Emotional intelligence

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Change Communication Emotional intelligence For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For senior L&D Opinion

Influence or manipulation? Why mindful manoeuvring is a leadership skill no one’s teaching

Caitlin Collins 15 May 2025

Influence happens—intentionally or not and it’s the engine of modern leadership. Caitlin Collins unpacks the line between guiding and manipulating at work, revealing why leaders need more than authority to […]...

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ADHD isn’t the problem—being misunderstood is

Steve Ollington 27 March 2025

🧠✨ Steve Ollington explores how misunderstanding shapes the lives of people with ADHD—from school to retirement. 🚀 Despite their strengths, many face barriers at work, in relationships, and beyond. The […]...

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business and industry Delivering learning & training Emotional intelligence For HR For people managers Opinion Talent

The AI revolution and navigating the future of talent management

Pete Humphreys 19 February 2025

By fostering human skills alongside artificial intelligence, organisations can better prepare their workforces for success – Pete Humphreys explains The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the people profession has become crucial […]...

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Business and industry Creativity & innovation Emotional intelligence For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Opinion Teams

From tap to hip hop: How dance inspires workplace excellence

Karl Green 12 February 2025

Success at work requires precision, energy, expression and adaptability – just like mastering different dance styles. Karl Green shares lessons from the stage to help you perform at your best […]...

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Business and industry Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Creativity & innovation Culture Data Delivering learning & training Emotional intelligence Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For L&D managers For new to L&D For senior L&D Learning transfer Neuroscience Science, technology and research

From influence to action: key lessons from the World of Learning Summit 2025

Jo Cook 10 February 2025

How can L&D leaders drive real impact, influence strategy, and transform learning in the workplace? Be inspired by the industry’s leading thinkers and practitioners in this conference summary What does […]...

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Coaching & mentoring Emotional intelligence Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Mental health Neuroscience Psychology Reflective practice Wellbeing

A week in the life of: A trainee psychotherapist

Anita Guru 13 December 2024

Balancing work, studies and a placement isn’t easy, but Anita Guru is relishing the challenge Rewind to 2020 at the start of the pandemic: I could foresee significant challenges for mental health. […]...

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Business and industry Emotional intelligence For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Leadership Opinion Reflective practice Skills

An exploration of soft skills

Professor Rao 27 November 2024

Soft skills are essential for professional and social success – Professor Rao reveals their transformative power The importance of soft skills is increasingly recognised across global educational institutions, where they […]...

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Business and industry Emotional intelligence Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Managing teams Mental health Reflective practice Understanding Business Wellbeing

A week in the life of: A founder of a small business

Phil Willcox 26 November 2024

Phil Willcox from Emotion at Work reflects on the three choices he makes each week to balance his business needs, personal boundaries and emotions It sometimes feels like you’re constantly […]...

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Business and industry Culture Emotional intelligence For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Mental health Opinion Society and welfare Wellbeing

Why suicide prevention training is needed now more than ever

Ellie MacDonald 22 November 2024

Equip teams with the skills to spot warning signs and save lives, urges Ellie MacDonald ONS figures released recently show that suicide rates are the highest they’ve been since 1999. […]...

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Education and skills Emotional intelligence For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D Health and social care Opinion Society and welfare Wellbeing

Talking openly about suicide can help save lives

Vicki Cockman 10 September 2024

On World Suicide Prevention Day find out how to support those struggling with mental health. Vicki Cockman shares her insight Suicide is still largely seen as a taboo topic and […]...