Team

Leadership Team

Anabel Jensen, Ph.D.

President: a world-leading expert on how to teach emotional intelligence. She brings 30 years of pioneering experience as an educator, principal, and professor of education; Anabel has trained over 10,000 educators, parents, and individuals.

Joshua Freedman

COO: an expert in using emotional intelligence to improve the organizational climate to increase motivation, accountability, and performance. Joshua has led successful EI programs in organizations and schools, and delivered Six Seconds’ EQ Certification to hundreds of professionals on five continents.

Massimilano Ghini, MBA

Director of Global Strategy and Regional Director Six Seconds Europe. Professor of Human Resource Management at the oldest university in the West, Ghini is highly accomplished in designing and leading organizational change efforts, emotional intelligence development programs, and in advising leaders.

Jayne Morrison

Regional Director, Six Seconds Middle East & Africa. With 20 years of operational leadership experience along with extensive expertise in the design and delivery of powerful, scalable learning and development programs, Jayne is an outstanding facilitator, trainer, and ally to leaders.

Granville D’Souza, MBA, DBA

Regional Director, Six Seconds SEA: Drawing on two decades in training and development, Granville brings highly effective tools for individual and organizational change throughout Asia.

Susan Stillman, Ed.D.

Director of Education, Global Office: With years of experience as an educational leader, scholar-practitioner, K-12 school counselor, and higher ed faculty, Susan brings a diverse background and set of skills to bear on her mission to build and sustain the Six Seconds’ educational programs.

Sue McNamara

Director of Education, South East Asia: Sue works with schools and educational organization to integrate effective social-emotional learning so students, families, and educators excel.

Natalie Roitman

Country Director, Six Seconds China, Natalie speaks English, Spanish, French, Chinese and Hebrew, and specializes in Cultural Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence and Strategic HR Management.

FC Law

Country Director, Six Seconds Malaysia: With more than 20 years of extensive sales and marketing experience, FC specializes in building stronger Sales & Service Cultures through powerful EQ-anchored programs that impact the bottom line.

Wendy Wu

Founder, Six Seconds China: An experienced coach and author for Harvard Business Review and Fortune China, Wendy supports leaders to tap their full capacity and optimally manage talent.

Anthony Dio Martin

Country Director, Six Seconds Indonesia: a trainer, business consultant and psychotherapist; Anthony is also a radio host, national columnist, and author of over 11 books and 15 CDs in Indonesia.

Veruscka Gennari

Country Director, Six Seconds Italia: an accomplished Six Seconds change agent, with a background in training & development from inside the corporate arena. She has a Masters in HR Management, and has been part of the 6sIT office since its creation.

Melissa Donaldson

Country Director, Six Seconds Australia: With extensive experience in organizational development and change leadership, Melissa is a respected management consultant , performance coach and leader trainer. She is also a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Yasuhiro Tanabe

Country Director, Six Seconds Japan: An experienced business leader, Tanabe brings over three decades of operational and consulting experience in Japan and the US to integrate the concepts of EQ into the Japanese context.

Nadeem Nahas

Country Director, Six Seconds Jordan, brings over 18 years of sales, marketing and management experience in different sectors, with Experience in Jordan and the Middle East; working with deliverables and providing strategic leadership that has enabled the rapid growth of startup and major client companies.

Dexter Valles

Country Director, Six Seconds India, together with Sonali Kelkar and Sanjay Dutt, Dexter is leading the campaign to create an emotionally intelligent India.

Program Leaders, Consultants, Trainers, Coaches

Yoshimi Miyazaki

Program Manager: Yoshimi manages the SEI assessment for the global office, leading the 1-1 certification program and supporting effective use of this powerful toolset.

Marilynn Jorgensen, MA

Master Trainer & ICF Coach: An educator, trainer, counselor and coach, Marilynn helps people and teams gain insight and grow. Marilynn’s clients benefit from her 3 decades as an educational administrator, counselor, and business owner.

Jenny Wiley

Program Manager: With a background as a business owner and educator, Jenny manages Six Seconds’ certification process and course registration, and is in charge of the EQ Store / Six Seconds’ products.

Jay Grant, MBA

Program Manager, Vital Signs: A former marketing VP and entrepreneur, Jay brings a blend of perspectives to understanding clients’ needs. His passion for coaching individuals to their optimal performance along with his business training combine to address the concerns of both the individual and the organization.

Gigi Carlson

Program Director, Synapse School: An innovative educator and expert in multimedia, project-based, and engaging learning, Gigi directs Six Seconds’ lab school for innovation in education, the Synapse School

Alex Russell

Program Manager: Alex supports the development of emotionally intelligent schools, conducts research, and coordinates Six Seconds’ education programs.

Marsha Rideout

Admissions Director, Synapse School: Highly experienced in teaching Self-Science (Six Seconds’ emotional intelligence curriculum), Marsha provides practical solutions to assist individuals and practitioners put EQ into action.

Deborah Havert

Associate Head, Synapse School & Program Manager: Deborah (Debbie) Havert is a speaker, consultant, and coach leading Six Seconds’ programs in education, nonprofit and government sectors.

Barbara Fatum, Ed.D.

Director of Research and Learning Specialist, Synapse School:: Barbara oversees the research into best-practices at Six Seconds’ innovative lab school and designs programs to support all students to excel.

Ruan Marais

Manager – Business Development, Six Seconds Middle East & Africa. Ruan comes to Dubai from years in learning & development in South Africa. He creates long term relationships with organisations and assists them in achieving their goals through EQ interventions.

Amy Franklin, Ph.D.

Senior Consultant: Amy blends an extensive background in public health with counseling and education to help educators and those in the public sector access their full capacity as teachers and change agents in the lives of children.

Linda Moller, MA

Consultant: Bringing over 22 years of experience in training and development, Linda leads transformational programs for businesses and organizations throughout Latin America and the US (Spanish and English) – based in Mexico.

Carina Fiedeldey van Dijk, Ph.D.

Senior Research Scientist: Carina is a researcher and consultant who makes leading edge metrics practical and effective for business leaders, practitioners, and educators.

Mimi Frenette, MA

Director, Six Seconds Leadership: A Master Certified Coach and leadership specialist withover 20 years experience teaching and coaching professionals from all sectors of business. Years of international competition as a skier and former member of the U.S. Canoe and Kayak Team have given Mimi a unique perspective on teamwork, discipline, and how to succeed under pressure.

Glen Stewart

Senior Consultant: an accomplished change agent and development professional with more than 20 years of leadership experience in the telecommunications, hospitality, tourism, high-tech, media, and consulting industries.

Yoshie Katsumata

Executive Director of Marketing and Sales, Six Seconds Japan キャリア・コンサルティング技能士２級（国家資格）

Kazunori Tonouchi

Director, Marketing and Sales, Six Seconds Japan

Efina Kartolo

Marketing Director, Six Seconds Indonesia: Efina brings over 10 years work and leadership experience in business and sales/marketing, previously with KPMG and a national leading bank in Indonesia.

Sally Goh

Director, Research & Curriculum, Six Seconds Malaysia: with close to 20 years of corporate and community leadership, Sally supports people in their personal and professional growth with special attention for children and youth.

Dian Mardi Leonora Riupassa

Trainer and Customer Service Head, Six Seconds Indonesia: With a background in psychology, she has experience in training and counseling and working with national and global institutions for promoting EQ for different levels.

Bernie Lee

Director, Client Services, Six Seconds Malaysia: Bernie has more than 10 years of experience in managing client relationships particularly in the financial services sector.

Julie Lai

Administration, Six Seconds Malaysia: As an experienced corporate administrator for senior management, Julie ensures the efficient administration the office and all events logistics.