Emotional intelligence is transformational — learn insights and strategies for using the power of EQ in your personal relationships and for yourself!
Your authenticity, your sparkle, is not just who you are at your best — it’s also one of your greatest assets. Here’s how to use emotional intelligence to make your authentic sparkle shine.
Read MoreWhen you’re facing an internal conflict, emotions can become confusing. Here’s how to “look beneath the surface” to discover the needs hiding behind your feelings.
Read MoreWhat really fuels motivation? Recent neuroscience offers a suprising formula for fueling performance from the inside ou
Read MoreWant to increase trust with someone? Try this challenging-but-rewarding framework for requesting trust.
Read MoreWant more clarity about how much you trust someone? Try these 3 techniques for assessing trust in a relationship.
Read MoreWhy is it so hard to say what we really think? And feel? This post is a guide for using emotional intelligence to speak up for what matters.
Read MoreDiscover how the 85‑year Harvard Study of Adult Development shows that strong relationships—not wealth or IQ—predict a longer, happier life.
Read MoreWant to “win” the argument? Negotiate conflict effectively by adding emotional intelligence in this simple 4-step process: Get REAL solutions!
Read MoreWhat makes motivation… motivating? Three powerful questions, a free worksheet, and powerful ways to strengthen energy from within (which we all need, especially when work/life feels challenging)
Read MoreGratitude is more than a warm feeling. It’s a practice that changes how we relate to the world. How can you tap into the power of gratitude?
Read MoreIf you ever feel stuck in urgency mode, emotional intelligence offers a way out — and a way back to what matters most.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read MoreWhat is emotional intelligence and how do you practice it? Explore the Six Seconds Model of Emotional Intelligence to improve your life and relationships.
Read MoreGrow your emotional literacy with Plutchik’s Wheel of Emotions. Then download the free Practicing Emotional Intelligence eBook to go deeper!
Read MoreHow emotional intelligence helped Eric Pennington transform corporate life setbacks into strengths – and find purpose in both work and life.
Read MorePamela Barker’s journey began with healing bodies, but it was her discovery of emotional intelligence that unlocked her true purpose: helping others achieve overall well-being and healthy connections. From her days as a physical therapist to becoming a passionate EQ coach, Pamela’s story is one of transformation, resilience, and the power of connection. Her experience shows that real change starts from within.
Read MoreEmotional intelligence is more than just a buzzword—it’s a transformative tool that can reshape how we navigate challenges, build relationships, and thrive in demanding environments. Discover how Sara Canna brought EQ to the World Health Organization, empowering employees to manage change, stress, and personal growth.
Read MoreElise Jones transformed her career by embracing emotional intelligence, shifting from a corporate consultant to a passionate EQ Coach. Through authentic connections, she found deeper fulfilment, proving that strong relationships are key to a happier, more meaningful life.
Read MoreDaily journaling to reframe unpleasant events can significantly reduce depressive symptoms, lessen stress, and increase life satisfaction.
Read MoreWhen you feel stuck and can’t see a way out, how do you navigate change? Certified Coach and leadership expert Amy Jimison shares her approach.
Read MoreImagine a coaching client struggling with identity, belonging and diversity. How can you use emotional intelligence to help them build trust and overcome self-limiting beliefs to thrive?
Read MoreWhat are 6 life lessons you’ve learned? Dr. Anabel Jensen, SEL pioneer and Six Seconds President, explores this important question with her 16-year-old mentee.
Read MoreIn a profession where control and quick decisions can make the difference in critical situations, Jeremy Jensen, Chief of Police in Dubuque, Iowa, is leading a quiet revolution. By introducing emotional intelligence into the heart of policing, he’s proving that compassion, self-awareness, and emotional regulation are just as critical as authority. This is the story of how EQ is changing the face of law enforcement, one conversation at a time.
Read MoreAfter three decades of success in both the medical and corporate worlds, Dr. Huong Nguyen found herself feeling overwhelmed and unfulfilled, despite her achievements. Realizing something deeper was missing, she turned to emotional intelligence—not just to improve her own life, but to help others unlock their full potential and find balance between success and well-being.
Read MoreWhen Jacqui Butler and Svetlana Suvorova bonded over their shared journeys of motherhood and burnout, they turned those challenges into a mission. Together, they created LeadEQ, helping women leaders embrace their true selves and thrive with emotional intelligence.
Read MoreToday we talk to Pamela Chng and Suyin Tay, two social entrepreneurs based in Singapore who run Bettr Coffee, and its nonprofit affiliate, Bettr Lives, a Six Seconds Preferred Partner.
Read MoreWhy do New Year’s resolutions nearly always fail? And what can we do to make them stick? Explore the neuroscience of change and motivation.
Read MoreThis month we’re sharing the story of Liliana Rodríguez, an emotional intelligence consultant and coach based in Monterrey, Mexico.
Read MoreIn this Emotional Insights for Leaders, we look at an emotion that typically blocks progress but can also spark progress: Apathy.
Read MoreIn this month’s Voices from the Network, we talk to Marcelo Alvisi De Paula, a senior business leader who teaches emotional intelligence.
Read MoreIn this installment of the Emotional Insights for Leaders, we look at a valuable emotion that we often prefer to avoid: Frustration.
Read MoreData from the world’s largest study of emotional intelligence reveals a widespread human energy crisis, fueled by years of stress and uncertainty.
Read MoreConnecting with purpose fuels Anke. Helping others clarify purpose deeply aligns with her Noble Goal of inspiring people to connect and collaborate to reach their full potential. She explains “using EQ we are helping people to connect with themselves, which is EQ’s biggest power: the change you can bring in this world.”
Read More“Have you ever found yourself in the middle a situation and you know it will to turn into a big mess? You can feel it slipping out of control… and yet you keep going. It’s as if you’re being pushed along this track; you know it’s going to lead to trouble, but it seems like there’s no choice.”
Read MoreTo pursue noble goals is to bring purpose into every day actions. It’s not something to work toward in the future, it’s a future to bring into the present.
Read MoreSmarter About Feelings: Part Two . Part One introduced the idea of becoming smarter about feelings — and how that can help you (kids) get more of what you want… and less of what you don’t want! In that article I promised that I’d also write more about emotions and the meaning behind our feelings. […]
Read MoreWhat is empathy, and how do we increase it? Articles, videos, quotes and resources to put empathy into action!
Read MoreIn this month’s Voices from the Network newsletter, we highlight Samina Uddin, a certified emotional intelligence coach.
Read MoreEmotional literacy helps you notice, name, and understand feelings. This provides critical information about you (and about others), which gives you insight into the core drivers of behavior. This understanding is also key to managing your reactions.
Read MoreAre you fighting against your own feelings? There’s a better way to handle emotions to support wellbeing — 12 easy ways to practice emotional intelligence
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