECD), they think about their own emotions and how these emotions affect their leadership. This process is often transformational on a personal level. But the real power of this course lies in its collaborative nature.

When leaders work together, discussing and aligning their emotional drivers as a group, the collective emotional insights not only help leaders better connect with each other but also provide valuable guidance on how to engage their teams emotionally during periods of change.

By using The ECD, leaders can harness the collective emotions of their people and teams to navigate change effectively. The shared decisions they make in this course ensure that everyone’s emotions are recognised and aligned, enabling smoother transitions and a more cohesive team environment.

Who Should Complete This Course

This Course is carefully designed not only for in-house change leaders but also for external change agents who are passionate about driving meaningful progress. It is ideal for:

• Change Managers: Who are looking for innovative ways to lead transformation initiatives with empathy and insight.
• Organisation Development Managers: Who aim to shape adaptable, resilient organisational cultures.
• HR Professionals: Who support and guide employees through the human aspects of organisational changes.
• Coaches and Consultants: Who help organisations navigate through change with bespoke solutions.
• Project Leaders: Who oversee transitions and want to ensure they are carried out with emotional intelligence.
• Team Leads and Supervisors: Who manage day-to-day team dynamics and want to lead with a deeper understanding of emotional drivers.
• Strategic Planners: Involved in crafting the long-term direction of their organisations and understanding the emotional implications of change.

Whether you're guiding a team internally or advising organisations externally, the Emotional Change Strategy Course will equip you with the ECD tools and skills to facilitate change with empathy and humanity.

Interested in the ECD Emotional Leadership Development Course also? Click here to learn more and save when you book a combo ticket to attend both courses!

What to Expect in the Course

In this course, participants will learn to:

• Recognise emotional drivers: Understand the key emotions that shape how people react to change.
• Shape emotional change strategies: Collaboratively design emotion-centred strategies that foster resilience and engagement during transitions.
• Facilitate open discussions: Use The Emotional Culture Deck to encourage leaders to discuss how they should feel to navigate change effectively.
• Align leadership emotions: Help leaders align their emotional experiences and better understand how to emotionally support one another and their teams through change.

Your ECD Journey Starts Here!

As soon as you successfully complete your Course, you qualify as a certified ECD Change Practitioner and proudly earn your Elephant Rider Badge. This marks your commitment to crafting emotional cultures and connects you with our global community, The Emotional Culture Community, ready to support your growth.

Course Inclusions

On-the day:

Morning & Afternoon tea, plus real coffee (barista coffee - nothing less!) will be provided to keep participants fuelled for the day.

PLUS each participant will receive an ECD Course Toolkit, which includes all the printed tools from the course, a physical badge and certificate, and an Emotional Culture Deck.

When you enrol in the ECD Emotional Change Strategy Course and unlock a wealth of resources to support you post-course too:

• ECD Emotional Change Toolkit: Get a toolkit filled with a selection of physical and online resources tailored for immediate impact. Its comprehensive nature is designed to extend your learning and application of the course content.
• Your Own Emotional Culture Deck : Receive your personal ECD, an essential tool for applying course principles in real-world settings, adding even more value to your toolkit.
• Exclusive 60-Minute Group Coaching Call: Enhance your course experience with a group coaching call, scheduled post-course to continue stacking the learnings. Hosted via Zoom, this session provides an opportunity to solidify your learning, address any questions, and ensure you're applying your new skills effectively. Whether you attend live or watch the replay later, this call is a key step in your continued development.
• Continued Learning Discount: Enjoy a 50% discount on your future purchases of The Emotional Culture Deck, a testament to our commitment to your ongoing development.
• ECD Emotional Change Strategy Certificate of Practice: A formal acknowledgement of your dedication to enhancing your Emotional Culture Deck skills. This certificate serves as a testament to your commitment to emotional leadership and amplifying human conversations about what really matters in the workplace
• 90-Day All Access Pass to our Online Elephant Rider Community: By enrolling, you gain 90 days of access to online ECD resources, expertise, and continued support, all designed to flip the traditional approach to Change Strategy.

Why This Matters:

These offerings are designed to ensure participants leave the course not only with new knowledge but also with the tools, recognition, and support needed to apply their learning effectively. From digital credentials that boost professional profiles to practical toolkits that facilitate on-the-job application, participants are fully equipped to apply what they learn within their teams and organisations.

This ECD Emotional Change Practitioner Certification Course will be presented by Lorissa Garcia

Lorissa Garcia is a Coach and Facilitator working at the intersections of leadership, culture and strategy. 

Lorissa is energised by bringing conversations about emotions to workplaces (wherever they may be), from individuals to small teams, sub culture teams within larger organisations, influencers and leaders all the way to the boardroom table. 

Since becoming an ECD Certified Consultant, Lorissa had used the deck to coach leaders and emerging leaders, HR leaders and teams, startup founders, service designers, and companies in media, advertising, NGO, government and education. 

As a Specialist Elephant Rider, Lorissa has completed more than 25 workshops and group sessions using the Emotional Culture Deck, and countless sessions with coaching clients. She is one of only a handful of Specialist Certified Emotional Culture Deck consultants in the world. 

Lorissa can't wait to meet you and take you through this course to become an ECD Emotional Leadership Practitioner! 

Some kind words from participants of Lorissa's past workshops...

"Oh I just loved the "Have a play workshop" I attended today with Lorissa. It was such fun having a go with the cards in person and together as we worked through some handy ways to bring the ECD to life, I particularly loved the sharing of ideas and experiences in the room, bouncing off each other. I can see so many ways I can use this in my new workplace and I can't wait to get started." - November 2022 Participant

"I attended the Have a play workshop today with Lorissa in Melbourne to gain more confidence around using the deck. I got heaps of value out of it. Loved the structure. Lorissa delivered/facilitated the workshop beautifully. There were some great conversations happening in the room which showed what was possible with the deck. Will definitely recommend to anyone seeking to add more to their toolkit to encourage emotional literacy!" - November 2022 Participant

What is The Emotional Culture Deck?

The Emotional Culture Deck (ECD) is the number one game in the world for better workplace culture designed by riders&elephants.

Used by over 400,000 people in over 55+ countries, it is a uniquely powerful way to create human conversations about what really matters in the workplace. 

The game facilitates face-to-face human conversations about what matters. It nudges vulnerability. Builds empathy. Creates connections and fosters trust within teams.

It's the ultimate card game toolkit for more successful and human workplaces.

Interested in the ECD Emotional Leadership Development Course also? Click here to learn more book!