Play to Win
Can’t NOT say something? Got no filter? Do you need one? This episode is all about the emotional intelligence skill of impulse control. And what you’ll learn is that there is a Grand Canyon-like range of results here. Sometimes high impulse control is a good thing, sometimes it’s not. You’ll see how it plays into decision making, big risks, getting stuck, and some serious regret.
As promised, coach, we’re comin’ at you with our four-step emotional intelligence process when it comes to problem-solving. Yes! It’s like a roadmap! We’re going to walk you through these steps with a few examples so you can think about how you would coach around it.
Emotions getting in the way of understanding the real problem? Think about it… which “problems” are you working on that don’t have emotions tied to them? Aha! So what to do, coach? Here’s another emotional intelligence wake-up call. In this episode, we’re talking about separating the emotions and getting real about what’s triggering them.
Did you know EQ (emotional intelligence) is four times more powerful than IQ in predicting workplace success? Shut the front door! Yep… it’s the skillset that gets you understanding your emotions and your behavior, and EQ is what helps you understand the impact of your emotions on those around you. Top organizations need it, and YOU should be coaching it. In this episode, we’re talking about why you should be EQ-i 2.0 certified.
Coaches! Getting to The Thing Behind the Thing (TTBTT) is critical. Unearthing whatever the THING is – not the story – not the “wants” and “ifs” –will deliver the kind of change your clients need. This episode is the audio from our recent Facebook Live. It’s a bit longer than usual but hang with it, there’s so much insight to be had.
No, you can’t do it all … well. There’s some reality we all can stand to wrap our heads around. Highly developed emotional intelligence means we understand how we show up in the world – where we shine and where we could use a little polish. We’re looking at another side of reality testing in this episode … looking at the reality of our strengths and weaknesses as a coach.
When you’re pissed and ready to go off! … How do you check yourself before you wreck yourself (as the nineties kids might say)? In this episode, we’ve got a question exercise for you coaches that will absolutely help you or your clients who might be frustrated or triggered. This is about walking through reactions objectively. And it’s all about emotions, people.
Want to boost your reality testing skills? This is a crucial piece of your emotional intelligence AND, as a coach, in guiding your clients to putting the brakes on when it comes to fantasy instead of reality. In this episode, we’re talking about our ability to see what’s really happening around us … ahem … objectively. We’ve got questions to help you gauge where you are on the scale of make-believe to fact.
Feeling stressed? Did you know the emotional intelligence skill of Optimism plays a key role in that? … along with your Flexibility and Stress Tolerance? In this episode, we’re talking about how your thoughts contribute to your optimism or your pessimism. And it all wraps up with a deep question you need to ponder as a coach.
