Emotionally Intelligent Leadership for School Success

Emotionally Intelligent Leadership for School Success

Date: 27 January 2026

Time: 7pm - 8pm

Online Webinar: Zoom

Blurb

Emotionally intelligent leaders build stronger relationships, healthier cultures and more resilient teams. In this session, school leaders will learn how to lead with self-awareness, empathy and intention—improving communication, staff morale and student outcomes.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the core elements of emotional intelligence and their relevance in leadership.
• Learn how to model emotional intelligence to foster a more connected, motivated staff team.
• Apply emotionally intelligent leadership practices to support teacher wellbeing and enhance classroom performance.

Bio:

Calodagh McCumiskey is an award-winning and accredited master practitioner in Wellbeing and Coaching with over 12 years experience working with leadership teams and staff on a wide range of wellbeing and culture-related themes. She is an event speaker, trainer and consultant specialising in bespoke programs that enhance individual and team wellbeing, fostering sustainable performance, resilience, and a thriving workplace culture. Over the last 3 years she has worked with over 30 companies on their wellbeing strategies and annual plans and over 100 organisations on their wellbeing programmes. With a background in Aid Work, Calodagh spent 14 years leading teams and managing projects in high stress environments following man-made and natural disasters. This experience shapes her practical, results-driven approach to workplace wellbeing and leadership training. She speaks and trains on topics such as Emotional & Mental Fitness for Leaders, and Soft Skills & EQ Development and Imposter Syndrome. Her programmes integrate 12 key pillars of wellbeing - Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual, Creative, Financial, Community, Relationships, Work, Digital, Purpose, and Environment, ensuring a holistic and impactful experience tailored to each organization’s needs. Calodagh was Runner-Up in the National Solo Business Woman of the Year at the Network Ireland Awards (2023) and received Special Recognition in the National Network Ireland Awards (2024). She holds a Master of Business in Executive Leadership (2024). 

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