All Things Emotional Intelligence Blog

And Why It Should Matter to Every Leader

If you could improve a core performance metric by 84%, would you?

That’s exactly what happened on one of Shell’s most ambitious oil platforms. And the way th...

Ever feel exhausted or anxious, but you can’t explain why? You’re not alone. The truth is, we weren’t built for the pace or pressure of modern life.

Your Brain Is Doing Its Job — Just Not for This...

Confidence doesn’t always arrive with a roar. Sometimes, it builds quietly — and in ways you least expect.

I recently worked with a woman in her mid-thirties who described herself, without hesitat...

Leadership isn’t hard because you lack skill.
It’s hard because your thinking may not be as clear as you believe.

Consider the image of dye dispersing through clear water.
The change is immediate an...

Most people try to change their habits through force. But when you shift the thinking behind the habit, that’s when emotional intelligence really starts to build.

A client recently came to me with ...

When teams first explore emotional intelligence, the conversation often starts with self-awareness.

But the real transformation begins when that awareness turns into action—when team members begin...

Why Thinking Forward Might Be Holding You Back

When setting goals, we naturally think forward. We ask questions like:

• How can I succeed?
• How can I be more productive?
• How can I become a better l
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In teams and organisations, the size of the “IQ pond” determines our ability to tackle complex challenges. If it’s too small, we struggle. But filling the pond is relatively straightforward—we can hir...

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is one of the most talked-about leadership skills, yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood and undervalued.

If I owned a company, EQ training would be my top priority ...

When we talk about “losing the dressing room,” our minds often jump to sports coaches who have lost the trust of their teams. But this isn’t just a problem in athletics; it’s something that can happen...

You Don’t See Reality—You See What Your Brain Allows 

Cognitive science reveals that perception isn’t purely objective. Your limbic system—the brain’s emotional centre—filters information before it e...

Resilience is often misunderstood. Many think it’s about sheer toughness—pushing through stress without flinching. But science tells us a different story. Resilience isn’t about avoiding stress; it’s ...