Enhancing Resilience and Emotional Intelligence for AbbVie's Leadership Team

The Objective

AbbVie’s leadership team sought to enhance resilience and strengthen alignment during a period of significant external and internal change, amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal was to support their continued leadership excellence, foster deeper collaboration, and ensure they remained equipped to navigate evolving business priorities while demonstrating empathy and understanding toward their teams.

Our Approach

We designed and delivered a customized 6-week coaching program tailored to AbbVie’s leadership team, focusing on enhancing resilience and emotional intelligence to sustain balance and peak performance. The program emphasized practical stress management techniques to improve focus and well-being while fostering a deeper understanding of emotional dynamics within the team. Leaders worked to strengthen alignment by cultivating emotional intelligence, enhancing their capacity for empathy, trust-building, and shared purpose. By promoting open communication and mutual respect, the initiative encouraged collaboration and collective success. Additionally, the program helped participants develop adaptive leadership skills, enabling them to embrace change with confidence and agility while leading with authenticity.

Program Structure

• Duration and Format: Six weekly virtual sessions of 1.5 hours each, providing flexibility and accessibility for all participants.

• Content Focus: Addressed resilience practices, emotional intelligence, empathy, trust, team collaboration, and aligning leadership strategies with organizational goals.

• Interactive Design: Included group discussions, reflection exercises, and collaborative activities to promote practical application and engagement.

• Personalized Resources: Leaders received workbooks, guided practices, and supplementary materials to reinforce their learning and provide ongoing support.

The Results

The program successfully enhanced leadership capabilities across multiple dimensions:

• Elevated Resilience: Participants reported feeling more grounded, balanced, and prepared to handle demands with calm and focus.

• Improved Emotional Intelligence: Leaders demonstrated a greater ability to understand and manage their emotions while fostering empathy and trust within their teams.

• Strengthened Alignment: The team achieved clearer alignment on shared goals and values, enhancing their collective purpose.

• Enhanced Collaboration: A more cohesive team dynamic emerged, characterized by deeper connections, mutual respect, and open communication.

Conclusion

This tailored coaching program equipped AbbVie’s leadership team with the tools and insights to strengthen resilience, enhance emotional intelligence, and foster a culture of connection and adaptability. The initiative empowered leaders to navigate challenges with confidence while supporting their teams with empathy and trust, positioning the organization for sustained success.