Session Summary: This session focuses on developing and applying emotional intelligence (EQ) to enhance leadership effectiveness in high-stakes, complex, or fast-paced environments—particularly within the chemicals industry. Attendees will learn practical tools to strengthen self-awareness, empathy, and interpersonal skills, which directly impact team performance, decision-making, and organizational culture.

Key areas include:

 • Self-Awareness & Self-Regulation: Understanding your emotions, triggers, and patterns, and learning strategies to respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively.
• Empathy & Social Awareness: Recognizing the emotions, needs, and perspectives of colleagues, teams, and stakeholders to build trust and stronger relationships.
• Relationship Management: Navigating conflicts, giving and receiving feedback, motivating teams, and influencing others with credibility and respect.
• Decision-Making Under Pressure: Leveraging emotional intelligence to make clear, balanced decisions even in uncertainty or high-stress situations. • Leading Change & Building Culture: Applying EQ to support team resilience, inclusion, and engagement, particularly during organizational transitions or challenging projects.