News and articles about Six Seconds, The Emotional Intelligence Network, including research, upcoming events, and updates from our members.
In Italy, only 5% of workers are engaged in their jobs—an economic crisis with deep roots in the education system. What needs to change?
Read MoreHow emotional intelligence helped Eric Pennington transform corporate life setbacks into strengths – and find purpose in both work and life.
Read MoreWho’s winning the artificial intelligence race: machines or people? Research finds AI investment leads to disinvestment in human skills
Read MoreWellbeing program at St. Peter’s Primary replenishes reserves post-COVID: ‘Truly life changing for many of our staff,’ school leaders say. Read the full case study here.
Read MorePamela Barker’s journey began with healing bodies, but it was her discovery of emotional intelligence that unlocked her true purpose: helping others achieve overall well-being and healthy connections. From her days as a physical therapist to becoming a passionate EQ coach, Pamela’s story is one of transformation, resilience, and the power of connection. Her experience shows that real change starts from within.
Read MoreCheck out these 7 valuable leadership lessons to be the best leader you can be and bring the best out of people.
Read MoreGoal setting is central to coaching – but most coaches rush this process and take the surface answer as if it’s the client’s real goal. Here’s how emotions help get to the deeper goals.
Read MoreEmotional intelligence is more than just a buzzword—it’s a transformative tool that can reshape how we navigate challenges, build relationships, and thrive in demanding environments. Discover how Sara Canna brought EQ to the World Health Organization, empowering employees to manage change, stress, and personal growth.
Read MoreElise Jones transformed her career by embracing emotional intelligence, shifting from a corporate consultant to a passionate EQ Coach. Through authentic connections, she found deeper fulfilment, proving that strong relationships are key to a happier, more meaningful life.
Read MoreHow to navigate boredom in a healthy and productive manner as an employee and as an entire organization. New research reveals key insights.
Read MoreDaily journaling to reframe unpleasant events can significantly reduce depressive symptoms, lessen stress, and increase life satisfaction.
Read MoreWhen is less, more? Inspired by a stunning experience earlier this year at Six Seconds’ Emotional Intelligence Master Coach Certification, here’s how to “Marie Kondo” coaching to distill down to the essence.
Read MoreWhen you feel stuck and can’t see a way out, how do you navigate change? Certified Coach and leadership expert Amy Jimison shares her approach.
Read MoreResearch from Slack’s Workforce Index found that making time for breaks during the workday improves employee wellbeing and productivity
Read MoreHow do emotional intelligence and coaching go together to create a framework for transformation? Examining ‘what is coaching,’ why clients seek coaching, and ‘what is emotional intelligence,’ a story emerges about how we meet the moment more effectively.
Read MoreImagine a coaching client struggling with identity, belonging and diversity. How can you use emotional intelligence to help them build trust and overcome self-limiting beliefs to thrive?
Read MoreExhausted healthcare professional says: ‘Genuinely, the best development course I have had the privilege to be part of.’
Read MoreGallup study compares the biggest gaps in employee vs. manager perceptions. What are managers’ worst blind spots? What are easy wins they could do better to improve team performance?
Read MoreImprove your emotional intelligence coaching by understanding the social and cultural influences on emotions. Ask these 4 key questions for more effective client relationships
Read MoreWhat are 6 life lessons you’ve learned? Dr. Anabel Jensen, SEL pioneer and Six Seconds President, explores this important question with her 16-year-old mentee.
Read MoreIn a profession where control and quick decisions can make the difference in critical situations, Jeremy Jensen, Chief of Police in Dubuque, Iowa, is leading a quiet revolution. By introducing emotional intelligence into the heart of policing, he’s proving that compassion, self-awareness, and emotional regulation are just as critical as authority. This is the story of how EQ is changing the face of law enforcement, one conversation at a time.
Read MoreThe remarkable transformation at Westcomm Pump offers a blueprint for turning around workplaces with depleted morale and trust issues, using the Team Vital Signs assessment.
Read MoreWorld Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in March 2021, “When there is mass trauma, it affects communities for many years to come.” While coaching isn’t a “treatment” for trauma, in the Emotional Recession we’re facing now, chances are, your clients, colleagues, and you are carrying more trauma than 4 years ago. What do we do as coaches?
Read MoreHere are 3 key insights from the world’s largest study of emotional intelligence, and what it means for working effectively with Zoomers.
Read MoreHere’s how to use emotional intelligence to break out of a fixed mindset of “knowing the answer” and make your own (difficult) emotions an ally as a coach.
Read MoreAfter three decades of success in both the medical and corporate worlds, Dr. Huong Nguyen found herself feeling overwhelmed and unfulfilled, despite her achievements. Realizing something deeper was missing, she turned to emotional intelligence—not just to improve her own life, but to help others unlock their full potential and find balance between success and well-being.
Read MoreAs people become more volatile around us, our brains’ natural response is to also become more reactive. Coaching provides a perfect opportunity to step out of this cycle of escalation, but it’s a difficult emotional puzzle; here’s a map of the process with three emotional intelligence tips for coaches.
Read MoreDaniel Goleman explains the history of emotional intelligence – and why EQ is important in business, education & life.
Read MoreWhen Jacqui Butler and Svetlana Suvorova bonded over their shared journeys of motherhood and burnout, they turned those challenges into a mission. Together, they created LeadEQ, helping women leaders embrace their true selves and thrive with emotional intelligence.
Read MoreGlobally, 44% of employees globally reported feeling stressed A LOT of the day yesterday. Here are 3 solutions to reduce stress.
Read MoreHow bad is uncertainty for you, for your clients, for the world? Uncertainty is a problematic feeling – yet it’s also essential in coaching because it signals learning and growth. Here’s how.
Read MoreSolving the climate crisis requires people to connect, collaborate, innovate, and take inspired action — all of which are driven by emotion. Here’s how two of the world’s largest organizations in renewable energy worked with Six Seconds to harness emotions and support young leaders.
Read MoreThe modern workplace has a meeting problem, and it takes an emotional and financial toll on people. Here are 3 steps to restore sanity.
Read MoreEmotional intelligence skills are learnable at any age. In this month’s newsletter we explore the emotion Shy among children
Read MoreAn organization’s emotional culture influences employee satisfaction, burnout and the bottom line. Is it time to rethink your rules?
Read MoreWhy 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.
Read MoreSometimes 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.
Read MoreToday 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.
Read MoreWhy do New Year’s resolutions nearly always fail? And what can we do to make them stick? Explore the neuroscience of change and motivation.
Read MoreNot 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.
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