Emotional Intelligence SIG
Emotional Intelligence Special Interest Group
From Reactivity to Resilience: Coaching to Soften Reactivity and Strengthen Resilience
Guest Speaker: Dr. Joan Flora, Ed.D. PCC
Host: Desiree Briel Rodi, PhD., ACC
Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Pacific Time
CCEs: 1.0 Core Competency and 0.5 Resource Development
Location: Virtual meeting via Zoom.us. Remember to log in before registering for the event.
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Replay available to registrants for viewing purposes only (no CCEs)
Description
As coaches, we hold a paradox: we’re expected to stay grounded while navigating intense emotions, fractured trust, and constant change, often without the emotional tools or strategic support we need.
In emotionally charged moments, even skilled professionals can become reactive, misunderstood, defensive, or stuck in a loop of overthinking. This 90-minute session offers a powerful shift: What if emotional intensity is not a problem, but a signal pointing to unmet needs?
Rooted in the principles of Nonviolent Communication and emotional resilience research, this seminar helps participants pause reactivity and respond from a place of awareness, choice, and self-respect.
Through guided reflection, practical tools, and real-world scenarios, this session invites you to slow down the emotional spin cycle and re-engage with compassion for yourself and others. Whether you lead a team, navigate daily interpersonal tensions, or simply want to show up more grounded, this session will strengthen your resilience in lasting ways.
Key Takeaways:
🔵 Identify the early signs of emotional reactivity—yours and others’
🔵Decode what strong emotions are really pointing to
🔵 Apply needs-based awareness to reduce conflict and restore trust
🔵 Practice language that builds connection, even under pressure
About Joan Flora
An ICF-certified executive coach and senior leader with an Ed.D. in educational leadership, Joan helps leaders and coaches navigate complexity, build emotional resilience, and lead with clarity—even in emotionally charged environments. With deep systems insight, she offers practical tools to defuse reactivity, restore trust, and stay grounded during tough decisions and transitions.
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About Desiree Briel Rodi
Desiree Briel Rodi is an ACC-certified coach who harnesses the power of Emotional Intelligence to drive awareness, action, and accountability. She has worked in higher education administration, non-profit management, and people & business strategy. Desiree holds a B.A. in Art and American Studies from Yale University, an MBA from Seattle University, where she has assisted with graduate leadership courses, a Certificate in Evidence-Based Coaching, and an M.A. in Organizational Development and Change from Fielding Graduate University, where she is currently pursuing a Ph.D.
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