Why 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.
Sometimes 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.
Today 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.
Why do New Year’s resolutions nearly always fail? And what can we do to make them stick? Explore the neuroscience of change and motivation.
Not 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.
Six Seconds and Make-A-Wish launch a pilot DEI program in Europe fueled by emotional intelligence – with promising results.
Drawing 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!)
How can you harness the power of emotions to fuel sustainable motivation – for yourself and your team? Try these activities today.
Practical tips and activities to turn feelings of overwhelm into clarity and productivity – for you and your team.
This month we’re sharing the story of Liliana Rodríguez, an emotional intelligence consultant and coach based in Monterrey, Mexico.
Do AIs like ChatGPT and Claude help business consultants do better work? The answers vary widely based on the task, according a new study.
Over 300 HR professionals in Italy select the top emotional intelligence Brain Talents needed for 2024 and beyond.
Feel 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.
How does your own awareness affect your clients’ awareness? We’ll dive into ICF competency #7, but focusing on honing our intuition as coaches.
In this Emotional Insights for Leaders, we look at an emotion that typically blocks progress but can also spark progress: Apathy.
In this month’s Voices from the Network, we talk to Marcelo Alvisi De Paula, a senior business leader who teaches emotional intelligence.
In this installment of the Emotional Insights for Leaders series, we look at an emotion that is critical for success: Compassion.
Worldwide, employees aren’t happy – even less happy than at the height of the pandemic. And it’s even worse for managers. Why?
Experiencing a sense of belonging is a driver for our wellbeing. Research and tips to build connection and community.
In this installment of the Emotional Insights for Leaders, we look at a valuable emotion that we often prefer to avoid: Frustration.
Bad news: Globally, sense of purpose is declining. Good news: Using emotional intelligence in coaching, we can magnify and brighten the glimmers of purpose
Data from the world’s largest study of emotional intelligence reveals a widespread human energy crisis, fueled by years of stress and uncertainty.
Tech workers are burnt out and unhappy, but tech CEOs are doubling down on return-to-office mandates anyway.
New data from the world’s largest study of emotional intelligence reveals a burnout epidemic in Tech – and alarming an engagement in Japan.
Why has school attendance plummeted? In this month’s newsletter, we explore the research and offer evidence-based solutions for educators.
