News and articles about Six Seconds, The Emotional Intelligence Network, including research, upcoming events, and updates from our members.
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Read MoreDiscover how emotional intelligence can ease holiday stress, reshape old patterns, and help you create traditions that feel meaningful, supportive, and truly yours.
Read MoreDiscover how emotional intelligence can help healthcare professionals reduce burnout, strengthen teamwork, and improve patient care.
Read MoreDiscover how the Unlocking EQ course helped transform challenges into growth, connection, and purposeful living through three powerful life lessons.
Read MoreFrom sleep to reflection, explore the 7 types of rest that restore balance, spark creativity, and boost wellbeing.
Read MoreEmotions are messages from your body and brain. Learn what emotions are, why we feel them, and how emotional intelligence helps us use them wisely.
Read MoreDiscover how to turn sensitivity into strength — explore the science of empathy, balance emotions, and use compassion as your superpower.
Read MoreWhen “our emotional buckets are running low,” we need to both stop the leaks AND refill our buckets. Here’s how to use emotional intelligence to build resilience, even when it feels extra-difficult to do so.
Read MoreDiscover the science of anticipation—how looking forward with hope boosts resilience, lowers stress, and helps you practice joy in advance.
Read MoreWhy is it so hard to say what we really think? And feel? This post is a guide for using emotional intelligence to speak up for what matters.
Read MoreDiscover how the 85‑year Harvard Study of Adult Development shows that strong relationships—not wealth or IQ—predict a longer, happier life.
Read MoreDiscover six research-backed ways emotional intelligence makes decision-making easier and more meaningful. Learn how EQ helps reduce decision fatigue, align choices with your values, and make the process more intentional—even when you’re under stress.
Read MoreDiscover how emotional intelligence is the missing link to achieving sustainability—personally, socially, and environmentally—in a world facing emotional recession and AI-driven burnout.
Read MoreGratitude is more than a warm feeling. It’s a practice that changes how we relate to the world. How can you tap into the power of gratitude?
Read MoreFeeling overwhelmed? Discover four emotional intelligence strategies—from managing spirals to joy-snacking—that can help you navigate stress and tough times with clarity, resilience, and care.
Read MoreHow can you control your emotions without shutting them down? The answer is Navigating Emotions. Discover a science-backed 3-step VET method to manage emotions with emotional intelligence, reduce reactivity, and build resilience. Based on neuroscience and the Adaptive Theory of Emotions.
Read MoreEmotional intelligence is declining just when we need it most. Drawing from the the world’s largest EQ study, this article explores why and how to reverse the trend—with women leading the way toward emotionally intelligent leadership.
Read MoreDiscover how Emotional Intelligence and a trainer’s mindset can transform leadership, fostering growth, autonomy, and long-term success.
Read MoreDiscover how making emotional intelligence visible can inspire a more connected, compassionate world. From quiet moments of reflection to bold acts of connection, practicing EQ creates ripples of positive change.
Read MoreDiscover the 3 Cs of mentoring and how to build stronger, more effective mentoring relationships in today’s hybrid, fast-changing workplace.
Read MoreIf you ever feel stuck in urgency mode, emotional intelligence offers a way out — and a way back to what matters most.
Read MoreStress isn’t the enemy — it’s a signal. This article explores the neuroscience and emotional intelligence strategies that help you rethink your relationship with stress and discover how to turn it into a source of strength.
Read MoreWhat if all our feelings had value? Many people see emotions as “good” or “bad” — which leaves us in a constant state of internal struggle against our own feelings. Here’s a framework to rethink feelings as valuable signals about what’s important.
Read MoreWhat is emotional intelligence and how do you practice it? Explore the Six Seconds Model of Emotional Intelligence to improve your life and relationships.
Read MoreAre we looking for solutions in the right place? What if the key to success isn’t stricter control and efficiency, but more empathy and trust?
Read MoreIn a fast-paced world filled with distractions, true connection often feels rare. But by choosing to be fully present in our conversations, we can improve relationships, build trust, and become better versions of ourselves. Learn how deep listening, empathy, and emotional intelligence can help you create the meaningful connections you long for, both with others and within yourself.
Read MoreDiscover how trust is built, broken, and repaired—at work and in life. Explore key models and actionable strategies to strengthen trust and drive performance.
Read MoreResearch: How do people start learning emotional intelligence… and what happens? The Theory of Change creates a framework for transformation fuelled by authentic, purposeful connection.
Read MoreIs your phone controlling your time more than you realize? Discover how a simple three-step emotional intelligence approach can help you break free from endless scrolling and reconnect with what truly matters.
Read MoreHow to achieve any goal you have in 6 simple steps – boosted with emotional intelligence insights.
Read MoreWe tested top GenAI models’ emotional intelligence—what we found reveals insights that every leader needs to know and will change the way you lead in an AI-powered world.
Read MoreAI tools like ChatGPT are transforming education, prompting a shift from knowledge transfer to fostering skills like empathy, creativity, and critical thinking. This article emphasizes the role of Emotional Intelligence in inspiring engagement and purpose, helping educators adapt to the evolving demands of an AI-driven world.
Read MoreIn 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.
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