Natalie Roitman, Regional Network Director, China
Natalie speaks English, Spanish, French, Chinese and Hebrew, and specializes in Cultural Intelligence, Emotional Intelligence and Strategic HR Management. LinkedIN | Full Bio (English)
Yasuhiro Tanabe, Regional Network Director, 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. Full Bio (English) | 日本語サイト
Yoshie Katsumata, Director of Operations, Japan
Since 2000, “Yoshie” has focused on spreading EQ for career development in Japan. She an expert supporting women in career development, one of Japan’s national priorities. Six Seconds Japan キャリア・コンサルティング技能士２級（国家資格）
Tomofumi Suzawa, Operations Manager, Japan
“Tomo” brings his experience as a competitive athlete to support effective implementation of emotional intelligence — wellbeing comes when body, mind & heart work together see グローバルネットワークSix Secondsの日本オフィスです
Aaron Yeoh, Operations Manager, APAC
Aaron is committed to a vibrant network of EQ champions in APAC. With certified practitioners and partners, the goal is a more emotionally intelligent world for people of all ages, abilities, and walks of life to thrive together. Full Bio
The EQ Network in Asia includes a wonderful community of emotional intelligence practitioners in business, education, government — plus Network Leader volunteers sharing EQ around the region. In addition, we are honored to partner with a range of business and education organizations utilizing Six Seconds tools and methods as a core of their work.
Upcoming Events in the region
27 Sep 2018: Singapore Singapore EQ Café: Decisions (Singapore)
Did you know we make 35,000 decisions each day?
We make 226.7 decisions each day just on food alone! Justin Trudeau says, “Openness, respect, integrity – these are principles that need to underpin pretty much every other decision that you make.” How do we insure that our decision-making is emotionally intelligent, ethical and effective? What other essential ingredients would you add for effective decision making?
Join us in this insightful, interactive EQ Cafe to practice emotional intelligence as we discover answers to these important questions, and see how to use “emotional intelligence” as a powerful ingredient for making optimal decisions that help us develop our relationships and reach our goals.
29 Sep 2018: India 31, K.B. Joshi Road, Near Agriculture College ShivajiNagar, PuneEQ Café: Decisions (Pune, India)
Did you know we make 35,000 decisions each day?
We make 226.7 decisions each day just on food alone! Justin Trudeau says, “Openness, respect, integrity – these are principles that need to underpin pretty much every other decision that you make.” How do we insure that our decision-making is emotionally intelligent, ethical and effective? What other essential ingredients would you add for effective decision making?
Join us in this insightful, interactive EQ Cafe to practice emotional intelligence as we discover answers to these important questions, and see how to use “emotional intelligence” as a powerful ingredient for making optimal decisions that help us develop our relationships and reach our goals.
30 Oct 2018: Unlocking EQ: Virtual 9 AM Singapore Time
Dive into Six Seconds’ powerful methodology and learn why, what, & how emotional intelligence works. This is the only course of its kind – ideal for people seeking to incorporate emotional intelligence (EQ) into their work and life. Unlocking EQ (UEQ) is the first step of Six Seconds’ CORE EQ Certification.
1 Nov 2018: Vital Signs Consultant Certification: Virtual 9 AM Singapore Time
Vital Signs are statistically validated measures that capture key information about the people side of performance. Built on a model with solid business logic as well as sound science, the tools connect people’s perceptions and attitudes with hard business outcomes in an actionable, practical framework. ICF Accredited.
5 Nov 2018 - 6 Nov: Singapore Singapore EQ Educator Certification
Classroom teachers, counselors, and volunteers learn to facilitate social-emotional learning lessons. Participants walk away with a clear process for SEL instruction, an understanding of Six Seconds model and approach, plus resources & curriculum for 4-8 months of teaching. While most educators see the value in social-emotional learning, most schools do not have a systematic, comprehensive, developmental approach to these essential skills.
10 Dec 2018: Singapore Singapore Unlocking EQ
Dive into Six Seconds’ powerful methodology and learn why, what, & how emotional intelligence works. This is the only course of its kind – ideal for people seeking to incorporate emotional intelligence (EQ) into their work and life. Unlocking EQ (UEQ) is the first step of Six Seconds’ CORE EQ Certification.
11 Dec 2018 - 13 Dec: Singapore Singapore EQ Practitioner Certification: Building Capacity for Transformation with Emotional Intelligence
14 Dec 2018: Singapore Singapore EQ Assessor Certification: Metrics to Apply Emotional Intelligence
Equip your practice with the world-class emotional intelligence assessment suite, the SEI® toolkit. Measure the skills that fuel transformation and unlock human capacity in a framework for growth and action. Following UEQ + EQPC, the EQ Assessor is the final step in the CORE Certification.
18 Feb 2019: Singapore Singapore Unlocking EQ
Dive into Six Seconds’ powerful methodology and learn why, what, & how emotional intelligence works. This is the only course of its kind – ideal for people seeking to incorporate emotional intelligence (EQ) into their work and life. Unlocking EQ (UEQ) is the first step of Six Seconds’ CORE EQ Certification.
11 Mar 2019: Singapore Singapore Unlocking EQ
Dive into Six Seconds’ powerful methodology and learn why, what, & how emotional intelligence works. This is the only course of its kind – ideal for people seeking to incorporate emotional intelligence (EQ) into their work and life. Unlocking EQ (UEQ) is the first step of Six Seconds’ CORE EQ Certification.
Recent Articles re the MEAI Region
State of the Heart 2018: The Latest Research on Emotional Intelligence (9/5/2018) - What's happening with emotional intelligence in the world today? Here are the latest insights from the world's most extensive study of EQ.
EQ for UN Children’s Day 2017 (8/22/2017) - Celebrating the 2017 U.N. Universal Children's Day, we're holding "popup festivals" in 100 countries for kids & their adults to learn about emotions, wellbeing, and children's rights -- join the global party!
Australia’s Careerlink: People Solutions Drive Performance (6/22/2016) - In the U.S. and Australia, 20-25 percent of the workforce is dealing with some kind of emotional issue. Stress claims are on the rise. This is costing billions of dollars and obviously impacting people’s well-being. Careerlink is committed to changing that dynamic.
Case – EQ at Shell Asia: Enduring Boost for Teamwork from Blended EQ Program (11/21/2011) - To support highly technical leaders and teams to be more effective at collaboration, Shell sought out a customized emotional intelligence development program. Using a blended-learning approach, Six Seconds’ tailor-made program yields an 85% success rate when assessed an average of three years after the program. Background: Shell is a global petrochemical company headquartered in the Hague, Netherlands, with over 90,000 employees in 90 countries worldwide and a 200-year history. Shell Asia’s assets include their largest investment, Shell Eastern Petrochemicals Complex in Singapore. ...
EQ Fosters Future Female Leaders: Empowering Young Women in China (9/30/2011) - The World Academy for the Future of Women (WAFW) leadership program is a bold and rigorous training initiative for young women students committed to acquiring skills and confidence to develop as campus, community, national, and eventually global leaders. These young women found a focus on emotional intelligence played a big part of how they evolved and developed as leaders in the nine-month program. Supported by a grant from Six Seconds, The Emotional Intelligence Network, and the commitment of network member ...