Building Cultures That Work

We have spent nearly three decades helping build healthy work cultures.  We help companies leverage the skills of culture creation, emotional intelligence and navigating change and transition, including hybridized work environments. Through our experience in the field we know that a good workplace culture, clear communication, high emotional intelligence and a clear understanding about how to work in a hybridized world, enhance creativity, collaboration, productivity and are the foundational building blocks to a company’s strategic success.

Emotional Intelligence is a foundational building block of a healthy culture. The world of work has shifted. Contracts are a two way agreement where employees expect more than monetary compensation for their work. They want a workplace culture in which they thrive, they want mentorship and opportunities for growth.

We have built a self-study platform to help people lead with emotional intelligence wherever they are and in whatever role they play.

At EILI, we help equip people with the skills they need to navigate change, foster meaningful connections, and lead with empathy and purpose.

Welcome to EILI —A Message From Our Founders

Our Why.

Our mission is to improve retention and productivity, and reduce the risk of litigation and unnecessary expenses by making the skills of emotional intelligence accessible, practical, and transformative so that leaders can build and sustain thriving workplace culture.

There are high costs to having a lack of clear and healthy culture and leadership including unmotivated and unproductive/uncreative employees, staff recruitment and turnover, operational inefficiencies, and countless hours of managing ineffective relationships. We know enough about the building blocks of these skills to help train them versus just hoping they grow organically. 

Culture Starts With Emotional Intelligence — It Isn’t Built By Chance.

Workplace culture influences everything: how quickly a team can grow, adapt to change, manage stress, and innovate. Without emotional intelligence, communication breaks down, performance stalls, and energy gets lost in misalignment and conflict.

That is why we built EILI. With nearly three decades of experience in psychology, leadership, and organizational development, we created a platform to help individuals and teams grow the emotional skills that drive connection, clarity, and results.

We use the EQ-i 2.0, the most scientifically validated emotional intelligence assessment, to measure five core areas: self-perception, self-expression, interpersonal skills, decision-making, and stress management. These insights guide our coaching, training, and culture-building programs—turning emotional awareness into measurable impact.

What Sets Us Apart?

We help you move beyond the level of cognition.

We don’t just give you the information. We help you embody it and put it into action.

  • Practice-Based: Our approach isn’t theoretical—it’s experiential. Each week will have guided reflection prompts, peer interaction, and group coaching to help solidify your learning though putting theory into practice and lived experience.

  • Tailored Pathways: Whether you are just starting out in your career, a seasoned leader, looking to transform your leadership style or an entire organization, we meet you where you are.

  • Run It Twice: Our program is designed for real growth. That’s why we take you through the material twice. Repetition is proven to integrate learning. Once to understand it, and again to master it.

Our Program

30 weeks. Self-paced. Science-Backed. Supportive.

Our signature program blends the latest research in neuroscience, organizational psychology, and emotional intelligence. With flexible online modules, peer discussions, and certified coaching, you’ll grow at your own pace, with others on the journey.

Each Participant Receives:

  • A Personal EQ-i Assessment

  • Peer Co-Learning

  • Group Coaching with certified Emotional Intelligence coach

  • Real-World Practice Tools

  • Optional 1:1 Coaching

Meet Our Founders

  • Romola Porchuk

    Dr. Romola Porchuck is a clinical and organizational psychologist with over 20 years of experience guiding strategic change, leadership development, and culture transformation across complex organizations. As Director of Human Capital at Magnus Associates, she is recognized as a leading voice in emotional intelligence, people strategy, and building workplaces where individuals can thrive as their whole selves. Her approach blends deep systems insight with a belief that when work aligns with who we are, people and businesses flourish together.

  • Mischa Mackie

    Mischa Mackie is an international executive with nearly 20 years of experience designing people-centered systems that are both socially responsible and operationally sound. With a background in architecture, a master’s from the London School of Economics, and a deep commitment to emotional intelligence, she brings a uniquely interdisciplinary lens to leadership development and organizational transformation. As a founding partner of EILI, Mischa blends strategy, empathy, and cross-cultural insight to help teams and leaders thrive in a rapidly changing world.

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