How modern leaders Lead with Emotional Intelligence under pressure

‍Best for: Leadership offsites • Leadership development programs •Manager trainings • Leadership retreats • Association conferences

‍Audience: Frontline Leaders • Managers • Supervisors • Emerging Leaders

‍Format options: 60-min keynote and Half-day workshop

Emotional intelligence is the leadership superpower that unites people to achieve your organizational mission and goals. Yet, so many leaders don’t know how to use skills like empathy, self-regulation and self-awareness under pressure. The true test of leadership comes when emotions run high due to tight deadlines, difficult conversations, conflict on the team, or constant change. In those moments, many leaders default to control, avoidance, or reactivity.

Emotionally intelligent leaders do something different: they stay grounded, communicate with clarity, and lead people through change with confidence and composure. In this high-impact keynote and half-day workshop, bestselling author and emotional intelligence expert Christopher D. Connors equips leaders with practical, repeatable tools to manage their own emotions, read the room, and respond instead of react. Attendees learn how to navigate tension and build trust when stakes are high. This is a modern leadership playbook designed for real-world challenges that helps you lead at your best.