Building Confidence and Emotional Intelligence for Business Short Course

ByUAL

Business

Beginner

A beginner-level business course exploring creative leadership, communication, self-awareness and collaborative working through interactive group activities.

About this course

The course examines creative leadership through values, vision, voice, innovation, purpose and motivation, connecting commercial and creative perspectives. Participants explore these themes through creative-thinking and coaching activities, collaborative challenges, group exercises and structured peer feedback. The teaching approach draws on participants’ contributions as well as the facilitators’ input, with the course adapting to the level of the cohort. Activities are intended to challenge assumptions, develop self-awareness and examine alternative approaches to communication, teamwork and leadership.

What you'll learn

  • Examine the core attributes of creative leadership, including values, vision, voice, innovation, purpose and motivation
  • Apply creative-thinking and coaching activities to leadership-related challenges
  • Use structured peer feedback to reflect on ideas and approaches
  • Explore collaborative approaches to communication, teamwork and leadership
  • Assess personal assumptions and develop greater self-awareness in a professional context

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for industry professionals who want to improve their leadership skills or progress to the next level. The beginner label suggests an introductory level, while the course description expects participants to take an interactive and open-minded approach. The cohort’s level is taken into account during delivery.

  • Designed for industry professionals
  • Participants are expected to engage actively with group exercises and collaborative challenges
  • Suitable for learners seeking leadership development in a creative or commercial context

Class teachers

  • Jo Beardsworth

    Class teacher

  • Tina Lilienthal

    Class teacher

Where this course runs

UAL

Creative short courses at University of the Arts London

5 busines courses on Learn.London

Upcoming classes

6 classes

Selected date

Wed 11 Nov 2026

18:00 – 20:00 • 4 weeks

£480

Central Saint Martins, King's Cross

Jo BeardsworthClass teacher
Tina LilienthalClass teacher
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Other available dates

  • Sat 21 Nov 2026

    10:00 – 16:00 • 2 days

    Central Saint Martins, King's Cross

    Jo Beardsworth, Tina Lilienthal

    £500

  • Thu 14 Jan 2027

    12:00 – 14:00 • 4 weeks

    Central Saint Martins, King's Cross

    Jo Beardsworth, Tina Lilienthal

    £490

  • Wed 24 Feb 2027

    18:00 – 20:00 • 4 weeks

    Central Saint Martins, King's Cross

    Jo Beardsworth, Tina Lilienthal

    £490

  • Tue 29 Jun 2027

    12:00 – 14:00 • 5 weeks

    Central Saint Martins, King's Cross

    Jo Beardsworth, Tina Lilienthal

    £490

  • Thu 2 Sep 2027

    18:00 – 20:00 • 4 weeks

    Central Saint Martins, King's Cross

    Jo Beardsworth, Tina Lilienthal

    £490

StartsScheduleLengthTeacherVenuePrice
21 Nov 2026
Saturday
10:00 - 16:00
Weekend course2 days
JoBeardsworthTinaLilienthal
Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA
£500.00
14 Jan 2027
Thursdays
12:00 - 14:00
Short course4 weeks
JoBeardsworthTinaLilienthal
Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA
£490.00
24 Feb 2027
Wednesdays
18:00 - 20:00
Short course4 weeks
JoBeardsworthTinaLilienthal
Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA
£490.00
29 Jun 2027
Tuesdays
12:00 - 14:00
Short course5 weeks
JoBeardsworthTinaLilienthal
Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA
£490.00
2 Sept 2027
Thursdays
18:00 - 20:00
Short course4 weeks
JoBeardsworthTinaLilienthal
Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA
£490.00
  • Wed 11 Nov, 18:00 - 20:00

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    4 weeks
    Central Saint Martins
    4 weeksWed 18:00£480
    JoBeardsworthTinaLilienthalCentral Saint Martins
    JoBeardsworth
    TinaLilienthal
    £480
  • Sat 21 Nov, 10:00 - 16:00

    2 days
    Central Saint Martins
    2 daysSat 10:00£500
    JoBeardsworthTinaLilienthalCentral Saint Martins
    JoBeardsworth
    TinaLilienthal
    £500
  • Thu 14 Jan, 12:00 - 14:00

    4 weeks
    Central Saint Martins
    4 weeksThu 12:00£490
    JoBeardsworthTinaLilienthalCentral Saint Martins
    JoBeardsworth
    TinaLilienthal
    £490
  • Wed 24 Feb, 18:00 - 20:00

    4 weeks
    Central Saint Martins
    4 weeksWed 18:00£490
    JoBeardsworthTinaLilienthalCentral Saint Martins
    JoBeardsworth
    TinaLilienthal
    £490
  • Tue 29 Jun, 12:00 - 14:00

    5 weeks
    Central Saint Martins
    5 weeksTue 12:00£490
    JoBeardsworthTinaLilienthalCentral Saint Martins
    JoBeardsworth
    TinaLilienthal
    £490
  • Thu 2 Sep, 18:00 - 20:00

    4 weeks
    Central Saint Martins
    4 weeksThu 18:00£490
    JoBeardsworthTinaLilienthalCentral Saint Martins
    JoBeardsworth
    TinaLilienthal
    £490

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