‘It was like being given an index card and a roadmap to better understand myself, my feelings, and how to respond to the world and the people within it’
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is a measure of one’s ability to identify, understand, and use emotional information.
People with high EQ tend to be more confident, more creative, and communicate more effectively - making better decisions and building stronger relationships
The good news is that unlike IQ (our cognitive intelligence) which peaks at various ages, EQ is a skill that can improve over time, especially when actively approached.
Actively approaching one’s EQ starts with accurate feedback, and one of the most effective ways to get this information is through an EQ assessment, specifically the EQ-i 2.0
The EQ-i 2.0 is the worlds leading measure for assessing Emotional Intelligence. Backed by decades of research, it is a Level B instrument administered only by Certified EQ-i practitioners.
Taken by over 1,000,000 people, in 45 languages, across 66 countries this assessment exhibits strong reliability, consistency and accuracy.
The EQ-i 2.0 measures EQ across 15 different areas:
Self-perception
self-regard, self-actualization, emotional self-awareness
Self-expression
emotional expression, assertiveness, independence
Interpersonal
interpersonal relationships, empathy, social responsibility
Decision making
problem solving, reality testing, impulse control
Stress management
flexibility, stress tolerance, optimism
Unlike other psychometric tools, the EQ-i does not fit people into generic personality types but instead provides an inventory with moving parts that can be developed, and is completely unique to the individual.
In addition, the decision making and stress management areas of the assessment are particularly important to the workplace, setting this report apart from other EQ tools.
Clients have described their assessment as an index card, a roadmap, and a flashlight.
Whatever the analogy, the EQ-i 2.0 provides invaluable insight into a person’s behaviour. It illuminates areas that are over or under utilized (we each have at least a few of these!) by providing a judgement free overview of how one’s different skills are balanced using clear, easy to use vocabulary to describe and discuss behaviour in the workplace.
With this information I help you or your staff create a comprehensive plan to work on Emotional Intelligence skills which result in feelings of increased optimism and control. Clients report that workplace performance and relationship struggles are easier to navigate which results in less stress, less overwhelm and higher morale and engagement.
As I’m sure you’re well aware - stress, burnout and low morale can be contagious, so get in touch today to raise your Emotional Intelligence or that of your organizations.