Dr. Robert Gaarder holds a PhD in Organization, Behavior and Development from George Washington University. He is a professional leadership coach, leadership trainer, and organization consultant. Since 2000, he has managed his own consulting firm, providing leadership coaching primarily to small- to mid-sized professional service firms and non-profits, primarily in the Washington, DC area.
In the past twenty-five years, he has led over 200 training programs. Robert is a content expert in leadership and organization development. His training programs present topics including behavioral self-awareness, communication skills, emotional intelligence, negotiation skills, conflict management, organization change, group facilitation, and team development. Dr. Gaarder is an adjunct professor in Organization Behavior and Leadership for the MBA program at George Washington University. In 2018, he was selected as a Fulbright Professional, to lend his expertise to government and non-profit organizations overseas.
Emotional Intelligence and Emotional Well-Being
There has been extensive research highlighting the negative effects of loneliness and isolation on our emotional well-being and overall health. Emotional intelligence (EI) and emotional well-being are deeply interconnected. EI provides the skills and tools we need to navigate our emotions effectively and build meaningful relationships, while emotional well-being reflects the outcomes of those efforts. Emotions are the primary way we connect with others. When we tune in emotionally, we not only understand others more deeply — we also allow ourselves to be understood. That is the essence of true connection. The good news is that emotional intelligence is not fixed — it can be developed. This presentation will introduce the Bar-On EQ-i 2.0 model, which outlines 15 key emotional intelligence competencies that support emotional well-being. Participants will gain an understanding of core EI concepts and begin to assess their own strengths and development areas through this model.
Personal Consultation: Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
This consultation will help identify areas to improve your emotional intelligence. In this session, Dr. Gaarder will assist to set specific, practical and realistic objectives and goals you can implement immediately to improve your emotional awareness and monitor development. Attendance at Dr. Gaarder’s presentation on emotional intelligence is strongly encouraged, though not required.
$250/person, 60 minutes
Individual Consultations and/or Workshops:
Personal Consultation: Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
This consultation will help identify areas to improve your emotional intelligence. In this session, Dr. Gaarder will assist to set specific, practical and realistic objectives and goals you can implement immediately to improve your emotional awareness and monitor development. Attendance at Dr. Gaarder’s presentation on emotional intelligence is strongly encouraged, though not required.
$250/person, 60 minutes
WORKSHOP: Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
This workshop will focus on your individual emotional intelligence skill set. Together, we will identify specific skills to strengthen to enhance your overall emotional intelligence. Dr. Gaarder will provide practical, behavioral suggestions to implement immediately to support your Attendance at Dr. Gaarder’s session on emotional intelligence is required.
$150/person, 90 minutes
