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Meet our facilitator

Why does Emotional Intelligence matter?

Gillian Logiotis

Facilitator & Consultant

A lack of emotional intelligence (EQ) in the workplace can lead to a myriad of problems that can drag down productivity, and morale, and damage the overall work environment.

Here are some of the most common culprits:

People with low EQ often struggle to express themselves clearly and empathise with their colleagues' perspectives. 

This can lead to misunderstandings, missed deadlines, and a general feeling of being lost in translation.

Without the ability to manage their own emotions or understand those of others, people with low EQ are prone to impulsive reactions and emotional outbursts. 

This can turn minor disagreements into full-blown conflicts, creating a toxic atmosphere where everyone is walking on eggshells.

When emotions run high, logic often takes a backseat. People with low EQ might make rash decisions based on anger, fear, or frustration, without considering the long-term consequences. 

Imagine a manager impulsively firing an employee in the heat of the moment, only to realise later that they've made a huge mistake.

No one wants to stick around in a workplace that's emotionally draining. 

Employees with low EQ tend to create hostile and unproductive environments, leading to high turnover rates.

Invest in your employees' well-being and personal development today and reap the benefits of a more productive and harmonious workplace.

Why should you attend this short course?

Enquire now about our Emotional Intelligence Short Course

Our half-day (3 hour) Emotional Intelligence course helps attendees gain a deeper level of self-awareness and gives them the tools to better communicate and manage relationships, leading to greater success in every aspect of business.

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Fortunately, like any other skill, emotional intelligence can be learned and developed, and with training, people can learn to identify and address these issues before they cause too much damage to your business.

Register your interest today, and find out how you can create a more productive and harmonious workplace.

Emotional intelligence is about recognising, understanding and managing emotions in ourselves and others, and it is the basis for all significant and healthy human interactions.

How we understand our own and others’ behaviour determines our response to any given situation; and managing this response determines the ultimate outcome of the interaction.

The journey towards healthy interactions starts with us as individuals and, for most people, it’s hard work. This half-day programme is designed to make you think, mostly about yourself, but also about others.

Gillian is passionate about helping people, and has seen firsthand the magic that can happen when individuals have the skills to change how they do things.

She understands that everyone works best when they feel safe, connected, and like they're learning and doing something meaningful – especially in today's crazy, unpredictable world.  And she works to create that type of learning environment within her training courses.

This real-world experience is backed up by a B-Tech in Human Resources Management from Port Elizabeth Technikon, and she's also trained as an executive and management coach at the University of Cape Town.