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News and articles about Six Seconds, The Emotional Intelligence Network, including research, upcoming events, and updates from our members.
Here 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreDaniel Goleman explains the history of emotional intelligence – and why EQ is important in business, education & life.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreGlobally, 44% of employees globally reported feeling stressed A LOT of the day yesterday. Here are 3 solutions to reduce stress.
Read MoreHow 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.
Read MoreSolving 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.
Read MoreThe modern workplace has a meeting problem, and it takes an emotional and financial toll on people. Here are 3 steps to restore sanity.
Read MoreEmotional intelligence skills are learnable at any age. In this month’s newsletter we explore the emotion Shy among children
Read MoreAn organization’s emotional culture influences employee satisfaction, burnout and the bottom line. Is it time to rethink your rules?
Read MoreWhy do we sometimes take risks to learn, but other times we’re so determined to stay “right”? Zooming into the neurobiology, in a sense we have a tug-of-war between the striatum and the amygdala, between opportunity and risk. It’s just like trying Chai for the first time on the steamy streets of Kuala Lumpur.
Read MoreSometimes change is easy, but when we get stuck, big, difficult feelings emerge. While some coaches are ill-equipped to engage those challenging feelings, it’s a prime opportunity for transformational coaching.
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 MoreNot a fan of performance reviews? You’re not alone. Here’s why the annual performance review doesn’t work – and what to do about it.
Read MoreSix Seconds and Make-A-Wish launch a pilot DEI program in Europe fueled by emotional intelligence – with promising results.
Read MoreDrawing on neuroscience of change, how can we use emotional intelligence coaching for setting goals in a way that will help make change happen better? Please a fantastic goalsetting tool (that’s free for now!)
Read MoreHow can you harness the power of emotions to fuel sustainable motivation – for yourself and your team? Try these activities today.
Read MorePractical tips and activities to turn feelings of overwhelm into clarity and productivity – for you and your team.
Read MoreThis month we’re sharing the story of Liliana Rodríguez, an emotional intelligence consultant and coach based in Monterrey, Mexico.
Read MoreDo AIs like ChatGPT and Claude help business consultants do better work? The answers vary widely based on the task, according a new study.
Read MoreOver 300 HR professionals in Italy select the top emotional intelligence Brain Talents needed for 2024 and beyond.
Read MoreFeel like giving up sometimes? You’re not alone. Being an educator can be overwhelming. But we can develop tenacity to stick with it – and help our students do the same.
Read MoreHow does your own awareness affect your clients’ awareness? We’ll dive into ICF competency #7, but focusing on honing our intuition as coaches.
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 series, we look at an emotion that is critical for success: Compassion.
Read MoreWorldwide, employees aren’t happy – even less happy than at the height of the pandemic. And it’s even worse for managers. Why?
Read MoreIn this installment of the Emotional Insights for Leaders, we look at a valuable emotion that we often prefer to avoid: Frustration.
Read MoreBad news: Globally, sense of purpose is declining. Good news: Using emotional intelligence in coaching, we can magnify and brighten the glimmers of purpose
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 MoreIn this month’s Voices from the Network newsletter we highlight Jessica Nelson, a passionate EQ Educator in Australia.
Read MoreTech workers are burnt out and unhappy, but tech CEOs are doubling down on return-to-office mandates anyway.
Read MoreNew data from the world’s largest study of emotional intelligence reveals a burnout epidemic in Tech – and alarming an engagement in Japan.
Read MoreWhy has school attendance plummeted? In this month’s newsletter, we explore the research and offer evidence-based solutions for educators.
Read MoreWhen a coaching client says, ‘I have to change’ it raises a crucial question: Who’s driving the change process? Here’s a new way of using the Prochaska & DiClemente Stages of Change model and coaching strategies to make change more effective.
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 MoreRemote work has stabilized post-COVID – and also become a polarized topic. Here are 4 rules and how to apply emotional intelligence.
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