In today’s workplace, technical expertise alone is no longer enough. The professionals who stand out and advance are those who know how to manage emotions, navigate relationships, and lead with confidence. This May, join Emotional Intelligence expert Linda Marshall at Mohawk College’s Stoney Creek Campus for an in-person course, 'Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Personal & Professional Success', designed to strengthen the skills that drive leadership, influence, and career success.
Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Personal & Professional Success
Unlock your potential through Emotional Intelligence. Offered through Mohawk College Continuing Education, this in-person course delivers practical tools to strengthen leadership, communication, and career success.
Course Details
Course: Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Personal & Professional Success
Location: Mohawk College – Stoney Creek Campus
Address: 481 Barton St, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 2L7 | MAP
Dates & Times
Saturday, May 2, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday, May 9, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Format: In-Person Learning Experience
Includes: Certificate of Completion
Why Emotional Intelligence Matters More Than Ever
Emotional Intelligence is no longer considered a “soft skill.” It is one of the most powerful predictors of leadership effectiveness and professional success.
Professionals with strong Emotional Intelligence are better able to:
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Manage pressure and uncertainty
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Communicate clearly and confidently
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Build trust and influence others
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Navigate workplace dynamics
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Adapt and lead through change
Organizations are increasingly prioritizing Emotional Intelligence because it directly impacts team performance, engagement, and workplace culture. Yet most professionals have never been formally taught how to develop these capabilities. This course provides practical strategies you can immediately apply to strengthen how you lead, communicate, and perform.
What You Will Learn
This immersive two-session course will help you build the four core competencies of Emotional Intelligence and apply them to real-world professional situations.
Session 1 — May 2
Harness Your Emotional Intelligence to Change Your Life
In this session, you will learn how to:
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Build powerful self-awareness and understand how emotions shape decisions
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Identify emotional triggers and leadership blind spots
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Develop strategies for managing emotions under pressure
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Begin strengthening the habits that build confident, effective leadership
Session 2 — May 9
Elevate Your Leadership Through Social Intelligence
In this session, you will discover how to:
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Strengthen social awareness and better understand team dynamics
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Communicate with clarity, empathy, and influence
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Build stronger professional relationships
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Apply Emotional Intelligence strategies to career advancement and leadership
What You’ll Walk Away With
Participants will receive:
✔ Two interactive five-hour sessions (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM each day)
✔ Practical Emotional Intelligence strategies you can apply immediately
✔ Greater self-awareness and leadership confidence
✔ Tools for improving communication, influence, and decision-making
✔ Certificate of Completion from Mohawk College Continuing Education
Linda’s facilitation style is interactive, reflective, and highly practical, ensuring participants leave with insights and tools they can use right away.
Meet Your Instructor: Linda Marshall
With more than 40 years of experience in leadership development and Emotional Intelligence coaching, Linda Marshall has helped professionals across industries unlock their potential and lead with greater confidence and clarity.
She is:
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Founder of Marshall Connects
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An author, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker
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A certified Emotional Intelligence practitioner and leadership facilitator
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A trusted advisor to professionals seeking to strengthen their leadership and influence
Linda’s work is grounded in one core belief:
Innovation, leadership, and career growth all begin with emotional self-awareness.
Her programs combine evidence-based Emotional Intelligence research with practical strategies that professionals can immediately apply in their careers and everyday lives.
Who This Course Is For
This course is ideal for:
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Professionals seeking career advancement
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Emerging and experienced leaders
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Entrepreneurs and business owners
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HR professionals and people leaders
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Anyone who wants to strengthen communication, influence, and decision-making
No prior Emotional Intelligence training is required.
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Emotional intelligence (EI) will be among the Top 10 most desirable job skills in 2020. Why are companies placing such a premium on this talent, compared to IQ or even technical skills?
Take the Next Step in Your Career
Emotional Intelligence is often described as “the other kind of smart.” But in today’s workplace, it is increasingly becoming the skill that separates good professionals from exceptional leaders.
