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News and articles about Six Seconds, The Emotional Intelligence Network, including research, upcoming events, and updates from our members.
Discover how Emotional Intelligence and a trainer’s mindset can transform leadership, fostering growth, autonomy, and long-term success.
Read MoreDiscover 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.
Read MoreDiscover the 3 Cs of mentoring and how to build stronger, more effective mentoring relationships in today’s hybrid, fast-changing workplace.
Read MoreIf you ever feel stuck in urgency mode, emotional intelligence offers a way out — and a way back to what matters most.
Read MoreStress 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.
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 MoreAre 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?
Read MoreIn a fast-paced world filled with distractions, true connection often feels rare. But by choosing to be fully present in our conversations, we can improve relationships, build trust, and become better versions of ourselves. Learn how deep listening, empathy, and emotional intelligence can help you create the meaningful connections you long for, both with others and within yourself.
Read MoreDiscover how trust is built, broken, and repaired—at work and in life. Explore key models and actionable strategies to strengthen trust and drive performance.
Read MoreResearch: How do people start learning emotional intelligence… and what happens? The Theory of Change creates a framework for transformation fuelled by authentic, purposeful connection.
Read MoreIs your phone controlling your time more than you realize? Discover how a simple three-step emotional intelligence approach can help you break free from endless scrolling and reconnect with what truly matters.
Read MoreHow to achieve any goal you have in 6 simple steps – boosted with emotional intelligence insights.
Read MoreWe tested top GenAI models’ emotional intelligence—what we found reveals insights that every leader needs to know and will change the way you lead in an AI-powered world.
Read MoreAI tools like ChatGPT are transforming education, prompting a shift from knowledge transfer to fostering skills like empathy, creativity, and critical thinking. This article emphasizes the role of Emotional Intelligence in inspiring engagement and purpose, helping educators adapt to the evolving demands of an AI-driven world.
Read MoreIn Italy, only 5% of workers are engaged in their jobs—an economic crisis with deep roots in the education system. What needs to change?
Read MoreHow emotional intelligence helped Eric Pennington transform corporate life setbacks into strengths – and find purpose in both work and life.
Read MoreWho’s winning the artificial intelligence race: machines or people? Research finds AI investment leads to disinvestment in human skills
Read MoreWellbeing program at St. Peter’s Primary replenishes reserves post-COVID: ‘Truly life changing for many of our staff,’ school leaders say. Read the full case study here.
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 MoreCheck out these 7 valuable leadership lessons to be the best leader you can be and bring the best out of people.
Read MoreGoal setting is central to coaching – but most coaches rush this process and take the surface answer as if it’s the client’s real goal. Here’s how emotions help get to the deeper goals.
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 MoreHow to navigate boredom in a healthy and productive manner as an employee and as an entire organization. New research reveals key insights.
Read MoreDaily journaling to reframe unpleasant events can significantly reduce depressive symptoms, lessen stress, and increase life satisfaction.
Read MoreWhen is less, more? Inspired by a stunning experience earlier this year at Six Seconds’ Emotional Intelligence Master Coach Certification, here’s how to “Marie Kondo” coaching to distill down to the essence.
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 MoreResearch from Slack’s Workforce Index found that making time for breaks during the workday improves employee wellbeing and productivity
Read MoreHow do emotional intelligence and coaching go together to create a framework for transformation? Examining ‘what is coaching,’ why clients seek coaching, and ‘what is emotional intelligence,’ a story emerges about how we meet the moment more effectively.
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 MoreExhausted healthcare professional says: ‘Genuinely, the best development course I have had the privilege to be part of.’
Read MoreGallup study compares the biggest gaps in employee vs. manager perceptions. What are managers’ worst blind spots? What are easy wins they could do better to improve team performance?
Read MoreImprove your emotional intelligence coaching by understanding the social and cultural influences on emotions. Ask these 4 key questions for more effective client relationships
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 MoreThe remarkable transformation at Westcomm Pump offers a blueprint for turning around workplaces with depleted morale and trust issues, using the Team Vital Signs assessment.
Read MoreWorld Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in March 2021, “When there is mass trauma, it affects communities for many years to come.” While coaching isn’t a “treatment” for trauma, in the Emotional Recession we’re facing now, chances are, your clients, colleagues, and you are carrying more trauma than 4 years ago. What do we do as coaches?
Read MoreHere are 3 key insights from the world’s largest study of emotional intelligence, and what it means for working effectively with Zoomers.
Read MoreHere’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.
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