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Are We Overlooking the Most Important Part of Emotional Intelligence?

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When people talk about emotional intelligence, they usually focus on the emotional side—things like empathy, self-awareness, or connection.

But they rarely talk about the intelligence part. And that’s where the real impact is made.

It’s not just about feeling more. It’s about thinking more clearly about what you feel—and using that insight to lead better under pressure.

Awareness helps you notice your emotions.
Intelligence helps you use them.
Deliberately. Constructively. Effectively.

At Hooper Rees, this is the foundation of the work I do with senior leaders. Through 1:1 coaching, we look at the patterns beneath behaviour and build practical ways to manage emotion, pressure, and complexity with greater clarity.

Because emotional intelligence isn’t something you just have. It’s something you train. And when it’s done well, the shift is measurable—not just in how you feel, but in how others experience your leadership.

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For leaders or organisations looking to build this capability at scale, I use the EdgeEQ methodology in team training and development programmes.

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Are We Overlooking the Most Important Part of Emotional Intelligence?

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