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Stressed Out? 4 EQ Strategies for the End of the World (or Just a Bad Week)

BY Patty Freedman Six Seconds,

Feeling overwhelmed? Discover four emotional intelligence strategies—from managing spirals to joy-snacking—that can help you navigate stress and tough times with clarity, resilience, and care.

How to Control Emotions Without Shutting Them Down: A 3-Step Process That Actually Works, and the Neuroscience Behind the Technique

BY Joshua Freedman Six Seconds,

How can you control your emotions without shutting them down? The answer is Navigating Emotions. Discover a science-backed 3-step VET method to manage emotions with emotional intelligence, reduce reactivity, and build resilience. Based on neuroscience and the Adaptive Theory of Emotions.

How to Thrive in a BANI World: Insights from the World’s Largest Study of Emotional Intelligence

BY Lorenzo Fariselli EQ Business,Six Seconds,

Emotional intelligence is declining just when we need it most. Drawing from the the world’s largest EQ study, this article explores why and how to reverse the trend—with women leading the way toward emotionally intelligent leadership.

Why True Leaders Must Think Like Trainers: How to Use Emotional Intelligence to Excel in a Leadership Role

BY Lorenzo Fariselli EQ Business,Six Seconds,

Discover how Emotional Intelligence and a trainer’s mindset can transform leadership, fostering growth, autonomy, and long-term success.

Making EQ Visible = Making Impact

BY Patty Freedman Six Seconds,

Discover how making emotional intelligence visible can inspire a more connected, compassionate world. From quiet moments of reflection to bold acts of connection, practicing EQ creates ripples of positive change.

3 Practical Steps to Build Optimism Skills in a Time of Uncertainty

BY Joshua Freedman Coaching,

Learn how to build optimism as a skill using a simple 3-bridge model. Backed by new research, this article shows why optimism is essential for resilience, innovation, and emotional wellbeing in today’s uncertain world.

The Modern Mentoring Playbook: The 3 Cs of Mentoring and What Every Leader Needs to Know About How to Lead More Effectively

BY Michael Miller Six Seconds,

Discover the 3 Cs of mentoring and how to build stronger, more effective mentoring relationships in today’s hybrid, fast-changing workplace.

Overcoming Urgency: How Emotional Intelligence Helps You Slow Down and Focus on What Truly Matters

BY Alexandra Tanon-Olsson Coaching,EQ Life,EQ Parenting,Six Seconds,

If you ever feel stuck in urgency mode, emotional intelligence offers a way out — and a way back to what matters most.

How to Make Stress Work for You

BY Patty Freedman Six Seconds,

Stress isn’t the enemy — it’s a signal. This article explores the neuroscience and emotional intelligence strategies that help you rethink your relationship with stress and discover how to turn it into a source of strength.

Integrated Emotions: Feelings Are Allies

BY Joshua Freedman EQ Life,Six Seconds,

What if all our feelings had value? Many people see emotions as “good” or “bad” — which leaves us in a constant state of internal struggle against our own feelings. Here’s a framework to rethink feelings as valuable signals about what’s important.

The Six Seconds Model of Emotional Intelligence: What It Is and How to Use It (+ PDF)

BY Joshua Freedman EQ Business,EQ Education,EQ Life,EQ Parenting,Six Seconds,

What is emotional intelligence and how do you practice it? Explore the Six Seconds Model of Emotional Intelligence to improve your life and relationships.

Unlocking Performance 2.0: Why Emotional Intelligence Is the Key to Leading in a BANI World

BY Natalie Roitman EQ Business,Six Seconds,

Are we looking for solutions in the right place? What if the key to success isn’t stricter control and efficiency, but more empathy and trust?