L&D March 2025 Day 3 Workshop

Veli Ndaba – ‘The NeuroEngineer’

Leaders with strong empathetic skills are better equipped to understand their team members' perspectives, emotions, and motivations. The neuroscience of emotional intelligence provides valuable insights into how our brains process and manage emotions. By leveraging this understanding, we can develop strategies to enhance our EI, leading to better mental health, stronger relationships, and greater success in various aspects of life. The workshop looks into the neuroscience of emotional intelligence and leadership through empathy. It provides a concise definition of neuroscience while elucidating the brain's fundamental operational principles. Furthermore, it highlights the crucial role of comprehending the intricacies of the social brain. What will be covered: - Define Neuroscience and why it matters - Thinking brain - Emotional brain - Brain Priorities - Emotional Intelligence and its building blocks. - Self-awareness - Empathy, different types of it, and how to develop it.