Emotional intelligence workshops designed specifically for physician assistant faculty and program leaders navigating the real pressures of PA education.
Strengthen Faculty Resilience, Communication, and Leadership in PA Programs
PA faculty operate in one of the most emotionally demanding environments in higher education. Between accreditation expectations, student support responsibilities, and the constant pace of academic work, emotional load can quietly accumulate across a program.
Strive365 workshops help PA faculty and leadership teams build the emotional intelligence skills needed to lead effectively, communicate clearly, and sustain resilience in the work of PA education.
The Emotional Load of PA Education Is Real
Anyone who has worked in PA education understands that the role of faculty extends far beyond teaching.
Faculty and program leaders routinely balance:
- accreditation standards and site visit preparation
- high-stakes student progression decisions
- emotionally complex student situations
- interpersonal dynamics within faculty teams
- pressure to maintain program outcomes and reputation
Over time, these demands can lead to:
- faculty burnout
- communication breakdowns
- tension within leadership teams
- difficulty navigating difficult conversations
These challenges rarely stem from lack of dedication. They stem from the emotional demands of the work itself.
Technical Expertise Isn't The Challenge - Emotional Intelligence Is
PA faculty are highly trained professionals. Yet the most difficult challenges in academic programs often involve:
- managing emotionally charged conversations
- navigating faculty disagreements
- supporting struggling students
- leading teams through stress and uncertainty
Emotional intelligence provides the skills needed to navigate these situations effectively. These skills influence how individuals:
- respond to pressure
- communicate with colleagues
- build trust within teams
- lead during challenging situations
Developing emotional intelligence helps faculty and leaders show up with greater awareness, resilience, and effectiveness.
Workshops Built Around the EQ-i 2.0 Assessment
Strive365 workshops are built around the EQ-i 2.0 Emotional Intelligence Assessment, one of the most widely used and scientifically validated emotional intelligence assessments available.
Each participant receives a personalized report measuring key emotional intelligence skills related to:
- self-awareness
- emotional expression
- interpersonal relationships
- decision-making
- stress management
Participants gain insight into how their emotional intelligence influences the way they lead, collaborate, and respond to stress within their professional role.
These insights form the foundation for the workshop experience.
Two Workshops Designed for PA Faculty and Program Leadership
WORKSHOP #1
Who’s it for?: PA faculty teams, clinical and academic coordinators, administrative staff, and newer faculty
Why This Workshop Matters:
Every member of a PA program contributes to the emotional climate of the team.
Communication challenges, workload stress, and interpersonal dynamics can significantly affect program culture.
This workshop uses the EQ-i 2.0 Workplace Report, to help participants understand how emotional intelligence influences:
- communication
- collaboration
- decision making
- stress management
Participants leave with practical strategies for improving how they interact with colleagues and navigate workplace challenges
All program faculty and leadership can participate in this workshop. However, should the program leadership want more focus on leadership-specific skills, the Emotionally Effective Leader workshop will be better suited for them.
WORKSHOP #2
Who’s it for: Program directors, associate program directors, medical directors, didactic & clinical leadership, and any faculty in leadership roles
Why This Workshop Matters:
Leadership within PA programs carries a unique emotional load. Program leaders must navigate:
- faculty dynamics
- student progression decisions
- accreditation expectations
- difficult conversations with students and colleagues
This workshop uses the EQ-i 2.0 Leadership Report, to explore how emotional intelligence influences leadership effectiveness. Participants gain insight into key leadership competencies such as:
- Authenticity
- Coaching
- Insight
- Innovation
Participants will use leadership-specific EQ data to:
- Strengthen influence and leadership presence
- Improve conflict management and feedback delivery
- Increase emotional self-control and resilience
- Build trust and psychological safety for teams
An Interactive Development Experience
Workshops combine assessment insights with facilitated discussion and practical insights. Participants receive:
- their personalized EQ-i 2.0 report
- guided interpretation of their emotional intelligence profile
- interactive activities to help them connect EI skills to their own real world PA program scenarios
- tools for improving communication and resilience
The goal is not simply awareness. It is helping PA faculty and teams apply emotional intelligence concepts to the real situations they face in PA education.
Details & Pricing
Strive 365 services include three tiers; one for individuals and two for teams, as follows:
For Individuals
Insight Tier
The insight tier is where you want to start if you need more clarity on the utility of the EQ-i 2.0 before committing to a team initiative. It includes the following:
- EQ-i 2.0 (Workplace or Leadership Report)
- 60-minute 1:1 debrief session with a certified EQ-i 2.0 coach
- Personalized EI development action plan
PRICING:
- Workplace Report ($299 per person)
- Leadership Report ($399 per person)
Team Workshops
Standard Tier
The standard tier includes a full-day, in-person workshop for your team. Participants complete the EQ-i 2.0 assessment and receive a printed, sealed copy of their personalized report (20+ pages). Each attendee also receives a professionally designed participant workbook, a personal copy of The EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and Your Success,as well as a certificate of completion. The session includes group discussion, practical activities, and is an excellent solution for PA program faculty and teams looking to boost self-awareness, communication, and team effectiveness through foundational emotional intelligence training.
Transformation Tier (for programs seeking deeper impact)
The transformation tier builds on the standard experience by extending learning and development beyond the workshop day. Both the Workplace and Leadership transformation packages include everything in the standard tier as well as:
- A Team EQ Insight Report, summarizing group-level strengths and development opportunities, designed to foster cohesion, emotional awareness, and shared growth objectives
Three months of 1:1 coaching for up to five participants, selected by you.
- A follow-up EQ-i 2.0 assessment 6-12 months post workshop for each participant.
A virtual team follow-up session (approximately 30 days post-workshop)
- Ongoing email/phone/virtual support for 12 months post workshop as needed
These enhancements ensure that the workshop is not a one-time event, but the foundation of a meaningful, measurable shift in behavior and team culture.
PRICING FOR STANDARD AND TRANSFORMATION TIERS:
*For group sizes larger than 22, please reach out for pricing.
facilitated by someone who understands PA education
Strive365 workshops are led by a facilitator with nearly two decades of experience working within PA education.
Having spent years navigating the realities of academic programs — including accreditation preparation, faculty collaboration, and student support — these workshops are grounded in an understanding of the real pressures faculty face.
Explore What a Strive365 Workshop Could Look Like For Your Program
Every PA program has its own culture, challenges, and priorities.
The first step is a brief conversation to determine whether an emotional intelligence workshop would be helpful for your faculty or leadership team.