Wellbeing Dialogues
Emotionally Intelligent Leadership - The power of emotional literacy in co-regulation
Season 1 · Episode 2 · 4 February 2026 · 40 min
From episode to practice
- Key insight
- Adults set the emotional temperature of a school. Co-regulation is not a soft extra: a calm, named emotion from a trusted adult is what lets a young person's own regulation come back online.
- Practical takeaway
- Before responding to a dysregulated student, name your own state first, then name what you see in one short sentence - "You look overwhelmed, I'm here" - and wait before problem-solving.
- Where to take this next
- Mental Health LiteracyYouth Mental Health ResponseTraining for schools
Episode notes
Emotional Intelligence and Systemic Change in Education with Sophie Moss
Discover how emotionally intelligent leadership and systemic approaches can transform school culture, foster resilience, and support both educators and students.
In this episode, Sophie Moss shares insights on rethinking assessments, involving parents, and building emotional literacy for future-ready education.
Key topics covered:
- The role of emotionally intelligent leadership in reducing burnout and disengagement
- Systemic approaches to behavior management and the importance of co-regulation
- Reimagining assessments to account for emotional states and create safe environments
- Strategies for involving parents and community in school well-being initiatives
- Integrating AI thoughtfully to support ethical decision-making and deep learning
- The shift from control to capacity: fostering creativity, resilience, and innovation
- Building emotional literacy as foundational infrastructure in education
- The importance of calm, well-being as a strategic goal, not a luxury