Case Studies

How does emotional intelligence increase value in real-world cases?


Fueling Effectiveness and Wellbeing for Female Finance Executives

This study demonstrated a correlation between increases in emotional intelligence and increases in effectiveness, wellbeing and life balance for women CFOs.

Utilizing Brain Talents to Improve Company Culture

Faced with consistently high turnover, this IT company used Brain Talents and 1-to-1 coaching to improve morale and reduce turnover.

Identifying the Hidden Drivers of Success in Hospitality

A study of hotels in the US and Caribbean reveals key insights on the role of emotional intelligence in early career hospitality success.

Transforming Team Culture in Big Pharma

A leadership team on the brink of collapse uses EQ assessments, coaching and training to transform internal dynamics - with remarkable results.

Leveraging Emotional Intelligence for Performance at Shell

To increase collaboration, Shell built a custom emotional intelligence leadership program consisting of assessments, training, and one-on-one coaching.

Measuring Emotional Intelligence and Life Success for Pro Athletes

A study of retired NFL players finds a massive correlation between emotional intelligence skills and life success. 

Analyzing Sales Performance and Emotional Intelligence at Amadori

A multi-year study revealed the relationship between EQ and sales performance and identified the top EQ skills fueling the success of its leading salespeople.

Diving Deep Into Social Emotional Learning with Doroob

Innovative scuba diving program in Saudi Arabia sets the context for kids to learn empathy, practice teamwork, and develop crucial emotional intelligence skills.

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

HMC teaches the social emotional skills that fuel a thriving culture for team members and patients.

Maintaining People-First Leadership at Quad Graphics

How does emotional intelligence training fit in a fast-paced, industrial setting? At Quad Graphics, it's how leadership stays committed to the company's founding values.

Increasing Pro-Social Behaviour Among Struggling Adolescents

Emotional intelligence skills help struggling 18-24 year olds find purpose, motivation in data-driven, innovative program.

Increasing Sales 28% with Emotional Intelligence

A nation-wide insurance company uses EQ to shift culture for a 28% year-on-year increase in sales.

Enhancing Leadership at International Finance Corporation

High potential leaders learned practical emotional intelligence skills to work effectively across geographic, cultural, and organizational boundaries.

Taking Social Emotional Learning Outdoor with Dragonfly

They trek the Himalaya, study mangroves in Malaysia, and build schools in Bali. They are students at Dragonfly’s outdoor education program and they are doing more than having adventures; they are learning social and emotional skills that will last a lifetime.

Empowering Women Leaders with Emotional Intelligence

Does emotional intelligence matter for women leaders? New case study shows why and how.

Revealing an Epidemic of Adolescent Disengagement

Study across 20 middle schools shows the need for social emotional learning interventions, per research paper at AERA.

Improving Management, Engagement & Performance at Amadori

This three-year case study at Amadori shows the link between EQ, managerial effectiveness, and plant performance.

Creating a Culture of Safety at Specialty Chemical Plant

A multi-year intervention in an American chemical manufacturing plant led to a 91% improvement in employee engagement, which was correlated with a 167% increase in production quality and an 83% decrease in reportable safety incidents.

Transforming Climate for Sales at UCB

Equip managers with EQ skills to change a team’s climate, and ultimately, the client experience.

Doubling Engagement to Increase Plant Performance

In the midst of an economic crisis, Komatsu create readiness for change while increasing engagement and performance.

Accelerating Leadership Development with Emotional Intelligence

Excelitas Technologies doubles the number of high-performing leaders across global regions.

Doubling the Number of Highly Engaged Managers

Siemens Healthineers' executive team in Brazil fuels engagement for effective teamwork - even in a difficult VUCA environment.

Strengthening HSBC Team Relationships with EQ

How do quantitative, analytical bankers become more effective at building strong relationships? Case: HSBC, Singapore

Scaling Leadership Capacity at FedEx

The FedEx Global Leadership Institute provided a six-month leadership development program for every new manager worldwide.

Empowering Emerging Leaders for Results at Vega Energy

Leverage emotional intelligence to build the succession pipeline, increase engagement, and look toward the future.