Emotional Intelligence stormed the world in 1995 when Daniel Goleman's published the book Emotional Intelligence. Now it's the fastest-growing area of life and executive coaching.
EQ coaches are unique; they help their clients achieve greater goals in shorter time and effort. They feel it's not about being 'book smart'. What makes the difference is being 'people smart.'
EQ is about managing emotions, both our own and others. EQ coaching provides a comprehensive set of coaching skills and tools that provide a natural extension to life.
It is said that IQ, cognitive intelligence, is set at birth. However, EQ can be learnt. According to research the best way to enhance EQ is by working with a coach. To accelerate the success rate of the client coaches have deviced special 'coaching tools.' Apparently, EQ can be measured and this way coaches can identify the client''s strengths and weaknesses more easily.
Finally, the author highlights that by incorporating EQ into practice we will be impressed by the positive results it produces.
Reference:
Belsten, L. (Sept 11, 2007). Emotional intelligence in your practice.
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