Overview
Session Focus & Takeaways:
· Understand Emotional Intelligence as a critical skill for influence, relationship-building, and effective decision-making in growth-oriented business environments.
· Recognize how stress and emotional reactivity impact judgment, communication, and outcomes during negotiations, deal cycles, and high-stakes conversations.
· Increase self-awareness around common leadership and business development situations that can affect credibility, trust, and alignment.
· Learn practical, in-the-moment emotional regulation tools to stay grounded and effective during pressure, conflict, or uncertainty.
· Strengthen communication, empathy, and presence to build stronger relationships and drive more productive business outcomes.
The session will include a brief foundational overview of Emotional Intelligence to establish context, followed by practical application and real-world examples relevant to ACG members.
Panelists:

Mindy Gulati
Fundamental Advisory

Crystal Brown
Chief People Officer
Essential HR Partners