ECD Emotional Leadership Development Certification Course

Learn practical research-informed strategies and tools for effective human-first leadership that you can implement immediately.

Become a Certified Emotional Culture Deck Leadership Practitioner

This course enhances leadership capability by equipping leaders with tools to understand and manage emotional dynamics—for themselves and their teams.

Grounded in the Emotional Culture Deck framework, participants engage in practical activities that build self-awareness, strengthen team cohesion, and develop emotional intelligence.

Game-Changing Leadership Development

Harvard Business Review identifies emotional intelligence (EI) as a key driver of leadership success, shaping decision-making, team dynamics, and overall performance. The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs 2025 report also ranks EI skills—self-awareness, empathy, emotional regulation, and curiosity—among the top 10 most in demand.

As workplaces grow more complex, leading with emotional intelligence is no longer optional—it is essential. The ECD Leadership Development Cerification Programme is designed to bridge this gap by turning leadership potential into sustained impact.

What to Expect

This hands-on, one-day course emphasises practical application, enabling immediate use in the workplace. Participants will:

• Take part in interactive activities and group discussions
• Apply ready-made Emotional Culture Deck (ECD) leadership tools
• Understand how emotions influence leadership effectiveness
• Develop emotion-led leadership strategies
• Explore both personal and team leadership approaches
• A post-course group coaching session reinforces learning and application.

Who Should Attend?

The programme is designed for a diverse range of professionals who want to enhance their leadership capabilities, foster a positive workplace culture, and drive meaningful change. It is ideal for:

• Organisation Development Managers: Focused on building adaptable, resilient organisational cultures through effective leadership
• HR Professionals and Business Partners: Who support and train their leaders to develop emotional intelligence within the workplace
• Coaches and Consultants: Specialising in personal and professional leadership development
• Project Leaders: Who oversee transitions and want to ensure they are carried out with emotional intelligence.
• Team Leads and Supervisors: Who manage day-to-day team dynamics and want to lead with a deeper understanding of emotional drivers.
• Aspiring and experienced Leaders: You could be a developing leader OR if you are an experienced leader who wants to deepen emotional intelligence understanding, then this is the course for you.

Whether you are leading initiatives within your organisation or providing expert advice to others, the Emotional Leadership Development Course provides the tools and insights necessary to develop more effective, emotionally aware leaders and teams.

What is Included in the Course?

Enrol and participate in the ECD Emotional Leadership Development Course and unlock a wealth of resources (valued over SGD$635) as well as become a Certified ECD Emotional Culture Deck Leadership Practitioner:

• ECD Emotional Leadership Toolkit - Valued at SGD$365: Get this toolkit, filled with a selection of physical and downloadable resources designed for immediate impact.
• Your Own Emotional Culture Deck - Valued at SGD$135: Receive your personal ECD, an essential tool for applying course principles in real-world settings, adding even more value to your toolkit.
• Exclusive 60-Minute Group Coaching Call: Enhance your course experience with a group coaching call, scheduled eight - nine weeks post-course. Hosted via zoom, this session provides an opportunity to solidify your learning, address any questions, and ensure you're applying your new skills effectively. Whether you attend live or watch the replay later, this call is a key step in your continued development.
• ECD Emotional Leadership Certificate of Practice: A formal acknowledgement of your dedication to enhancing your Emotional Culture Deck skills.
• 90-Day All Access Pass to our Online Elephant Rider Community – Valued at SGD$135: By enrolling and completing this course, you gain 90 days of access to online ECD resources, expertise, and continued support, all designed to flip the traditional approach to change and leadership.
• Continued Learning Discount: Enjoy 50% discount on future purchases of The Emotional Culture Deck via Certified Consultant Mary Chieu-Kwuan Loh

The ECD Leadership Toolkit

You will receive a physical set of practical, actionable tools that you will learn to apply during the course, ensuring you can implement what you've learned immediately and effectively within your teams or consulting practices.

Here's what's included, a comprehensive resources valued at SGD$365:

• ECD Know Yourself Handbook: a personal guide to help you pinpoint what makes you tick, react, and interact with others.
• ECD Leadership Handbook: a handbook that helps leaders to identify the emotional culture they want to intentionally craft and influence and use it to guide the way they show up and lead the people they serve.
• ECD Weekly Retro Check-in: one of our most simple and powerful tools that facilitates human conversations
• ECD Conversation Guide - Intention Setting: an impactful and simple activity that gives a structured approach for people and groups to share and discuss their emotional intentions, leading to greater emotional intelligence and stronger relationships.
• ECD Difficult Conversations Guide: a reflective guide that helps you plan for, and facilitate difficult conversations in a way that builds trust and strengthens the relationship
• ECD Emotional Contagion Guide: as humans we are walking 'mood conductors'; this guide helps leaders identify, understand, and manage the emotions that drive them and their interactions and the impact on the people they lead.
• ECD Leadership Canvas and Workshop Plan: a strategic tool for leadership teams to visually map out and guide the emotional culture of their team or organisation. It's like a charter that captures the team's aspirations for their culture and how they want to lead.
• ECD Reflect and Review Canvas: a structured tool for teams and individuals to learn from past experiences, drawn on the lessons, and plan for the future. It fosters alignment within teams, ensuring a cohesive approach to tackling challenges and celebrating successes.