This moment is asking so much of us.

We must lead in the midst of uncertainty and evolve to keep pace with our changing world, all while managing our busy lives as professionals, colleagues, and caregivers. We often wish we had a life raft to help us stay afloat (and on our worst days, even a piece of driftwood would suffice.)

Join world-renowned psychologist Susan David, Ph.D. for an innovative learning experience:

Emotional Agility for Wellbeing at Work

For too long, the essence of what makes us human—our empathy, our values, and our emotions—have been dismissed as “soft skills.” Yet, these capacities drive everything: wellbeing, culture, engagement, leadership, innovation, and so much more.

Developed by Susan David, Ph.D., emotional agility is a set of essential, psychological skills for our complex, changing world.

Learn how to show up for yourself and others at work and beyond, sustain positive change, and foster a deep sense of wellbeing through this differentiated, whole-person approach.

Because human skills aren’t “soft.”

They drive everything.

They are learnable. Practical. Powerful.

⏰ Fee: US$199 for an individual registrant. $149 per person for groups (>1). 
Secure your spot today—doors close on October 19th.

A Note From Susan

Sawubona. I see you.

In South Africa, where I come from, "sawubona" is the Zulu word for "hello." There's a beautiful and powerful intention behind the word because "sawubona," literally translated, means, "I see you, and by seeing you, I bring you into being."

At its core, emotional agility is about the capacity to see ourselves and others in a wholehearted and healthy way. It's a set of essential psychological skills for our complex world—a world that often chooses not to see. It is more than just a skill set I teach, it's what I try to live by, and I am so grateful to have the opportunity to share it with you through Emotional Agility for Wellbeing at Work.

In curiosity, compassion, and courage,

Susan David

Susan David, Ph.D. is a leading management thinker and award-winning Harvard Medical School psychologist. Her TED Talk on the topic of emotional agility has been seen by more than 11 million people. Her #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling book, Emotional Agility—based on the original concept heralded by Harvard Business Review as a “Management Idea of the Year” and awarded the Thinkers50 Breakthrough Idea Award—describes the psychological skills critical to thriving in times of complexity and change. Learn more about Susan here.

THE DETAILS 

• Learn and apply essential, practical, science-based emotional agility skills to your daily life. 

• Learn how to use difficult emotions as sources of insight and creativity. When you’re able to recognize and make space for your own humanity, you also create space for the humanity of others.

• Cultivate your ability to recognize and cope with your emotions more effectively (and help others do the same).

• Equip yourself with actionable strategies to combat workplace fatigue, stress, burnout, and other challenges so you can bring your best self to the workplace and beyond.

• Recognize how to identify your values, learn to live by them, and collaborate with those who have different values than you.

• Define your goals more clearly in order to take ownership of your career and personal narratives.

• Invite greater equilibrium and intention into your work and life.

PRAISE

Learners have shared some incredible feedback with us about how emotional agility learning has impacted their lives. Here’s a small handful of kind words we’ve received:

Praise for Live Online Sessions with Susan David
“Lives were changed!” -Audience Member, GitHub

“I have never actually experienced a session like this with someone who is able to be so authentic and talk so beautifully about compassion, courage, and connectedness during these complex times.” -Audience Member, Goldman Sachs

“This is exactly what I needed to hear right now. Amazing keynote!” -Audience Member, Microsoft

“Hands down the most inspiring, dynamic, and powerful keynote of the entire conference.” -Audience Member, Harvard Coaching Conference

Praise for Emotional Agility Learning
“I’ve been able to use the power of ‘I see you’ in new ways. I make it my mission to say hello or smile…Thank you.”

“[It helped me] understand how [I am] feeling, then think how they may be feeling before having the conversation.”

“[I] created space for others to share personal values and to reflect on how to connect with these when making decisions.”


“Incredible impact…”
97% of participants experienced an increased sense of emotional wellbeing and would recommend this program to others in their organization.
-Ernst & Young

FAQ

Is this learning journey right for me?

This learning journey is for working professionals, business owners, leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to boost wellbeing, reduce stress and burnout, maintain motivation, and keep pace with the rapidly evolving world of work.

You will redefine your relationship to stress and difficult emotions, reconnect to an individual sense of purpose, and learn to move in the direction of your values through actionable techniques for sustained, transformative change.

While we will be exploring powerful and practical skills that support wellbeing, it’s important to note that this learning journey isn’t intended to be a replacement for therapy or professional mental health care.

What does this learning journey include?

This learning journey includes 15 emotional agility microskills shared over the course of three weeks (access to microskills ends on January 15th, 2024), two virtual live sessions with Susan David, and a set of tailored discussion questions.

Microskills are short, easily-digestible packages of interactive content designed to deliver the broadest impact with the lowest demand on busy schedules. Microskills may include any of the following: beautifully mastered videos, targeted reflection questions, interactive activities, and actionable commitments designed to create real impact and deep change. Preview a microskill video here.

What is the time commitment?

Emotional Agility for Wellbeing at Work meets you where you are. One self-paced microskill will be delivered to your inbox each business day for three weeks and each one takes no more than 15 minutes. Virtual live sessions with Susan (October 26th and November 16th) will be no more than 90 minutes each.

Does it matter which time zone I'm in?

You can join from anywhere in the world! We'll offer two options to attend each of Susan's virtual live sessions. If neither time works for you, you will have access to a recording of the session for 60 days.

If you’re in a time zone that makes it difficult to attend one of our live sessions, please fill out this form to help us improve global accessibility for future offerings.

Can I sign up with a group or team?

Yes, this learning journey has been designed to accommodate both individual and group learning. We will provide tailored discussion questions and a guide to jump-start group engagement for those who want to deepen their learning and explore emotional agility as a community. When you enroll with at least one other participant, you are eligible for our discounted group fee of $149 per person.

We also have just a few spots available for a custom large group experience (25+ people). This large group experience includes dedicated online discussions that are private to your group and options to customize the learning with your organization’s messaging, videos, and more. Please reach out for more information about this unique opportunity at learning@susandavid.com with the number of people you’d like to enroll.

Do you offer financial assistance?

We’re committed to improving wellbeing in the workplace. As such, we will offer a select number of need-based scholarships to those for whom the cost of this experience is prohibitive. If this sounds like you, please email us with a brief description of your circumstances and how you might benefit from this scholarship at learning@susandavid.com.

Scholarship applications will close on October 1st, and you will be notified by October 14th regarding whether we’re able to offer you assistance at this time. Please know that we will continue to prioritize accessible learning opportunities whenever possible, but we will not be able to offer a scholarship to every applicant.

Is this learning journey going to be offered in other languages?

This particular learning experience will be in English only, but please stay tuned for learning journeys in other languages in the future. We’re always invested in offering Emotional Agility Learning in new languages to better connect with our global audience. If you have a language you’d like to request, please fill out this survey. In the meantime, Susan’s best-selling book Emotional Agility has been translated into multiple languages and you can order a copy here.

Can I get reimbursed by my employer?

If you need manager approval to participate in this opportunity as part of your professional development budget, you can access an email template here.

Is there a cancellation policy?

We will accept cancellations up to October 19th, one week before the start date of the learning journey. This will allow us to offer enrollment to someone on our waitlist. Refunds will be provided to those who cancel up to one week before the start date, less a $30 administrative fee per seat.

Will you offer other Emotional Agility Learning Journeys in the future?

If you’re unable to join us this October but you’re interested in future learning opportunities, sign up for the waitlist to stay informed.

Do you work within an enterprise or large organization? Bring emotional agility to your people with tailored learning journeys curated from our library of 200+ microskills, custom content to meet your organization's needs, and personalized group experiences. Reach out to our team to learn more about learning journeys for organizations here.

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