Cultivating Emotional Intelligence

Can Emotional Intelligence really shape the future of leadership? What if the key to leading through uncertainty isn't just strategy—but empathy?

Discover how Emotional Intelligence (EQ) unlocks powerful, ethical leadership in our fast-changing world. Join us for an eye-opening hybrid TechTalk led by none other than Dr. Morgan Appel, Assistant Dean for Education at UC San Diego's Division of Extended Studies—a renowned voice in purpose-driven leadership and transformative learning.

Whether you're an educator, team lead, or passionate changemaker, this session will show you how to move from reaction to intention—and create impact with clarity, compassion, and purpose.

In this session, you'll dive into:

• Emotional self-awareness as the foundation for ethical, values-aligned leadership
• Intentional communication that replaces reactivity with trust and connection
• Navigating real-world challenges—like burnout, conflict, and uncertainty—with empathy
• Practical tools like emotion mapping and perspective-taking that you can apply immediately

Why You Should Attend:

• Learn how EQ builds stronger relationships and more inclusive teams
• Understand how empathy improves well-being—individually and collectively
• Discover the role of purposeful influence in ethical decision-making
• Get inspired by one of UC San Diego's top education leaders

Walk away with tools and insight to lead with emotional intelligence—ready to build connection, drive change, and show up with purpose in every conversation.

Speaker's Bio

Morgan Appel is Assistant Dean for Education at UC San Diego's Division of Extended Studies, leading global programs in English and Spanish. He specializes in gifted education, neuroscience of learning, and education policy, with experience across the U.S. and Latin America. Appel teaches at UC San Diego and UC Irvine, hosts Creative Conversations on UCTV, and serves on several nonprofit boards. In 2023, he was named California lead educator by the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Organization.

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