Use the Johari Window to see the gap between how you see yourself and how others see you
Build a grounded understanding of your own self-awareness and emotional intelligence, using the Johari Window, Goleman's four domains of EI and a leadership behaviour diagnostic to see yourself more clearly. Across six modules you will turn self-knowledge into concrete next steps, including a decision scenario on staying in control under pressure.

What you will be able to do
- Use the Johari Window to see the gap between how you see yourself and how others see you
- Apply Goleman's four domains of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management
- Recognise the signs of low self-awareness in yourself and in colleagues
- Reframe from asking why to asking what, to stay clear-headed under pressure
- Identify your default leadership behaviour style and how it shifts under pressure
- Build emotional intelligence through practical habits: naming your triggers, seeking feedback and showing real empathy
What is inside
6 modules, built to be applied at work.
Introduction
- Welcome to self-awareness and understanding4 min
Self-awareness and understanding yourself
- Why self-awareness matters7 min
- The Johari Window6 min
What is emotional intelligence?
- IQ, EQ and the four domains of EI6 min
- Assess your own emotional intelligence8 min
Developing your emotional intelligence
- What builds emotional intelligence6 min
- Where self-awareness pays off at work6 min
Continuing to develop your self-awareness and EI
- From why to what: reframing under pressure7 min
- Practical habits that build emotional intelligence6 min
Know yourself and your leadership behaviours
- The four leadership behaviour styles8 min
- Working well with different styles9 min
A credential you can prove
Finish the course and earn a 1 CPD hour certificate with its own public verification page. Share it on LinkedIn or attach it to an application; anyone can check it.
Taught by someone who does the work
Education leadership consultant, Promoting Excellence Ltd
- Promoting Excellence Ltd, education leadership consultants
- Specialist in inclusive and adaptive teaching
Jackie Christie is an education leadership consultant with Promoting Excellence Ltd, supporting mainstream schools and colleges to meet the needs of learners with SEND alongside all other learners through inclusive, adaptive practice.
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