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Six Seconds supports individuals and organizations to learn, measure and practice emotional intelligence. From families to schools to Fortune 500 companies, our goal is to have 1 billion people practicing emotional intelligence skills.
Emotional intelligence for: Business Education Coaching Personal Growth Parenting
Emotional Intelligence is being smarter with feelings.
Learn how to practice emotional intelligence for better relationships, stronger wellbeing, greater effectiveness, and a higher quality of life.
We’ve got people problems.
Most of the world’s challenges aren’t due to a lack of data or technical skills, they’re emotional and relational. Stress and complexity are on the rise, and wellbeing & employee engagement are falling. It’s time for more people-skills.
Emotional intelligence is the solution.
Research links emotional intelligence to life success, including critical success factors like relationships, effectiveness, wellbeing, and quality of life. It’s the foundation of healthy people, families, schools, communities and organizations.
Emotional intelligence for: Business Education Coaching Personal Growth Nonprofits Parenting
Why Six Seconds?
Six Seconds is the complete solution for emotional intelligence. With a suite of validated assessment tools, a transformational learning methodology, supportive community and 25 years of experience, we are here to help you solve your most pressing problems.
“Six Seconds is more than an organization with excellent resources and training programs. It is a community that has supported my work, my world and my purpose. It is a movement that is essential to the survival of humanity and is actually making a difference. I am honored to learn, work and be a part of this community.
“The leadership and mentorship of Six Seconds’ instructors are top notch…. What I have learned through their programs will forever impact me personally and professionally. Thank you!”
How We Can Support You
Grow your emotional intelligence with our global community of practitioners.
Resources & eLearning
Learn emotional intelligence from the comfort of your home or office and be who you want to be.
Tools & Assessments
Explore Six seconds’ suite of validated emotional intelligence tools for individuals and groups.
Certification Courses
Jumpstart your personal or organizational growth by investing in emotional intelligence.
Events
Join us online or in-person to experience our diverse, committed community of change makers.
Case Studies
Read case studies of Six Seconds tools & methods transforming organizations for the better.
Partnerships
Long-term, impactful partnerships are central to achieving our mission. Will you join us?
Our Blog
Read the latest articles from Six Seconds.
The Emotional Recession: Trillions of Dollars, Trillions of Heavy Days
The emotional recession is making every interaction harder. Discover five EQ strategies to rebuild resilience, trust, and connection at work and beyond.
Anticipation is Joy in Advance
Discover the science of anticipation—how looking forward with hope boosts resilience, lowers stress, and helps you practice joy in advance.
Be Unapologetically You: The Emotional Intelligence Skills for Speaking Up
Why 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.
Beyond Individual Identity: A Social Approach to Coaching Self Awareness and 360 Feedback
Transform how you coach self awareness with this social approach that helps clients move beyond binary thinking. Includes practical 3-step framework, case study, and coaching tools for handling 360 feedback resistance.
Want a Good Life? 3 Lessons from Harvard Grant Study
Discover how the 85‑year Harvard Study of Adult Development shows that strong relationships—not wealth or IQ—predict a longer, happier life.
Employees Are Facing Burnout. 5 Evidence-Based Emotional Intelligence Strategies for Leaders to Rekindle the Fire
Burnout is caused by basic emotional needs going unmet, and the antidote is for leaders and employees to leverage emotional intelligence.