Leading with emotional intelligence: The EQ edge for event professionals
Leadership and culture
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Leading with emotional intelligence: The EQ edge for event professionals

Thursday, Oct 15, 2026
10:00 AM - 10:25 AM | America/Los_Angeles

Education session

Inspiration Hub | Curious Minds Theater, B4100
English
Starts in
3
weeks
3
days
10
hours
05
minutes
About

Event leaders manage more than logistics. They manage people, relationships and pressure, often in real time.

Discover how emotional intelligence can become a leadership advantage when timelines are tight and expectations are high. Explore practical approaches to building self-awareness, managing stress, strengthening trust and turning difficult conversations into productive outcomes.

Learning outcomes:

Build greater awareness of stress triggers and lead with intention rather than reactivity

Recognize emotions as useful information rather than distractions

Strengthen trust with clients and teams through emotionally intelligent communication

This session is approved for the following certifications.

* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: 0.5

Speakers

Matt Kovatchis

Matt Kovatchis Speaks