Monday 14th October
7pm - 10.30pm
//NIGHT LIGHTS
Join us for a relaxed and informal drinks reception with some great speakers and entertainment, followed by a three course meal overlooking the river Tyne. A fantastic opportunity to connect with other business and education leaders ahead of the conference day and hear from some of the leading lights of the EQ world.
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Separate ticket required - Tickets to the dinner cost £75+VAT per person. Dinner tickets can be booked at the same time as your conference ticket or added later.
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If you are interested in booking a table (x 10) to host your colleagues / guests, please contact us.
Tuesday 15th October
//CONFERENCE
8:30
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Welcome to the EQ Connects online agenda. We are working to curate a programme of inspiring keynotes, workshops and hands-on practical sessions that will impact your lives.
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If you are interested in speaking at the conference, please contact us.
17:30
DRINKS RECEPTION
11:45
A BRIEF INTERLUDE
12:45
LUNCH AND LEARN
12:00
Workshops (your choice of 3)
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21st Century Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
Gary Hosey, The Emotional Intelligence Company
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Who Can't Cope? - A study in challenging behaviour in the classroom.
Ruth Whiteside
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Blending AI & Human intelligence to super-charge coaching
Maria Olsson
11:00 - 11:45
11:00
10:30
BREAK & EXHIBITION
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Reflect
Grab yourself a coffee and reflect on the learning from the morning.
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Discuss your thoughts with other visitors, chat with the exhibitors, or just have a bit of quiet time in our reading corner.
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09:00
​EQ in a complex world
The Complex World - Our changing culture (speaker to be announced)
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Complexity & Connection- Emotional Intelligence
Joshua Freedman, Six Seconds
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A 21st Century Education: Positive Education and Mental Wellbeing​
Gilda Scarfe, Positive Education
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09:00 - 10:30
08:00
08:00 - 08:45
(optional)
13:45
Acting on EQ: ​Great acting is all about Emotional Intelligence - building strong, moving, impactful relationships.
Robert James-Collier, Actor (Downton Abbey)
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Using emotional wisdom in coaching
Marilynn Jorgensen, Master Trainer
13:45 - 14:30
14:45
Workshops (your choice of 3)
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TBC
The importance of positive psychology intervention as a whole school climate
Gilda Scarfe, Positive Education
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Enabling High Performing Teams
Marina Lumley, Green Grass Consulting
14:45 - 15:30
Reflect
Grab yourself a coffee and reflect on the learning from the morning.
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Discuss your thoughts with other visitors, chat with the exhibitors, or just have a bit of quiet time in our reading corner.
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15:30
BREAK & EXHIBITION
KEYNOTES
Becoming a world class leader
Martyn Newman, Founder, RocheMartin​
​The buying brain: How to increase sales performance with EI
Deiric McCann, Genos International
16:00 - 17:30
16:00
Engage
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Enjoy a healthy lunch and engage with others.
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A chance to 'have a go' at some of the hands on practical tools and techniques.
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Engage with EQ Masters in our Group Discussions.
Workshops (your choice of 3)
Diversity @ Sea:
Maximising performance & achieving success
Lara Williams, Momentum4
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Creativity: The Brain, Emotional Intelligence & Intuition
​Robin Hills, Ei4Change
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TBC
12:00 - 12:45
Wednesday 16th - Saturday 19th October
//CERTIFICATIONS
Turn your visit into a an EQ week! Make the most of your visit to the North East and really
benefit from the presence of global EQ leaders – register for some of the follow up workshops and certifications that are on offer.
This is a unique opportunity to return home fully EQ Qualified!
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Optional – these workshops and certification training are not organized by EQ Connects and must be
booked separately at additional cost.
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Click the button below to find our more about the various courses and certifications on offer following the conference:
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