Leadership Development Lab: EQ
A guided small-group leadership development experience designed to help thoughtful professionals strengthen emotional intelligence, communication, self-awareness, confidence, and authentic leadership.
Emotional intelligence shapes how we lead, communicate, connect, and navigate pressure.
It influences how we respond in difficult moments, build relationships, navigate stress, communicate under pressure, lead teams, and show up in both our personal and professional lives.
Yet many high-performing professionals were never given space to intentionally develop these skills in a thoughtful, reflective, and supportive environment.
The Emotional Intelligence Leadership Development Lab was created to provide that space.
This guided small-group experience combines emotional intelligence development, coaching, reflection, practical application, facilitated discussion, and real-world leadership integration within a psychologically safe and growth-oriented environment.
“This program has helped facilitate deep reflection and understanding about myself and my leadership style, as well as practical lessons for growth…
Just halfway through the program, I have really felt the difference, and feel empowered to show up in the best way possible every day.”
-Alicia F, Culinary Artistas
Throughout the Lab, participants will:
Deepen Emotional Intelligence
Explore emotional intelligence through guided reflection, practical exercises, facilitated discussion, and real-world application.
Increase Self-Awareness
Gain greater understanding of emotional patterns, communication dynamics, stress responses, leadership behaviors, and relational tendencies.
Strengthen Leadership & Communication
Develop stronger communication skills, emotional regulation, empathy, self-trust, and authentic leadership presence.
Learn Alongside Others
Participate in meaningful conversation and shared learning within a thoughtfully facilitated small-group environment.
Apply Learning in Real Time
Integrate emotional intelligence concepts directly into leadership, work, communication, and daily life throughout the experience.
EQ-i 2.0 Assessment Included
Each participant will receive an EQ-i 2.0 Emotional Intelligence Assessment as part of the experience.
This assessment provides valuable insight into areas such as:
self-awareness
emotional expression
stress management
interpersonal relationships
decision-making
empathy
leadership presence
The assessment serves as a foundation for deeper reflection, growth, and practical emotional intelligence development throughout the Lab experience.
Cohort Experience
The Emotional Intelligence Leadership Development Lab is intentionally designed as a small-group experience to encourage meaningful conversation, reflection, connection, and growth.
Participants receive:
guided group coaching
emotional intelligence development
practical leadership application
facilitated discussion
reflection exercises
shared learning
EQ-i 2.0 Assessment integration
Each cohort is thoughtfully facilitated to create an environment that feels supportive, reflective, psychologically safe, and growth-oriented.
This Lab may be a good fit for:
Emerging and established leaders
High-performing professionals
Individuals navigating growth or transition
Professionals wanting stronger communication and leadership skills
Individuals seeking greater self-awareness and emotional intelligence
People experiencing stress, burnout, self-doubt, or overwhelm
Thoughtful professionals who grow well through reflection and shared conversation
Join the Waitlist for Future Cohorts
Future Emotional Intelligence Leadership Development Lab cohorts are currently being planned.
Join the waitlist to:
receive updates on future cohort openings
learn when registration becomes available
receive program details and timing information
be notified when applications open