EQ-i2.0

“Emotional intelligence is a way of recognizing, understanding, and choosing how we think, feel, and act. It shapes our interactions with others and our understanding of ourselves.”

When you’re stressed, aggravated, and overwhelmed, how do you react? Do you start panicking or yelling, or do you take a deep breath and calm yourself down? What about when others experience strong emotions? Can you identify those feelings and understand why they’re happening, or do you jump to conclusions?

Those with high emotional intelligence are aware of both their emotions and the emotions of others. And—with that understanding—they manage their reactions and create positive interactions. It’s a competency that leads to success both inside and outside the office, and for leaders, it’s a necessary skill to develop.

The EQi 2.0 is a scientifically valid (reliable and verifiable) tool developed by Dr Reuven Bar-On, one of the early proponents of emotional intelligence.

Because what we call emotional intelligence is a set of learned collective behaviours, we can change these behaviours. A coach will use the EQi2.0 profile as a starting point to develop a programme of self development.

Who is EQ-i 2.0 profiling for?

How does it work?

Participants answer 133 questions online and a sophisticated and detailed report is produced allowing a qualified practitioner (often a coach, but not always) to enter into a discussion with the individual.

Fifteen different emotional intelligence competencies are measured, they are as follows:

Self Perception:
- Self Regard – the ability to look and understand oneself, confidence, self esteem, accepting one’s limitations and possibilities
- Emotional Self Awareness – ability to recognise and understand one’s feelings and emotions, differentiate between them and to know what caused them and why
- Self Actualisation – the ability to realise one’s potential; consistently try to do best, self-satisfied
Self Expression:
- Emotional Expression – express self easily, constructive expression of emotions, people know where they stand
- Assertiveness – communicating feelings and beliefs openly in a non-destructive way
- Independence – self directed and determined, free from emotional dependency
Interpersonal:
- Interpersonal Relationships – mutually satisfying relationships, at ease in social interactions, find common ground
- Empathy – appreciating how others feel, understanding, anticipates others reactions
- Social Responsibility – cooperative, gives and contributes to a group
Decision Making:
- Problem Solving – find solutions when emotions are involved, aware of biases emotions can bring to problem solving
- Reality Testing – objective, tuned into what’s going on, grounded, realistic
- Impulse Control – resist or delay an impulse to act, controlled approach, patient, measured
Stress Management:
- Flexibility - going with the flow, open to change of views and behaviour, adapting emotions, thoughts and behaviours
- Stress Tolerance – coping with stressful situations; calm in a crisis
- Optimism – positive attitude and outlook on life, see opportunities even in difficult times

Want to learn more?

To discuss undertaking an EQ-i profile with a coaching session for yourself or one of your team, please contact us on 01392 409 198.

We also offer 2 other types of profiling;

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