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Making EQ Visible = Making Impact

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.

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How to Make Stress Work for You

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.

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Integrated Emotions: Feelings Are Allies

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.

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The Power of Presence: Strengthening Relationships with Emotional Intelligence

In 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.

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In the Age of ChatGPT, What Should Teachers Focus On?

AI 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.

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Helping Others Achieve Overall Well-being and Healthy Connections: How Emotional Intelligence Guided Pamela Barker’s Career Path Growth

Pamela 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.

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EQ Revolution in Law Enforcement Shifts Control to Compassion: How Chief Jeremy Jensen is Transforming Police Culture through Emotional Intelligence

In 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.

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