Emotional Intelligence Training for Leaders
Custom emotional intelligence workshops for leaders, managers, and leadership teams. Humessence offers virtual and on-site programs that help leaders communicate clearly, manage pressure, and build psychologically safe teams.
Formats from 2-hour sessions to multi-session programs. Pricing starts at $3,300.
Why Emotional Intelligence Training for Leaders Is Critical in Today’s Workplace
In today’s complex, fast-paced business environment, technical skills alone are not enough. Leaders must manage emotions—both their own and those of their teams—to foster engagement, collaboration, and resilience.
Emotional intelligence (EI) is the key. And the good news? It can be developed.
Emotional intelligence training helps leaders:
Understand and regulate their emotions
Respond (rather than react) under pressure
Connect authentically with others
Navigate conflict with empathy and confidence
Develop resilience through continued practice
At Humessence, we train leaders to grow these essential skills through experiential learning, reflective practices, and real-world application. The result is more adaptive, trustworthy, and human-centered leadership—exactly what today’s workforce needs.
Key Benefits of Emotional Intelligence Training for Managers and Teams
When leaders grow their emotional intelligence, the entire organization benefits.
Improved communication and feedback delivery
Leaders with high emotional intelligence are more attuned to tone, timing, and emotional nuance—allowing them to deliver feedback with clarity and compassion. This leads to fewer misunderstandings and more productive conversations.
More Inclusive and psychologically safe cultures
EI-trained leaders recognize the emotional needs of diverse team members and create space for all voices to be heard. This contributes to greater equity, belonging, and shared ownership within teams.
Stronger team trust and cohesion
Emotional intelligence builds the foundation for psychological safety. Leaders who listen actively and respond empathetically foster an environment where team members feel safe to speak up, collaborate, and share ideas.
Reduced stress and emotional reactivity
By managing their own emotions effectively, leaders set a tone of calm and composure. This helps de-escalate tension and promotes healthier responses to stress across the organization.
Increased engagement, retention, & productivity
People thrive under emotionally intelligent leadership. When leaders lead with empathy and presence, employees are more likely to feel valued, stay engaged, and commit to their roles for the long term.
Humessence-trained leaders know how to lead with empathy, motivate through connection, and create an environment where people feel seen, heard, and supported. In short, they build high-performing, human-centered teams.
How to Choose the Right Emotional Intelligence Training Program for Leaders
Not all leadership training programs are created equal. When selecting an EI training partner, look for these five must-haves:
Programs should go beyond lectures. Look for hands-on practice, role-playing, real scenarios, and guided reflection.
Your organization is unique. Effective training should address your specific team dynamics, leadership gaps, and cultural challenges.
Beyond the theory, leaders need real-world strategies they can apply—like mindfulness techniques, conflict tools, and emotional regulation exercises.
One-and-done training doesn’t cut it. Choose a program that includes follow-ups, coaching, or a sustainment plan for lasting growth.
Facilitators should have both real leadership experience and a deep understanding of emotional intelligence frameworks.
At Humessence, our facilitators are seasoned coaches and former leaders who bring decades of real-world insight to every session. We customize every training to your culture, equip your team with proven tools, and stay involved until change sticks.
Practical Strategies for Applying Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Roles
Emotional intelligence isn’t just a concept—it’s a daily practice. Our programs teach leaders how to apply emotionally intelligent behaviors in real-world scenarios.
Some of our favorite practical strategies include:
Model humility: Admit mistakes to build trust and psychological safety.
Foster constructive challenge: Create space for respectful disagreement and shared learning.
Avoid knee-jerk “no” responses: Stay open and curious to promote better conversations.
Promote a growth mindset: Make learning and emotional growth a visible leadership value.
We also use a unique followership assessment where leaders:
Gather anonymous feedback from team members
Share a personal improvement plan
Invite accountability and co-create a path forward
This process strengthens relationships, elevates leadership presence, and boosts emotional intelligence through action.
Take our Free Leadership Emotional Intelligence Self-Assessment today to receive free development suggestions here.
The result? A resilient, forward-moving culture where people thrive, stay longer, and do their best work—together.
Emotional Intelligence Training Delivery Methods and Pricing
Half-Day Immersive Workshop
For workshops of up to 18 leaders(additional fee for larger groups)
+ Travel, Expenses, & Materials
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4-hour in-person workshop
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Interactive and engaging group and peer partner exercises
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Professionally printed workshop manual with take-home resources
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Post-session exercises to embed learnings in workflow
Two-Session Virtual Training Program
For cohorts of up to 24 leaders(additional fee for larger groups)
(No additional fees)
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Two 2-hour virtual sessions
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Interactive and engaging group and peer partner exercises
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Professional fillable digital workbook with take-home resources
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Between-session exercises to embed learnings in workflow
Condensed Workshop Session for Events
For workshops of up to 48 people(additional fee for larger groups)
+ Travel, Expenses, & Materials
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2-hour in-person or virtual workshop
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Increased individual and collective emotional intelligence
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Interactive and engaging group and self-reflective exercises
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Professionally printed workshop manual with take-home resources
Measuring the Impact of Emotional Intelligence Training on Leadership Success
Leadership development must drive measurable results. That’s why every Humessence training engagement includes built-in measurement and accountability.
Here’s how we do it:
📊 Step 1: Culture Assessment
We start with a baseline assessment to identify team dynamics, leadership blind spots, and emotional culture markers.
📈 Step 2: Training & Coaching
Leaders engage in training designed to grow self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and interpersonal effectiveness.
🔁 Step 3: Post-Training Measurement
3 to 6 months later, we repeat the assessment—comparing data to measure impact, progress, and remaining opportunities.
This approach is built into our HUM-B-LE (HUMan-Based LEadership) model and ensures both your leaders and your investment are accountable to real change.
Your Leadership Emotional Intelligence Training Facilitator and Coach
Brett Larson, MBA, CLC
Brett Larson is a certified leadership coach and creator of the HUM-B-LE framework. With 30+ years of organizational leadership experience, he helps leaders grow emotional intelligence, build trust, and foster cultures of psychological safety. His practical, people-first approach empowers leaders to lead with authenticity and presence. Brett is known for his grounded style, drawing from real-world experience to help leaders make meaningful, sustainable change.
From Pages to Practice: Discovering the Leaders Within
This training draws from Discovering the Leaders Within—a hands-on leadership guide written by Brett Larson, your program facilitator. Drawing on his decades of executive and leadership development experience, Brett outlines how emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and real human connection drive high-performing teams.
The book offers practical frameworks and strategies for:
Building trust and credibility as a leader
Creating a culture of openness and feedback
Modeling emotional intelligence in action
Whether you’re refining your leadership development strategy or working on your own growth, Discovering the Leaders Within serves as a powerful companion to this training—grounding every insight in a proven, human-first leadership philosophy.
Leadership Emotional Intelligence Training FAQ
What is included in your emotional intelligence training for leaders?
Each Humessence engagement is designed to be practical and immediately useful. Depending on the format, your team receives live facilitated training, interactive exercises, a printed workshop manual or digital workbook, and follow-up tools that help leaders apply the learning in real workplace situations.
Is this emotional intelligence training available virtually or on-site?
Yes. We offer virtual and on-site emotional intelligence training for leaders, managers, and teams. Current options include a half-day in-person workshop, a two-session virtual program, and a shorter introductory session that can be delivered either virtually or on-site.
Who is this workshop best for?
This training is ideal for leaders, managers, and leadership teams who want to strengthen communication, build trust, improve feedback conversations, and lead more effectively under pressure. It is especially valuable for organizations that want more emotionally intelligent leadership without relying on theory alone.
What outcomes can we expect from emotional intelligence training?
Organizations often use this training to help leaders communicate more clearly, respond with greater self-awareness, improve team trust, strengthen psychological safety, and navigate tension or pressure more effectively. The goal is not just insight, but better day-to-day leadership behavior.
How much does emotional intelligence training cost?
Programs currently start at $3,300 for a condensed session. More immersive workshop options are listed at $6,500, with format, team size, and delivery affecting the final scope. The page also outlines different participation ranges depending on the training option selected.
How do you measure the impact of the training?
Humessence builds measurement into the training process. That can include a baseline assessment, development support during the engagement, and a follow-up assessment several months later to help leaders and organizations evaluate progress and identify continued growth opportunities.
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