The Power of Emotional Intelligence

Overview

University teaches you a lot of stuff. You gain knowledge and accreditation that just might help you to qualify for jobs you want to do. That technical knowledge is the price of entry. But is it the only qualifier? After you land that first real job out of university, you’ll learn lots more technical information that will qualify you to take on diverse responsibilities. But is that technical information the key to advancement, opportunities for growth and financial pay offs?

A phrase you will hear said by people doing hiring is “But are they a good fit”? Yeah, they have technical skills, but are they going to fit in our culture with their team and our clients? A maxim in hiring is “Hire for fit and train for knowledge and skills” Why? Because you can’t train fit and it’s that intangible that creates success.

Emotional Intelligence is fit. It’s the ability for people to be accurately self-aware and aware of others. It’s the capacity to be able to use social skills to make adjustments based on self and other awareness. It’s the practice of empathy in situations that divide people. It’s the aptitude of self-motivation and regulation that aid in combating procrastination and escalation.

Your brain is locked into habits in all aspects of your life. You have emotional intelligence habits. You developed these by coping with the environment you’ve lived in over the years. Some of the habits you’ve got are helping you, they are your strengths. Some of them are getting in your way. This course will help your brain to label these things and with those labels in place identify what to keep doing, and what to stop doing. This process is key to self-improvement. This course will help you to identify practical ways to improve your emotional intelligence competencies. You can improve your emotional intelligence! It’s the key to fit.

Instructor Biography

Dave Jones, M.Ed., - Founder of Dave Jones Consultants, 25+ years executive leadership experience, published author of PassionWorks! Your Guide to Passion in the Modern Workplace (2020), and certified DiSC facilitator. 

 Dave Jones has helped hundreds of organizations:

• Develop leaders and managers
• Create high performing teams
• Negotiate successful outcomes
• Build strong partnerships
• Navigate workforce disruption, and
• Unlock capacity

Dave thrives in both real and virtual spaces, guiding people as they navigate challenges and uncover insights. He shares his knowledge, experience, and practical tools in a way that’s easily applicable to everyday situations. By facilitating connections and encouraging others to share their wisdom, he fosters a collaborative learning environment. His clients appreciate his enthusiasm, compassion, directness, and grounded approach, which reflect his authenticity.

With extensive experience across all sectors in Canada, the USA, and Europe, Dave has had the privilege of offering programs in diverse cultural contexts, including First Nations communities in Canada. He is continually humbled by the lessons we can learn from one another and the shared experiences that unite us.

As an intellectual property creator, Dave has developed numerous practical tools used by thousands daily. He is the author of PassionWorks! Your Guide to Passion in the Modern Workplace and the creator of the PassionWorks! Diagnostic Tool.

In his personal life, Dave enjoys spending time in nature with family, friends, and his dog. Having experienced burnout himself, he prioritizes boundaries, self-care, and a positive mindset to maintain balance and well-being.

Cost

• Free for CPA National Student Assembly (NSA) members
• Non-members $25.00 (+tax)