Architecting Success · Online event series
Mind the Emotional Gap.
Why Emotional Intelligence drives promotion, pay and wellbeing
A free online evening of networking and personal growth for leaders, architects, business owners and senior professionals. Learn how emotional intelligence helps you stay calm under pressure, communicate with confidence and grow your career without burning out.
7:30 – 9:00pm CET · 1:30 – 3:00pm EST
Who it's for
For people who carry a lot, and want to carry it well
Leaders and team leads managing people, deadlines and difficult conversations at the same time.
Architects and design professionals handling demanding clients, design critiques and long project cycles.
Business owners and founders leading a studio or practice, carrying the pressure of clients, teams and growth at once.
Ambitious professionals aiming for a promotion, a pay rise or a new role, who want to get there without burning out.
What we'll explore
The skill behind calm, confident careers
Emotional intelligence is not about being "nice" or hiding how you feel. It is a practical skill you can learn, and it shapes how you lead, how others experience you and how well you recover from pressure.
Self-awareness
Notice stress and emotions early, before they start running the show.
Self-regulation
Stay steady through deadlines, critiques and client pushback.
Empathy at work
Read your team and clients more clearly, and lead with understanding.
Career conversations
Use emotional intelligence in appraisals, pay discussions and promotion talks.
Protection from burnout
Set boundaries, manage emotional load and keep your energy for what matters.
The evening
90 minutes to learn, connect and reflect
- 6:30pmWelcome and check-inArrive, settle in and meet the group.
- 6:40pmEmotional intelligence at workAnna's talk: the model, and how it plays out in practice and leadership.
- 7:05pmNetworking in small groupsBreakout conversations around a reflection question.
- 7:25pmPractical exerciseMap your emotional triggers at work and choose one new response.
- 7:45pmQuestions and closeQ&A, key takeaways and next steps.
Your host
Anna Wolas
I'm an ICF executive and career wellbeing coach. I help leaders, architects, business owners and senior professionals achieve and earn more while reducing stress and overwhelm, and preventing burnout.
I bring 20 years of experience in professional services, more than 1,000 coaching hours, and coaching and training for teams at Foster + Partners and the BBC.
More about AnnaFree online event
Save your free place
Tuesday 24 November 2026 · 6:30 – 8:00pm GMT · Online on Zoom.
Register here and you'll receive a confirmation email with all the details and the Zoom link straight away.
Can't make it? Email anna@careerwellbeing.coach to hear about future events in the series.