What is it?

Emotional intelligence goes far beyond empathy. It’s about managing emotions (your own and others’) and leading conversations that build trust, even when things get tough.

The Change Does Matter Forum is your monthly space to pause, connect with peers, and explore how to lead change with more emotional clarity and confidence.

This is not another webinar.
It’s a live, interactive 45-minute forum with real conversation, relevant insights, and practical takeaways you can use straight away.

What we will explore

In this session, we’ll look at:

• Why emotional intelligence matters in change leadership

• How sharing emotions adequately can build connection rather than defensiveness - it's about the adequate handling of empathy

• Why emotional care and clarity can foster better communication

• How to balance empathy with accountability

Expect an honest and energising exchange that goes beyond theory into real workplace situations.

Who is it for?

This forum is created for mid- to senior professionals navigating change, including:

• Change leaders

• Transformation agents

• HR, OD, and communications professionals

• Project or programme leads

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m ready, why isn’t everyone else?” this is your space.

How does it works?

• We meet live for 45 minutes

• I’ll open with a short story from the field, followed by insights from guest expert Juliane Völker, psychologist, researcher and trainer on emotional intelligence.

• You’ll connect in small peer discussions and leave with practical actions for your next tough conversation.

  Very few slides. No prep. Just real dialogue and useful ideas.

About your host

👋 I’m Margit Takács, founder of Change Mavericks and creator of the Change Confident Academy. I’ve worked with global organisations to help them lead change with more clarity, structure, and heart.

This forum is my way of giving you space to think, connect, and recharge for the change work ahead.