Welcome to Six Seconds Network in Asia, from our amazing EQ communities in Japan & China, to a thriving hub in Singapore and Malaysia, onto Australia, New Zealand and beyond. On this page, meet members of the team in Asia-Pacific, see upcoming events, and view recent articles.

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Natalie Roitman

Natalie Roitman

Regional Network Director China & Spain

My Noble Goal is... co-create spaces abundant of care, wisdom and authenticity
My work is about... developing the EQ Network in the Greater China region
Professional accomplishme...Read More

Natalie Roitman

Natalie Roitman

Regional Network Director China & Spain

My Noble Goal is... co-create spaces abundant of care, wisdom and authenticity

My work is about... developing the EQ Network in the Greater China region

Professional accomplishments include... the team and I have grown the EQ network in China by 20x over the last 5 years, now with over 200 active certified coaches, assessors, educators and practitioners. We have an active, engaged group of volunteer Network Leaders providing free programs to 1000s of people, plus a large following on WeChat and our other online platforms.  I support the growth of the network by facilitating Six Seconds Certifications in Chinese and with our team provide a platform for all our certified to support others practice EQ.

I am the co-author of the EQ Gym workbook and co-created the EQ Gym Book Club, including the EQ Gym Book Club for Parents. I am also a co-author of the new Self Science curriculum. I am an EQ Coach (ACC) since 2018.

 A few past experiences... Before joining Six Seconds I worked in an HR consultancy firm in Beijing, training EQ Leaders and designing assessment centers for 500 Fortune companies and top 100 Chinese companies. I co-founded a French- Chinese Montessori Kindergarten.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. I have seen how it can help individuals and organisations to transform themselves and create positive change

Background... I grew up in Argentina and Israel before moving to China for 13 years, and since 2017 I live in France, La Rochelle. My roots are in many different places and cultures.

Favorite... I love living close to the ocean and eating salty butter caramel crepes!

I'd love to talk to you about ... If you are interested in how EQ can help us to be better coaches and parents - I would love to connect!

La Rochelle,France
Sue McNamara, PhD, PCC

Sue McNamara, PhD, PCC

Regional Network Director - Asia Pacific

My Noble Goal is... To support people to create their own positive growth in order to thrive
My work is about... Supporting the Six Seconds network members, certified practitioner...Read More

Sue McNamara, PhD, PCC

Sue McNamara, PhD, PCC

Regional Network Director - Asia Pacific

My Noble Goal is... To support people to create their own positive growth in order to thrive

My work is about... Supporting the Six Seconds network members, certified practitioners and partners in Asia Pacific to thrive in order for them to support others to flourish

Professional accomplishments include...

... I've led the growth of a thriving Six Seconds network across Asia Pacific, being joined along the way by a wonderful team of partners, certified practitioners, volunteer network leaders and advocates.
.. I've delivered thousands of assessments, certification, consulting and integration programmes creating positive growth in individuals, corporate and educational organisations.
... My Doctoral research used the Six Seconds tools and methodologies to investigate the relationship between parent/child and teacher/student emotionally intelligent behaviours. The results of which showed that when significant adults in children's lives enhance their own emotional intelligence, so too do the children in their care.
... I advocate an evidence-based approach, blending the neuroscience of change and learning, strong data with practical processes to improve learning and the application of EQ Skills.

A few past experiences... Prior to joining Six Seconds, I have worked in many sectors, including; learning and development, consulting, education, hospitality, travel, marketing, sales and shipbuilding! Through these roles I have gained a wide range of experience supporting, individuals, leaders, teams and organisations to grow and thrive.
... During my time in Asia, in addition to leading the Six Seconds team, I was an Adjunct Associate Professor and Programme Lead of Soft Skills with the Institute for Engineering Leaders and a Consultant Advisor to the Centre for Future Ready Graduates at the National University of Singapore.
... I am a long standing Board Member and Chair of the Pastoral and Safeguarding Committee at Tanglin Trust School, Singapore.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….I have seen the positive difference practicing EQ brings to people of all ages and to those around them.

Background... I identify as a global citizen, growing up in the UK and having lived and worked in Spain, Austria, USA, Hong Kong, Australia and Singapore.

Favorite... My favourite thing to do is spending time with my family, particularly when combined with skiing!

I'd love to talk to you about ... How you can create your own positive growth, through utilising EQ, to thrive.

Singapore,Singapore
Yoshie Katsumata

Yoshie Katsumata

Regional Network Director, Japan

"Emotions are like the nucleus of pearls. By looking at emotions, we can notice our message, sense our meaning, and expand our possibilities from there" 
Through the personnel de...Read More

Yoshie Katsumata

Yoshie Katsumata

Regional Network Director, Japan

"Emotions are like the nucleus of pearls. By looking at emotions, we can notice our message, sense our meaning, and expand our possibilities from there" 
Through the personnel department of the financial institution, secretary, entertainment manager Since I met EQ in 2000, I have communicated "EQ utilization for career formation". My hobbies are visiting the halls and watching Rakugo.

Second-class career consulting technician (national qualification) from  Shizuoka Prefecture

Experienced as president secretary after working in personnel department, finance department at financial institution. 
Meet the EQ in the search for the key factors of "talent" and "career formation" when I was involved in the management and production of talents and actors after buying the secretarial experience.

Providing marketing and solutions related to EQ development from the encounter with the 2000 EQ. Since 2010, he has served as director, marketing and sales manager, and has promoted the research and development of the global standard EQ in the US company Six Seconds Japan.

Conducted counseling and coaching as a career consultant and provided career counseling to a total of 800 people.

Based on the concept of “extracting talent and potential and building an independent career by utilizing EQ not only in work but also in daily life”, mid-career employees from new employees in a wide range of industries and industries such as government offices, finance, and general companies. Work on hierarchical training and career vision training for

[Book] 
Case study book for leadership and career formation "LD note" (Career Creators) 
"Human psychology" "Theory" writing 
[Department number] 
・ January, 2014 issue "Evaluation and responsibility" 
・ October, 2014 Issue "Loose related departments"-September 
2015 issue "International standards and dilemmas"
Tomofumi Suzawa

Tomofumi Suzawa

Operations Director, Japan

“Tomo” brings his experience as a competitive athlete to support effective implementation of emotional intelligence — wellbeing comes when body, mind & heart work togethe...Read More

Tomofumi Suzawa

Tomofumi Suzawa

Operations Director, Japan

“Tomo” brings his experience as a competitive athlete to support effective implementation of emotional intelligence — wellbeing comes when body, mind & heart work together see グローバルネットワークSix Secondsの日本オフィスです

A sound mind in a sound body (The healthy mind is in the healthy body) With a career as a football director and sports instructor, researching the effective use of the EQ to foster people's "Well Being". In addition, as an EQ coach working on "heart muscle training" and "heart diet", we support the use of EQ in daily life for all people, young and old.

Summer Guo 郭薇

Summer Guo 郭薇

Operations Manager, China  中国区运营经理

郭薇,热爱生活,喜欢一切美好的事物。2018年正式加入6秒钟情商网络,目前工作在上海。希望通过自己和团队的努力,可以支持更多的�...Read More

Summer Guo 郭薇

Summer Guo 郭薇

Operations Manager, China  中国区运营经理

郭薇,热爱生活,喜欢一切美好的事物。2018年正式加入6秒钟情商网络,目前工作在上海。希望通过自己和团队的努力,可以支持更多的人修炼和发展情商技能,让人们可以在学习,工作和生活中都能应用情商,从而让我们的生活更幸福,让我们的世界变得更加美好。

My Noble Goal is... Make the world more harmonious and happy

My work is about... Supporting the healthy development and expansion of Six Seconds China Emotional Intelligence Network

Professional accomplishments include... Organizing POP-UP Festival in China every year. Keeping the volunteer force growing and let more people know about EQ and emotion value.

 A few past experiences...Before joining Six Seconds, my work includes working in supply chain management in a Germany company.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. I really feel that emotional intelligence can make people wiser and make our lives happier

Background...I am an EQ practitioner, a mother of a child, and a lover of beauty

Favorite... Favorite the beautiful and wonderful things around us together

I'd love to talk to you about ... Parent-child relationship

WeChat... Summerguo1024

Shanghai,China
Chamie Huang

Chamie Huang

Marketing Manager, China 中国区市场经理

2019年正式加入6秒钟情商网络,目前在中国上海工作。我喜欢旅行、跑步和养宠物。在6秒钟,我深刻地体验了KCG——自我认知、自我选择...Read More

Chamie Huang

Chamie Huang

Marketing Manager, China 中国区市场经理

2019年正式加入6秒钟情商网络,目前在中国上海工作。我喜欢旅行、跑步和养宠物。在6秒钟,我深刻地体验了KCG——自我认知、自我选择、自我超越,并激发自己更多的能量和产生积极改变。希望我们能够支持更多人一起修炼情商,共同实现积极的自我改变,这也是能够为我“带来持续成就感和幸福感”的事情!

My Noble Goal is... Light your life with passion

My work is about... Marketing in China

Professional accomplishments include... I've 70+ coach hours and create "EQ gym" online reading club in China

A few past experiences...Online training project manager in Enterprise

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….  it has changed my life and my family for the better

Shanghai,China
Stervey Lim, M.A

Stervey Lim, M.A

Director of EQ Business - Asia Pacific

My Noble Goal is... Inspiring Lasting Positivity and Truth to Enrich and Elevate Humanity.
My work is about... As a Master Facilitator in EQ Leadership / Unlocking EQ for Business...Read More

Stervey Lim, M.A

Stervey Lim, M.A

Director of EQ Business - Asia Pacific

My Noble Goal is... Inspiring Lasting Positivity and Truth to Enrich and Elevate Humanity.

My work is about... As a Master Facilitator in EQ Leadership / Unlocking EQ for Business Programs, I am committed to unlocking the potential of Emotional Intelligence as a catalyst for business innovation and growth, and As an EQ Strategic Programs Alliance extends beyond mere collaboration; it's about forging deep connections with organizations and communities across APAC, uniting us in a shared vision for excellence and strategic innovation

Professional accomplishments include... I've facilitated over 50 workshops focused on integrating EQ principles with Agile methodologies and ESG Sustainability goals, enhancing leadership agility and organizational responsiveness to global challenges. Additionally, I have developed curriculum on the impact of EQ-driven leadership on fostering sustainable business practices and agile organizational growth.

A few past experiences... Before joining Six Seconds, As MD at AXXIO International, led strategic expansions into ASEAN markets, establishing significant IT vendor relationships. In the role of Regional Country Director for Seagate International HQ ASEAN, managed annual sales revenue exceeding few hundred millions and achieving over 80% market share. Engaged as a Thought Leader and Facilitator at Allure Maven Marketing (AMM), advising on Digital transformation and Agile Leadership to foster Growth Mindsets.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. Emotional Intelligence (EQ) stands as the bedrock of transformative leadership, a journey I embarked upon with profound personal and professional revelations. My advocacy for EQ is fuelled by its undeniable impact on my life, guiding me from self-awareness to a deeper understanding of my actions and choices from my purpose in life perspective. This journey, enriched through insights from Six Seconds, has not only enhanced my interpersonal relationships but also catalysed organizational success. It's a testament to the power of EQ in mastering the complexities of today's global landscape, underscoring the pivotal role emotional awareness plays in navigating life's myriad situations.

Pronouns, Background...  he/him. Identifying as a multiracial 'Third Culture Kid,' my journey spans across three continents, embodying a mosaic of cultures and experiences that have shaped my perspective. This rich tapestry of life experiences, coupled with my return to Six Seconds, marks a full circle in my quest for self-discovery and effective leadership. Once a wanderer seeking the right tools for personal growth, I now stand as a testament to the transformative power of Emotional Intelligence, ready to empower leaders and organizations with the insights and resilience I've gained. This 'prodigal son of Six Seconds' brings back not just lessons learned but a renewed commitment to driving sustainable growth, agile leadership, and a deeper understanding of our shared humanity

Favorite... My favorite activities, from golf and beach outings to enjoying movies and travel, alongside cherished moments with my wife. Spiritually, my favourite is learning about Chinese Metaphysics such as QiMenDunJia,(奇门遁甲) Bazi(八字), Feng Shui (风水) and Numerology

I'd love to talk to you about ... Anything under the Universe!

 

"The true hero is one who conquers his own anger and hatred." - Dalai Lama

Singapore
Huong Thai Vu

Huong Thai Vu

Country Manager Vietnam & Operations Manager Asia-Pacific

My Noble Goal is... to grow authentic connections with myself and others
My work is about... to grow the EQ Practitioner community in Vietnam and support Asia-Pacific members in t...Read More

Huong Thai Vu

Huong Thai Vu

Country Manager Vietnam & Operations Manager Asia-Pacific

My Noble Goal is... to grow authentic connections with myself and others

My work is about... to grow the EQ Practitioner community in Vietnam and support Asia-Pacific members in their EQ development

Professional accomplishments include... As Six Seconds EQ Coach and Facilitator, I've supported the growing of APAC team of Network Leaders for the past 4 years. I also helped building a team of 9 Network Leaders and one Preferred Partner in Vietnam. I facilitate Six Seconds CORE Certificates (Unlocking EQ, EQ Assessor, and EQ Practitioner), Brain Profiler, and EQ Insights (Train the Trainer) in Vietnamese.

 A few past experiences... My focus has been in facilitating and designing training material, including translation and customization to ensure relevance to the participants’ specific industry and current working situation. I’ve had opportunities to provide training services and worked with HR team from multinational corporations in Vietnam such as Coca-Cola, Intel, and BAT.

One reason I'm personally passionate about emotional intelligence is... I’ve been intrigued by what really differentiates great trainers and coaches. I have seen that practicing EQ helps trainers, coaches, and educators to provide an environment where participants can experience transformative learning.

Background...  I identify myself as a cultural bridge of Western values of openness, freedom thinking, diversity and Asian values of harmony, community, and traditions. As someone who has the privilege of working and living in a cross-cultural environment, and is bilingual, I’m enjoying the best of both worlds and also learning to navigate through the challenges they bring.

Favorite... I love traveling to places with mountains, waterfalls, or forests

I'd love to talk to you about ...  practicing EQ in coaching and training, especially the challenges and some of the approaches to overcome them

Hochiminh City,Vietnam
Tony Taegyun Kim

Tony Taegyun Kim

EQ Leadership Consultant, South Korea

My Noble Goal is...Making people here more smart
My work is about... Expanding EQ Leadership all over Korea
Professional accomplishments include... EQ services became the most va...Read More

Tony Taegyun Kim

Tony Taegyun Kim

EQ Leadership Consultant, South Korea

My Noble Goal is...Making people here more smart

My work is about... Expanding EQ Leadership all over Korea

Professional accomplishments include... EQ services became the most valuable contents in my business

 A few past experiences... I had worked in Samsung as a HR person

One reason I'm personally passionate about emotional intelligence is... It's the only contents that can impact my life

Pronouns/background... I'm still hungry like Steve jobs

Favorite... sweating in Sauna and practicing English with my tutor

I'd love to talk to you about... the reason why we practice EQ

Seoul,South Korea
Fiona Ai Hong 照片和介绍

Fiona Ai Hong 照片和介绍

Development Manager, China  中国区运营经理

My Noble Goal is... Spend a meaningful life with EQ
My work is about... Support for expanding impact and certification course enrollment in China
Professional accomplishments i...Read More

Fiona Ai Hong 照片和介绍

Fiona Ai Hong 照片和介绍

Development Manager, China  中国区运营经理

My Noble Goal is... Spend a meaningful life with EQ

My work is about... Support for expanding impact and certification course enrollment in China

Professional accomplishments include...

1. I have built a Six-Seconds EQ city community of nearly 300 people;

2. I have shared 6-second EQ lessons to a total of over 1000 students and teachers in different primary and secondary schools for four consecutive years;

3. I have applied EQ to family, interpersonal relationships, training, sales, team management, etc., and continue to influence everyone around me;

4. I have supported graduates of the Six Seconds community in China to put EQ competencies into practice within their organizations

5. Applying my practical experience of EQ in course consultation, which has attracted more people to learn.

 A few past experiences...Before joining Six Seconds, I was working as a sales leader in the financial industry and part-time internal trainer

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. I have personally experienced and seen first-hand the happiness and positive growth that these skills have brought to myself and others

Background... I was born and live in the same big city - Xi'an, China

Favorite... I enjoy photography, writing, painting and reading

I'd love to talk to you about ... I love talking to people about brain science, psychology, emotional intelligence, the relationship between photography and emotions.

我是Fiona,我喜欢摄影、绘画、平板撑。我2020年3月加入6秒钟,在此之前的20多年里一直在金融行业,从事过销售和管理工作,同时也是一名讲情商的内训师。

2017年我在6秒钟开启情商修炼之旅,那时从未想到过,竟不知不觉上完了所有认证课,也更未想过,竟然从学员变成了员工!这一切是为什么呢?鲁米说:“你正在寻找的东西也在寻找你。”我想,这就是原因吧!

情商,是值得终身修炼的能力,很荣幸能够在这样一个情商组织不断修炼自己,也支持更多人修炼情商!

Xi'an,China
Claire Choonee Song

Claire Choonee Song

EQ Leadership Consultant, South Korea

My Noble Goal is...I want to help people recognize what they really want and make their lives meaningful
My work is about... Lectures and coaching using assessments as an EQ consu...Read More

Claire Choonee Song

Claire Choonee Song

EQ Leadership Consultant, South Korea

My Noble Goal is...I want to help people recognize what they really want and make their lives meaningful

My work is about... Lectures and coaching using assessments as an EQ consultant in South Korea

Professional accomplishments include... I've given lectures to more than 300 people and more than 30 teams using emotional intelligence assessments

 A few past experiences... I have been designed and lectured team-level workshops and leadership courses in HRD

One reason I'm personally passionate about emotional intelligence is... it allows people to find what they really want, which is easy to miss in their daily lives

Pronouns/background... I am an HR Director, and mother of my daughter in South Korea

Favorite... I love Pasta and Meeting new people

I'd love to talk to you about... people's interests and new trends

Seoul,South Korea
Amanda Crawford

Amanda Crawford

EQ Leadership Consultant, Australia

My Noble Goal is...Connecting people to their potential
My work is about... Facilitating our EQ Leadership Certification and Unlocking EQ for Business programs.
Professional acco...Read More

Amanda Crawford

Amanda Crawford

EQ Leadership Consultant, Australia

My Noble Goal is...Connecting people to their potential

My work is about... Facilitating our EQ Leadership Certification and Unlocking EQ for Business programs.

Professional accomplishments include... …I am one of the original cohort of facilitators certified to deliver the EQ Leader Certification and Unlocking EQ Biz. …I've brought EQ to life for hundreds of people, through assessments and workshops, in organisations large and small. …I get to see people's quality of life grow, alongside their performance, as they strengthen their EQ.

 A few past experiences... …I bring to Six Seconds a background in corporate restructuring, commercial management and consulting. I’ve worked with a diverse range of businesses and industries, including banking and finance, education, legal, sport (especially swimming), and government. …After having children, I trained as a NeuroLeadership Coach before joining Six Seconds to focus on developing emotionally intelligent leadership within organisations. …I am a Chartered Accountant, which means I can talk numbers AND people!

One reason I'm personally passionate about emotional intelligence is... not only do I see the impact that growing EQ has had for the clients I work with, I have personally experienced how the practical tools and frameworks underpinned by stronger EQ help us navigate the murky and challenging waters of life!

Favorite... spending quality time with the people I love, sharing good food and laughter

I'd love to talk to you about... strengthening your leadership capability and bringing EQ to life in your organisation

Sydney,Australia
Suyin Tay

Suyin Tay

EQ Leadership Consultant, Singapore

My Noble Goal is...To enable in myself and others the hope and possibility of making the world better through action
My work is about... Changing lives through EQ
 A few past ex...Read More

Suyin Tay

Suyin Tay

EQ Leadership Consultant, Singapore

My Noble Goal is...To enable in myself and others the hope and possibility of making the world better through action

My work is about... Changing lives through EQ

 A few past experiences... Over the past decade, her work in the Asia-Pacific region also includes serving as a curriculum design consultant for Generation. She is an award-winning educator achieving 5 Outstanding Contribution Awards from 2015-2019 at the Ministry of Education, Singapore. In 2023, Suyin was recognised as an Obama Asia Pacific Leader.

One reason I'm personally passionate about emotional intelligence is... I've seen how it can change the lives of marginalised people and know that more people can benefit from this skill to flourish.

Pronouns/background... she/her

Favorite... author is Paulo Coelho

I'd love to talk to you about... Current Affairs, History and the Arts

Singapore
Huong Nguyen (Helen)

Huong Nguyen (Helen)

EQ Leadership Consultant, Vietnam

My Noble Goal is...To support others to live a meaningful life 
My work is about... Facilitating our EQ Leadership Certification and Unlocking EQ for Business programs.
Professi...Read More

Huong Nguyen (Helen)

Huong Nguyen (Helen)

EQ Leadership Consultant, Vietnam

My Noble Goal is...To support others to live a meaningful life 

My work is about... Facilitating our EQ Leadership Certification and Unlocking EQ for Business programs.

Professional accomplishments include... I've delivered over 50 emotional intelligence assessments. I led many EQ workshop and leadership training courses with average rating is 4.5/5

 A few past experiences... Before joining Six Seconds network, i have more than 20 years of experience in Human Resources consulting, people development, business development, business management, training and coaching.

One reason I'm personally passionate about emotional intelligence is... it helps me to response instead of react, freedom and responsible with my choices and especially to live and lead with purposes.

Pronouns/background... i am a happy mother of 1 son and 1 daughter.

Favorite... hobby is gardening.

I'd love to talk to you about... your dreams, your vision

HOCHIMINH CITY,VIETNAM
Yasuhiro Tanabe

Yasuhiro Tanabe

Executive Fellow, Japan

Yasuhiro Tanabe is a National Certified Career Coach in Japan and leadership consultant, also member of National Career Development Association (GCDF-NCDA). He brings over 15 years...Read More

Yasuhiro Tanabe

Yasuhiro Tanabe

Executive Fellow, Japan

Yasuhiro Tanabe is a National Certified Career Coach in Japan and leadership consultant, also member of National Career Development Association (GCDF-NCDA). He brings over 15 years of organizational development, training and leadership coaching experience to his clients using EQ theory and concepts.  He designs management and leadership programs for companies for all sectors including business, private non profits, governmental offices, and universities. His presentations are cross-cultural delivered in Japan, Asia, and North America. His focus is on helping people use emotional intelligence to reach their career goals.

A member of Six Seconds’ Master Trainer group, Tanabe holds a BA in Management from the Tohoku University Japan and an MA in International Relations from the International University of Japan, Graduate University.  He also has a career in airline industry approximately 20 years.

Tanabe has been providing the EQ based management and leadership training programs to Japanese firms more than 100 times a year such as automobile industry, electrical manufactures, Banking, Tokyo City offices, several prefectures’ chamber of commerce, and so on. He is also providing lectures in the Hosei University in Tokyo, Japan.

The EQ Network in Asia includes a wonderful community of emotional intelligence practitioners in business, education, government — plus Network Leader volunteers sharing EQ around the region. In addition, we are honored to partner with a range of business and education organizations utilizing Six Seconds tools and methods as a core of their work.

Upcoming events in Asia-Pacific

Recent Articles re the MEAI Region

State of the Heart 2018: The Latest Research on EQ (9/5/2018) by Joshua Freedman - What's happening with emotional intelligence in the world today? Here are the latest insights from the world's most extensive study of EQ. ...
Case- EQ at Shell Asia: Enduring Boost for Teamwork (11/21/2011) by guest - To support highly technical leaders and teams to be more effective at collaboration, Shell sought out a customized emotional intelligence development program.  Using a blended-learning approach, Six Seconds’ tailor-made program yields an 85% success rate when assessed an average of three years after the program. ...