I don’t believe in shortcuts to success, but what I do believe in is knowing which skills and mindsets have the greatest return on our time investment. After spending 18 years investing in my own growth and helping others for 14 years, I have seen that emotional intelligence (EQ) is the place everyone should start if they want to take explosive steps towards change.
Emotional Intelligence is the ability to perceive, understand and manage your emotions and influence the emotions of others. Research shows that our level of EQ will determine more of our personal, relational, financial and professional success than anything else. In fact, up to 80% of our success can be attributed to emotional intelligence. It doesn’t just help you solve the problem at hand, but helps you learn how to solve many problems before they start, and be on good terms with people while you do!
Some quick stats if you’re not convinced: a UC Berkeley study found that EQ was 400% more likely to predict success than high IQ. According to Harvard Business School, 71% of employers believe hiring someone with high EQ is better than hiring a candidate with more technical skills. A whopping 90% of top performers have high emotional intelligence. So, if you are aiming to be successful at anything: relationships, work, or motherhood, EQ is a fundamental peice of the puzzle!
But here is the most shocking statistic: according to one study, the majority of people THINK they have high emotional intelligence, but only 15% actually do.
For example, in my work, I often hear people say things like, “I am not really an emotional person, so emotions don’t cause problems in my life.” But, if you are not aware of your emotions and just got good at stuffing them, according to the definition, if you cannot perceive and understand your emotions, and you do not have high EQ.
Emotional intelligence training gives you the skills to work confidently with your emotions, and harness them to create better results. It helps you feel capable even when you have uncomfortable emotions like stress, pressure, anger, or discouragement. It helps you create emotions like determination, confidence and empowerment. This can absolutely catapult you towards your goals.
Emotional intelligence is one of the easiest paths to help you reach your goals quickly, and working with a qualified, high quality coach is the fastest way to increase emotional intelligence! The only question is; what will it cost you in lost time and potential to try to master it on your own? What would you have to lose to gain all the education and skills that can be taught to you through an expert in a fraction of the time?
If you want to find out more about how I can help you use emotional intelligence to your advantage in work, or in your relationships, schedule a strategy session today and we will get you moving forward ASAP!