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Gen Z Is Unlike Any Generation Before It. New Research Reveals Why – and How to Work More Effectively with the iGen

BY Michael Miller EQ Business,Six Seconds,

Here are 3 key insights from the world’s largest study of emotional intelligence, and what it means for working effectively with Zoomers.

Four Tips to Make A Culture of Learning from Mistakes: EQ Educator News

BY Patty Freedman EQ Education,

How emotional intelligence can help you learn from mistakes and make them a vital part of learning? Keep reading for EQ research and resources you can use for you, your faculty and students.

Knowing Isn’t Coaching: Three Emotional Intelligence Tools for Professional Coaches

BY Joshua Freedman Six Seconds,

Here’s how to use emotional intelligence to break out of a fixed mindset of “knowing the answer” and make your own (difficult) emotions an ally as a coach.

Voices from the Network: Huong Nguyen

BY Maddalena Campitelli EQ Life,Six Seconds,

This month we sit down with Ms. Huong Nguyen, a medical doctor and certified EQ Coach, EQ Facilitator, Practitioner and Assessor who has been working to expand her local EQ community in Vietnam.

Emotional Intelligence to Reduce Teacher Burnout: EQ Education News

BY Patty Freedman EQ Education,

Is it burnout season? Teachers and parents everywhere are ready for a break. There’s never been a better time to practice emotional intelligence. In this month’s newsletter we explore how emotional intelligence can help with educator burnout. Keep reading for EQ research and resources you can use for you, your faculty and students.

Coaching Down the Escalator: 3 Emotional Intelligence Tips for Coaches to Reduce Volatility & De-escalate Conflict in a Polarized World

BY Joshua Freedman Six Seconds,

As people become more volatile around us, our brains’ natural response is to also become more reactive. Coaching provides a perfect opportunity to step out of this cycle of escalation, but it’s a difficult emotional puzzle; here’s a map of the process with three emotional intelligence tips for coaches.

Dr. Daniel Goleman Explains the History of Emotional Intelligence

BY Joshua Freedman Six Seconds,

Daniel Goleman explains the history of emotional intelligence – and why EQ is important in business, education & life.

Voices form the Network: Jacqui Butler & Svetlana Suvorova

BY Maddalena Campitelli EQ Life,Six Seconds,

When Jacqui Butler and Svetlana Suvorova met in Six Seconds’ EQ Coach Certification program in 2022, they clicked right away. After building a strong connection of mutual support and collaboration, they recently launched a joint venture, LeadEQ, to support women leaders. This is their story of finding EQ, each other, and a deeply meaningful path of professional growth.

Elmo Said WHAT? Research & Tips for Emotions for Wellbeing – EQ Education

BY Patty Freedman EQ Education,

When Elmo asked, LOTS of people answered. Checking in on emotions is a great step, but not enough for lasting wellbeing. Let’s put EQ into action this month!

Emotional Intelligence at Work: Stress Is (Still) Rising Globally. Here Are 3 Evidence-Based Solutions

BY Michael Miller EQ Business,Six Seconds,

Globally, 44% of employees globally reported feeling stressed A LOT of the day yesterday. Here are 3 solutions to reduce stress.

The Upside of Uncertainty: Neuroscience for Coaching

BY Joshua Freedman Six Seconds,

How bad is uncertainty for you, for your clients, for the world? Uncertainty is a problematic feeling – yet it’s also essential in coaching because it signals learning and growth. Here’s how.

What’s Missing in Climate Discussions? The Power of Emotions

BY Joshua Freedman Six Seconds,

Solving the climate crisis requires people to connect, collaborate, innovate, and take inspired action — all of which are driven by emotion. Here’s how two of the world’s largest organizations in renewable energy worked with Six Seconds to harness emotions and support young leaders.