Emotional Intelligence Certification

Emotional Intelligence Certification

…the core of the network This powerful program supports you to Pursue your Noble Goal and become more successful as an EQ change maker. Working closely with the Six Seconds’ team and a group of highly committed advanced allies, you will: Increase your expertise with the Six Seconds’ methodologies to design and deliver effective EQ-powered change programs. Expand your knowledge base about emotions, behavior, performance, and learning. Enhance your……Since 1997, Six Seconds is the gold-standard in emotional intelligence certification training, offering a complete system of assessment and development tools and processes. Join us!…

8 Practical EQ Tips for Moving Collaborations Forward

8 Practical EQ Tips for Moving Collaborations Forward

…eracy that we so wished we would have learned earlier in life. This shared noble goal is so much bigger than just a revenue target; this goal is not something either of us expected to be able to achieve alone. We know that two minds are more powerful than one. We also know that the other has something they can bring to the table to achieve our big goal (which sometimes seemed more like a dream) to become a reality. The fact that our noble goals ar……Feeling stuck in your collaboration? Here are 8 tips for harnessing your emotions to create your ideal collaborative outcome….

The Secret to a Long Life?

The Secret to a Long Life?

…inding and following your life’s purpose is the competency called pursuing noble goals. Pursuing noble goals is about discovering your bigger purpose, and then making it part of your life – connecting your daily actions to that bigger purpose. We’ve found through experience that it infuses even the smallest actions with relevance and meaning. And according to this research, it can also help you live longer. So what’s your purpose? If you already k……A recent study found that having a life purpose significantly decreased a person’s risk of dying, even more so than typical health risks like drinking, smoking or not exercising regularly. So what’s your purpose?…

First Nations Youth Finding Wellbeing with Emotion, Spirit, Body & Mind

First Nations Youth Finding Wellbeing with Emotion, Spirit, Body & Mind

…at we find the energy and motivation to live with purpose. What’s your own Noble Goal, and how does that support you in this work? My own noble goal is always a wok in progress. Definitely it’s about helping people uncover hope and true purpose. Understanding why I do this work, is a crucial part of engaging my own intrinsic motivation. When you really believe the work is connected to purpose (noble goal) it’s really not work at all , it is just a……For teens struggling with a brutal addiction to solvents, hope and healing seem far away. Traditional culture & the Medicine Wheel combine with emotional intelligence to support a path forward for the children, and their counselors….

Research: What Separates the Top Decision Makers?

Research: What Separates the Top Decision Makers?

…thy – Recognizing and appropriately responding to others’ emotions. Pursue Noble Goals – Connecting your daily choices with your overarching sense of purpose. Have your answer in mind? When I played this game, I guessed Apply Consequential Thinking, weighing the pros and cons of your decisions. Makes sense, right? My second guess was Navigate Emotions, to make sure you understand how your emotional state may be influencing your decisions, because……New decision making research from Six Seconds’ State of the Heart report identifies the emotional intelligence skills and strategies that predict good decision making, all over the world. So what are they, and how can you cultivate them?…

Healthy Classrooms, Emotional Intelligence, and Brain Research

Healthy Classrooms, Emotional Intelligence, and Brain Research

…ays schools attempt to help students develop the EQ competency of pursuing noble goals. Leadership jobs in an organization also allow students to test and develop their skills in this area. Finally, development of the above EQ competencies creates empathy for others that is necessary for an individual’s healthy emotional development. “Empathy shatters rigid ideologies and destroys stereotypes” (Goleman, 1995). Students who develop the EQ competenc……Research shows social emotional learning improves classroom performance. How does it work & what does brain research show about emotion in learning?…

Collaboration at Work: The 5 Essentials

Collaboration at Work: The 5 Essentials

…and impossible goals demoralize people. Plus, to truly motivate, the team goals have to be aligned with meaningful goals that engage people’s intrinsic motivation – more on this below. How to implement with emotional intelligence: Understand the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, and apply these 3 tips for engaging intrinsic motivation, which will fuel sustainable high performance. Practice clear, accountable communication to……5 questions that predict how well teams connect, create and collaborate – and emotional intelligence tips to implement them with your team…

Mindful Insights into Student SEL Development

Mindful Insights into Student SEL Development

…re are some of the questions that I ask myself: —Did I make progress on my noble goal? —Did I practice my optimism skills (TIE)? —Did I say/text/do something encouraging for my son in L.A.? —Did I drink plenty of water, eat healthy, and exercise? —Did I avoid destructive comments about others? —Did I forgive others for errors? —Did I do a conscious act of kindness for a stranger? * 2. How important is parent involvement?   Denise and I emphaticall…

EQ Research on Growing Our Capacity to Grow

EQ Research on Growing Our Capacity to Grow

…imism) and is not sure where to apply that for the long-term (lower Pursue Noble Goals). So in addition to the reduced emotional connection, they’re less able to connect with their own sense of purpose. That’s all fairly alarming. However, it’s not all bad news. This graph shows that we seem to have reached a rather dramatic “inflection point” where some EQ competencies are continuing to decline, while others are on the rise: EEL = Enhance Emotion……What does it mean to “grow” as a person, and what’s the role of EQ? New research findings on global emotional intelligence show us what’s supporting and inhibiting growth….

POP-UP Festivals Support the SDGs

POP-UP Festivals Support the SDGs

…awareness needed to create a world aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals. To discuss the SDGs with children, check out this marvelous online comic book! There are many more at Comics Uniting Nations.   The Sustainable Development Goals are a stunning vision for the future of our world. So this November volunteers in 150+ countries are having a worldwide celebration of children, emotions and wellbeing! #SDGs @ConnectSDG Join us! Click to tw……The Sustainable Development Goals are an incredible vision for the world’s future. What are the social & emotional skills we need to fuel these SDGs? That’s what POP-UP Festivals are all about!…

Learning & the Brain: Neuroscientist Immordino-Yang

Learning & the Brain: Neuroscientist Immordino-Yang

…t for themselves skills and experiences that will advance them toward that goal. You’re very clear on what the goal is. You’re less prescriptive about what the paths are. Some kids are going to scale the cliff, and some are going to take the fire road that’s slow and long and meanders through the scenery. And some kids are going to hike up, you know what I’m saying? Josh: I want to double-click on this thing about vision. A lot of times when peopl……At a neurological level, how does the brain actually learn, and what’s the role of emotion? What’s the implication for education and training?…

Glimmers of Purpose: 3 Emotional Intelligence Tips for Coaching on Purpose in a Short-Term World

Glimmers of Purpose: 3 Emotional Intelligence Tips for Coaching on Purpose in a Short-Term World

…mes from scores on an emotional intelligence (EQ) competency called Pursue Noble Goals. A Noble Goal is an overarching sense of purpose. We ‘pursue’ it by making it a bigger part of who we are. It’s not just about action, it’s also about relationship with others and self (check out this short video from early in the pandemic from a time when this shift from Doing to Being was so clear). In our EQ Coach Certification classes, participants are very……Bad news: Globally, sense of purpose is declining. Good news: Using emotional intelligence in coaching, we can magnify and brighten the glimmers of purpose…

Start Your Day on PURPOSE: Choose A Morning Ritual

Start Your Day on PURPOSE: Choose A Morning Ritual

…n, and I are holding a group coaching session on refining or defining your Noble Goal. This is your purpose. Your BIGness. Your alignment. We’d love for you to join us. Upcoming Virtual Events with Maria: A Workshop for Perfectionists Monday, April 8 | ​​​​​​5-7pm San Francisco time $40/ $70 for two​​​​​​ More Here Living on Purpose: What Is Your Noble Goal? Wednesday, April 17 | 8-9:30am San Francisco time Pay What You Can Afford More Here Loving……Recent research suggests those with a morning ritual feel that their life is more meaningful. Set your daily intention by building a morning ritual… here’s how….

Voices from the Network: Marcelo Alvisi De Paula

Voices from the Network: Marcelo Alvisi De Paula

…great benefit ever since.” Learn about Six Seconds Learning Philosophies→ Noble Goal: Marcelo is grateful he can fulfill his purpose of ‘unlocking people’s potential’ because helping people brings him joy and inspiration. “I remember leaving home at a young age to go abroad and feeling a bit lost but I already knew I wanted to be a trainer and help people to learn (…) Helping people it’s deeply meaningful to me. It’s not about wanting to change p……In this month’s Voices from the Network, we talk to Marcelo Alvisi De Paula, a senior business leader who teaches emotional intelligence….

Master Class – Advanced EQ Practitioner

Master Class – Advanced EQ Practitioner

…r you to catalyze positive change. Support others as they pursue their own noble goals and ambitious projects to bring those goals to life. Find the Master Class courses near you. Tell me more about this course. Not all training is equal. All Six Seconds certification courses are transformative and not just “one more course to add to your CV”. Experience Six Seconds unique learning philosophy and methodology and see for yourself why participants s……Advanced emotional intelligence practitioners join Master Class to go deep into Six Seconds’ tools and methods with a group of highly committed allies….

Equipping Team Members to Provide World-Class Care at Hamad Medical Corporation

Equipping Team Members to Provide World-Class Care at Hamad Medical Corporation

…lity Training, took responsibility to implement a process to achieve these goals. Solution The leadership team at HMC collaborated with Six Seconds to design a program, “At the HEART of Service,” to meet the department’s goals. Everyone in the department – Consultants, Specialists, Doctors, Nurses, Dietitians, Accountants and Administrators – attended the one-day workshops. “At the HEART of Service” provided break-though skills for multiplying cus……HMC teaches the social emotional skills that fuel a thriving culture for team members and patients….

2020 EQ in Higher Education Conference

2020 EQ in Higher Education Conference

…://corcoranlab.org/ With over a decade of classroom experience, Cherilyn’s goal is to integrate social emotional learning into all levels of education. Cherilyn develops curriculum, assessments, and workshops about emotional intelligence competencies in her role at Six Seconds. An active member of the EQ community in North America, Cherilyn is the recipient of a Fulbright grant, during which she taught students at the university level and develope…

But You’re Wrong! 5 Ways Not to Talk About Political Differences – And What To Do Instead

But You’re Wrong! 5 Ways Not to Talk About Political Differences – And What To Do Instead

…eve that they’re unaware that they need to do their homework? So what’s my goal? My goal is to help raise a healthy well-adjusted adult. Then the question is, ‘Is this approach getting us there?’ It’s clearly not, but we keep doing it because there’s really a different goal that’s driving us. It may be I want to make sure that people don’t think I’m a bad parent. It may be that I want to have control. I feel out of control because this kid’s growi……How often do you engage with “the other side” of an issue? It’s hard, especially in today’s climate. Bret Wells shares 5 tips to have difficult conversations with emotional intelligence….

Why Telling Your Coaching Clients to “Find Your Purpose” Is Bad Advice

Why Telling Your Coaching Clients to “Find Your Purpose” Is Bad Advice

…t of the Six Seconds Model of Emotional Intelligence, which we call Pursue Noble Goals, is that it’s a goal that extends beyond your lifetime. Thinking 50, or even 100 years down the road helps clarify what really matters. Help clients articulate purpose in the context of a long-term perspective. And finally, purpose is about connection, to self and others. Purpose only has staying power when it’s connected to your deeply held values, to who you a……Purpose is essential for thriving, but many people go about it the wrong way. Here are 3 tips to help clients to stop looking for purpose, and start making it….

An (Emotionally Intelligent) Love Story

An (Emotionally Intelligent) Love Story

…asy to take the steps to get where we want to go. Click to tweet Michael’s noble goal is to appreciate (and help others appreciate) that life is a miracle. His belief in his noble goal shines through everything he has done these past two weeks. He treats this time together as so precious; human connection is a miracle of life. He makes me the most delicious, fresh food from scratch; the abundant food that comes from our earth and sun is a miracle……This Valentine’s Day, I am two-weeks post-surgery. No fancy dinners or moonlit walks on the beach for me. But don’t worry, I am still being extravagantly loved in the most emotionally intelligent way….

Unlocking EQ Profile

Unlocking EQ Profile

…ssessment and have a debrief to experience the power of this tool. Sample: Goals The Unlocking EQ Profile starts with data from the “outcomes” part of SEI: Effectiveness, Wellbeing, Relationships, Quality of Life. In this section, the individual begins to consider a goal of why they might want to use EQ. Sample: EQ Model The next section introduces what EQ is – in the Six Seconds Model, it’s a process of being more aware, intentional, and purposef……The perfect tool to introduce emotional intelligence, the Unlocking EQ Profile delivers clear feedback and an action plan for using EQ to achieve your goals….

Case Study:  Emotional Intelligence for People-First Leadership at FedEx Express

Case Study: Emotional Intelligence for People-First Leadership at FedEx Express

…with a larger sense of purpose (competencies: Increase Empathy and Pursue Noble Goals).[3] Reviewing data from LEGACY in 2009 and 2010, the GLI team identified that a few key EQ competencies were essential to strengthen “bench strength” and build the leaders who will move up the chain. Without revealing confidential details, the FedEx culture has focused on speed — which is a key part of the company’s success. As leaders move up in the organizati……What happens when new managers receive emotional intelligence training? The six-month program is delivering significant improvements in EQ skills — tied to dramatic increases in influence, quality of life, and decision making….

Case: EQ Team in Big Pharma

Case: EQ Team in Big Pharma

…ed “Give Yourself,” includes two competencies: Increase Empathy and Pursue Noble Goals. The assessment provides an overall EQ score plus scores for each of the three macro areas and each of the eight competencies for a total of 12 normative values: From the individuals results we generated a Team Report: GR: Group Report – this profile shows distributions of EQ competencies. It is designed for program planning, and for coaching/training. SEI Group……In one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, a Key Accounts team on the verge of collapse implements a six-month emotional intelligence program; EQ scores increase by 8.9% correlated with double-digit financial growth, high performance evaluations and multiple promotions….

Emotions for Motivation: 6 Tools to Fuel Energy

Emotions for Motivation: 6 Tools to Fuel Energy

…yle. If your brain is energized by the practical, then how can the current goal be translated to concrete steps? If you brain is energized by the idealistic, then how can you link the goal to long-term purpose? Discover the simple power of Brain Styles. In our research to create The Vital Organization field guide, and the bi-annual Vitality research report (here’s the past one on the state of organizational vitality in the world, another coming la……What makes motivation… motivating? Three powerful questions, a free worksheet, and powerful ways to strengthen energy from within (which we all need, especially when work/life feels challenging)…

Newsroom | POP-UP Festival

Newsroom | POP-UP Festival

…nteers in 157 countries. This year POP-UP Festivals will reach even higher goals. The United Nation’s Universal Children’s Day is held worldwide on November 20th, and aims to “promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and [improve] children’s welfare.” By encouraging children’s rights and wellbeing through fostering important dialogue about wellbeing and engaging volunteers worldwide, Six Seconds POP-UP festivals achi……We’d love to share POP-UP Festival with you to build community and educate children and adults about emotions, wellbeing, and children’s rights. Please contact [email protected] for press….

Illuminate: Maybe You Should Change What You Wear?

Illuminate: Maybe You Should Change What You Wear?

…s: you need to think of something wearable you already associate with your goal. Here’s how: Identify an EQ goal you’ve been working on. For me, it’s being less of a perfectionist. Brainstorm a wearable item that you already associate with your goal. What wearable item reminds you of patience, thoughtfulness, boldness, or whatever your goal may be? For example, when I think of someone who’s more willing to be creative and make mistakes, I think of……Would wearing a doctor’s clothes really make you more attentive? Read on for one intriguing research study + a fun tip for boosting your emotional intelligence practice….

Certifications | Testimonials

Certifications | Testimonials

…nd equipped with so many useful tools. I am living and breathing EQ and my noble goal is underpinning my life. Nigel Young, Trainer and Coach Wonderful program that challenges you to go into areas that you have probably never been before. Ian Broom, MD, BDC International I considered many EQ certification programs — this is the only one that promised a process I could use and adapt rather than just a script to follow. It delivered far more than pr……What do our clients say about Six Seconds? Collected testimonials about our emotional intelligence training, assessments and community….

Six Seconds Student Coaches

Six Seconds Student Coaches

…passion, perfectionism, increasing intrinsic motivation, purpose, defining Noble Goal, and empathy. Rate: $40 per session, free 30-minute consultation call Availability: Pacific time, flexible (8am-6pm) To schedule, email: [email protected] Fiorella Velarde Hi! Welcome to my bio! I am a mother, a friend, a daughter, a psychologist –educator, and a passionate advocate of emotional intelligence to co-create a better world. I will be honored…

EU Certification

EU Certification

…the core of the network This powerful program supports you to Pursue your Noble Goal and become more successful as an EQ change maker. Working closely with the Six Seconds’ team and a group of highly committed advanced allies, you will: Increase your expertise with the Six Seconds’ methodologies to design and deliver effective EQ-powered change programs. Expand your knowledge base about emotions, behavior, performance, and learning. Enhance your…

Personal Growth

Personal Growth

…rs_info=”{}”] More Effectiveness Increase your capacity to set and achieve goals for yourself, personally and professionally. LEARN MORE → [et_pb_text content_tablet=” Better Quality of Life Exceed your goals, and increase overall achievement and satisfaction in your life. LEARN MORE → ” content_phone=” Better Quality of Life Exceed your goals, and increase overall achievement and satisfaction in your life. LEARN MORE → ” content_last_edited=”on|p……Strengthen your relationship with yourself and others for personal and professional success. Start growing your emotional intelligence today….

About | Privacy Policy

About | Privacy Policy

…protecting the privacy of people who seek care and healing.   The primary goal of Processing Personal Data is to allow Six Seconds the identification of those natural persons who have either joined programs that are supported by Six Seconds’ under the scope of Emotional Intelligence Assessments or act as Certified Practitioners towards such assessments (the “Certs”). Another goal is to allow our Certs to perform the emotional intelligence assessm…

Social Emotional Learning Activities for Kids

Social Emotional Learning Activities for Kids

…ng so soon, we think the theme of GOALS is perfect. What are you trying to GOALS are you trying to grow this season? We hope our Pop-Up Mini-Box this month raises awareness for teaching growth + goals to you and the children in your circle. More Social Emotional Learning Resources Check out these articles and videos to learn more about SEL and Six Seconds’ commitment to this work: https://www.6seconds.org/2021/02/03/improve-your-online-classroom-c……Joyful, meaningful social emotional learning activities for kids of all ages. Try them out in your home or classroom today!…

POP-UP Festival for World Children’s Day

POP-UP Festival for World Children’s Day

…o tweet Read about POP-UP FESTIVALS supporting the Sustainable Development Goals Activities to try now Volunteers & Partners Spread the Word! Become a Partner POP-UP Festival Frequently Asked Questions A POP-UP Festival is a hands-on learning experience that you create by printing the activity “stations,” gathering simple materials, and inviting people to come together to learn & play. Each host decides which “stations” to print and adapts to thei……What if every child grew up with the emotional skills to build a peaceful, prosperous future? Get your free kit for kids & adults to learn and celebrate — in partnership with UNICEF World Children’s Day….

Climate of Emotions Action Pack

Climate of Emotions Action Pack

…with and empower kids in the climate crisis Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Community research guides use the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a framework to focus on sustainable actions that are student-defined and implemented. Global Weirding YouTube series Addresses many common questions, ranging from “I’m just a kid, what can I do?” to “what’s the big deal with just a few degrees?” to “should we be scaring the pants……Climate + Emotions + ACTION… here’s how!…

Evolve Consulting

Evolve Consulting

…tegic tools and resources for the development of our business. What’s your Noble Goal? Our noble goal is helping people developing awareness and understanding that they really can make the difference in their life with a new attitude. We also think that it is very important to keep working on ourselves so that we can be an example for our clients. We really want to be what we are teaching people to be! We know how important it is to develop EQ bas……In an increasingly complex, competitive and constantly evolving scenario, companies are required to make an enormous effort to enhance their human resources by strengthening their socio-emotional skills, considered strategic in the fourth industrial revolution….

Three Essential Skills for High Performing Leaders

Three Essential Skills for High Performing Leaders

…predicts Personal Performance; Key factors are competencies called Pursue Noble Goal, Engage Intrinsic Motivation, and Exercise Optimism (R2 from .2 to .46). In the Brain Talents, Resilience is the highest predictor; R2=.46   Interpretation on Sustaining Leadership Linked to the importance of change agility, these three key EQ competencies are tied to a future-oriented action. Pursue Noble Goals is about putting vision into action. Engage Intrins……What are the links between emotional intelligence and leadership performance? New research shows 66% of the variation in scores on leadership outcomes are predicted by five key leadership drivers – and people with higher emotional intelligence are seven times as likely to earn high scores on these factors….

Voices from the Network: Samina Uddin

Voices from the Network: Samina Uddin

…send button. Learn about Six Seconds Learning Philosophy → Noble Goal: My Noble Goal is a work in progress. Here is what I have at the moment: ‘to empower women to discover and utilize their unique gifts to make the world a better place.’ Learn about Six Seconds Noble Goals → Her “Don’t Miss This” Six Seconds tools & courses: My favorite Six Seconds tool is VET (Validate, Explore, Transform) because it allows me to pause and respond instead of au……In this month’s Voices from the Network newsletter, we highlight Samina Uddin, a certified emotional intelligence coach….

Daniel Goleman on the Dalai Lama’s Vision for Good

Daniel Goleman on the Dalai Lama’s Vision for Good

…self we talk about increasing empathy (expanding your concern) and pursing noble goals (putting purpose into action). Dan: I think that’s very profound, Josh. The way the Dalai Lama is saying it, “These are the meaningful goals in the world, let’s heal the earth, let’s help those in need, let’s clear up corruption and collusion.” Those are big goals. He says, “Everyone has his or her own point of leverage, everyone has a range of good they can do,…

Case Study: Connected Leadership for Performance

Case Study: Connected Leadership for Performance

…n integrated whole where participants would identify a specific leadership goal in the first phase. Then, they developed new tools to apply to their goal, and were supported to create positive change. Vital Signs is Six Seconds’ organizational model and integrated suite of statistically-validated assessments that capture key information about the people side of performance Click to tweet . Assessing Progress The case study includes data from appro……Case Study: Developing leadership to improve relationships and accelerate change is a key goal in many organizations, so what’s the secret that helped 73% of leaders in this global tech company measurably improve?…

Emotional Intelligence Certification Training

Emotional Intelligence Certification Training

…tional learning as a Certified EQ Educator Help your clients achieve their goals Get certified as an EQ coach (PCC) with the global leaders in coaching with emotional intelligence Transform organizations with emotional intelligence Get certified as an EQ Consultant and equip yourself with best-in-class tools and methods to grow high performing organizations Lead transformational learning experiences Get certified as an EQ Facilitator with the glob……Emotional intelligence certification training for educators, business leaders, coaches, consultants and more….