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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.

Adrienne Seal

Founder and Principal Coach, Spirit Tree Consulting

“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!”

Angie Maurer

VP of Product, Faro Health

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

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Keeping Emotions Out of It Is Actually a Disaster

Making good decisions comes down to “being rational” and “keeping emotions out of it,” right? Actually, no. According to the latest neuroscience research, it’s time do away with this outdated mode of thinking and adopt a more wholesome, accurate view on emotions and decision making.

Need Help Making a Decision? Try Mixed Emotions Cards

Need Help Making a Decision? Try Mixed Emotions Cards

Have you ever had really mixed feelings about a decision or a choice you have to make? It can paralyze the decision making process and cause us to waffle endlessly back and forth. The Mixed Emotions card deck embraces the complexity of emotions and turns them into an asset for decision making.