search inside yourself

emotional intelligence program for business

Build foundational emotional intelligence skills with a proven, immersive experience designed to deepen team connections and drive real business results.

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A Proven Path to Emotional Intelligence That Drives Results

 

Today’s leaders and teams face big pressures: rapid digital changes, the rise of AI, and shifting workplace cultures. Employees are expected to adapt fast, handle complex challenges, and stay connected—all while achieving results.

The Search Inside Yourself Program (SIY) was built to help with these exact challenges. Originally created at Google, this emotional intelligence (EI) program gives you a practical way to build EI across your teams. SIY gives participants tools to become more resilient, stay focused, and communicate better.

The results? Stronger teams, improved performance, and a workplace culture that supports growth, well-being, and success.

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why developing emotional intelligence requires a different approach

In most organizations, emotional intelligence (EI) is developed alongside a core set of other “soft skills” or leadership skills. However, EI is unlike other skills, which are typically developed by learning and practicing key behaviors.

Rather, EI is the foundational way in which we interpret and respond to the world around us. EI is the foundation that enables people to excel at every other interaction skill.

Developing EI requires people to develop new neural pathways to change how they sense and manage their emotions, which is exactly what the SIY program is built to do.

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a new approach to EI developed at Google

The SIY program's unique approach to building emotional intelligence is rooted in its history at Google.

Back in 2007, Google was growing fast, and its teams were feeling the pressure. One engineering leader, who was passionate about mindfulness, saw an opportunity to help others manage their stress, work better together, and ultimately find more satisfaction in both their work and life.

He called in a group of the world's top experts in business, mindfulness, neuroscience, and emotional intelligence to create something unique for Google employees: Search Inside Yourself (a playful nod to Google’s search origins).

Participants found that the program not only helped them manage their approach to work and stress, but it transformed their performance. Eventually, the program became so popular that SIY spun off into its own organization - and bestselling book - to develop emotional intelligence on teams around the world.

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the difference with SIY

SIY builds emotional intelligence using an evidence-based approach combining cutting-edge neuroscience, proven techniques of mindfulness, and practical tools that can be immediately applied to how we handle situations at work and in life.

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program details

an immersive 2-day experience with sustained habit formation

Phase 1: 2-day in-person program

Kick things off with a two-day immersive experience designed to dive into emotional intelligence. Through interactive exercises and applicable skills, you’ll learn how to build self-awareness, manage emotions, and communicate with greater impact. These two days lay the foundation for skills that will stay with participants long after the program.

Day 1 - Mindfulness, Self-awareness, and Self-management

  1. Mindfulness Foundations – Learn the science of mindfulness and why it is essential to developing emotional intelligence. 
  2. Self-Awareness and Self-Management – Identify your emotional triggers and learn techniques to manage them.

Day 2 - Empathy, Psychological Safety, and Social Skills

  1. Empathy and Communication – Strengthen your empathy and communication skills for better relationships.
  2. Emotionally Intelligent Leadership — Learn how to apply emotional intelligence skills daily to lead resilient, connected, high-performing teams.

Phase 2: 28-day challenge (15 min per day x 28 days)

Keep the momentum going with a quick, 15-minute daily challenge for the next 28 days. Each day, participants practice simple techniques to build focus, empathy, and resilience. This helps make emotional intelligence a natural part of their routine and fosters lasting behavior change.

Phase 3: Capstone Webinar (1 hr)

The Search Inside Yourself program journey wraps up with a one-hour Capstone Webinar. This is a chance to reflect on new insights from the 28-day challenge, share wins, and explore tips for keeping emotional intelligence alive in your work and life.

Phase 4: Sustainment

Completing the Search Inside Yourself Program is just the beginning. Our learning platform and post-training support ensure ongoing growth, with resources like follow-up sessions, refresher courses, and access to an exclusive community of like-minded professionals. Grow your skills and keep the momentum going!

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the benefits of a more emotionally intelligent workforce

Through this training, your organization will:

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build greater resilience to handle change

Equip your team with self-management strategies to be more adaptable in times of rapid change.
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improve focus and productivity across teams

Give employees the self-awareness skills needed for sustained concentration to get more done with less distraction.

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strengthen team cohesion and collaboration

Foster trust and communication through empathy and social skills for a more connected, effective team.
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gain practical skills with long-term impact

Provide tools for daily growth that support the lasting behavior change that leads to culture change.

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what learners say about SIY

Senior Google Engineer

It was one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done.

Barry Margerum

Former Chief Strategy Officer, Plantronics

I highly recommend SIY to anyone looking to improve the way their team
works together, enhance their innovative thinking and clarity, reduce stress, improve general wellbeing, manage difficult conversations, and be generally more at peace.

Anonymous Participant

During SIY, I learned skills that I can use to basically be a better version of myself.

Dr C Shields

Clear, easy to follow powerful tools everyone can incorporate into their life to facilitate powerful, positive change and growth.

Gloria Hurst

Willowpark Family Trust

This course has been life changing.

Sian Cameron

Qantas

I’m a change manager and leaders need this stuff before they have the ability to manage change well for their people. So ALL leaders need to go.

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program logistics

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audience

individual contributors to mid-level managers

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duration

(2) x 8 hr days in-person or (3) x 4 hours online 
+ asynchronous 28-day challenge
+ 1 hr Capstone webinar
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format

online or in-person live learning sessions

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pricing

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for your unique team needs

Our program is flexible and adaptable. We work with organizations to tailor the experience, offering customizations to fit your goals, schedule, and team’s unique needs. With options for team-specific sessions, alternative formats, or extended follow-up, we’ll find the right fit for you.

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scaling emotional intelligence training

You might already be a big believer in the power of emotional intelligence training to shift the culture of your organization. The real challenge here is to grow and sustain in the ways necessary for real culture change. 

The SIY Teacher Training program will equip a group of your employees with the tools to embed emotional intelligence skills across teams and departments. With a focus on practical application, trainees gain the facilitation skills to inspire meaningful behavior change, creating a ripple effect that transforms your organization from the inside out.

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Feedback from 14,000+ SIY participants in over 20 countries shows strong and positive results:

69%

Felt a better ability to reduce stress after the program (vs. 44% before the training).

61%

Reported being able to bounce back from an emotionally challenging situation (vs. 43% before the program)

71%

Noticed an ability to increase focus and return to the present moment (vs. 48% before the program)

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After delivering the program to over 100,000 people globally we are proud that 93% of participants surveyed would recommend our program. 

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Download our detailed program guide and and learn how you can bring Search Inside Yourself to your organization. The guide includes:

  • Sample agenda
  • Content overview
  • Program structure
  • Methodology
  • Pre/Post Survey Results

Search Inside Yourself is approved by the International Coaching Federation. Coaches receive 13.5 Continuing Coaching Education credits when attending SIY!

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bring Search Inside Yourself to your company today

Ready to unlock the potential of emotional intelligence for your organization? The Search Inside Yourself Program offers a fast track to a more emotionally intelligent, productive, and connected team.