Why is Emotional Intelligence important?
Emotional Intelligence, also referred to as Social Intelligence, is important because good relationships and coping strategies are key to our success in every area of human activity.
Why and how does understanding Emotional Intelligence matter?
There are several reasons:
First, regardless of how educated, smart or “brainy” we are, if we turn other people off with our behavior and are unaware of how we present ourselves (our brand), or cannot handle stress and pressure well, people won’t want to be with us. The work we will do together enhances your aptitude to see yourself as others see you…and better align to expectations and the outcomes you truly want to achieve.
Secondly, Emotional Intelligence can be measured reliably. The MHS EQ-i assessment is statistically valid, and top-notch.
Also, Emotional Intelligence bridges, and cuts across, gender gaps and transcends race. As long as you are honest in your responses to the assessment questions, we’ll be on the right path to realistic goal-setting.
Can my Emotional Intelligence (EI) change over time?
Yes, it sure can! Emotional Intelligence (also known as Emotional Quotient, or EQ) is not permanently fixed. Your gender, age, circumstances, background or ethnicity don’t diminish your ability to enhance and improve upon your EI. The stronger your skills in this area, the greater your chances for success.
Regardless of your role, title, or path in life, you can always make a change for the better and change your life in an even more positive way. The first step is to contact me, and let’s get started!
What is the difference between IQ and EI (Intellectual Quotient and Emotional Intelligence)?
IQ is a measure of your intellect, analytical, logical and rational abilities. Examples of this include verbal, spatial, visual and math skills. It helps us understand how readily (and possibly easily) we learn new things, retain and recall information and data, are able to reason, use numbers, and problem solve by applying prior knowledge. While an IQ score of 100 or higher has meant we are “smart”, we may not be as successful as we thought we could and should be, and we may not know why.
EI, as described in The EQ Edge, “is a set of emotional and social skills that influence the way we perceive and express ourselves, develop and maintain social relationships, cope with challenges, and use emotional information in an effective and meaningful way.” “In everyday language Emotional Intelligence is what we commonly refer to as “street smarts” or that uncommon ability we label “common sense”.
As we read people, environments and situations, we build our intuitive skills and utilize our strengths to be the type of person others want to be around. That is the benefit and value-add of learning more about yourself through Emotional Intelligence assessment and consultation with a Certified Coach – which I am.
I’m not comfortable talking about my emotions.
Understood and appreciated! Many people aren’t. When you and I work together, you aren’t going to need a box of tissues and we aren’t going to hug a tree and sing Kumbaya. A great sentence in the book, The EQ Edge, makes me laugh out loud every time I read it: “Developing an understanding of emotional intelligence doesn’t mean launching emotional affirmative action.”
What we ARE going to do is assess you with a globally-utilized world class tool, review your results, discuss what the data means in practical terms, identify plans for action, and look to the future with common sense application of this newfound information.
Think of Emotional Intelligence as the building blocks of your brand, your reputation, the mark you leave on people, and how you are remembered.