Relational Intelligence
A two day professional learning intensive for those in leadership roles
27/28 August 2026 Queenstown …limited to 25
NB Your investment includes 2 nights (Wed/Thurs) accommodation at Millbrook Resort, daily breakfast, 3 course dinner (Thurs), as well as catered meals during the retreat. Transport to Millbrook and dinner on Wed night is at your own expense.
If you would like to book a transfer from airport to the hotel you can contact the Millbrook Concierge team at [email protected]. These will be booked in at $40 per person per transfer.
Accommodation booked is a Deluxe Studio
Navigate Your Thinking to Boost Your Professional Impact and Wellbeing
You love being an educator, but the constant demands can leave you feeling emotionally depleted. Building strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues is essential, but it can be tough when you’re running on fumes. The Relational Intelligence Program is designed specifically for you.
We understand the unique pressures educators face, and we know how a personal or global crisis can throw you off balance. Imagine feeling fulfilled rather than just full! Envision navigating challenges with ease and fostering a positive learning environment for everyone.
This program is about unlocking the power of your relational intelligence – the ability to understand your own emotions and those of others. Join us to discover the immense satisfaction and joy that awaits you in your role as an educator.
What is Relational Intelligence?
Relational intelligence can be defined as “a combination of emotional and ethical intelligence, that involves the ability to be aware of and understand own and others’ emotions, values, interests and demands, to discriminate among them, to critically reflect on them and to use this information to guide one’s action and
behaviour with respect to self and other people”. (Modified from Pless & Maak 2017)
Developed from our ground-breaking CrisisID self-coaching model, this approach takes each participant through a process of identifying their deepest challenges. Through the application of three distinct thinking navigators, participants are then supported to grow from the experience of addressing their recognised challenge. This culminates in a richer understanding of themselves and their relationship with others.
They also learn how to apply the ‘breakthrough’ thinking navigator when assisting colleagues through the inevitable challenges of their work. Through learning how to develop their own self-awareness and regulation, participants also identify how to do this for others.
The program is designed to be highly interactive, personalised, and supportive. Participants are encouraged over time to identify their patterns of thinking. They increase their levels of self-awareness, and apply the filter of kindness and acceptance to shift their self-narratives, leading to increased professional impact and
wellbeing. Those taking part experience their relational intelligence through working both on their own and as part of a community of learners.
Feedback from 2025…
“Absolutely-a great way to develop anyone in leadership positions to have constructive purposeful interactions.” – Catherine, Pinehurst
“I absolutely loved it. I found it so engaging, interesting and helpful… Wonderful learning and leadership growth that was extremely practical and meaningful for my day to practice.” – Jennifer, St Brigid’s School
“This is one of the most worthwhile investments I’ve made in my professional growth. The depth of Gavin’s research and his skill as a presenter are so beautifully aligned that he leads you through complex learning and self-analysis at a challenging but rewarding rate. I’m already looking for the next opportunity to work with this team. Thanks Gavin, Ryan and Faye for the retreat, fellowship and support.” – Melissa, Russell School
