Utilizing Self-Care and Emotional Intelligence to Lead with Purpose

On-Demand Webinar

Studies show that 75% of employees believe emotionally intelligent leaders create a more positive work environment. What’s more, according to a research report cited in Forbes, “managers who lead with emotional intelligence retain 70% of their employees for five years or more.” 

Join corporate wellness expert Christi Venable to explore how integrating self-care practices with emotional intelligence can enhance your leadership skills and significantly impact your organization. This session offers a deep dive into the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, providing practical techniques for managing stress and preventing burnout in order to drive personal wellbeing and overall effectiveness.

Attendees will gain the tools to lead with empathy and improve communication within their teams, foster a supportive and productive work environment, and develop a personal leadership purpose that aligns with organizational goals. This approach not only strengthens leadership capabilities but also significantly contributes to overall employee wellbeing, creating a more resilient and motivated workforce.

During this webinar, you will:

• Dive into a deeper understanding of emotional intelligence and its application in leadership.
• Gain practical self-care techniques to manage stress and prevent burnout
• Learn to lead with empathy and communicate effectively with team members
• Develop a personal leadership purpose and understand how to align it with organizational goals

About Our Presenter

Christi Venable

Christi Venable is an award-winning Business Owner, Organizational Leadership and Culture Change Expert and Speaker. She’s the founder of SMILE Therapy Services, a multi-million-dollar mental health agency that she managed to build from the ground up. SMILE Therapy Services is committed to providing top-notch mental health services that help people heal and lead happier lives through transformative counseling — one person, one spirit, and one smile at a time. In 2020, Christi was awarded the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Small Businessperson of the Year for Washington D.C. In 2022, SMILE Therapy was named one of the fastest growing companies in the United States by Inc. 5000. That same year, Christi was honored as an Enterprising Women of the Year awardee. As a minority and women owned company, she’s proud to be certified with WBENC, 8a and NMSDC. Today, Christi employs a team of therapists -- all people of color – while continuing to serve individuals, school systems and fortune 500 organizations. As a leadership and culture expert, she’s now helping top leaders improve their culture so they can increase employee wellness, retention and build a happy workforce. No matter the
industry, you can count on Christi’s team to weave in leadership training focused on dynamic topics such as emotional intelligence, productivity, and effective communication. SMILE Therapy staff have been leading facilitators in the mental health and wellness arena
since its foundation in 2015. Over the years SMILE Therapy has developed an arsenal of workshops that speak to the needs of a diverse market and an ever-changing social climate. Some of the most sought-after topics include Leading with Effective Communication, Leveraging your Leadership Style, Mental Health Spot-Checking, Sexual Harassment, Resiliency, Self-Care and Stress Management, The Power of Patience and many more. Christi received her undergraduate degree from Pennsylvania State University and her master’s degree from George Washington University. Christi Venable is a National Certified Counselor, A Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor