EQAI 2401: Emotional Intelligence & Leadership in Complex Systems

The course centers on cultivating inner alignment while navigating external complexity. It moves beyond theory into embodied leadership practice — helping individuals map emotional patterns, architect their time and energy with intention, and leverage AI as an ally in decision-making and clarity. Sessions include interactive workshops on vision clarity, emotional UX, energy mapping, and prompt design for calm communication, alongside tools for refining leadership voice across multiple scales.

This course speaks to a general audience (no mathematical prerequisites required).

Your Instructors

Ayse Cinar and Stephane Bilodeau

Dr. Ayse Basak Cinar is an award-winning leadership and wellbeing coach with a background in dentistry, public health, and systems-level coaching. With advanced degrees from the University of Helsinki and certifications in mental fitness and stakeholder-centered coaching, she blends scientific rigor with emotional intelligence to support leaders in science, healthcare, and technology. A former faculty member at the University of Copenhagen and a TEDx speaker, Dr. Cinar brings over a decade of experience helping professionals lead with clarity, resilience, and purpose.

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Schedule and Timing

All teaching sessions will be recorded and shared to ensure flexible access for participants across time zones and schedules. Learners can choose their preferred delivery style—whether attending 100% live, selecting a hybrid approach with a mix of live and pre-recorded sessions, or opting for fully pre-recorded content paired with live engagement blocks. The course also includes mentoring and coaching opportunities, structured progress measurement, and a warm-up session designed to support participants before the official start of the program.

This course will be conducted over five weekly sessions, held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mark your calendars with the following schedule and and reserve additional time each week for self-paced material.

Course Dates: September 9 – October 9, 2025

• Early Bird Pricing Ends: August 5, 2025

Early Bird prices are as follows:
Corporate - $499
Government/NGO - $499
Individual - $459
Student/Academic - $409*
*Must use college or university email address to receive this rate

Scholarship Application Window

• Scholarship Applications Close: August 19, 2025

To apply for a scholarship, click here.
Questions? Contact us at programs@necsi.edu.

This course explores the integration of emotional intelligence, systems thinking, and AI-assisted tools to build adaptive leadership capacity. Participants will engage with concepts such as emotional mapping, energy and time architecture, calm communication, and prompt design for complex systems. Emphasis is placed on aligning internal clarity with external action, using AI to support decision-making, and developing leadership artifacts that respond to real-world challenges in science, healthcare, and climate systems.

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