Knowles Training Institute · Philippines
Leading With EQ Course in Philippines
Lead with stronger self-awareness, emotional control, empathy and relationship judgement so everyday leadership decisions and conversations are more effective. A practical corporate training course delivered privately for organisations in the Philippines, whether onsite, virtual or at an arranged venue.
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What is the Leading With EQ course?
Leadership is shaped not only by what a person knows, but by how they recognise and manage emotions in themselves and others. Emotional intelligence helps leaders stay aware of their reactions, communicate with judgement and respond more effectively when pressure rises.
Leaders influence the emotional tone of a team through everyday behaviour. Self-awareness, empathy and emotional control can affect trust, motivation, decision-making and the quality of conversations across the workplace.
Strong emotional intelligence does not mean avoiding difficult messages or keeping everyone comfortable. It means recognising what is happening, choosing an appropriate response and balancing empathy with clear standards and accountability.
In this course, participants practise practical ways to understand emotional triggers, regulate responses, listen with empathy, read interpersonal cues and handle challenging leadership conversations with greater composure and clarity.
Self-awareness
Recognise emotional patterns, triggers and their effect on leadership behaviour.
Self-management
Regulate reactions and choose constructive responses under pressure.
Empathy
Understand other perspectives without losing clarity or accountability.
Social awareness
Read interpersonal cues, team dynamics and changes in emotional tone.
Relationship skills
Build trust through attentive, respectful and purposeful communication.
Leadership composure
Stay measured during conflict, uncertainty and difficult conversations.
Is this course right for your team?
A quick check against what this programme does and does not set out to do.
A good fit if
- Managers need greater awareness of how their emotions affect others
- Leaders need to stay constructive when pressure, conflict or resistance increases
- Teams need stronger empathy, listening and relationship management from leaders
- Managers need more confidence handling emotionally charged conversations
- Your organisation wants leaders to combine people awareness with clear accountability
Consider another course if
- You need specialist clinical or therapeutic training rather than workplace leadership skills
- Your priority is advanced strategic leadership rather than interpersonal leadership capability
- You are looking for a qualification or accreditation rather than practical workplace training
- You want a single specialist topic in depth, such as conflict mediation or counselling alone
Not sure? Tell us the situation and we will point you to a better-fitting programme.
What business problems does this course help address?
These are the day-to-day symptoms organisations describe when they ask us about emotional intelligence in leadership.
Reactions escalate tension
Leaders respond too quickly under pressure and make difficult situations harder to resolve.
Leaders miss emotional cues
Changes in morale, concern or resistance are noticed late or interpreted inaccurately.
Feedback lands badly
Necessary messages create defensiveness because tone, timing or empathy are poorly judged.
Conflict becomes personal
Disagreement shifts from the issue to emotion, assumptions and damaged working relationships.
Trust is inconsistent
People are unsure how a leader will react, especially when mistakes or bad news are raised.
Pressure affects judgement
Stress reduces listening, patience and decision quality during demanding periods.
What participants will be better able to do.
Below is the list of course benefits of our Leading With EQ course in Philippines.
Below is the list of course objectives of our Leading With EQ course in Philippines.
- Identify the core components of emotional intelligence in leadership
- Recognise personal triggers and recurring emotional patterns
- Assess how emotions influence judgement, communication and behaviour
- Use practical techniques to regulate responses under pressure
- Apply active listening to understand concerns and perspectives
- Use empathy without weakening standards or accountability
- Read interpersonal cues and changes in team dynamics
- Give feedback with appropriate clarity, tone and timing
- Respond constructively to defensiveness, frustration and disagreement
- Maintain composure during difficult leadership conversations
- Build trust through consistent and emotionally aware behaviour
- Create a practical plan for strengthening emotional intelligence at work
How the two days are structured.
Each stage builds on the one before it, so participants leave with a working method rather than a set of tips.
- STAGE 01
Recognise
Understand emotional intelligence and identify personal patterns and triggers.
- STAGE 02
Regulate
Manage reactions so pressure does not dictate leadership behaviour.
- STAGE 03
Understand
Listen, observe and interpret the emotions and perspectives of others.
- STAGE 04
Respond
Choose communication that balances empathy, clarity and accountability.
- STAGE 05
Apply
Practise leadership situations and build a realistic development plan.
What the course covers.
Below is the list of course content of our Leading With EQ training course in Philippines.
- Emotional intelligenceWhat emotional intelligence means in a practical leadership context.
- Self-awarenessRecognising emotions, triggers, habits and their effect on others.
- Leadership triggersIdentifying situations that increase stress, defensiveness or reactivity.
- Emotional regulationChoosing a constructive response instead of reacting automatically.
- Composure under pressureStaying clear, measured and purposeful when tension increases.
- Flexible responsesAdapting behaviour to the situation without losing consistency.
- Empathy in leadershipUnderstanding another perspective while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Active listeningListening for meaning, emotion and concern before responding.
- Reading the roomNoticing verbal and non-verbal cues in teams and conversations.
- Emotionally aware feedbackUsing clarity, tone and timing to make feedback easier to hear and act on.
- Difficult conversationsResponding to defensiveness, disagreement and strong emotion constructively.
- Your leadership planTurning insight into specific behaviours to practise back at work.
How participants learn.
An active learning approach. Short facilitator inputs, real examples, small-group practice, application to your own workplace situations, and structured reflection.
- 01
Learn
Short, focused facilitator input on the concept and why it matters.
- 02
See
Worked examples and realistic scenarios drawn from workplace practice.
- 03
Practise
Small-group activities and exercises where participants try the method.
- 04
Apply
Participants work the method against their own real tasks and situations.
- 05
Reflect
Structured review and an action plan to take back to the workplace.
Where participants can apply these skills.
The situations where stronger emotional intelligence can make a practical difference once participants return to work.
Difficult conversations
Staying composed while discussing performance, behaviour or sensitive concerns.
Team meetings
Reading the room, listening carefully and adjusting communication when needed.
Conflict situations
Managing personal reactions while helping others focus on the issue.
Feedback conversations
Balancing empathy with clear expectations and useful behavioural feedback.
Change and uncertainty
Recognising emotional responses and communicating with steadiness during change.
Stakeholder relationships
Building trust through awareness, listening and appropriate communication.
Who should attend this course?
This Leading With EQ workshop in Philippines is ideal for managers and emerging leaders who want to strengthen self-awareness, emotional control, empathy and relationship skills at work.
- Managers
- Team Leaders
- Supervisors
- Emerging Leaders
- Project Leads
- Department Heads
- High-Potential Employees
Prerequisites & experience level
No prior emotional intelligence training or formal qualification is required. The programme is suitable for professionals who currently lead others or are preparing for roles that involve greater people responsibility.
Group size
- Minimum: 1 participant
- Maximum: 25 participants
We keep the session interactive at every size, so everyone takes part in the discussion and the hands-on practice.
How the two days run.
The standard delivery is 2 full days, 9am to 5pm. The outline below shows the shape of a typical day; the exact running order is confirmed with you before delivery.
Day one: self-awareness and self-management
- 9:00Welcome, objectives and emotional intelligence in leadership
- 10:30Self-awareness, emotions and leadership behaviour
- 11:30Recognising triggers and recurring emotional patterns
- 13:00Lunch
- 14:00Emotional regulation and constructive response choices
- 15:30Maintaining composure under pressure
- 17:00Day one review and reflection
Day two: empathy and relationship leadership
- 9:00Recap and understanding other perspectives
- 10:30Active listening, empathy and reading interpersonal cues
- 11:30Emotionally aware feedback and communication
- 13:00Lunch
- 14:00Handling defensiveness, disagreement and strong emotion
- 15:30Trust, relationship management and leadership practice
- 17:00Action planning and close
Format, customisation and facilitator.
Format & delivery
The duration of this Leading With EQ in Philippines workshop is 2 full days. Knowles Training Institute Philippines will also be able to contextualise this workshop according to different durations.
- 3 full days
- 2 full days · 9am to 5pm (standard)
- 1 day
- Half day
- 90 minutes
- 60 minutes
Delivered onsite at your premises, at an arranged venue, or live online.
Customisation
The programme can be contextualised to your organisation without diluting the core capability or depth of learning. Commonly adapted:
- Examples and terminology from your sector
- Activities built around your leadership and people situations
- Duration and depth of each topic
- Participant level and mix of roles
- Action plans aligned to your objectives
Facilitator matching
We match the facilitator to your audience and context rather than assigning whoever is free. We consider:
- The seniority and mix of the group
- Your industry and working environment
- The delivery format and language of the session
- The specific outcomes you have asked for
A pre-course consultation is held before delivery so the content lands on the day.
What participants receive.
Each participant will receive the following materials for the Leading With EQ course in Philippines.
Learner’s Guide
A workbook covering the full course content, used during the session and kept afterwards.
Course Handouts
Exercises, templates and reference sheets used in the practical activities.
Presentation Slides
The slide deck used during the course, provided for later reference.
Certification of Completion
Each course participant will receive a certification of training completion.
Included with every booking, at no additional charge.
Pricing and investment.
There are 4 pricing options available for this Leading With EQ training course in Philippines. Course participants not in Philippines may choose to sign up for our online Leading With EQ training course.
USD 679.97
Unlimited participants
USD 259.97
Per participant
USD 419.97
Per participant
USD 569.97
Standard delivery
What’s included
- Pre-course consultation
- Customised content, where applicable
- Facilitator and training materials
- Venue or virtual delivery
- Post-course follow-up, where applicable
40%
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What our participants say
Written feedback published on our Knowles Training Institute reviews page.
Good if can also tailor to the level of participants in the workshop (similar to how it was conducted today). The trainer is very flexible!
It’s a great session with Karan, really appreciate the well-planned training materials and his facilitating skills.
I was totally engaged in his training and was able to pick up the theoretical information from his excellent communication skill.
Why organisations choose us
Everything you need to know before you enrol.
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Who is this course designed for?
Managers, team leaders, supervisors, emerging leaders and other professionals who want to strengthen emotional intelligence for day-to-day leadership.
What are the learning objectives of this course?
Participants learn to recognise emotional patterns, regulate reactions, listen with empathy, read interpersonal cues, communicate constructively under pressure and build stronger working relationships.
Do participants need any prior experience?
No. The programme is pitched at foundation to intermediate level and works well for mixed groups where some participants have had little or no formal prior training in this area.
What is the duration of the course?
Standard delivery is 2 full days, 9am to 5pm. We can also contextualise the workshop to 3 full days, 1 day, half day, 90 minutes or 60 minutes.
Is the programme available online?
Yes. We deliver interactive, facilitator-led virtual sessions with the same activities, discussion and practice as the in-person format.
Can this course be customised for our organisation?
Yes. We adapt the examples, terminology, activities, duration and action plans to your industry and objectives, without diluting the core capability or depth of learning.
What is the group size for this course?
Group sizes run from a minimum of 1 participant to a maximum of 25. Smaller groups allow more individual attention, and the format stays interactive at every size.
Will participants receive a certificate on completion?
Yes. Each course participant will receive a certification of training completion.
What training methodology do you use?
An active learning approach: short facilitator inputs, real examples, small-group practice, application to your own workplace situations, and structured reflection.
Will we receive course materials?
Yes. Each participant receives a learner’s guide, course handouts and the presentation slides used during the course, plus a certification of training completion.
Is there any pre-course preparation?
No formal pre-work is required. We do hold a pre-course consultation with you to understand your goals and context so the content lands well on the day.
Is there post-course support?
Yes. Participants keep all resources, and we provide post-course follow-up where applicable to help sustain application back at work.
Can the course be delivered at our workplace?
Yes. We deliver onsite at your premises in the Philippines, or at an arranged venue that we can recommend for you.
What are the technical requirements for online training?
A stable internet connection, a device with a camera and microphone, and access to the video platform agreed in advance. We share joining details and run a quick check beforehand.
How much does the course cost?
There are four options: USD 679.97 for a 60-minute lunch talk session, USD 259.97 per participant for a half day, USD 419.97 per participant for 1 day and USD 569.97 per participant for 2 days. Group discounts of up to 40% are available.
When is the next available date?
Contact us for the latest Leading With EQ course in Philippines schedules. Email [email protected] or send an enquiry using the form on this page.
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Available across the Philippines.
Our corporate training course is also available in the cities and provinces below. We deliver onsite at your premises, at an arranged venue, or live online wherever your team is based.
- Quezon City
- Manila
- Davao City
- Caloocan
- Cebu City
- Zamboanga City
- Taguig
- Antipolo
- Pasig
- Cagayan de Oro
- Parañaque
- Valenzuela
- Bacoor
- General Santos
- Makati
- Dasmariñas
- Las Piñas
- Mandaluyong
- Bacolod
- Muntinlupa
- Angeles
- Baguio
- San Jose del Monte
- Tarlac City
- Calamba
- Malolos
- Santa Rosa
- Iligan
- Marikina
- Navotas
- Boracay (Aklan)
- Palawan (Puerto Princesa City)
- Bohol (Tagbilaran City)
- Siargao (Surigao del Norte)
- Coron (Palawan)
- Vigan (Ilocos Sur)
- Sagada (Mountain Province)
- Batangas (Batangas City)
- Batanes (Basco)
- Dumaguete (Negros Oriental)
From enquiry to delivery.
You will always know what happens next, and nothing is committed until you have seen the scope and the cost.
- STEP 01
Send your enquiry
Tell us your dates, numbers and preferred format using the form below.
- STEP 02
Pre-course consultation
We discuss your goals, audience and context so the content fits.
- STEP 03
Receive a proposal
Scope, schedule and quotation, with time to consider before agreeing.
- STEP 04
Confirm and prepare
Dates locked, materials prepared and the facilitator matched to your group.
- STEP 05
Deliver and follow up
The course runs, and post-course follow-up sustains it back at work.
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KNOWLES TRAINING INSTITUTE · PHILIPPINES