My Noble Goal is... encourage people to tap into their energies and choose their path and the best version of themselves at every moment

My work is about... Increasing the use of emotional intelligence as an indispensable skill to live better in the world as a trainer and as consultant

Professional accomplishments include...two different focus on communication on one side and about development and organizational process of the HR area on the other side, including expertise in soft skills training, leadership and consulting on HR processes to be implemented in a company. I’am a PCC Coach ICF Certified.

 A few past experiences... I worked for several years in a company first in Communication Area and then in Human Resources Area focused on manager development in a financial/banking company.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. because I have experienced how it is the most powerful key to connecting people

Pronouns...she/her

Favorite...traveling, reading and have fun (laughing and joking with friends!)

Quote... "If you can dream it, you can do it” Walt Disney and

I'd love to talk to you about ... communication, experience, empowerment, talents and everything can make a different world focused on people and their real and deep needs

My Noble Goal is... Co-create freedom to live emotions

My work is about... Bringing EQ into business processes

Professional accomplishments include... Experienced Instructor with a demonstrated history of working in the management consulting industry. Skilled in HR Consulting, Organization, Executive Coaching, and Performance Management

 A few past experiences...Before Six Seconds, I lived various lives: from my early years in Marketing and Communications and then moving into Technical and Commercial functions. Timidly, over the years, there has been an awareness of the passion to build projects with stakeholders that often comes through the commercial function. I have touched directly and from the inside a variety of sectors: from textiles, to the world of wine, fashion, manufacturing, business services, tourism, sports, large-scale distribution, retail, editorial, event organization, advertising, IT.

My Noble Goal is... “Inspire to trust & Trust to inspire”

My work is about... Supporting Leaders and organizations to increase overall Employee Engagement by using Emotional Intelligence, helping them to find solutions and a strategy to create a workplace where people are self-motivated and supporting success. 

Professional accomplishments include...

...28 year + of professional experience in a Fortune 100 international company. I worked as a Communications Manager, Project Manager, Human Resource Process Specialist, Senior Executive Assistant, Trainer, Mentor, Coach. I supported leaders and organizations in People Development topics, Talent Management, Change Management, Executive Training in Self Marketing, Recruitment and Onboarding Processes, Project Management, Communication execution and Strategies, Employee Surveys, Event Management.

...In 2018 I started my own business “Anke Breternitz Coaching”

I believe that everyone has the potential to achieve their goals and aspirations. As a passionate EQ business coach, I strive to help my clients unlock this potential and grow both professionally and personally. Through my years of experience in corporate environments, I understand the challenges that leaders and teams face in today's fast-paced world. Authenticity is key to success in any business or personal endeavour, and I believe that emotional intelligence is a critical component in achieving this authenticity. My coaching approach is grounded in scientifically proven EQ-assessments that allow me to tailor my coaching to the individual needs of each client.

...To offer the best possible service to my coachees I studied: Personal and Business Coaching, did the whole pathway with six seconds as an Emotional Intelligence Coach & hold a Certification in Business Vital Signs and recently I also became a Resilience Coach

Favorite... I love Nordic walking and usually singing in the fields, I am crazy about lemons and be super excited when my coachees have their AHA moments!

I'd love to talk to you about ... when can you be the best version of yourself? When do you feel safe? When can you expand your full potential? How can EQ support you?

My Noble Goal is… support the use of creativity so that people can inspire themselves

My work is about… Consultant in EQ BIZ 

Professional accomplishments include… MASTER IN HR SPECIALIST MANAGEMENT AND RETAIL MANAGEMENT, my main area of expertise includes: emphatic sales, retail tools, communication, coaching. 

A few past experiences... I worked for several years as a sales manager and then as a change facilitator.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. Awareness of myself

Pronouns… he/his

Favorite... I love cycling, travel and stay with the people!

Quote… “HAPPINESS DOESN’T DEPEND ON WHAT WE LACK BUT ON THE GOOD USE WE MAKE OF WHAT WE HAVE"

I'd love to talk to you about … Projects of growth and change 

My Noble Goal is... inspire and boost me and others to use the emotional data together with other data in business and personal life.

My work is about... Supporting individuals and organizations to use and implement EQ as a useful data to increase business, performance, leadership skills and wellbeing.

Professional accomplishments include... I have been working with EQ in corporate organizations and in smaller businesses since 2010 in Sweden. I have delivered Leadership Programs, workshops, webinars and individual assessments and coaching for over 1000 participants.

I am proud of taking the EQ perspective to several businesses and organizations by combine the logical part of decision making and business acumen.

I joined EQ biz Europe 2023.

A few past experiences... I thought science would be my profession, but when I took a course in Psychology at the University of Uppsala, I changed my mind!

After my Bachelor of Social Behavior Science together with parallel studies in Psychology and Economics I finally found how to combine business, numbers, and emotions. This has been my profession for more than 20 years as both as a manager in HR, institutions, corporate businesses and as a consultant.

I am proud of have been leading a High Potential Program called Next Generation in Sweden, for more than10 years. The company is one of Europe’s leading architecture and engineering consultancy and we used EQ training for 10 months as the baseline to develop skills for Leadership and Project Management.

I am certified in several tools for individuals and teams such as Six Seconds SEI Assessment.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is… that I have seen what the awareness of emotions can add to the individual self-leadership and business success.

EQ is a powerful skill that enables success, growth, change, commitment, productivity, and well-being in both work and personal life. When we see the importance of emotional intelligence in our decision making, with our clients/customers and our relationships at work - we can build strong and sustainable organizations.

Favorite... I love spending time with family and friends often in nature, at music or culture events. My family likes down-hill skiing, sailing and sport events. I am a curious and people-oriented person who likes to have deep conversations around the dinner table, I read a lot and sing in a choir.

 I'd love to talk to you about ...  EQ and how to practice EQ in both individual and organizational development. EQ Coaching and Assessment can be a catalyst to your development and leadership.

My Noble Goal is... to help the development of self-awareness and compassion as levers for making happy choices and doing one's best.

My work is about... to bring Emotional Intelligence and SEL programs into the school and educational field. 

Professional accomplishments include a... law degree and ICF-certified coach.

A few past experience... 20 years of experience as a designer of educational services in national and European contexts. I created the CACTUS method, the life project that makes life and career flourish.

Pronouns... She/her

Quote... "Try it, you can always go back".

Favorite... I love reading, living in the countryside and swimming.

I'd love to talk you about...Teacher and school experiences that improved the classroom climate through the development of Emotional Intelligence.

My Noble Goal is... support people to develop emotional-relational skills to face change in a sustainable way and build effective leadership

My work is about... Taking care of the first contact of those who want to approach the vision of Emotional Intelligence and updating the certificates

Professional accomplishments include... Business & Executive Coach since 2013 with PCC ICF credential, Soft Skills Trainer, Mentor Coach: works with individuals and companies on social-emotional skills enhancement, management and career transition

 A few past experiences... graduated in Economics and Banking, with a Master's degree in Risk Management and has worked in the financial field for over eleven years. This experience has given her insight into the dynamics relational and organizational dynamics typical of a business structured company.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. To focus completely on her passion: the growth of people

Pronouns...she/her

Favorite... I like reading, especially personal development manuals. I love going to the cinema. I enjoy meeting new interesting people and I love networking events. Fitwalking e pilates are my favorite sports

Quote...  “If you light a lantern for another, it will also brighten your own way”

I'd love to talk to you about everything! But I like listening much more, I'm very curious

My Noble Goal is... To provide a space where people can become a better version of themselves.

My work is about... To bring in more clients and increase sales. More certifications and corporate clients.

Professional accomplishments include... I have facilitated some EQ workshops for current clients. I participated in Grow U sessions as a Network Leader before I joined the Europe team.

 A few past experiences...I was a professional Opera Singer with Opera Australia for 8 years.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….Emotions are central to my work in opera, voice and effective public speaking and presentations.

Pronouns... he/him

Favorite... My favourite drink is coffee.

I'd love to talk to you about ... the business case for emotional intelligence -- and how emotions come through in our voices and how we can work with singing techniques rot discover more of our emotions. 

My Noble Goal is... To promote one’s discovery and development, creating situations of authentic connection and sharing, preferably enjoyable .

My work is about...To facilitate socio-emotional skills training for leaders, teams and entire organizations.

Professional accomplishments include a.. Elisa has a degree in Educational Sciences with a specialization in Training Processes Experts and is certified as an ACC ICF Executive Coach. She has gained a solid experience of over twenty years in corporate environments, where she has held key roles such as Operation Manager, HR Manager, and for ten years as an entrepreneur, developing a deep knowledge and understanding of SME dynamics from various perspectives. Since her studies, Elisa has been teaching dance and movement-related activities to all age groups. The integration of these two experiences over the years has led her to a new phase in her professional career, where she is committed to bring well-being, creativity, and vision to organizations through coaching and training

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. She firmly believes in the conscious and harmonious connection between the rational, emotional, and physical dimensions as a foundation for achieving individual and team goals.

Pronouns... She/her

My Noble Goal... is support individuals, teams and organizations to 'see each other', in order to discover and unleash their talent, their potential.

My work is about... I work mainly as a psychologist and as a coach, trainer and consultant and I mostly follow development projects in organizations, providing training, coaching, webinars, workshops to raise awareness and develop soft skills.

Professional accomplishments include... I have a degree in Psychology, in field of work and organizations. I am also Coach Career Coach, Team Coach, ICF certified. I obtained different certifications as assessor and trainer: EQ, Extended Disc, 16 Personal Factor.

 A few past experiences… I worked for several years as Hr Manager in different organizations and i’m so grateful for theese experiences, because I experienced the organizational realities first hand.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. Becoming emotionally intelligent creates sustainability, energy, authenticity, innovation and well-being. What happens when you learn and master a new language!

Pronouns... she/her

Favorite... I like studying, training myself. I like markets, mountains, fashion, theaters, art and design, good food and good wine. I love hearing the stories of the people I meet.

Quote... “In hard times we have to have hard dreams, real dreams, the ones that, if we work hard, will come true.” Clarissa Pinkola Estés

I'd love to talk to you about... Communication, Well being, Emotions, Empowerment.

My Noble Goal is... Accompany people on their path to discover potentialities and talents to create well-being environments.

My work is about... Be the main account for Six Seconds EU market and Consultant EQ Biz for Italy

Professional accomplishments include... Degree in Economics, with a specific focus in Marketing and market analysis. ICF ACC Coach and Counselor. Specialized in Rebirthing. 

 A few past experiences... More than 20 years spent on the communication media – national and international – industry with a strong know-how in the fashion and luxury markets.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. As a coach/counsellor I perceive the EI as a field where science can meet the coaching fundamentals. Science meets humans.

Pronouns... she/her

Favorite... I love eating and cooking (not necessary in that order), traveling, dancing, music, red lipsticks, striped t-shirts and of course … shoes

Quote... " the other represents the work still to be done in me"

I'd love to talk to you about ... More than talk I love to listen and then to talk about you, your comfort and discomfort zone, energy, talents, and how is key to focus on us before the others.

My Noble Goal is... To create and foster opportunities for growth through fun and cooperation.

My work is about... To bring Emotional Intelligence into families, offering new strategies for emotional management especially to parents and teenagers, and implementing Social Emotional Learning programs in schools and other educational settings.

Professional accomplishments include a.. Degree program in Psychological Sciences and Techniques.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. Always gives new opportunities.

Pronouns... She/her

Quote... "The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest of intentions".

Favorite... I love singing with my band and travelling.

I'd love to talk you about... The fantastic, creative and over the top teenage world.

My Noble Goal is... create inspiring and challenging well-being environments

My work is about... Supporting people to develop self-leadership as a key to achieving their goals

Professional accomplishments include... Specialization Diploma in Research in Business Administration and Management at Pablo de Olavide university – Spain, a master in organizational behavior and human resources; and currently studying a master in Mindfulnes at Zaragoza university in Spain

A few past experiences... One of my great purposes since I studied Psychology was to work on the integral development of people, with the passing of my experience my purpose was finding its way into the corporate environment, transnational companies in Peru that always placed in my management indicators inclusion, diversity and gender equity among other issues.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….  I strongly believe that if people could have more empathy and compassion they could develop more as human beings.

Pronouns... she/her

Favorite... I love traveling, I like to make friends, learning, and developing people!

Quote... " The two most important days of your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why” - Mark Twain.

I'd love to talk to you about ...  leadership, compassionate leadership, emotions, coaching with Emotional Intelligence and mindfulness.

My Noble Goal is... Encouraging individuals and organizations to explore alternatives for making sustainable choices

My work is about... Increasing the number of professionals using the Six Seconds tools in Italy

Professional accomplishments include... In the last 2 years, I delivered Six Seconds EQ Practitioner to more than 100 participants, certified about 100 EQ AC Assessors, introduced to Six Seconds Partners, and was part of the editorial team for the KNOW, CHOOSE, GIVE, curriculum.

 A few past experiences...I was HR Manager of a company with more than 2.000 workers and I am the co-owner of the first Glamping in Sicily.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….practicing it makes possible creating options to connect feelings with purpose

Pronouns... she/her

Favorite... My favorite food is food, favorite season spring, favorite place my home and favorite travel the one I haven't done yet

I'd love to talk to you about ... My life partner suggests me "whatever comes out of your mind" 🙂

My Noble Goal is... To foster the building of places where everyone has the opportunity to improve themselves

My work is about... To support the growing of Italian network and to unblock the emotional efficacy inside organizations

Professional accomplishments include... I've been in Six Seconds since 2005 and looking back I'm proud to share my favorite milestones with you:
1. the Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence Assessment started as my thesis. I was also in the developing and validating team of the Vital Signs for Organizational Performance and Brain Profiles assessments. Using these tools, I wrote 8 case studies and white papers, showing the relationship between emotional intelligence and performance

2. In 2013 I found and managed the first group of Preferred Partners in the history of Six Seconds. This step brought a lot of changes and in 2019 I founded a division focused on the corporate sector named EQ Biz, with the collaboration of all the Italian preferred partners. A collaborative network of partners ready to support and transform organizations through emotional intelligence!

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. it gives people more clarity about what's really important in their lives and the freedom to remain the same or do something to change their own world. Emotional intelligence, if we want, is the key a human being has to take a transformative and evolutive step forward. We can do it if our actions will be the result of a perfect alignment of what, how, and why. Really hard...and at the same time POSSIBLE.

Pronouns... he/him

Favorite... “Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” -Steve Jobs

I'd love to talk to you about ... past experiences, lessons learned, and future projects and goals. I love to live the present by doing sports and eating and joking with friends!

My Noble Goal is... Give my contribution in spreading awareness to facilitate the growth of environments inspired by harmony and respect

My work is about... Bring EQ to people to help them living a better life, starting with schools & education

Professional accomplishments include... Bringing the Self-Science program to schools and watching the amazing effects it had on the people involved (kids, teachers, parents). Being part of the Six Seconds team is a big accomplishment for me as well!

 A few past experiences...Before joining Six Seconds I started as Financial Supervisor, then got boring with finance (I understood I was bored after I broke an arm and I was happy I couldn't go to work for a while) and started as a Consultant/Project Manager in an IT company while studying and attending coaching school and Six Seconds EQ courses.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. it can help people to be more aware and find their way without the need of breaking an arm (like happened to me) It also really help to be more open minded, loving and compassionate with the world and with other people. I really think it's a starting point for a better world.

Pronouns... he/him

Favorite... My favorite music band is New Order

I'd love to talk to you about ... I love talking about big questions, where do we really come from, what's our mission on the planet and thing like that. I am fascinated by the big mysteries of our lives.. Aren't emotions one of those?

Story... I understood that everything is possible when I met Klaus Kinski in my living room (he was visiting a friend in Rome and rang the wrong door) short after watching Nosferatu and being fascinated by his acting. Then years later I had the chance to meet and talk to my musical hero, Bernard Sumner from New Order after a gig of the band and he told me his favorite movie of all time was Nosferatu with Klaus Kinski. Sincronicity is something really interesting, isn't it?

My Noble Goal is... Encourage people to find beauty in every place, every person and every situation.

My work is about... Taking care of the organization of the virtual Unlocking, Assessor and Brain Profile paths and support people during their journey to certification.

A few past experiences... Before joining Six Seconds, I worked as a telephone operator and back office worker in a call center, as an administrative coordinator in a construction company and as an administrative employee and recruiter in a call center network.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….  I have experienced first hand the power of emotions as allies in my self management and in my relationship with others..

Pronouns... she/her

Favorite... I like listening to nature, playing with my children, cuddling my dog.... I love kneading pizza and eating it with my friends!

My Noble Goal is... to build emotional bridges that connect people and experiences, facilitating learning processes

My work is about... to bring Emotional Intelligence and SEL programs into the school and educational field. 

Professional accomplishments include... A university background and work experience in economic and legal subjects, a great passion for human relations, for how these are the creator of business results. The deepening of the theme of Emotional Intelligence arises from personal interests and needs but makes possible the discovery of the application in corporate environment and life.

 A few past experiences... From curiosity comes the desire to know and therefore the achievement of professional certifications people-centered: mentor, trainer, assessor, facilitator

Pronouns...she/her

My Noble Goal is... promote mutual respect and understanding, starting with a deeper self-awareness

My work is about... spreading emotional intelligence in organizational and corporate environments.

Professional accomplishments include... As an ACC ICF coach with EQPC, EQAC and EQPM certification from Six Seconds, I provide coaching, facilitation and assessment for individuals, teams and organizations.

 A few past experiences... I worked for many years in the corporate world, first within a business association and later in a training and coaching company.

One reason I'm personally passionate about emotional intelligence is.... Because it is not a ‘nice to have’ soft skill but is the key to making more intentional and sustainable choices. And it is a coachable skill!

Pronouns...he/him/his

Favorites...singing in a choir, playing percussion, travelling, reading, my family and my friends

Quote... “Don't do unto others what you don't want done unto you “(and wish for others what you wish for yourself).

I'd love to talk to you about ...the correlation between the eight competencies of the Six Seconds model and performance. Brain Styles and Talents

My Noble Goal is... Inspire and energize myself and others in a human way to succeed from within - for increased success at work and in life

My work is about... Supporting individuals and individuals in organizations in effective EQ implementation and application - by EQ coaching and consulting and the effective use of the EQ SEI assessment - for increased performance and wellbeing

Professional accomplishments include... I have delivered over 600 emotional intelligence SEI Leadership assessments. I led several EQ programs for business leaders and Executive EQ Coaching Programs in multinational organizations with outstanding results. Speaker at: Int. Conference on EQ in Organizations, Salzburg Austria, EQ World Summit, Dubai ( 2017), HRC Conference Barcelona ( 2018), EQ Connects Conference Newcastle ( 2019)

A few past experiences... After my masters degree in tourism management and economics I held various managerial positions in the field of Marketing, Product Management in various fields and countries from dental industry to tourism. I joined the 6seconds team in Dubai in 2008, where I have lived 8 years prior joining the 6seconds Europe team. Being an accredited PCC/ICF Coach, EQ Coach but also certified Systemic Business Coach, Neuroleadership Coach. I'm also certified in Six Seconds' Vital Signs tools.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. working over 18 years in a multicultural business environment where I have seen firsthand that EQ is the crucial missing link between awareness and results, in various countries around the globe. EQ is the essential skill that fuels change and growth, strengthens relationships, effectiveness and wellbeing. EQ enables us to lead ourselves and lead others in a human and professional way for a better quality of life.

Favorite... I love spending time in nature, with my family and friends, doing sports and staying curiously connected with people from different cultures and nationalities

I'd love to talk to you about ...  EQ Coaching and how to apply EQ SEI tools in your coaching and leadership approach as well as EQ Mentor Coaching

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!

My Noble Goal is... Encourage people to recognize themselves in others and recognize others in themselves

My work is about... Support people in their certification journey as well as my colleagues in their day-to-day work.

 A few past experiences... Before joining Six Seconds, I worked as a receptionist in a beauty salon and as an office manager in a digital marketing company.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. I have seen the difference it has made for me and I want others to improve their well-being as well.

Pronouns... she/her

Favorite... I love reading thriller novels that keep me awake way past my bedtime. I look like a zombie the day after but hey... you only live once and there are too many good stories to read out there!

My Noble Goal is... accompanying people by making them aware of their uniqueness, supporting them in defending this value and pushing them to give their essence to the world

My work is about... to support multiple Six Seconds certification paths

Professional accomplishments include... Her main areas of expertise concern effective and strategic communication, the development and enhancement of soft skills with an emphasis on interpersonal relationships, and communication methods aimed achieving goals and personal satisfaction.

 A few past experiences... graduated in Food Science and Technology but chose to give space and attention to the field of Communication and Human Relations. For over a decade, in fact, her world has been Human Resources, covering roles as Trainer, Recruiter and Team Leader.

Pronouns...she/her

My Noble Goal is... co-creating empathic contexts in which to express one's self

My work is about... support the positioning of Six Seconds Europe & Italy

Professional accomplishments include... Degree in Sociology, with a specific focus in relationality, my main areas of expertise include social inequality, welfare and social planning, innovation and well-being and strategic communication.

 A few past experiences... I have had experience as a researcher in communication and social impact, and then worked on social design in different socio-cultural fields. 

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. Throughout my educational and professional career, I have always tried to create relational empowerment: I believe that Emotional Intelligence is a key component for enhancing individuality and community.

Pronouns... he/him.

Quote... “People help the people”

Favorite... I love traveling, listening and producing music and reading.

I'd love to talk to you about ... Experiences that connect people, community and sociability