ADVISOR ACADEMIES

We were excited to host two recent Advisor Academies for advisors in Michigan and Pennsylvania! Funded by the generous donors of the Alpha Sigma Tau Foundation, attendees spent the day learning about and improving their emotional intelligence.

Emotional intelligence is how you handle yourself and others. People who develop their emotional intelligence communicate more effectively, manage stress productively, are better team players, can navigate change, and perform at a higher level.

Chapter Advisory Board members were able to:

• Measure their Emotional Quotient and discover how to improve each of the four critical emotional intelligence skills

• Increase their EQ through engaging and relevant exercises

• Understand the business case for EQ, including the integral connection between EQ and job performance

• Adopt proven strategies and best practices that are customized to them during the day-long experience

“The program provides accessible content, relevant examples, and interactive activities. It helped me to better understand the unique styles we naturally have and how to put very specific techniques and strategies into practice. I love that AΣΤ focuses on helping us expand our skills in managing relationships, especially since the global pandemic has significantly impacted our ability to connect with others. It couldn’t be more timely. I highly recommend this program to all Sisters and strongly encourage all advisors to take advantage of this opportunity!”

– Pam Peterson Buitendorp (Beta Xi 1989/ Michigan Tech)

Thank you to Kate Wehby-Rauch (Gamma Xi 2009/Grand Valley) and Jenni Kemmery (Delta 1995/IUP) for facilitating our Advisor Academy sessions.

Several more members will have the opportunity to learn about their emotional intelligence during the AΣT Excel 2023 program over the summer. Find out more about AΣΤ Excel on page 18.