Meet Your EQ Team

My Noble Goal is... To foster the building of places where everyone has the opportunity to improve themselves

My work is about... To support the growing of Italian network and to unblock the emotional efficacy inside organizations

Professional accomplishments include... I've been in Six Seconds since 2005 and looking back I'm proud to share my favorite milestones with you:
1. the Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence Assessment started as my thesis. I was also in the developing and validating team of the Vital Signs for Organizational Performance and Brain Profiles assessments. Using these tools, I wrote 8 case studies and white papers, showing the relationship between emotional intelligence and performance

2. In 2013 I found and managed the first group of Preferred Partners in the history of Six Seconds. This step brought a lot of changes and in 2019 I founded a division focused on the corporate sector named EQ Biz, with the collaboration of all the Italian preferred partners. A collaborative network of partners ready to support and transform organizations through emotional intelligence!

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. it gives people more clarity about what's really important in their lives and the freedom to remain the same or do something to change their own world. Emotional intelligence, if we want, is the key a human being has to take a transformative and evolutive step forward. We can do it if our actions will be the result of a perfect alignment of what, how, and why. Really hard...and at the same time POSSIBLE.

Pronouns... he/him

Favorite... “Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” -Steve Jobs

I'd love to talk to you about ... past experiences, lessons learned, and future projects and goals. I love to live the present by doing sports and eating and joking with friends!

My Noble Goal is... To support myself and others to be more

My work is about... Together with the MEAI team, my key goal is to grow the Six Seconds network across the Middle East, Africa & Indian regions

Professional accomplishments include...

...Having started with a blank canvas 15 years ago, I've led the growth of a thriving network across the MEAI region. This has included delivering hundreds of certification programs, consulting with multiple international organisations and creating space for people to create ripples to support the practice of EQ throughout the region.

...In 2014 we held the first "EQ Cafe" in Dubai and it has been incredibly gratifying to see these community events spread globally, lead today by 100s of Network Leaders. In 2017 we hosted the first EQ Summit in Dubai, attended by people from over 25 countries.

...I am an ICF PCC coach and also the co-author of the Six Seconds' EQ Advanced Facilitator and EQ Consultant pathways, as well as author of the EQ Insights series of programs.

 A few past experiences... Prior to joining Six Seconds, I worked in the hospitality sector gaining a wide spectrum of
experience in consulting, and supporting organisational change, service, and building world-class teams throughout the Middle East in addition to Africa, India, UK, Europe, China, Russia and America. In 2004 I founded Dynamic Learning in Dubai and this became the platform from which I joined Six Seconds.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. that I've seen how it can support people to live and lead their lives more purposefully

Background... I'm a global citizen, with a multi-cultural family, who's had the good fortune to live in six countries - and in the past 20 witness the dynamic change across the Middle East

Favorite... whether at home or far away, my favourite moments are spent making memories with my partner and our grown-up children

I'd love to talk to you about ... how EQ can support their journey to be more

My Noble Goal is... co-create spaces abundant of care, wisdom and authenticity

My work is about... developing the EQ Network in the Greater China region

Professional accomplishments include... the team and I have grown the EQ network in China by 20x over the last 5 years, now with over 200 active certified coaches, assessors, educators and practitioners. We have an active, engaged group of volunteer Network Leaders providing free programs to 1000s of people, plus a large following on WeChat and our other online platforms.  I support the growth of the network by facilitating Six Seconds Certifications in Chinese and with our team provide a platform for all our certified to support others practice EQ.

I am the co-author of the EQ Gym workbook and co-created the EQ Gym Book Club, including the EQ Gym Book Club for Parents. I am also a co-author of the new Self Science curriculum. I am an EQ Coach (ACC) since 2018.

 A few past experiences... Before joining Six Seconds I worked in an HR consultancy firm in Beijing, training EQ Leaders and designing assessment centers for 500 Fortune companies and top 100 Chinese companies. I co-founded a French- Chinese Montessori Kindergarten.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. I have seen how it can help individuals and organisations to transform themselves and create positive change

Background... I grew up in Argentina and Israel before moving to China for 13 years, and since 2017 I live in France, La Rochelle. My roots are in many different places and cultures.

Favorite... I love living close to the ocean and eating salty butter caramel crepes!

I'd love to talk to you about ... If you are interested in how EQ can help us to be better coaches and parents - I would love to connect!

My Noble Goal is... To support people to create their own positive growth in order to thrive

My work is about... Supporting the Six Seconds network members, certified practitioners and partners in Asia Pacific to thrive in order for them to support others to flourish

Professional accomplishments include...

... I've led the growth of a thriving Six Seconds network across Asia Pacific, being joined along the way by a wonderful team of partners, certified practitioners, volunteer network leaders and advocates.
.. I've delivered thousands of assessments, certification, consulting and integration programmes creating positive growth in individuals, corporate and educational organisations.
... My Doctoral research used the Six Seconds tools and methodologies to investigate the relationship between parent/child and teacher/student emotionally intelligent behaviours. The results of which showed that when significant adults in children's lives enhance their own emotional intelligence, so too do the children in their care.
... I advocate an evidence-based approach, blending the neuroscience of change and learning, strong data with practical processes to improve learning and the application of EQ Skills.

A few past experiences... Prior to joining Six Seconds, I have worked in many sectors, including; learning and development, consulting, education, hospitality, travel, marketing, sales and shipbuilding! Through these roles I have gained a wide range of experience supporting, individuals, leaders, teams and organisations to grow and thrive.
... During my time in Asia, in addition to leading the Six Seconds team, I was an Adjunct Associate Professor and Programme Lead of Soft Skills with the Institute for Engineering Leaders and a Consultant Advisor to the Centre for Future Ready Graduates at the National University of Singapore.
... I am a long standing Board Member and Chair of the Pastoral and Safeguarding Committee at Tanglin Trust School, Singapore.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….I have seen the positive difference practicing EQ brings to people of all ages and to those around them.

Background... I identify as a global citizen, growing up in the UK and having lived and worked in Spain, Austria, USA, Hong Kong, Australia and Singapore.

Favorite... My favourite thing to do is spending time with my family, particularly when combined with skiing!

I'd love to talk to you about ... How you can create your own positive growth, through utilising EQ, to thrive.

Yasuhiro Tanabe is a National Certified Career Coach in Japan and leadership consultant, also member of National Career Development Association (GCDF-NCDA). He brings over 15 years of organizational development, training and leadership coaching experience to his clients using EQ theory and concepts.  He designs management and leadership programs for companies for all sectors including business, private non profits, governmental offices, and universities. His presentations are cross-cultural delivered in Japan, Asia, and North America. His focus is on helping people use emotional intelligence to reach their career goals.

A member of Six Seconds’ Master Trainer group, Tanabe holds a BA in Management from the Tohoku University Japan and an MA in International Relations from the International University of Japan, Graduate University.  He also has a career in airline industry approximately 20 years.

Tanabe has been providing the EQ based management and leadership training programs to Japanese firms more than 100 times a year such as automobile industry, electrical manufactures, Banking, Tokyo City offices, several prefectures’ chamber of commerce, and so on. He is also providing lectures in the Hosei University in Tokyo, Japan.

My Noble Goal is... To inspire compassionate wisdom.

My work is about... People! Coaching, storytelling, aligning, researching.

Professional accomplishments include...

... As a cofounder of Six Seconds, I've led emotional intelligence programs in 50+ countries, and supported the startup of dozens of team to grow EQ around the globe, and together we've built a thriving community that's engaged over 7 million people to learn & grow emotional intelligence.

... I've written five books, scores of articles and case studies, and six psychometric assessments supporting people to grow emotional intelligence by measuring what matters.

... Partnering with leaders, I've cocreated numerous EQ development programs for organizations such as FedEx, the US Navy, HSBC, Intel, Amazon, and the United Nations, all with measurable results in strengthening the people-side of performance - I hope you'll check out the case study library.

... Together with an incredibly heartful global team, I'm proud that we are partners with UNICEF World Children's Day to bring emotional intelligence insights to millions of young people for free. This joyful and creative program supports wellbeing and the UN Sustainable Development Goals: POP-UP Festival

A few past experiences... Before joining Six Seconds I started multiple businesses, including becoming a licensed building contractor. I first learned about emotional intelligence as a middle school teacher and administrator at Nueva School the same year Daniel Goleman came to visit (and then he wrote about the approach as one of two model programs in the world). I also worked as a stage manager and technical director in theater.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. There's a moment when people realize their emotions matter... and they have choice about their own feelings, thoughts & actions... and I relish the spark that shines in those times. Freedom. Authenticity. Purpose.

Pronouns... he/him. Background... I grew up in Berkeley, California, and now live in a small rural town. For the last 10 years pre-pandemic, I was traveling internationally, 'on the road' for more than half of each year.

Favorite... I love cooking, and recently learned to make a great pizza.

I'd love to talk to you about ... Emotions, neuroscience, change, leadership, the SDGs... and coaching.

With over 30 years of pioneering work in emotional intelligence education, Anabel is an inspiring and caring speaker who helps people find the best in themselves and each other. Anabel says people pay attention to less than 30% of what you say, but 70% of what you do, so she models the lessons she teaches.

Anabel was the principal of Nueva School when Daniel Goleman came and wrote about the model emotional intelligence program there; under her guidance the school also won two Federal Blue Ribbon Awards for Excellence in Education. She’s started two schools, together with Karen McCown, founded the remarkable lab school educating future change makers: Synapse.

As the Founding President of Six Seconds EQ Network, Dr. Jensen has co-authored four books on teaching EQ, written numerous articles, and trained over 15,000 educators and leaders around the globe. She has taught the principles of emotional intelligence all over the country and beyond.

Anabel is the lead author of the SEI-YV, Six Seconds’ emotional intelligence assessment for children. She’s coauthor of Self-Science, the emotional intelligence curriculum, as well as numerous articles, books, an programs including  Trust or Doubt: Essential Strategies to Co-Create Thriving Teaching Teams, the Think Feel Act Cards, and A Teacher’s Daily Dose of Optimism: Your EQ Prescription for Thriving, as well a numerous articles offering practical inspiration to use emotional intelligence -- please see this archive of Anabel’s blog on 6seconds.org

In addition to her leadership at Six Seconds, she is Emeritus Professor of Education at Notre Dame de Namur University. Her background includes the teaching and supervising of instruction from preschool to the university level. Anabel received her Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. Her interests include a passion for reading, the building and consuming of gourmet desserts, the construction of various hand-crafted projects, and surfing the net for new ideas. She is very active in a variety of church and community service projects. She has one son, Caleb.

My Noble Goal is... To use my voice so that others may use theirs

My work is about... telling stories with colors, data and words to help people make friends with their emotions

Professional accomplishments include...

... Director of POP-UP Festival in partnership with UNICEF World Children's Day reaching 3M children and families to support their emotional wellbeing and take action for the Sustainable Development goals

... Keynote Speaker at the first United Nations conference on Emotional Intelligence

... Co-Creator Six Seconds Youtube Channel

... Leading a fantastic team of people in Six Seconds' marketing and communications team - reaching over 1.5 million people per year on our website alone

 A few past experiences... I'm a visual thinker and endlessly curious about the world. I'm an avid podcast listener and love to bring new ideas, research and stories to our team.

Nothing makes me happier than working on a big creative project. I especially like opportunities for Six Seconds to partner with other organizations to deliver experiences to a global audience.

I'm endlessly grateful for our Six Seconds community and the time I've spent traveling learning how much we have in common. Although I've spent less time in airports in the last couple of years, I've been energized by the innovative ways we've learned to connect using technology.

As a former 4-6th grade classroom teacher and professor of Education, I love writing project based curriculum giving students real life outcomes. Helping students make meaning from books, mentors, and lived experience was the thread that led me to emotional intelligence.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….I've seen how children and families benefit from learning more about emotions. Emotional intelligence is like love-- the more you have the more you can give to others.

Pronouns... she/her and I hope you'll feel comfortable to share your's with me

Favorite... My favorite podcast is.... Radiolab. I know that I'm rockin oldschool with that but they craft science, music, smart writing and wonder together in just the right inviting mix

I'd love to talk to you about ... I love talking about data visualizations. I am a sucker for a great infographic

Ask me about...  chocolate banana bread with chocolate ganache. It's our staff's favorite celebration cake

My Noble Goal is... to awaken strengths for healing so that harmony triumphs over hate

My work is about... To partner with mission-aligned organizations to achieve our goal of 1 billion people practicing emotional intelligence

Professional accomplishments include...

... Orchestrated a youth-led celebration at UNICEF headquarters for the 30th anniversary of the Convention of the Rights of the Child

... Authored peer-reviewed texts on systematic SEL implementation for youth and adults

... Led a team to design the Six Seconds Certified Social Emotional Learning Specialist (CSELS) pathway with corresponding school climate and EQ assessments

... Partnered to launch a consultancy that builds capacity in schools to support strategic initiatives around wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion

 A few past experiences...Before joining Six Seconds, I was a teacher. I’ve taught third and fourth grade (all subjects), middle-school technology, high-school English, and undergraduate English and a Second Language. Throughout my career, I have lived in Italy, Mexico, Colombia, and Silicon Valley, before settling in the Grand Canyon State, Arizona.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….it is never too early or too late in life to build emotional intelligence skills!

Pronouns... she/her

Favorite... live theater productions. Watching the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of The Winter's Tale performed at Christmastime in Stratford-upon-Avon was a pinch-me moment. I hope to see all ten plays of August Wilson's Century Cycle performed in my lifetime.

I'd love to talk to you about ... bringing new emotional intelligence products/services to market and culturally-responsive social emotional learning implementation.

My work is about... Engaging people in North America in the EQ Network to support their continued work with emotional intelligence.

A few past experiences... Before joining Six Seconds, I was a middle school math teacher for 9 years, a website UI designer in a start up, and a business manager in the healthcare industry. 

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. I'm passionate about emotional intelligence because at the end of the day relationships are what matter most in my life and I have seen the positive impact EQ has had in my life firsthand.

Pronouns, ... she/her/hers

Favorite... My favorite ice cream is mocha almond fudge. My favorite place to travel is France. My favorite flower is the dahlia!

I'd love to talk to you about ... How Six Seconds tools and methods can serve your work -- and the remarkable professional certification pathways

My Noble Goal is...Learning to accept and appreciate everyday

My work is about...Supporting Business with the advancement of emotional Intelligence

Professional accomplishments include...I have led multiple change efforts, centered around EQ, for FedEx during the last 15 years. I have been a host speaker for the SHRM conference on the topic of emotional intelligence.

A few past experiences... Before joining Six Seconds, I worked as a Managing Director for Learning and Development for FedEx serving both domestic and international locations, also during this time I served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for South Florida, and volunteered for the Tech to Youth program for Miami.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….I advocate so strongly for emotional intelligence because I have seen a tremendous difference it has made in my life both professionally and personally. Prior to learning through Six Seconds, I had no ideas of the patterns in which I reacted to life's situations. I know I still have much to learn, but now I better understand my life choices. It does make a difference.

Favorite... My favorite past times are playing golf, especially with my son, and hopefully one day with my grandkids and traveling with my wife (and any other family member) to new and old adventures.

I'd love to talk to you about ... Actually I ask questions and listen better than I talk, so if you ever want to bounce some ides off of me, feel free to strike up a conversation. I promise I will do my best to keep up.

"Whether you think you can or think you can't... either way you are right"
- Henry Ford

"Emotions are like the nucleus of pearls. By looking at emotions, we can notice our message, sense our meaning, and expand our possibilities from there" 
Through the personnel department of the financial institution, secretary, entertainment manager Since I met EQ in 2000, I have communicated "EQ utilization for career formation". My hobbies are visiting the halls and watching Rakugo.

Second-class career consulting technician (national qualification) from  Shizuoka Prefecture

Experienced as president secretary after working in personnel department, finance department at financial institution. 
Meet the EQ in the search for the key factors of "talent" and "career formation" when I was involved in the management and production of talents and actors after buying the secretarial experience.

Providing marketing and solutions related to EQ development from the encounter with the 2000 EQ. Since 2010, he has served as director, marketing and sales manager, and has promoted the research and development of the global standard EQ in the US company Six Seconds Japan.

Conducted counseling and coaching as a career consultant and provided career counseling to a total of 800 people.

Based on the concept of “extracting talent and potential and building an independent career by utilizing EQ not only in work but also in daily life”, mid-career employees from new employees in a wide range of industries and industries such as government offices, finance, and general companies. Work on hierarchical training and career vision training for

[Book] 
Case study book for leadership and career formation "LD note" (Career Creators) 
"Human psychology" "Theory" writing 
[Department number] 
・ January, 2014 issue "Evaluation and responsibility" 
・ October, 2014 Issue "Loose related departments"-September 
2015 issue "International standards and dilemmas"

My Noble Goal is... To inspire sustainable joy

My work is about... To make helpful information about emotional intelligence accessible to all.

Professional accomplishments include... I am the author of hundreds of blog posts and case studies on emotional intelligence (please see the archive).

 A few past experiences... Before joining Six Seconds, I worked on an organic farm in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California. I also traveled widely with my lovely wife, Maria, in Europe, Southeast Asia and Latin America.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. I'm personally passionate about emotional intelligence because I think most cultures' expectations and norms around emotions drives suffering - and is totally preventable.

Pronouns... he/him

Favorite... My favorite places to travel are Italy and Guatemala.

I'd love to talk to you about ... If you're interested in optimism and its limitless potential to change our lives, I'd love to talk to you about it!

My Noble Goal is... To bridge the research-to-practice gap in psychology and education.

My work is about... Support and facilitate the effective use of Emotional Intelligence tools and assessments.

A few past experiences...Before joining Six Seconds, I worked as a behavioral therapist at a clinic in Southern California, administering ABA services to child, adolescent, and young adult clients. Shortly after, I moved out to Texas to pursue a doctorate in the field of School Psychology. There I had the opportunity to learn about psychological assessments and evaluations, as well as practice therapy as a Graduate Student Clinician. During this time, I also worked as a research assistant, studying the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and the use of assessments for improving student outcomes.

Pronouns... he/him

Favorite... My favorite simple pleasures are a cup of coffee in the morning and watching sunsets. Bonus points if either is happening at the beach!

My Noble Goal is... I want to model and infuse joy, laughter and inclusion throughout the planet

My work is about... Increasing our community members in LATAM so we can benefit more people with our assessments and EQ Model

Professional accomplishments include... I started building the foundation for Six Seconds's presence in Latin America making resources available in the local language, reaching out for new members, forging exciting alliances, and bringing to the region live and virtual certifications fully in Spanish. I have also co led and co organized the first Leaders Worth Following Conference in Lima, Peru (2019) and the very first EQ Six Seconds summit in the Latin American region which congregated participants, network members and preferred partners from all continents in Mexico City. (2020). My intention for 2022, aside from working on keeping growth in the LATAM region, is about harnessing the relevance and powerful influence of EQ to expand the conversation to more topics related to wellbeing such as relationships, parenting, and aging.

 A few past experiences...I started my life as an entrepreneur when I was 17 years old, becoming really profitable by the age of 23, and always invested my hard earned savings traveling around the world. Also, I, once, was a stellar sales director for a company selling soulless high end watches.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….the way in which I've been invited to connect with feelings intentionally; not just driven by impulse or whim. EQ has brought an immense sense of self worth and belonging that has empowered me to be ME, and keep working actively and committedly in healing my body, mind and heart.

Background...I am human going by she/her

Favorite... Mint chocolate. Passion. Cold Showers. Always learning something new.

I'd love to talk to you about ... emotional intelligence, trauma informed coaching, power of neuroplasticity and somatic experience. And, also, about art, travel, and philosophy.

郭薇，热爱生活，喜欢一切美好的事物。2018年正式加入6秒钟情商网络，目前工作在上海。希望通过自己和团队的努力，可以支持更多的人修炼和发展情商技能，让人们可以在学习，工作和生活中都能应用情商，从而让我们的生活更幸福，让我们的世界变得更加美好。

My Noble Goal is... Make the world more harmonious and happy

My work is about... Supporting the healthy development and expansion of Six Seconds China Emotional Intelligence Network

Professional accomplishments include... Organizing POP-UP Festival in China every year. Keeping the volunteer force growing and let more people know about EQ and emotion value.

 A few past experiences...Before joining Six Seconds, my work includes working in supply chain management in a Germany company.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. I really feel that emotional intelligence can make people wiser and make our lives happier

Background...I am an EQ practitioner, a mother of a child, and a lover of beauty

Favorite... Favorite the beautiful and wonderful things around us together

I'd love to talk to you about ... Parent-child relationship

WeChat... Summerguo1024

My Noble Goal is... to foster Empathy, Love and Kindness for deeper connection and understanding of ourselves and others

My work is about... Building community and supporting NL's to share EQ within their communities

Professional accomplishments include... I've been honored to co-create and lead EQ workshops for individuals (youth and adults) and organizations on a variety of EQ topics; my favorite being Empathy and Leadership. I am a cofounder of some EQ projects and collaborations including- EQ in You and The Empathy Incubator, both which seek to share EQ with individuals and organizations. As part of Six Seconds Climate of Emotions online conference in 2021 I co-created and led a creative workshop on Empathy and I've facilitated many activities with youth for World Children's Day Pop Up festival in 2020 and 2021.

 A few past experiences...Before joining Six Seconds, while navigating life and exploring my purpose, I had the pleasure of gaining and sharing knowledge in several different roles which included: facilitating body image and leadership workshops for youth, studying and teaching yoga (also a part of my healing journey for managing chronic pain), a run as a marketing manager for a top Microsoft partner, and a fashion designer and production manager for an athletic wear company. Before I learned the art of slowing down, I also juggled several of my own business ventures including a handmade jewelry business, a greeting card company, that used quotes and my fashion illustrations to promote confidence and self love, and was co-owner of a landscaping company. Each experience has given me an unforgettable reward.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….we all want to feel seen, heard and understood. Imagine if we all got that chance and learned how to offer that and feel that from a young age...What would our world look like? Emotional intelligence allows me (us) to take the moment to pause and respond rather than react... get curious rather than judgmental... That's the moment we're given to use the wisdom of our emotions to make a choice, and offer each other this gift of feeling seen, heard and understood. This is just one reason I love EQ so much, there are SO many.

Pronouns... she/her

Favorite... my favorite way to restore and come back to balance is alone time next to the ocean

I'd love to talk to you about ... Emotions, relationships (all kinds), human experiences- hearing and sharing stories, human behavior, the big vision, coaching and personal growth, and uncovering your truest self- What does the whisper in your heart say?

Passion project... I love creating and sharing digital stories that connect us or allow us to learn from others experience. I have created two short videos: one about finding my voice, and one about being a white mom of bi-racial children. What would your story be about?

My Noble Goal is... Encourage people to recognize themselves in others and recognize others in themselves

My work is about... Support people in their certification journey as well as my colleagues in their day-to-day work.

 A few past experiences... Before joining Six Seconds, I worked as a receptionist in a beauty salon and as an office manager in a digital marketing company.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. I have seen the difference it has made for me and I want others to improve their well-being as well.

Pronouns... she/her

Favorite... I love reading thriller novels that keep me awake way past my bedtime. I look like a zombie the day after but hey... you only live once and there are too many good stories to read out there!

My Noble Goal is... Sharing the skills of emotional intelligence for more compassion, love, joy and happiness in the world

My work is about... Supporting educators, facilitators, coaches and members in the Six Seconds EQ Network to utilize the tools and resources available

Professional accomplishments include... ICF ACC Coach. I joined Six Seconds in 2009 and have supported the growth of our EQ Store since then, as well as countless courses, conferences, and learning programs. I've conducted training and webinars on emotional intelligence, but my real passion is helping others find the tools they need to create transformational learning.

 A few past experiences...With a lifelong passion for holistic health, the power of empathy and an optimistic outlook, I was enchanted and thrilled to find the community of Six Seconds. After growing up in Sacramento, CA, I earned my BA at UC Santa Barbara, moved to Kauai, becoming a personal vegetarian chef, and spent time traveling in South East Asia where I studied Nature Cure, Ayurveda and Yoga, in Almora, India. After returning to California, I met my husband and became Co-Proprietor of Roses of Yesterday, where we specialize in growing old, rare and unusual roses. While raising my son, I spent a few years earning my teaching credential and teaching Adult Education at Pajaro Valley Unified School District, Watsonville, CA. In 2009, I joined Six Seconds, becoming an ICF ACC accredited EQ Coach and continue to work supporting the incredible network of change makers.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….these skills help youth and adults find more peace, joy, love and purpose.

Pronouns, background... She/Her, lover of beauty, art, good food and swimming

I'd love to talk to you about ... how to better support youth, utilizing the tools and resources Six Seconds has to offer.

My Noble Goal is... Being there in support and understanding

My work is about... Supporting the practice of EQ to change the world

Professional accomplishments include... I've facilitated Six Seconds EQ certifications both virtually and in person since 2017. I am a co-author of the new Self Science curriculum. I'm a graduate of the EQ Coach Certification and a PCC coach with the ICF since 2020. 

 A few past experiences... Before joining Six Seconds I worked in Education. I have taught in Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School and Tertiary Education specializing in English. I designed and facilitated English language programs in Hospitality. 

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. I'm profoundly passionate about EQ as I have experienced how it can make a difference first hand.

Favorite... My favourite hobby is pilates.

I'd love to talk to you about ... the body, mind and heart connection

My Noble Goal is... to nurture inner illumination

My work is about... Making emotions research practical through writing & social media

Professional accomplishments include... I write Illuminate, an EQ personal growth newsletter with over 5,000 subscribers. I am an ACC-level coach & facilitator whose clients include Harvard University, Google, and Columbia University.

 A few past experiences...I completed my yoga teacher training, traveled the world on a shoestring, and gained degrees in psychology and women's and gender studies.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. it has helped me take practical action to release patterns that have held me back

Pronouns... she/her/hers

Favorite... My favorite food is a sun-warmed strawberry eaten in the field

I'd love to talk to you about ... where EQ & mental health intersect!

2019年正式加入6秒钟情商网络，目前在中国上海工作。我喜欢旅行、跑步和养宠物。在6秒钟，我深刻地体验了KCG——自我认知、自我选择、自我超越，并激发自己更多的能量和产生积极改变。希望我们能够支持更多人一起修炼情商，共同实现积极的自我改变，这也是能够为我“带来持续成就感和幸福感”的事情！

My Noble Goal is... Light your life with passion

My work is about... Marketing in China

Professional accomplishments include... I've 70+ coach hours and create "EQ gym" online reading club in China

A few past experiences...Online training project manager in Enterprise

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….  it has changed my life and my family for the better

My Noble Goal is... Inspire and energize myself and others in a human way to succeed from within - for increased success at work and in life

My work is about... Supporting individuals and individuals in organizations in effective EQ implementation and application - by EQ coaching and consulting and the effective use of the EQ SEI assessment - for increased performance and wellbeing

Professional accomplishments include... I have delivered over 600 emotional intelligence SEI Leadership assessments. I led several EQ programs for business leaders and Executive EQ Coaching Programs in multinational organizations with outstanding results. Speaker at: Int. Conference on EQ in Organizations, Salzburg Austria, EQ World Summit, Dubai ( 2017), HRC Conference Barcelona ( 2018), EQ Connects Conference Newcastle ( 2019)

A few past experiences... After my masters degree in tourism management and economics I held various managerial positions in the field of Marketing, Product Management in various fields and countries from dental industry to tourism. I joined the 6seconds team in Dubai in 2008, where I have lived 8 years prior joining the 6seconds Europe team. Being an accredited PCC/ICF Coach, EQ Coach but also certified Systemic Business Coach, Neuroleadership Coach. I'm also certified in Six Seconds' Vital Signs tools.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. working over 18 years in a multicultural business environment where I have seen firsthand that EQ is the crucial missing link between awareness and results, in various countries around the globe. EQ is the essential skill that fuels change and growth, strengthens relationships, effectiveness and wellbeing. EQ enables us to lead ourselves and lead others in a human and professional way for a better quality of life.

Favorite... I love spending time in nature, with my family and friends, doing sports and staying curiously connected with people from different cultures and nationalities

I'd love to talk to you about ...  EQ Coaching and how to apply EQ SEI tools in your coaching and leadership approach as well as EQ Mentor Coaching

“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

A sound mind in a sound body (The healthy mind is in the healthy body) With a career as a football director and sports instructor, researching the effective use of the EQ to foster people's "Well Being". In addition, as an EQ coach working on "heart muscle training" and "heart diet", we support the use of EQ in daily life for all people, young and old.

My Noble Goal is... To inspire people to create a life worth living

My work is about... Facilitating certification courses and growing the EQ community in Arabic 

Professional accomplishments include... I've delivered Arabic certifications across the region,
300+ emotional intelligence assessments and debriefs, and presented on emotional intelligence in Arabic to a wide range of audiences.

 A few past experiences... I facilitated training courses focusing on EQ , Wellbeing and Customer service Since 2012, and spoken at numerous events and conferences including:
• The World EQ Summit held in India in 2017
• The World EQ Summit held in the U.A.E in 2017
• Jordan’s 2017 Women’s Entrepreneurship Day
• Jordan’s EQ summit 2018
• Grow U festival 2020
• UNYP Hope campaign 2021 and many more

Previously I worked in banking. This opened the door for comprehensive communication and customer service relevant skills where I found myself responsible for spreading the expertise built and acquired over these years.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. EQ helped me in my personal journey, It made me be more aware and intentional which was reflected on my wellbeing and relationships .. When I was introduced to Six Seconds model ... all my life made sense which encouraged me to do the same with people around me.

I'd love to talk to you about ... Listening to your stories.. discuss ideas... Neuroscience... Behavior 

I feel privileged when someone allows me to join their awareness journey. It’s my greatest passion in life – to be a part of change for the greater good, a better future for all of us.

My Noble Goal is... Nourish & Embolden Our Spark

My work is about... Connecting with partners to build communities to grow emotional intelligence around the world

Professional accomplishments include... I'm working to create workshops that connect youth from the QUILTBAG community to the power within. My work in EQ has included workshops in community healthcare helping leaders and managers make more effective decisions. I have also worked to integrate approaches to using EQ within Lean/Six Sigma change efforts.

A few past experiences...Before joining Six Seconds, I walked many paths. I was a professional opera singer and adjunct instructor of music, I am a published composer, I have started three nonprofit organizations (two in music and one in EQ), and I was the Artist Liaison at Houston Grand Opera and a Managerial Associate at IMG Artists.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. I love without hesitation, with no reservations. EQ has helped me feed that love and grow my own spark, allowing me to connect deeply and unabashedly with the people around me. Let's connect, let's love, let's grow!

Pronouns, Background... My pronouns are he/they. I identify as a queer gender-expansive person

Favorite... My favorite movie is Bedknobs and Broomsticks

I'd love to talk to you about ... I believe in practicing radical love. I focus on empowering members of the QUILTBAG community. Let's connect and talk about identity and EQ!

My Noble Goal is... To empower and connect us to the wisdom that will bring peace

My work is about... Supporting coaches and coaches-in-training to grow their skills, confidence, joy, and impact

Professional accomplishments include... I've co-created and continue to co-facilitated Six Seconds' Coaching Equity Essentials course - a course that alumni have expressed was transformative in their relationship with their own identity and helped them become more courageous and equity-conscious in their coaching conversations.

 A few past experiences...Prior to coaching, I was an executive and leader for 20+ years in companies both large and small. I began my career as a mechanical engineer, but my talent for managing complex people and issues led to leadership roles, where I gained extensive experience in management, sales and business development, software and product development, and operations.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. I've seen first hand how leaning into our own and others' emotions builds trust and creates a bridge for deeper connection and more sustainable change

Pronouns, background... She/Her. I identify as female, mother, wife, Latina, multi-racial, and change-maker

Favorite... My favorite guilty pleasure is trashy, historical romance novels. Open to any and all recommendations 🙂 

I'd love to talk to you about ... how our emotions contain wisdom about ourselves and about others and how to really feel and evoke that wisdom

Reflection... I'm a better mom, daughter, sister, wife, friend, and colleague because of the generosity of spirit in Six Seconds and their extended EQ community that feels like family

My Noble Goal is... To provide a space where people can become a better version of themselves.

My work is about... To bring in more clients and increase sales. More certifications and corporate clients.

Professional accomplishments include... I have facilitated some EQ workshops for current clients. I participated in Grow U sessions as a Network Leader before I joined the Europe team.

 A few past experiences...I was a professional Opera Singer with Opera Australia for 8 years.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….Emotions are central to my work in opera, voice and effective public speaking and presentations.

Pronouns... he/him

Favorite... My favourite drink is coffee.

I'd love to talk to you about ... the business case for emotional intelligence -- and how emotions come through in our voices and how we can work with singing techniques rot discover more of our emotions. 

My Noble Goal is... To partner with people to make a better world

My work is about... Expand our understanding of culture, emotional intelligence, and coaching

Professional accomplishments include... I have created and implemented with clients a working model for culturally responsive emotional intelligence. Using the Six Seconds emotional intelligence assessment, I have supported the growth and increased productivity of C-Suite leaders. I lead retention initiatives for students of color at a number of institutions that have increased retention and graduation rates.

 A few past experiences...Designed and taught courses linking music to social change: The Rhythm of Resistance; and Hip Hop and the Black Experience in America. Wrote and recorded a Blues album in a garage with my friends.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. it has key to surviving and fighting against systematic inequality in our world, and EQ will lead our social transformation

Pronouns, Background... Oun (he/she) / Un (him/her); Black Male Feminist

Favorite... A Me'Shell Ndegeocello bass line; James Baldwin and Schitt's Creek

I'd love to talk to you about ... Culture, Music, Intersectionality, BBQ and Spirits

My Noble Goal is... Helping people and systems leverage emotions to find and fulfill their best purpose

My work is about... Helping to bring EQ to the center of leadership, teams and systems

Professional accomplishments include... I've built a high school advising pilot around Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence assessments, employed the 360 assessment in team building and faculty professional development, the Education Vital Signs tool for culture development, and helped to develop a customized student leadership assessment based on the SEI.

 A few past experiences... I've spent my life in schools, with teachers and teenagers. I've been teacher, coach, mentor, administrator and leader.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. because I know from experience that feelings drive people. The more we understand about feelings, the better we can live in the full capacity of our humanity.

Preferred Pronouns...she/her

Favorite... My favorite place on the planet is playing in the ocean waves.

I'd love to talk to you about ... Where EQ meets leadership is my sweet spot--and a conversation I'm eager to have with you.

Yoshimi leads Six Seconds’ global network of emotional intelligence assessors providing training and support to coaches, consultants, and educators world-wide.  A master trainer in the SEI Assessment, she has supervised assessment of thousands of individuals and trained hundreds of professionals in a robust methodology to effectively measure and develop emotional intelligence.

As a certified addictions counselor and clinical supervisor, Yoshimi brings a rich background in a career spanning three decades focused on helping people change behavior to live healthy, positive lives.  Prior to joining Six Seconds in 2007, Yoshimi led a variety of counseling and treatment programs focused on addiction recovery using client centered, strengths based and cognitive behavioral approaches. She has facilitated groups and educated clients in substance abuse and directed programs.  Her broad client base included seniors, adolescents, and men and women with diverse multi cultural, economic and sexual preference backgrounds.  This milieu augmented her EQ skills in a natural dynamic manner that has led to Yoshimi to train clients to use the Six Seconds premier assessment tool, the SEI, in the SEI 1:1 Online Certification course.    

My Noble Goal is... to grow authentic connections with myself and others

My work is about... supporting APAC Network Leaders and grow EQ community in Vietnam

Professional accomplishments include... As Six Seconds EQ Practitioner, Assessor, Facilitator, and Coach, I've supported the growing of APAC team of Network Leaders for the past 2 years. I also helped building a team of 4 Network Leaders and one Preferred Partner in Vietnam. I facilitated the first Six Seconds Unlocking EQ and EQ Assessor Certification in Vietnamese last year.

 A few past experiences...My focus has been in facilitating and designing training material, including translation and customization to ensure relevance to the participants’ specific industry and current working situation. I’ve had opportunities to provide training services and worked with HR team from multinational corporations in Vietnam such as Coca-Cola, Intel, and BAT.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….I’ve been intrigued by what really differentiates great teachers from good teachers. I have seen that practicing EQ helps teachers and educators to provide an environment where students and participants truly learn and grow.

Background...I identify myself as a cultural bridge of Western values of openness, freedom thinking, diversity and Asian values of harmony, community, and traditions. As someone who has the privilege of working and living in a cross-cultural environment, and is bilingual, I’m enjoying the best of both worlds and also learning to navigate through the challenges they bring.

Favorite... My favourite places to travel are anywhere with mountains, waterfalls, and forests

I'd love to talk to you about ... I'd love to talk to you about practicing EQ in coaching and training, especially the challenges and some of the approaches to overcome them

My Noble Goal is... Inspiring a life of self-love, transparency, authenticity, vulnerability, and presence!

My work is about... Helping to create and support Emotional Intelligence within the Community College, High School, and Elementary Schools in North America -- I am one of the instructors in the EdD x SEL Specialization, a partnership of Six Seconds and Antioch University

Professional accomplishments include... I've led and continue to support change via emotional intelligence education to students, classified professionals, and management using what we call The EQ Academy. I regularly present at educational conferences across North America.

A few past experiences...Before joining Six Seconds, I worked in Higher Education (still do), briefly as a stockbroker, and in the Mental Health field.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. Emotional intelligence is intertwined with who I am, as Jung would say, at a soul level. One moves the other. From this perspective, I am passionate about living and teaching how to experience a soul-centered emotionally intelligent life.

Pronouns, Background... he/him/ele

Favorite... I love to travel, read, and build lego sets. My favorite destinations are Rota, Spain and all of Portugal.

I'd love to talk to you about ... I love talking to people about EAR in education. How do we engage our students and assist them in activating the learning process and the personal growth that results from reflection.

My Noble Goal is... Provide impactful learning moments

My work is about... Raise awareness and practice of EQ in the MEAI region

Professional accomplishments include... Presenter at the World EQ Summit (18-20 November, 2017), Dubai, UAE on the
topic of “Debunking Arab Stereotypes.” Facilitated a week-long workshop on EQ and other soft skills for members of the Parliament of Ghana (20-25 September, 2021). Consistently receive excellent feedback from participants across a diverse range of business sectors.

 A few past experiences...I pioneered the introduction of student-centred learning using computer technology at Waihi School, New Zealand (1987-1995). Chaired a very busy Foundations Department at two Higher Colleges of Technology Men's colleges for six years.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. I've witnessed the positive impact of EQ upon people's professional and personal lives

Favorite... My favorite summer activity is hiking in the European Alps. In winter, skiing in the European Alps

I'd love to talk to you about ... I'm hugely interested in neuroscience

My Noble Goal is... Inspiring hope while holding onto my own even in challenging times and spaces

My work is about... Supporting the evolution of personal growth as a foundational component of diversity, equity, inclusion and trauma healing

Professional accomplishments include... I support the personal development of new leaders and teams, implement trauma healing strategies for BIPOC communities through my Chapter 2 Living, Embrace EQ and Embrace AR programs as well as educate others about living with life threatening food allergies. Additionally, I have coached hundreds of individuals and spoken at events with 1000 people in attendance. This has afforded the opportunity to represent food allergic families on the Dr. Oz Show, share my voice on Black Women Own the Conversation on the OWN TV, and appear in a documentary about the impact of pharmaceutical costs in America entitled Drugs: The Price We Pay.

 A few past experiences...Prior to joining Six Seconds I founded A. Word & Company a full service coaching firm and diversity and inclusion consultancy. I also spent over 15 years in the Wealth Management industry and founded a non-profit outreach organization. I have written 2 books and work as a certified trauma support specialist.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….  I see the need for it in both our professional and personal live as it is a holistic approach to unifying humanity

Pronouns... she/her/hers

Favorite... My favorite animals are giraffes

I'd love to talk to you about ... Imagine what life would look like if you could re-ignite the passion you have for the one goal that you've always wanted to accomplish. Let's talk about that.

My Noble Goal is... Encouraging individuals and organizations to explore alternatives for making sustainable choices

My work is about... Increasing the number of professionals using the Six Seconds tools in Italy

Professional accomplishments include... In the last 2 years, I delivered Six Seconds EQ Practitioner to more than 100 participants, certified about 100 EQ AC Assessors, introduced to Six Seconds Partners, and was part of the editorial team for the KNOW, CHOOSE, GIVE, curriculum.

 A few past experiences...I was HR Manager of a company with more than 2.000 workers and I am the co-owner of the first Glamping in Sicily.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….practicing it makes possible creating options to connect feelings with purpose

Pronouns... she/her

Favorite... My favorite food is food, favorite season spring, favorite place my home and favorite travel the one I haven't done yet

I'd love to talk to you about ... My life partner suggests me "whatever comes out of your mind" 🙂

My Noble Goal is... Laughter liberation

My work is about... Supporting technologies that engage for a more emotionally intelligent world

Professional accomplishments include... Coordinating with our IT team to develop numerous Six Seconds tools, including implementing our assessments in over 25 languages, the creation of the online Think-Feel-Act app, and our global events calendar.

 A few past experiences...Before joining Six Seconds, I traveled the world playing music and making friends.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. I've learned many useful tools that have improved my personal and professional life

Pronouns... he/him

Favorite... My favorite music is filled with energy and good storytelling

I'd love to talk to you about ... If you're interested in talking about process improvement or technical issues, I'd most likely love to talk about it.

My Noble Goal is... Accompany people on their path to discover potentialities and talents to create well-being environments.

My work is about... Be the main account for Six Seconds EU market and Consultant EQ Biz for Italy

Professional accomplishments include... Degree in Economics, with a specific focus in Marketing and market analysis. ICF ACC Coach and Counselor. Specialized in Rebirthing. 

 A few past experiences... More than 20 years spent on the communication media – national and international – industry with a strong know-how in the fashion and luxury markets.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. As a coach/counsellor I perceive the EI as a field where science can meet the coaching fundamentals. Science meets humans.

Pronouns... she/her

Favorite... I love eating and cooking (not necessary in that order), traveling, dancing, music, red lipsticks, striped t-shirts and of course … shoes

Quote... " the other represents the work still to be done in me"

I'd love to talk to you about ... More than talk I love to listen and then to talk about you, your comfort and discomfort zone, energy, talents, and how is key to focus on us before the others.

My Noble Goal... is support individuals, teams and organizations to 'see each other', in order to discover and unleash their talent, their potential.

My work is about... I work mainly as a psychologist and as a coach, trainer and consultant and I mostly follow development projects in organizations, providing training, coaching, webinars, workshops to raise awareness and develop soft skills.

Professional accomplishments include... I have a degree in Psychology, in field of work and organizations. I am also Coach Career Coach, Team Coach, ICF certified. I obtained different certifications as assessor and trainer: EQ, Extended Disc, 16 Personal Factor.

 A few past experiences… I worked for several years as Hr Manager in different organizations and i’m so grateful for theese experiences, because I experienced the organizational realities first hand.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. Becoming emotionally intelligent creates sustainability, energy, authenticity, innovation and well-being. What happens when you learn and master a new language!

Pronouns... she/her

Favorite... I like studying, training myself. I like markets, mountains, fashion, theaters, art and design, good food and good wine. I love hearing the stories of the people I meet.

Quote... “In hard times we have to have hard dreams, real dreams, the ones that, if we work hard, will come true.” Clarissa Pinkola Estés

I'd love to talk to you about... Communication, Well being, Emotions, Empowerment.

My Noble Goal is... To foster the creation of empathetic, free and inclusive communities

My work is about... support the positioning of Six Seconds Europe & Italy

Professional accomplishments include... Degree in Sociology, with a specific focus in relationality, my main areas of expertise include social inequality, welfare and social planning, innovation and well-being and strategic communication.

 A few past experiences... I have had experience as a researcher in communication and social impact, and then worked on social design in different socio-cultural fields. 

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. Throughout my educational and professional career, I have always tried to create relational empowerment: I believe that Emotional Intelligence is a key component for enhancing individuality and community.

Pronouns... he/him.

Quote... “People help the people”

Favorite... I love traveling, listening and producing music and reading.

I'd love to talk to you about ... Experiences that connect people, community and sociability

My Noble Goal is… support the use of creativity so that people can inspire themselves

My work is about… Consultant in EQ BIZ 

Professional accomplishments include… MASTER IN HR SPECIALIST MANAGEMENT AND RETAIL MANAGEMENT, my main area of expertise includes: emphatic sales, retail tools, communication, coaching. 

A few past experiences... I worked for several years as a sales manager and then as a change facilitator.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. Awareness of myself

Pronouns… he/his

Favorite... I love cycling, travel and stay with the people!

Quote… “HAPPINESS DOESN’T DEPEND ON WHAT WE LACK BUT ON THE GOOD USE WE MAKE OF WHAT WE HAVE"

I'd love to talk to you about … Projects of growth and change 

My Noble Goal is... Co-create freedom to live emotions

My work is about... Portare l'IE nei processi aziendali

Professional accomplishments include... Experienced Instructor with a demonstrated history of working in the management consulting industry. Skilled in HR Consulting, Organization, Executive Coaching, and Performance Management

 A few past experiences...Prima di Six Seconds ho vissuto varie vite: dai primi anni nel Marketing e Comunicazione per poi approdare a funzioni Tecniche e Commerciali. Timidamente, negli anni, si è fatta strada la consapevolezza della passione di costruire progetti con gli interlocutori che spesso passa dalla funzione commerciale. Ho toccato direttamente e dall'interno svariati settori: dal tessile, al mondo del vino, la moda, la produzione, i servizi alle imprese, il turismo, lo sport, la grande distribuzione, il retail, la redazione, l'organizzazione eventi, la pubblicità, l'IT.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….ho toccato con mano la potenza di saper gestire le proprie risorse, personalmente e attraverso i miei interlocutori

Favorite... "Amami ma non fermare le mie ali se vorrò volare…" - Viaggi: Islanda, Malesia, Singapore, Viet Nam, Giappone

I'd love to talk to you about ... Qualsiasi cosa sia interessante per gli altri...ascolto, senza la necessità di capire i dettagli tecnici. E ancora: logica, musica, danza, numeri, emozioni (e IE), innovazioni e progetti, società, libri, viaggi, persone, moda

My Noble Goal is... To help people to rediscover the value of kindness, so as to create a domino effect

My work is about... Helping as many people as possible to use EQ in their lives, both at work and at home

Professional accomplishments include... I engaged many people in the value of our assessments and certification pathways. I became a "go to person" for many assessors, they often call me for tips on using the tools.

A few past experiences...I got a Modern Literature degree, then I worked in a few training companies as Courses Planner

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. I experienced myself that practicing emotional intelligence can change our perception of the word and eventually our life. I'd like all of us to try it

Pronouns... she/her

Favorite... I love the sea, rock music, travels, reading

My Noble Goal is... Give my contribution in spreading awareness to facilitate the growth of environments inspired by harmony and respect

My work is about... Bring EQ to people to help them living a better life, starting with schools & education

Professional accomplishments include... Bringing the Self-Science program to schools and watching the amazing effects it had on the people involved (kids, teachers, parents). Being part of the Six Seconds team is a big accomplishment for me as well!

 A few past experiences...Before joining Six Seconds I started as Financial Supervisor, then got boring with finance (I understood I was bored after I broke an arm and I was happy I couldn't go to work for a while) and started as a Consultant/Project Manager in an IT company while studying and attending coaching school and Six Seconds EQ courses.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. it can help people to be more aware and find their way without the need of breaking an arm (like happened to me) It also really help to be more open minded, loving and compassionate with the world and with other people. I really think it's a starting point for a better world.

Pronouns... he/him

Favorite... My favorite music band is New Order

I'd love to talk to you about ... I love talking about big questions, where do we really come from, what's our mission on the planet and thing like that. I am fascinated by the big mysteries of our lives.. Aren't emotions one of those?

Story... I understood that everything is possible when I met Klaus Kinski in my living room (he was visiting a friend in Rome and rang the wrong door) short after watching Nosferatu and being fascinated by his acting. Then years later I had the chance to meet and talk to my musical hero, Bernard Sumner from New Order after a gig of the band and he told me his favorite movie of all time was Nosferatu with Klaus Kinski. Sincronicity is something really interesting, isn't it?

My Noble Goal is... Encourage people to find beauty in every place, every person and every situation.

My work is about... Taking care of the organization of the virtual Unlocking, Assessor and Brain Profile paths and support people during their journey to certification.

A few past experiences... Before joining Six Seconds, I worked as a telephone operator and back office worker in a call center, as an administrative coordinator in a construction company and as an administrative employee and recruiter in a call center network.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….  I have experienced first hand the power of emotions as allies in my self management and in my relationship with others..

Pronouns... she/her

Favorite... I like listening to nature, playing with my children, cuddling my dog.... I love kneading pizza and eating it with my friends!

My work is about... Consultant in EQ Biz

Professional accomplishments include... I have over 25 years of experience working in multinational companies, primarily in Corporate Finance Leadership positions, but also in HR, Logistics and Accounting. I have lived and worked in 4 countries and have work experience in more than 20 European countries.

A few past experiences... Before joining Six Seconds I had been working as an independent consultant for the last 10 years in the field of personal and organisational transformation, but with a specialisation in the application of Emotional Intelligence.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. When I first started as a consultant/coach it wasn’t long before I was being asked to deliver Leadership Training, and usually it came with the latest flavour. I didn’t want to get caught up in delivering something topical, so I looked to what serves as the common denominator for all good leadership and I believe that is EQ.

Pronouns... he/him.

I'd love to talk to you about ... EQ tools and models geared to practical use and putting EQ into action.

My Noble Goal is... to inspire positivity, creativity, and curiosity in all

My work is about... Supporting educators as they develop their EQ through SEL learning and application

Professional accomplishments include... A member of the Global Education Team where we work to grow and enhance Six Seconds methods, lessons, and tools. I have held webinars to increase our reach to educators and define 'the Six Seconds Way'. I have helped to bring SEL and EQ awareness as well as Self-Science to many educators in North America.

 A few past experiences...I have been in education for 20 years working both in the classroom and as an administrator, taught with grades K-8 and focused mostly on gifted education, spent some time as a truancy officer in an online credit recovery school, worked with 13 school districts as an administrator of gifted education and curriculum., and currently work as an administrator in a school district.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. the light is provided me in my own life which I now would like to help others find.

Background...I am a life-long Ohio resident in North American mostly living in a rural setting.

Favorite... Mint Chocolate Chip. Outdoors to the woods and waterfalls. Sci-fi. Yellow Roses

I'd love to talk to you about ... If you are interested in talking about the changes needed to help our young people learn best and get them ready for their future, I'd love to talk to you about it!

My Noble Goal is... Provide knowledge to others, in a way that can help their overall well-being 

My work is about... Supporting and building a good community of Emotional Intelligence Skills in LATAM

Professional accomplishments include... I have translated Six Seconds material to Spanish (assessments, articles, books, manuals, etc). I've already use assessments for children and adults as psychological support, and for organizations for recruiting. Currently, I am a volunteer Network Leaders Coordinator & POP UP Festival Super Mentor for LATAM.

A few past experiences... Before joining Six Seconds, I was working with children at a school teaching resilience and emotional intelligence skills, before that, I was learning about education as parent to apply with my own kids, and because my original Bachelor is in Computer Systems and Administration, I was working as Project Manager and Project Leader.

Favorite... A love to be curious, learn of a lot of new things, and my favorite activity is to read. I like mystery, sci-fi, poetry and good content genres

I'd love to talk to you about ... the things around us, classical & different music genres, books, international traditions, food, history... I like to talk a about interesting things that makes me feel good and give me knowledge, and more important, things that other people wants to share, because I love to hear what the others think and feel.

My Noble Goal is... To radiate joy, love, and vitality every day

My work is about... Leveraging EQ with teachers, families, and school administrators to expand capacities, energize teams, and deepen relationships

Professional accomplishments include... Co-author of SEL curriculum for teens. EQ Coach for 250 teachers and school administrators in New York City

 A few past experiences... I have completed two marathons, home-school my child, and learned to play competitive Pokémon

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….I love the doors that EQ opens in myself and in my communities.

Pronouns, background... Please use the pronouns she/her for me. I was born in rural Vermont.

Favorite... My favorite book genre is SciFi

I'd love to talk to you about ... I love talking with people about food and the beauty and peace found in nature

Lorea’s noble goal is to develop emotionally intelligent schools: places where children, youth and adults feel safe, included and connected with the world around them. In order to meet this goal, Lorea supports schools to implement Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs and teaches educators the principles of emotional intelligence. Her favorite emotions are curiosity, courage and serenity.  

Lorea approaches the implementation of SEL programs with the expertise of a practitioner and the rigor of a researcher. A former special education teacher, Lorea has served students and adults in Spain, Nicaragua, and California, and has led several successful innovative initiatives in schools. She developed the first Special Education Program for 8 charter schools in the San Francisco-Bay Area and created a training-of-trainers program to enable 500+ school data leaders to interpret student achievement results to make instructional decisions.

Lorea’s doctoral dissertation received highest honors from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, and won the 2014 Graduate Student Award for Excellence in SEL Research from the American Association of Educational Research (AERA). A testimony of the impact SEL can have on students and teachers, her research identifies the conditions that make SEL implementation possible in schools. Lorea is an active member of the SEL research community, currently conducting research on school climate, SEL implementation and school principals’ emotional intelligence. She is part of the leadership committee at AERA’s SEL Special Interest Group.

A published author, Lorea’s work can be found in the International Journal of Emotional Education, the Advances in SEL Research, the Manual de Orientación y Tutoría, and the well-known educational website Edutopia. She frequently blogs about how to incorporate SEL in teaching practices.

Lorea is a big fan of Bossa Nova, school supplies and salsa dancing. She has two daughters, Teresa and Clara.   

My Noble Goal is... I must strive to reform myself and people of the entire world

My work is about... managing Six Seconds’ IT processes and AGILE implementation with a focus on security, customer care, and developing people

Professional accomplishments include... led Six Seconds' IT services, expanding the scope of our systems to deliver over a dozen assessments in 25+ languages to 1000s of people per month

Passion... promote conflict management and peacebuilding

 A few past experiences... I have played an instrumental part in project management, ETL, software architecture, DevOps and software development with commitment to provide people centered solutions for financial, telecommunications and telematics systems worldwide.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. I am interested in the human sides of things, because humans are at the heart of every business and emotions drive people, people drive performance, and performance drives profit.

My Noble Goal is... To nurture and inspire my SELF and others to create a more caring world. 

My work is about... Supporting the Coaching Community around the world as we share our unique EQ perspective.

Professional accomplishments include... I am the co-creator of the EQ Coach Certification with Josh Freeman. This ICF Certified ACTP has informed my next steps in adding EQ to the world of Coaching. I have built a practice within Six Seconds and also blend both adult learning/coaching and work in the field of education in my local community. 

A few past experiences... Before Six Seconds I was a private school owner, therapist and Mother of a young child. He is now 45 and a very EQ citizen in the world! I also have some history in growing organic food and a passion for creating healthy foods for my family and friends. 

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. Emotional Intelligence informs all the ways that I show up in my world. Family, friends, acquaintances, clients and informal connections out in the world. I feel that I can contribute EQ moments that might fill a space while caring for others in a world of possibilities. 

Pronouns... she/her

Favorite... My favorite activities are gardening, playing Pickleball and walking in the hills of Santa Barbara with my Standard Poodle, Zola

I'd love to talk to you about ... I love to discuss the process of aging gracefully. Being over 70 years young, it is fun to discuss the changing landscape of aging with grace, knowledge and enhanced health!

My Noble Goal is... To support others to live lives fueled with empathy and optimism, to create a more compassionate and just world

My work is about... As Emerita Director of Education, I work with others to develop and strengthen social, emotional, and equitable teaching and learning environments and tools for K-20 educators, students, and community

Professional accomplishments include... I worked with others to grow and develop the Six Seconds Education focus, Benchmarks, Self Science global curriculum, and EQ Educator certification. I certified many Six Seconds global network members in EQPC, EQE, Brain Profiles, and YVAC. I've engaged in numerous research projects demonstrating the power of emotional intelligence and 6S process, tools, and methods, and I've published numerous articles and books supporting this vision.

 A few past experiences...

... After college, I moved to Vermont, lived for a while on a commune, worked as a mental health clinician and an independent school counselor and enjoyed the birth and early years of my two sons.
... To advance our careers, my husband Paul and I moved to a rural suburb in Connecticut where I became a school counselor at a K-8 school, spearheading the first social emotional learning initiative there.
... In my first faculty position at a university, I was mentored by extraordinary educators and discovered the joy of teaching social emotional learning to adults.
... After completing my doctorate, one evening, to my great surprise, I received a phone call from Josh Freedman, asking me to become the first Director of Education for Six Seconds.
-... An awesome experience for me is to have traveled and hiked extensively in Europe, and I hope to spend more time in France this summer and in the years to come. "

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….I’ve seen the power of emotional intelligence in my own family, to transform communication, reduce conflict, promote reconciliation, and develop empathic, caring, sustaining bonds

Background...My parents were born in Europe and, escaping the Holocaust, were able to emigrate to New York, where I was born. I am a first generation university graduate.

Favorite... Travel and I am grateful to have the health and opportunity to do more

I'd love to talk to you about ...  developing your expertise in social emotional learning, in K-12 and Higher Ed. I also like to discuss the work of the Non-Human Rights Project

Dr. Charles is a member of the Board of Directors at Six Seconds, leads the MA program for aspiring school leaders at Notre Dame de Namur University, and served as an educator and educational leader for three decades. In 2009, Susan retired from K-12 after 12 years as principal of Ohlone School in Palo Alto, CA, where she led a robust implementation for social emotional learning to create a high performing school culture. She went on to train future principals at the School of Education and Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University. Born in Antigua in the West Indies, Charles was educated at Santa Clara University and the University of California, Berkeley.

Deborah Lustig is the Associate Director of the Institute for the Study of Societal Issues at the University of California, Berkeley. She is a cultural anthropologist whose research has focused on gender and education in the United States and Kenya, where she was a Fulbright Senior Scholar in 2004-5.

Dr. Lustig received her Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Michigan. Her articles about teenage mothers have been published in the journals  Anthropology and Education Quarterly and Childhood and in the new book Childhood, Youth, and Social Work in Transformation:  Implications for Policy and Practice(Columbia University Press, 2009). 

Selected articles: Baby Pictures – Family, consumerism and exchange among teen mothers in the USA | Of Kwanzaa, Cinco de Mayo, and Whispering – The Need for Intercultural Education

More: Dr. Lustig’s website

Peter Salovey and his colleague Jack Mayer defined and tested the concept of emotional intelligence; they wrote the seminal papers in the field in the early 1990s that launched the international scientific EQ movement.

Dr. Salovey is now President of Yale University, as well as Chris Argyris Professor of Psychology and former chair of the Psychology Department at Yale.

He has written or edited eight books and has authored more than 200 scientific publications – including The Wisdom in Feelings, The Emotionally Intelligent Manager, and Emotional Development and Emotional Intelligence.  Professor Salovey is a founding editor of the Review of General Psychology and an associate editor of the new APA journal, Emotion.  His course in Psychology and Law was the most popular course in Yale University history. He is a Justice of the Peace and a licensed psychologist in the State of Connecticut. In his leisure time, he plays stand-up bass with the Professors of Bluegrass.

More: Peter Salovey’s bio at Yale

Karen began her involvement with emotional intelligence when she founded the Nueva School (Hillsborough, California) in 1967. In planning the school she met with educators, political & business leaders and Nobel Laureates to consider the educational needs of our society. She saw that the central foundation of a school should be not simply giving students knowledge, but giving them the opportunity to develop wisdom. She created the nation’s first emotional intelligence curriculum, Self Science, a program she facilitated for nearly 3 decades. Karen is the Chairman of the Board for Synapse School, started by Six Seconds.

More: “The Cornerstone for Positive Change,” a speech from Karen

My Noble Goal is... to help people wonder

My work is about... to help keep the books balanced

 A few past experiences... I received my JD from UCLA, practiced as a tax lawyer for 18 years, worked as a tax accountant for 18 years, and managed a couple of years as a management consultant. I was a member of the GGU adjunct tax faculty from 1983-2019, and served as Dean. Before that, I was a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. I've seen too many wonderful young people lose hope.

Favorite... tennis - - a zero-sum game where everybody wins!

As a Co-Founder and CEO at Peppy Pals, she is devoted to changing the educational system for children to make sure that EQ and IQ goes hand in hand. Peppy Pals, founded by Rosie Linder in 2013, is a pioneer within the field of digital, play-based social and emotional learning (SEL/EQ) for children.

They are the first company in the world that has gamified EQ for children without using text or language, and has since start developed a series of educational, award winning apps, books, movies and activities that nurture children’s ages 2-8 Social & Emotional Intelligence using story-telling and humor. The Swedish company is, since September 2018, supported by LEGO Brand Group.

George E. McCown was chairman, co-founder, and managing director of McCown De Leeuw & Co. Inc. LLC (“MDC”) of Foster City, California and is a co-founder and operating director, American Infrastructure MLP Funds. He spent his early years with Boise Cascade Corporation, ultimately as senior VP, building materials group and president, Boise Cascade Home and Land Corp.

His current business affiliations include chairman of the board, Oxford Resource Partners, LP (NYSE: OXF), Tunnel Hill Partners, LLC, Gold Run Aviation LLC and Sequoia Corp. and a director of United Bridge Partners, LLC. Previously he has been a chairman, vice chairman, and/or a director of over 40 private and public companies.

He is a founding director of ChrysCap, a leading private equity firm in India; chairman emeritus of the World Business Academy; immediate past chair of Outward Bound USA and a director of the American Himalayan Foundation, the Bay Area Council, and Six Seconds, Inc.

He is a former trustee of Stanford University; overseer of the Hoover Institution; director of the Packard Children’s Hospital and president of the Stanford Alumni Association. He currently is a member of Stanford Associates, the World Presidents Organization (presiding member of WPO/NCC Investors LLC), the Chief Executives Organization, Explorers Club and the Bohemian Club.

He received a BS in mechanical engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard University, where he worked as an assistant to Professor Georges F. Doriot, founder of American Research & Development Corp., following service as a captain in the U.S. Air Force, Strategic Air Command.

He is married to Karen Stone McCown, founder of the Nueva, Six Seconds and Synapse Schools. They have 8 children, 13 grandchildren and reside in Portola Valley, CA.

Mark Harrison, M.A., M.B.A, is an expert on business strategy & product innovation focused on consumer internet. After earning his MA in Economics from Washington University in St. Louis, then MBA with Distinction at Harvard, Mark served on a range of strategy, payments, and innovation projects at Boston Consulting Group and BCG Digital Ventures. He went on to run Corporate Strategy & New Ventures for PayPal and the Mobile business for eBay, N. America. 

Dr. Candace Pert was an internationally recognized pharmacologist who has published over 250 scientific articles on peptides and their receptors and the role of these neuropeptides in the immune system. Dr. Candace Pert received her Ph.D. in pharmacology from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, served as Chief of the Section on Brain Biochemistry of the Clinical Neuroscience Branch of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), held a Research Professorship in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, and then served as the Scientific Director of RAPID Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

In the mid-1980’s, while researching the function of classical immune cell receptors, such as CD4, in brain, Dr. Pert, with her collaborator Dr. Michael Ruff, developed the first of a new class of treatments for HIV/AIDS, the viral entry inhibitor Peptide T. This non-toxic experimental therapeutic blocks the virus from binding to its cellular chemokine receptor CCR5 and infecting the cell. Recent human studies show that Peptide T substantially reduces HIV in the blood and the treatment resistant, persistently infected cellular reservoirs which do not respond to current therapies.

Dr. Pert holds a number of patents for modified peptides in the treatment of psoriasis, Alzheimer’s disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, stroke and head trauma. One of these, peptide T, is currently undergoing research, in the United States, for the treatment of AIDS and neuroAIDS.

More: Interview with Dr Pert :: Dr Pert’s web site

Ayman Sawaf was one of Six Seconds' pioneering board members; he founded Feel.org which he merged with Six Seconds, and together we committed to bring emotional literacy and emotional intelligence to millions of children. For over thirty years, Ayman built foundations for new ways of thinking, working, and feeling to transform human potential. Ayman passed away in March 2022, and we join his wife, family and friends all around the globe in honoring his memory by staying awake, playfully engaging in learning, and connecting with heart.

Ayman's passion and vision sparked new maps to evolve our relationships with ourselves, our emotions, and the workplace. His book, Sacred Commerce: A Blueprint for a New Humanity, which he co-authored with his wife Rowan Gabrielle, puts focus on evolving the business world one person at a time. An international visionary entrepreneur, published musician, and best-selling author, Ayman Sawaf was one of the original creators of the discipline now known as Emotional Literacy and was an early pioneer in Emotional Intelligence. His book Executive EQ: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership and Organizations, which he co-authored with Dr. Robert Cooper, was the book that introduced Emotional Intelligence in the business world. 

Paige passed away suddenly at the start of November, 2022. She was a dear colleague, a champion of the POP-UP Festival in partnership with UNICEF World Children's Day, a mentor, and a tireless advocate for a more emotionally intelligent world. The words colleagues used to describe Paige:  generous, committed, kind, supportive, giving, humble, enthusiastic, joyful.

Our condolences to Paige's family and friends. We will miss you.

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My Noble Goal is... Champion the expansion of people practicing EQ around the world

My work is about... Support Super Mentors in guiding POP-UP Festival Hosts

Professional accomplishments include... Growing the community of "Super Mentors" for POP-UP Festival in partnership with UNICEF World Children's Day. I created an Emotional Self-Care program that has been translated into Spanish. I'm also a Guest Facilitator for the Institute for Social and Emotional Intelligence.

 A few past experiences...I worked almost 30 years in banking; I was Teacher of the Year for CFT in 2008 (Southeastern CT). I founded a non-profit to support social emotional learning for youth in Connecticut.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….because I've experienced the empowerment of managing my thoughts and behavior through understanding my emotions.

Pronouns... she/her

Favorite... season is fall

I'd love to talk to you about ... the physiology of emotions