Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify and regulate one's emotions and understand the emotions of others. This is relevant as it allows you to communicate effectively, empathize with others, and be both self and socially aware. This talk will discuss emotional intelligence (EQ) and its impact on career success, job performance, and stronger mental health. Participants will learn the definition of EQ & understand how it differs from IQ, be introduced to the four parts of EQ, and acquire ways to develop and strengthen EQ, including increasing self-awareness, developing empathy, identifying emotions, and embracing differences.

Speaker: Diane A. Safer, Ph.D., director, career and professional development for graduate students & postdocs; assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Safer is the inaugural director of career and professional development for graduate students and postdocs and an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Services at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, NY. A former business professional with more than 20 years of experience in public relations firms serving healthcare/biotech companies, Safer ran her own information consulting company for 10 years before moving to career and professional development. She is a proficient cultivator of relationships and enjoys developing programs to help those eager to launch their careers, advocate for themselves, or grow professionally. As a dedicated career services professional, she is actively involved in key professional career organizations, including the Graduate Career Consortium (GCC), where she has co-chaired the Mentoring Committee for the past four years, the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA), and the National Association of College and Employers (NACE). She completed her Bachelor of Arts in psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and earned her Master of Arts and doctoral degree in social psychology at Columbia University in New York, NY.