We are also accredited to use the brand new EQi 2.0, a fabulous tool to measure Emotional Intelligence which 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.
Understanding emotional intelligence can help you build strategies to improve your effectiveness at work.
Emotional intelligence is defined as “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.”
Emotional intelligence reflects one’s overall wellbeing and ability to succeed in life. People with high Emotional Intelligence can manage their emotions, communicate effectively with others, manage change well and solve problems. They all have empathy, remain optimistic and are skilled at influencing and persuading others.
Emotional intelligence can change over time and can be developed in targeted areas.