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Jarkko Rantanen: Emotional Skills in the Workplace

Emotions are present in the workplace every moment—they influence decision-making, motivation, interaction, and the overall atmosphere. Yet emotional skills are not always recognized or consciously applied.

In this webinar, we will explore how developing emotional skills can boost wellbeing, improve collaboration, and enhance organizational performance. The session features Jarkko Rantanen, a pioneer in emotional skills, psychologist, non-fiction author, and emotional skills coach.

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Event information

Date

27.11.2025

Time

17:00-18:30

Location

This recording has English subtitles.

Themes

Wellbeing

Language

Finnish; English

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Many of us don’t realize how deeply emotions influence our everyday work. Emotions affect our motivation, how well we perform tasks, and how we interact with colleagues. The emotional climate—the way a workplace handles and expresses emotions—is a key factor for wellbeing and productivity.

In this webinar, you will learn:

  • How to recognize and understand your own and others’ emotions in work situations
  • How to build a positive emotional climate and strengthen psychological safety
  • Practical ways to develop emotional skills in daily work
  • How emotional skills can help reduce stress and increase job satisfaction

The session offers concrete examples and tools that you can immediately apply to support your own and your team’s wellbeing. You will also hear the latest research on the impact of emotions in the workplace.

Rantanen Jarkko

Jarkko Rantanen

Jarkko Rantanen is a psychologist, non-fiction author, and specialist in human aspects of working life. He has long focused on emotional leadership and the development of emotional skills in the workplace and has written several successful books on the topic. Jarkko is a sought-after and inspiring coach, providing practical, immediately applicable guidance in his training sessions. He is also a founding partner of Emergy, a company specializing in emotional leadership in the workplace.

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