Building Confidence and Emotional Intelligence for Business Short Course


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
Upcoming classes
6 classes
Selected date
Wed 11 Nov 2026
18:00 – 20:00 • 4 weeks
£480
Central Saint Martins, King's Cross
Other available dates
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 Nov 2026 Wednesdays | 18:00 - 20:00 | Short course4 weeks | JoBeardsworthTinaLilienthal | Central Saint Martins1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA | £480.00 | Book now |
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
Book now4 weeks4 weeksWed 18:00£480JoBeardsworthTinaLilienthalCentral Saint MartinsSat 21 Nov, 10:00 - 16:00
2 days2 daysSat 10:00£500JoBeardsworthTinaLilienthalCentral Saint MartinsThu 14 Jan, 12:00 - 14:00
4 weeks4 weeksThu 12:00£490JoBeardsworthTinaLilienthalCentral Saint MartinsWed 24 Feb, 18:00 - 20:00
4 weeks4 weeksWed 18:00£490JoBeardsworthTinaLilienthalCentral Saint MartinsTue 29 Jun, 12:00 - 14:00
5 weeks5 weeksTue 12:00£490JoBeardsworthTinaLilienthalCentral Saint MartinsThu 2 Sep, 18:00 - 20:00
4 weeks4 weeksThu 18:00£490JoBeardsworthTinaLilienthalCentral Saint Martins

