Presentation to the Laurus Network, Dublin on 21st April 2010. Overview of EQi - what is EQi, how it's linked to success, the subscales and what they are, how to improve your EQi today.
2. AWAKEN
the unique you
people performance
career choices
stress management
emotional intelligence
www.awaken.ie
3. An array of non-cognitive (emotional & social)
capabilities, competencies and skills that influence
one’s ability to succeed in coping with environmental
demands and pressures.
(Reuven Bar-On)
It’s a set of skills that enables us to make our way in
a complex world – the personal, social and survival
aspects of overall intelligences, the elusive common
sense and sensitivity that are essential to effective
daily functioning.
(Stein & Book)
4. & Success
Thomas Stanley – book The Millionaire Mind
Survey of 733 millionaires; asked to rate the factors
most responsible for their success
• Being honest with people
• Being well disciplined
• Getting along with people
• Having a supportive spouse
• Working harder than most people
All are reflections of EQi
EQi supports 76% of skills to be effective
5. Do you?
• Get distressed without knowing who/what is exactly
bothering me
• No matter what I do, I feel I could accomplish more
• I panic when faced with someone who is angry
• I tell myself I’m stupid… lazy… etc
6. How is measured?
Intra-Personal Inter-Personal
Stress Management Adaptability
GENERAL MOOD
EFFECTIVE PERFORMANCE
BarON Model of Emotional Intelligence
7. How is measured?
Emotional Self-Awareness
Independence
Self-Regard
Self-Actualisation
Assertiveness
Intrapersonal
Your ability to know &
manage yourself
8. How is measured?
Empathy
Social Responsibility
Interpersonal Relationships
Interpersonal
Your “people skills”; the ability
to interact, get along with
others.
9. How is measured?
Problem-Solving
Reality Testing
Flexibility
Adaptability
Your ability to be flexible &
realistic, and to solve a range
of problems as they arise.
10. How is measured?
Stress Tolerance
Impulse Control
Stress Management
Your ability to tolerate stress
and control impulses.
11. How is measured?
Optimism
General Mood Happiness
Optimism – ability to maintain
a realistically positive attitude.
Happiness – ability to feel
satisfied with & enjoy life.
12. Where do I start?
• Start with yourself – intrapersonal realm
Emotional Self-Awareness
Independence
Self-Regard
Self-Actualisation
Assertiveness
• Name your feelings
• Recognise the feelings, the reaction & the body connection
• Be objective
