by Maddalena Campitelli | Mar 26, 2024 | EQ Life, Six Seconds |
…Noble Goals → Her “Don’t Miss This” Six Seconds tools & courses: EQ Coach cards and Brain Talent cards ” content_phone=” Meet Huong Nguyen LinkedIn → Professional achievements: Huong is an emotional intelligence (EQ) coach, facilitator and trainer. She is passionate about maximizing organizational performance, engagement and transformation through increased self-awareness, enhanced ability to make powerful choices and the development of a purpose……This month we sit down with Ms. Huong Nguyen, a medical doctor and certified EQ Coach, EQ Facilitator, Practitioner and Assessor who has been working to expand her local EQ community in Vietnam….
by Michael Miller | Dec 20, 2023
…ess app. This practice uses EVOKE Metaphor card and TFA (Think, Feel, Act) cards to deepen self-awareness and drive positive growth. In Triangles of Success, participants will: Set a specific goal, a “destination” of success Recognize patterns, trigger new behaviors and stay accountable Use artist designed EVOKE cards to spark creativity and improve communication Create a “triangles of success” path of actions, feelings and thoughts to help them g……Triangles of Success is a workshop designed to help you set and achieve meaningful goals by practicing emotional intelligence….
by Michael Miller | May 18, 2022
…thoughts, feelings, and action by providing examples — and there are blank cards. With a dry-erase marker, the blank cards can be turned into any other thought, feeling, or action. Buy your own deck of TFA Cards here. How Do You Use Think, Feel, Act Cards? There are many exercises you can do with TFA Cards that are foundational for building emotional intelligence. For example, you can assess a recent decision to identify the patterns you followed……Improve your emotional intelligence with TFA Cards, a hands-on tool to increase self-awareness and decision making….
by Maddalena Campitelli | Feb 21, 2024 | EQ Life, Six Seconds |
…s something they can actually work on.”. <You can get your own deck of TFA Cards here> Meet Svetlana Suvorova Linkedin→ + Rocklit Partners→ Professional achievements: Svetlana Suvorova is a Certified EQ Leadership Coach. She combines her corporate experience and passion for emotional intelligence to redefine emotional dynamics in the workplace through bespoke coaching, comprehensive training, and engaging keynotes. Her firsthand knowledge of the r……When Jacqui Butler and Svetlana Suvorova met in Six Seconds’ EQ Coach Certification program in 2022, they clicked right away. After building a strong connection of mutual support and collaboration, they recently launched a joint venture, LeadEQ, to support women leaders. This is their story of finding EQ, each other, and a deeply meaningful path of professional growth….
by Michael Miller | Jul 23, 2018 | Six Seconds
…s-or-no decision, so I brought out the cards for Yes and No. Under the Yes cards, I chose cards to represent how I imagine myself feeling when I say yes. Under the No card, how I imagine myself feeling after saying no. A simple exercise for a situation with complex feelings. Yes is accepting this extra project and working more hours for the next couple of weeks. Here are the cards I chose: When I say yes, I imagine feeling some really conflicting……Have you ever had really mixed feelings about a decision or a choice you have to make? It can paralyze the decision making process and cause us to waffle endlessly back and forth. The Mixed Emotions card deck embraces the complexity of emotions and turns them into an asset for decision making….
by Michael Miller | Jan 29, 2018 | Six Seconds |
…urity to be quiet. So I went through the process of looking at the T, F, A cards and choosing the cards that represent what I would like to have happen. Since I wan’t happy about how I was feeling, how did I want to feel? That question alone I found to be liberating – and when I looked at all the Feel cards, I found the one that sounded right: Happy, Content, Pleased. Isn’t that how anyone wants to feel – more often than not – about where they liv……Assess a recent decision. Become more self-aware. Solve a conflict. T, F, A Cards are a simple and effective tool – check out these stories!…
by Michael Miller | Apr 30, 2018 | EQ Life, Six Seconds |
…to push on regardless of how I felt. The next step was look at the T, F, A cards and choose the cards that represent what I would like to have happen, both from myself and from my boss. Once again, the cards on the left are what I chose for myself, and the cards on the right I chose for how I want my boss to feel. I started off by thinking, “What are some other ways to see this?” And the action card I chose is to identify and evaluate 3 different……Want help to solve a conflict? You need to get to the root of the problem, which is the disparity between the two sides’ perceptions of what’s happening. This tool helps you do exactly that….
by Joshua Freedman | Jan 31, 2022
…f you’ve purchased the full version (just $1.99, including all 64 EQ Coach Cards), then you can click the Note icon (#5 from left) to write or record your thoughts & feelings. The far right “help” icon gives you insight about this section (in this case, Awareness). Every card has a “flip side” with more in depth questions and explanations. If a card is useful to you, “flip it” to go further into the exploration. The cards are structured on the S……Apps for growing and practicing emotional intelligence – web & iOS…
by Michael Miller | Jul 26, 2023 | EQ Life, Six Seconds |
…ren. Empathy Cards: Explore the meanings of empathy with this set of photo cards. The cards can also be used to explore preconceptions, race/age/sex/class-ism, trust, and/or decision-making. Mixed Emotions: A tool that helps you make decisions, solve problems, resolve conflicts, and more. eMotion Cards: The Emotion Cards are an engaging, easy to use, interactive activity. The cards encourage you to Evoke, Explore, Express, Expand the world of feel……What’s the connection between wellbeing and racism? Can the skills and practices of emotional intelligence support us to build ourselves, our communities, and our world toward wellbeing for everyone?…
by Michael Miller | Jul 18, 2023 | Six Seconds |
…thoughts, feelings, and action by providing examples — and there are blank cards. With a dry-erase marker, the blank cards can be turned into any other thought, feeling, or action. Mixed Emotions: A tool that helps you make decisions, solve problems, resolve conflicts, and more. Experiential Activities for Enhancing Emotional Intelligence: Experience the fun of adventure-based games with training in emotional awareness, behavioral control and rela……Stress kills… or does it? In the light of new neuroscience, maybe it’s time rethink stress – which might just save your life….
by Michael Miller | Apr 23, 2018 | EQ Business |
…ought or behavior pattern that isn’t serving them. Paul often uses T, F, A cards to help people break the situation down into smaller, more manageable parts – the specific thoughts, feelings, and actions that are driving the conflict or pattern – and see what they can do differently the next time to get the result they want. These simple resources give people the tools to practice emotional intelligence. “Sometimes giving people a simple model or……Tombola is no stranger to versatility. And their latest move – to invest in emotional intelligence in the workplace – shows they are on the cutting edge once again….
by Joshua Freedman | Feb 17, 2018 | EQ Education, EQ Life, EQ Parenting |
…Policy This chart also works with teens. With older kids, you can also use cards (eg these Mixed Emotions Cards) or magazines, but often the issue is that they’re so overwhelmed by the feelings, they won’t talk with adults. After all, most of the terrible things that are happening in the world is the fault of adults… so their distrust, while perhaps misplaced on an individual level, has some merit. Getting teens talking to one another can be helpf……After horrific events in the news, do you share your feelings w kids/students… or try to reassure by hiding your feelings? How can we talk with children about these difficult feelings?…
by Michael Miller | Jul 21, 2023 | EQ Life, Six Seconds |
…w, Samina practiced with the Think-Feel-Act Cards (Get your own set of TFA cards here and try the TFA Cards App). Samina would go through the TFA steps while thinking of situations when a client could bring up something personal and very emotional. At first, her biggest challenge was that she didn’t know what to say or do – how to respond to the client. When she felt stuck she froze and felt insecure and anxious. Then her usual pattern was to avoi……In this month’s Voices from the Network newsletter, we highlight Samina Uddin, a certified emotional intelligence coach….
by Michael Miller | Mar 1, 2023 | EQ Life, Six Seconds |
…ea of your life where you deserve more empathy? Interested in the EQ Coach Cards that these questions come from? You can learn more and buy your own deck here: https://products.6seconds.org/shop/eq-coach-cards/ Increase Empathy in the Six Seconds Model of Emotional Intelligence In the Six Seconds Model of Emotional Intelligence, there are 8 competencies, and Increase Empathy is one of those competencies. This model has been used for over 25 years……Empathy is crucial to developing healthy relationships with yourself and others. These 5 questions can help you take your empathy to the next level….
by Joshua Freedman | Sep 13, 2017
…printable materials are listed with each activity. ( associated handouts, cards/games) Instructions & Discussion Questions to tell you how to play and make the activities. The content is mobile friendly– so you won’t need to print out. The discussion at the end of each activity is the MOST important part of the POP-UP Festival. It helps children link the activity they are learning to themselves, building the skills of EQ and developing the SDGs c……What if every child grew up with the emotional skills to build a peaceful, prosperous future? Get your free kit for kids & adults to learn and celebrate — in partnership with UNICEF World Children’s Day….
by Joshua Freedman | Jul 29, 2023
…9/pursue-noble-goals/ Recommended Products Related to Purpose & Motivation https://products.6seconds.org/shop/the-eq-gym-workbook-2/ https://products.6seconds.org/shop/think-feel-act-cards/ https://products.6seconds.org/shop/eq-coach-cards/ Return to the introduction to emotional intelligence – or explore more key topics……Top 10 EQ resources for finding purpose and increasing motivation….
by Joshua Freedman | Sep 9, 2020
…s and decision making. … Need Help Making a Decision? Try Mixed Emotions Cards (7/23/2018) by Michael Miller – Have you ever had really mixed feelings about a decision or a choice you have to make? It can paralyze the decision making process and cause us to waffle endlessly back and forth. The Mixed Emotions card deck embraces the complexity of emotions and turns them into an asset for decision making. … Illuminate: What Decision Do You Need t……Decisions descisions… how do we make them, and can we make better decisions? Contrary to common belief, emotions may just be the key….
by Six Seconds | Jul 13, 2023 | EQ Life, Six Seconds |
…motional literacy. Mixed Emotions Cards – a beautiful deck of “tarot-like” cards of feelings (labeled with feelings and synonyms) eMotion Cards – evocative, playful moon face illustrations of emotions (open-ended without labels) Biodots – a simple reminder that emotions are part of our physiology Bingo Emotions – classic “bingo” game played with emotions (in English & Spanish) Feeling Faces – photos of real people and data about how survey respond……Got emotions? Everyone needs these 7 amazing facts about emotions and why we have them….
by Michael Miller | Jan 13, 2021 | Six Seconds |
…entify what you care about, and where you want to grow purpose. EQ Coach Cards – On sale now in the EQ Store. Compelling questions to increase self-awareness and actionable insights with clients. Rather than seeking outside, what if the place to find purpose is inside yourself? Emotions are clues. Click to tweet 3 Purpose is focused on LONG-TERM GOALS and CONNECTION. As opposed to similar concepts like goals and objectives, purpose has a l……Purpose is essential for thriving, but many people go about it the wrong way. Here are 3 tips to help clients to stop looking for purpose, and start making it….
by Michael Miller | Jul 20, 2023 | Six Seconds |
…Emotions articles on our site Recommended Tools eMotion Cards: The Emotion Cards are an engaging, easy to use, interactive activity. The cards encourage you to Evoke, Explore, Express, and Expand the world of feelings. Wild Ride to the Heart: A fun, engaging game that helps children learn about their different emotions (feelings) and how to better manage them by going to the heart. Mixed Emotions: A tool that helps you make decisions, solve proble……Firing someone is emotionally challenging. It’s easily one of the hardest aspects of leadership. Here are practical emotional intelligence tips to do it with compassion, clarity and calm….
by Joshua Freedman | Feb 2, 2022 | Six Seconds |
…to transform the situation. For in-person, I recommend purchasing the TFA Cards as a “must have” – this shifts “everything” and let’s people put emotional intelligence into action in minutes. Here’s an explanation. During covid, people asked us for an online version, so we made the TFA app (it’s a web app so you can use it from any device, and it’s an annual subscription that allows you to create an online log of your TFAs which is incredibly use……A wellbeing gift for you & your clients that’s central to your role of coach. This is at the heart of International Coaching Federation competency #2: Embodies a Coaching Mindset. In this Era of the Amygdala, balance is elusive, so I’d like to share two important tools for that…
by Joshua Freedman | Apr 5, 2023 | Six Seconds |
…g), we can reframe our feelings about feelings – with a metaphor, EQ Coach Cards, and the Six Seconds Model. Worried About Feelings Last month at our EQ Coach Certification Foundations course in China, two of the participants were worried. I’d just finished a demo coaching session that included me and my client crying together. One asked, “But what if a client is uncomfortable talking about feelings, how can we do this?” And another, “In China, it……EQ Coaches value all emotions as resources that provide insight and energy. But that doesn’t mean we “make” clients talk about feelings. In fact, often words get in the way of understanding emotions….
by Anabel Jensen | May 24, 2020 | EQ Education, EQ Life |
…ho had a new wife. Treacherous waters indeed! Karen then distributed index cards and asked students to draw or name a fear that they had, but that they would like to conquer. For about three minutes, there was total silence as hands and pencils were busy with their illustrations and descriptions. Karen then asked the students to put cards with the fears written on them into a large, black top hat, which looked like a magician’s hat. She told them……I first thought it must be some new laboratory class — I soon learned that the scientific study of self changes everything… and enables us to change anything….
by Jenny Wiley | Jul 16, 2023 | Six Seconds |
…ore Articles about Recognizing Patterns Recommended Tools Think, Feel, Act Cards – This hands-on tool increases awareness about choices, and is ideal for coaching, small group instruction, or personal development. EQ Coach Cards – Capture the wisdom of leading EQ experts with these compelling questions for professional and personal transformation. EQ Action Log – More than a journal, this 3-month Action Log incorporates monthly tips and powerful m……Perfectionism is the excessive fear of making mistakes. This week, I invite you to pay attention to how perfectionism, or the fear of making mistakes, shows up in your life….
by Michael Miller | Jul 22, 2023 | Six Seconds |
…nd building trust. In this 2.5 hour module, managers learn how. Value Sort Cards: Use these value sort cards to find out what is truly important to you. At the Heart of Leadership: Where other books tell you about emotional intelligence, this book provides the roadmap to put it in action. Includes case for EQ, background, and detailed explanation of the Six Seconds EQ Model and how to use it to improve leadership — and a free code to test your EQ……Take a moment to clarify your (emotional, professional, physical) destination + represent it in a fun way….
by Joshua Freedman | Feb 19, 2018
…volunteers & partners, they focus on increasing awareness, making positive choices, and making the world better. Here are two examples. Feelings into Actions was co-created with Sit With Us, a partner focused on reducing bullying. Activity Instructions. Cards. Friendship Medal was created with Peppy Pals, a partner focus on EQ & friendship for younger children. Activity Instructions. Read about POP-UP FESTIVALS supporting the Sustainable Developm……Organizations! Join the world’s largest celebration of emotional intelligence and help your community grow the essential EQ skills children & adults need to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals…
by Maria Jackson | Jun 28, 2018
…? I really enjoyed watching some 5-year-old kids play witht he Emo-Monster cards. I was amazed at how many emotional experiences they’ve already had and how they could tie the face to the memories and feelings! 5. What do you love about the POP–UP Festivals? The activities were so convenient and cute– they were already made, so all I had to do was lead the activities! They were also easy to customize to the kids I had. I feel so involved with a la……How do we nurture kids who include others, ask for more support, and feel secure enough to be themselves? We help them grow belonging. Here’s a wonderful free activity, leading up to Six Seconds’ global POP-UP Festivals for Universal Children’s Day….
by Joshua Freedman | Mar 8, 2021
…s students at the Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, who will share the cards they create (see description below) ▪ Becky and Abby Johnson, parent and Girl Scout troop leader (Becky) and Abby, 9-year old creator of bird hero trading card program ▪ Tai Chi teacher Dr. Jessica Lipham, holistic physician “ Losing your mind? Find Your Bull. How a Zen Oxherding Parable Can Guide Your Journey. In our modern world, we easily lose track of what is impo……Climate of Emotions 2021 Retreat – Day 2 – Radical Reimagining…
by Six Seconds | Feb 15, 2022
…n and define key goals for your own EQ development. • Learn to use the TFA Cards to introduce EQ. Specialty Programs After “Unlocking” continue with these short programs to learn a specific tool or method The certification equips you to use the powerful EQ Brain Profiles. The PROFILES distill the power of an advanced assessment tool into one page for compelling, quick, meaningful insight into your brain. You’ll experience the power of these tools……Since 1997, Six Seconds is the gold-standard in emotional intelligence certification training, offering a complete system of assessment and development tools and processes. Join us!…
by Michael Miller | Mar 2, 2020
…nts and how to leverage these EQ insights to improve. Learn to use the TFA Cards to introduce EQ and to use EQ to solve specific challenges. As seen in numerous published case studies, Six Seconds tools and methods address a range of organizational and individual needs, from improving leadership at FedEx to strengthening collaboration at Siemens to building client-centered service at Qatar Airways. Find the Brain Profiler Certification courses nea……Ready for a simply powerful tool to introduce EQ? Get certified as a Brain Profiler and gain access to four practical, powerful tools to develop insight and performance….
by Lorenzo Fariselli | Feb 1, 2023
…n and define key goals for your own EQ development. • Learn to use the TFA Cards to introduce EQ. Specialty Programs After “Unlocking” continue with these short programs to learn a specific tool or method The certification equips you to use the powerful EQ Brain Profiles. The PROFILES distill the power of an advanced assessment tool into one page for compelling, quick, meaningful insight into your brain. You’ll experience the power of these tools…
by Joshua Freedman | Jul 31, 2023
…motion: Candace Pert on Feeling Good Illuminate: How Are You (Really) Feeling Today? Recommended Products Related to Emotional Literacy Mixed Emotions Think, Feel, Act Cards eMotion Feeling Cards Return to the introduction to emotional intelligence – or explore more key topics……What are top resources for learning about emotions, and free emotions list to download?…
by Joshua Freedman | Aug 22, 2021
…it With Us, a partner focused on reducing bullying. Activity Instructions. Cards. Friendship Medal was created with Peppy Pals, a partner focus on EQ & friendship for younger children. Activity Instructions. Hosted by the global EQ org Six Seconds is the world’s leading nonprofit org for emotional intelligence (EQ); established in 1997, our tools and methods are used in 200+ countries. Emotional intelligence (being smarter with feelings) is a lear……Become a POP-UP Festival Partner — join organizations around the globe working in support of UNICEF and celebrating World Children’s Day together…
by Michael Miller | Dec 3, 2020 | Six Seconds |
…and how that is reflected in your physical body. The dots come with scale cards to interpret the different colors. How to Use Biodots with Your Clients At Six Seconds, we use Biodots in many of our courses to teach about emotional intelligence. Here are three examples: Biodots to simplify neuroscience. Often when we present the physiological role of emotions, we explain why we’re called Six Seconds. Sometimes we share this quote from neuroscienti……Biodots are a low-cost, easy way to help your clients become more self-aware – here’s how to use them….
by Joshua Freedman | Nov 25, 2019 | Six Seconds |
…, in a world where emotions are often less important. Right now I’m using cards to help my two yr old grand daughter identify fear, then covering it with the umbrella of God’s care so that the face that peeps out now is no longer anxious but smiling! Last night she had an ear ache. So when better we talked about what can help a face in pain – Anita, India Six Seconds matters to me because learning about EQ changed my life. I struggled throughout……Happy Birthday Anabel Jensen! Here are wishes from the Six Seconds community on your 80th birthday, and how we’re inspired by your work and commitment to EQ….
by Patty Freedman | Nov 10, 2019 | Six Seconds |
…Books Edition ed. New York: Vintage Books. Six Seconds, 2011. The EQ Coach Cards. printed in China: Six Seconds. 10 Master Class participant: Larisa Sohorca This project will provide valuable insight for leaders on how they personally impact workplace climate and also actionable EQ tools for learning how to improve their positive influence and impact. The project began with an OVS highlighting key challenges and opportunities in the climate. A key……How are EQ experts using the tools and methods in the real world? Take a glimpse inside Six Seconds’ Master Class with these powerful projects…
by Six Seconds | May 19, 2020 | EQ Business |
…trepreneur, educator, counseling psychologist, and coauthor of the eMotion Cards. Joshua Freedman, cofounder and CEO, Six Seconds; Master Certified Coach; author of the best-selling At the Heart of Leadership Twitter: @EQjosh of @6s_EQ Insta: @joshmfreedman of @6secondseq Stop worrying about the things you can’t control, and focus on the things you can. – @JennyRogers10 Click to tweet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VeC4x8A0eg As a coach, when……A powerful conversation on how the tools and methods of coaching can help ALL of us right now…
by Maria Jackson | Aug 6, 2018 | EQ Life |
…ne’s core values. For example, an affirmation card I pull out of a deck of cards won’t be as effective as one I choose from the deck based on my core values. Better yet, you can create your very own affirmation. I am safe. I am whole. I am enough. What’s your affirmation? Click to tweet The most important aspect of your affirmation will be that it feels authentic and meaningful to you. If it doesn’t ring true, drop it, and try again another……Effective affirmations are self-created, meaningful, and dig into one’s core values. Here’s a guide to creating one for yourself that will stick….
by Maria Jackson | Jul 2, 2018 | EQ Life, Six Seconds |
…be used in your work or family? (ps– Six Seconds actually makes these TFA cards that are great for coaching, families, schools, etc) PS– Want to focus on growing your emotional intelligence every week? Click here to receive Illuminate in your inbox 🙂 Illuminate is a weekly e-mail series that provides practical tips + galvanizing inspirations for practicing an emotionally intelligent life. In our time together, we’ll operate from the assumpt……Learn three quick and effective steps to wise journaling. For amateur and seasoned journalers alike, this skill will provide insight into your behavioral and emotional patterns….
by Maria Jackson | Mar 6, 2018 | Interview, Six Seconds |
…hand picked them for herself. She doesn’t use affirmations from a deck of cards or from the prompts of a guru. They come from her intrinsically engaged place; a place that digs deeply into her personal values and helps her honor her intentional commitments to herself. “I do this every morning,” Day says. Right there at our little table in a packed, bustling Atlanta cafe, she launches into the most decadent, full-force performance of her daily rit……A life coach shares her approach to practicing a life full of vision, meaning, and treasure hunts….
