Sister Chapter Event –Positive Intelligence: Building Resiliency and Mental Fitness for Leaders with Florida Suncoast Chapter

Effective team leadership begins with strong self-leadership. To lead teams successfully, leaders need a clear understanding of how they respond under pressure, including thought patterns, communication style, triggers, priorities, and stress responses. In today’s high-pressure work environment, demands on leaders continue to rise, and research indicates that 71% of managers consistently feel overwhelmed and stressed.

In this session, we’ll take a deeper look at the Emotional Intelligence (EQ) quadrants of Self-Awareness and Self-Regulation to explore Positive Intelligence (PQ), the mental fitness essential for enhancing well-being, performance, and overall effectiveness. Grounded in EQ and Cognitive Behavioral Psychology, PQ equips leaders to manage their thoughts and stress more effectively.

In this session, participants will:

• Learn what PQ is and how it enhances self-leadership.
• Examine the brain’s natural stress response.
• Reflect on personal stress reactions and identify a “saboteur” (negative stress response).
• Discover practical strategies for shifting thought patterns and responding in more regulated, constructive ways.
• Leave with a practical, step-by-step process to better self-regulate and work through challenges and stressors.

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Candice Hunt, M.Ed. (LinkedIn) is a leadership development consultant, speaker, and certified coach with 15 years of experience helping leaders and organizations build confidence, resilience, and high-performing cultures. Formerly a head of learning and talent development, Candice partners with organizations to design practical, people-centered leadership strategies that drive real performance and well-being.

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