
Deep Dives: Emotional Intelligence for CTOs
14th October 2025 | Online - 3pm (BST)
CTO Craft: Deep Dives – Where Real Leadership Challenges Get Real Answers
Deep Dives are targeted, high-impact virtual events crafted specifically for senior technology leaders. Each session addresses the most pressing and complex challenges you face, combining expert insights with actionable strategies you can put to use right away.
While open to all senior technology leaders, Deep Dives are designed with CTO Craft Campus members in mind, reflecting the real-world challenges and growth areas surfaced within the Campus community. What’s more, Campus members get free access to every session as part of their membership.
Deep Dives will be hosted regularly, offering an ongoing opportunity to sharpen your leadership toolkit alongside a trusted peer group.
Our next session tackles one of the most overlooked but essential leadership skills: Emotional Intelligence — the foundation for building influence with your CEO, executive peers, and teams across the business. Leadership isn’t just about technical expertise; it’s about relationships. Trust, strategic alignment, and your ability to navigate complexity all start with Emotional Intelligence.
You’ll walk away with:
- Practical tools to strengthen trust and influence across the senior leadership team
- Techniques to handle high-pressure situations with greater emotional awareness and resilience
- Strategies to lead with empathy, adapt your communication style, and foster stronger cross-functional relationships
This isn’t just theory – it’s a focused, actionable session designed to help you lead with confidence, influence, and emotional clarity at the executive level.
New to CTO Craft Campus?
CTO Craft: Deep Dives are just the beginning.
Join CTO Craft Campus for just £399/year and get free access to every Deep Dive (normally £199 each) – plus a whole lot more designed to accelerate your leadership journey.
With Campus, you’re not just attending events – you’re joining a year-round support system built exclusively for senior technology leaders. Your membership gives you:
- Unlimited access to 500+ on-demand leadership videos
- A growing library of self-paced leadership courses
- Over 5,000 curated articles, frameworks, and real-world playbooks
- A private Slack community of experienced tech leaders
- Exclusive discounts, early access, and other member-only perks
Whether you’re building your first leadership team or stepping into the C-suite, Campus gives you the tools, insights, and network to grow faster and lead smarter.
Ready to make the most of what CTO Craft has to offer? Campus is where it all comes together.
Previous Speakers

Dr. Lee-Jon Ball
CTO, CTO Craft

Adelina Chalmers
Founder, The Geek Whisperer

Giorgos Ampavis
Tech Exec/Advisor

Philippe Guenet
Founder, Henko

Holly Donohue
Fractional CPO, Product Rebel

Dan Smith
CTO Coach
Themes we’ll explore…
Mapping team relationships
Navigate and strengthen relationships with executive peers to build alignment and trust.
Handling crises
Lead decisively through uncertainty and high-stakes situations.
Executive presence
Develop the presence, communication, and influence needed to lead with authority.
Strategy
Engage in strategic thinking and contribute effectively to business direction.
Building visibility
Ensure your work and leadership are recognised by stakeholders at every level.
Boardroom impact
Communicate with confidence in the boardroom and contribute to governance and vision.
Registration
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If you have not received this code, please contact Matt Hunt via the Slack Group or email events@ctocraft.com.
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