Emotional Intelligence in Leadership
Description
This session is designed for corporate and industry professionals seeking to strengthen emotional intelligence, self-awareness and interpersonal effectiveness within leadership and workplace environments.
The challenge
Technical expertise alone is no longer enough to lead effectively in complex organisational environments. Leaders are increasingly required to navigate emotional dynamics, interpersonal tension and high-pressure decision-making while maintaining trust, influence and psychological safety.
Common challenges include:
Difficulty managing emotions and responses under pressure
Communication breakdowns and interpersonal conflict
Reduced empathy and social awareness within teams
Challenges building trust, influence and psychological safety
Emotional fatigue and diminished resilience in leadership roles
Navigating difficult conversations with confidence and composure
Our approach
Grounded in neuroscience, psychology and behavioural science, this session explores emotional intelligence as a practical leadership capability rather than a personality trait. Participants will develop evidence-based strategies for strengthening emotional regulation, empathy, communication and relationship management in professional environments.
What you’ll explore
Neuroscience and psychology of emotional intelligence
Self-awareness and emotional regulation under pressure
Empathy, social awareness and relationship management
Communication strategies for emotionally intelligent leadership
Building trust, psychological safety and team cohesion
Managing difficult conversations and interpersonal dynamics
Practical techniques for strengthening resilience and adaptability
Who this is for
Leaders, managers, professionals and teams seeking to strengthen communication, emotional intelligence and interpersonal effectiveness within workplace environments.
This is a practical leadership and communication-focused session.
Lineup
Suzanne (Sues) Tonks
Sues Tonks is the Managing Director of Limestone Group and one of Australia's most experienced practitioners at the intersection of psychology, executive leadership, and strategic communication. She is completing a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology at Monash University as part of a double award programme incorporating the Masters of Educational and Developmental Psychology. She has completed all coursework, placements, and her thesis, with conferral pending publication of a submitted peer-reviewed journal article currently under review. She holds Provisional Psychologist registration with AHPRA. Sues also holds a Bachelor of Business and Commerce and a degree in Communication, and brings more than 20 years of senior practice across C-suite executive development, corporate strategy, government, not-for-profit organisations, creative agencies, and business owners. Her specialisations include issues management and public relations, and she has worked intimately with global brands and ambitious entrepreneurs at the highest level of decision-making. She is the developer of the AIMPI (AI Management Personality Inventory) and leads all Limestone Group programmes, coaching, and strategic intensives. Sues is a sought-after speaker and guest panelist on leadership, AI, psychology in professional practice, and the future of work.
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