We had an inspiring and interactive session with Elea Petit-Palacci, learning how emotional intelligence can improve our professional lives and relationships. Here’s a summary of what we explored:

Key Learnings:

• Handling Stressful Situations: Tips to stay calm and confident during tough meetings, negotiations, or conflicts.

• Using Emotions for Growth: Turn your emotions into a strength to build better relationships and grow your career.

• Building Emotional Intelligence: Learn to stay true to yourself and adaptable under pressure.

• Power of Empathy: How empathy can build trust and improve teamwork and client relationships.

This session was for professional women looking to build stronger relationships, lead with confidence, and handle challenges with resilience.

Practical Tips Shared:

1. Take a Step Back: Pause and reflect before reacting to a situation.

2. Train Yourself: Practice small habits to become more resilient and adaptable.

3. Face Your Fears: Identify your fears and plan how to manage or overcome them.

4. Set Clear Goals: Know what you want to achieve and stay focused on it.

5. Plan for Challenges: Think about what might go wrong and prepare for it.

6. Prevent Problems: Take steps to avoid or reduce risks.

7. Fix Setbacks: Have a plan to recover when things don’t go as planned.

8. Create a Plan: Write down clear steps to achieve your goals.

9. Think About Outcomes: Consider both the good and bad results of your decisions.

10. Know Your Triggers: Understand what upsets you and find ways to handle it better.

The session was packed with practical advice to help us stay confident, build connections, and align with our goals—both personal and professional.