UOD Hosts “EQ for Success” Seminar to Empower Future Leaders

May 21, 2025, 6:15 p.m.

Emotional Intelligence Training by Global Leadership Partners Engages 44 UOD Students

📍 UOD – May 21, 2025 | University Press Office (UNPO) | As part of the University of Duhok’s Strategic Plan 2023–2038, the Career Development Center (CDC) hosted a two-day seminar titled “EQ for Success: Seminars on Emotional Intelligence” from May 19–20, 2025. The event was held at the College of Engineering and aimed to build essential leadership and interpersonal skills.

The program was delivered by Marek Felskowski, an international speaker from Global Leadership Partners (GLP), and welcomed 44 participating students from various UOD colleges.

🎓 About GLP: Inspiring Leadership Worldwide
Global Leadership Partners (GLP) is an international organization that trains university students and professionals in leadership, purpose, and values-based growth. With speakers who are successful business leaders, GLP promotes courage, integrity, humility, and care for others, helping participants discover purpose beyond self.

💼 Seminar Structure and Sessions
The seminar included morning sessions covering:

  • Leadership Emotional Intelligence
  • Self-Awareness
  • Self-Management
  • Relationship Management
  • Conflict Management
     

Afternoon sessions featured one-on-one personal coaching and opportunities for students to design personal development plans.

These hands-on coaching sessions allowed students to connect theory with personal growth strategies tailored to real-life challenges.

 

🎤 Recognition and Closing Ceremony
On the second day, Dr. Nabaz Ibrahim Mohammed, Vice President for Student Affairs, attended the closing with Dr. Ahmed Khairadeen Ali, the Director of CDC. Dr. Nabaz praised the students for their commitment to personal development and emphasized that the CDC remains open to student-led ideas and initiatives.

“The Career Development Center is your platform,” Dr. Nabaz said. “We welcome your suggestions, creativity, and ambitions.”

 

🎯 Strategic Alignment with UOD Vision 2023–2038
This seminar directly supports UOD’s vision by:

  • Empowering students through practical, leadership-focused training
     
  • Promoting global partnerships in student development
     
  • Encouraging self-awareness and emotional well-being
     
  • Fostering skills essential for academic and professional success
     
  • Bridging classroom learning with soft skill development
     

 CLICK TO VIEW THE MEDIA COVERAGE FOR THIS EVENT

📢 University Press Office – May 21, 2025
📝 Reported by: Fatima Mahmood Ali, Nibr Haji Hussein
📸 Photography by: Mohammed Abdulkareem Tahir

 


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