How Emotion Hijacks Intelligence Under Pressure – Live Emotional Intelligence Experience in Mumbai with Jenga®, NLP and Somatic Awareness by Anil Dagia - Jul 2026

You may know exactly how you should respond.

Then pressure enters the room.

Your breathing changes. Your body becomes tense. Your attention narrows. Your words come out faster, sharper or weaker than you intended.

Within seconds, your intelligence can become difficult to access.

You may interrupt someone. You may become defensive. You may freeze during an important conversation. You may agree when you want to refuse. You may make a poor decision simply because your nervous system wants immediate relief.

Later, when the pressure has passed, you can see everything clearly.

The question is uncomfortable and important:

Why does your best thinking disappear exactly when you need it most?

This two-hour live Emotional Intelligence experience in Mumbai allows you to see the answer unfold in front of you.

You will observe how pressure affects attention, body movement, emotional reactions, communication and decision-making. You will also discover how hidden behavioural patterns become visible through a simple physical activity.

The demonstration uses a structured Emotional Intelligence development model created by Anil Dagia. It integrates:

• Jenga® gameplay to reveal behavioural responses under pressure
• Neuro-Linguistic Programming to identify internal emotional patterns
• Somatic awareness to understand how the body shapes emotional reactions
• Experiential observation to make invisible patterns visible

You will see emotional intelligence as something practical, physical and observable.

Every movement, pause, hesitation and reaction can reveal valuable information.

How do you respond when control begins to slip?

Do you rush?

Do you become overly careful?

Do you blame yourself?

Do you focus so strongly on avoiding failure that you stop thinking clearly?

Do you become frustrated when another person behaves differently from what you expected?

These reactions appear in meetings, relationships, negotiations, leadership situations, coaching conversations and important life decisions.

This experience gives you a safe way to observe these patterns without exposing your personal life.

You will never be forced to share private experiences. You will never be publicly analysed. You will never be judged for your responses.

You can participate, observe, ask questions and understand how emotional patterns develop.

During this live Emotional Intelligence experience, you will:

• Understand why pressure can reduce access to logical thinking
• Observe how emotional triggers appear through physical behaviour
• Recognise the body signals that often appear before an emotional reaction
• See how fear, urgency, control and uncertainty influence decisions
• Understand the difference between recognising an emotion and regulating it
• Explore practical ways to develop emotional resilience
• Discover how NLP and somatic awareness can support behavioural change

You may find this experience especially valuable if you are:

• A professional working in a demanding or unpredictable environment
• A manager or leader handling conflict, pressure and team dynamics
• A coach, trainer, consultant or facilitator
• Interested in Emotional Intelligence beyond personality tests and theory
• Exploring NLP certification or ICF-accredited coach training
• Curious about the Emotional Fitness Gym® approach
• Trying to understand why your reactions sometimes surprise you

This Mumbai roadshow also gives you an opportunity to interact directly with Anil Dagia, NLP Master Trainer, ICF PCC Coach and creator of Emotional Fitness Gym®.

You may ask questions about:

• Emotional Intelligence development
• Emotional regulation and resilience
• Neuro-Linguistic Programming certification
• ICF-accredited coach training pathways
• Professional coaching skills
• Behavioural change and emotional patterns
• The Emotional Fitness Gym® model

You will face no sales pressure and no obligation to join any program.

You only pay for your own beverage at the venue.

Attendance remains deliberately limited. A smaller group creates more attention, comfort, interaction and experiential depth.

If you have ever wondered why intelligent people lose clarity during emotional moments, this experience will give you a direct and memorable answer.

You will leave with a stronger understanding of your emotional system and a clearer view of what emotional intelligence development can actually involve.

Important: RSVP Confirmation Is Required

This event will take place at a public venue in Mumbai. The final seating arrangement and venue selection will depend on the number of confirmed participants.

After you register, you will receive an email containing RSVP instructions.

You must reply to that email and confirm your attendance.

Only participants who complete the RSVP process will:

• Receive the final confirmed venue details
• Receive updates if the venue changes
• Receive guaranteed seating for the live demonstration

Seats without RSVP confirmation may be offered to people on the waiting list.

This confirmation process helps maintain:

• Accurate seating arrangements
• A comfortable group size
• A focused and distraction-free experience
• Psychological safety for every participant

This is a curated experiential gathering with limited attendance.

Please register only when you genuinely plan to attend.

About the Emotional Intelligence Demonstration

This roadshow presents a structured Emotional Intelligence development model created by Anil Dagia. The model combines Jenga®, Neuro-Linguistic Programming and somatic methodology.

It brings together behavioural psychology, nervous-system awareness and experiential learning to show how emotional reactions influence thinking, communication and behaviour.

The model helps you observe emotional patterns with greater clarity and identify practical pathways for stronger emotional regulation, behavioural flexibility and resilience.

This live experience also serves as an introduction to deeper professional development pathways, including NLP certification, ICF-accredited coach training and Emotional Fitness Gym® programs.

Your intelligence matters. Your ability to access it under pressure matters even more.