Emotional Intelligence Coaching for Individuals

Emotional Intelligence (EI) is our ability to recognize, acknowledge and understand emotions in ourselves and others, as well as our ability to use this awareness to manage our own behavior and our relationships.

Emotional Intelligence Competencies

EI competencies determine how we respond to life’s challenges and how well we:

  • Know and express ourselves
  • Develop and maintain social relationships
  • Cope with challenges
  • Use emotional data in an effective and meaningful way

Emotional Intelligence also impacts our overall well-being. Once we understand that and learn how to increase our EI competencies, we are in a better position to manage stress and anxiety. People who are not aware of and do not use Emotional Intelligence competencies are more likely to turn to other, less effective and potentially detrimental means of managing their mood and stress level.

In addition, according to a significant body of research conducted by Daniel Goleman, Emotional Quotient (EQ) is estimated to account for 27-45% of job success. These findings are true for all industries, at all levels, all around the globe.

While EI skills are important in any job, I believe that they are critical for people in leadership roles.

Leadership is one of the most rewarding and challenging roles in today’s rapidly changing world. Leaders are not only responsible for themselves and their own performance, they are also responsible for others. Their way of being and acting impacts organizational culture, employee engagement and satisfaction and ultimately the organization’s bottom line.

As a result, it is absolutely crucial for leaders to work on improving their EI competencies.

The good news is that unlike Intelligence Quotient (IQ), Emotional Quotient can be developed. Our cognitive skills (assessed via IQ tests) are set and peak around adolescence, but our emotional competencies are not fixed and typically increase with age.

To stay on top of everyday challenges, successfully lead change and differentiate themselves, leaders need coaching support.

Even if you feel that you are already a great leader, improved Emotional Intelligence will still benefit you.

Improved EI competencies will not only impact your job success, they will have a ripple effect in other areas of your life, and throughout your organization.

Should you decide to proceed with EI Coaching, below is a potential framework we might follow:

 

  1. Context Setting: Provide an overview of EI Competencies and the available assessments
  2. Initial Survey: Understand what you think you need to work on
  3. Assessments and Analysis: Conduct assessments and provide debrief (visit the Resources section to learn more about assessments), identify blind spots and create a baseline
  4. Create a Vision: Develop a strong image of your ideal future self
  5. Action Plan Development: Create a personalized development plan leveraging existing strengths
  6. 1:1 Coaching: Three times a month over a period of 6 months to practice new leadership skills and create new habits
  7. Feedback: Measure progress and provide feedback at regular checkpoints
  8. Assessments and Analysis: Debrief on the progress made and create a Sustainment Plan

 

At the end of our coaching engagement, you should expect a significant improvement in your EI competencies and a clear path for moving forward. In addition, you should begin to find and channel your inner coach.

 

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Located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Natasha Music-Laketic
natasha@ei-leader.com 

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