Engage 1B People Practicing Emotional Intelligence

by Six Seconds

Engage 1B People Practicing Emotional Intelligence

Project Report | Jun 11, 2023
Q2 Donor Report Engage 1B People Practicing EQ

By Patty Freedman | Creative Director

We were recently honored as a Finalist at the 2023 Classy Awards for Innovative Nonprofits alongside 50 amazing organizations making impactful contributions in health, education, equity, wellbeing and democracy.

Getting to speak with so many people about our mision and network of changemakers I realized that we don’t often share how much impact we are having in the community.

We recently met up with 60 certified members in 4 focus groups in N.America and here are the six areas they identified impact areas of Six Seconds work. Here's an overview with some examples of the 6 major themes:

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1: Inside Workplaces

Implementing Six Seconds' tools, methodologies, and concepts directly in workplace environments for improved operations, team-building, and leadership development.

Applying Six Seconds’ tools in group development projects within my organization
We use the assessment in our organization and align it to our new leader development program
Incorporating Six Seconds EQ training into corporate organizations for employee support programs
Setting up expectations such as “all our facilitators complete EQ Practitioner within their first six months”
Having Six Seconds’ experts help us design various kinds of implementations from training to systems
Working with Six Seconds on EQ research / building a stronger case internally

2: With Clients

Using Six Seconds' resources and assessment tools to enhance coaching, counseling, mentoring, and development projects with clients.

Using the assessments with my clients; use them to build EQ workshops for schools/companies/general public
Using the SEI and GDR in leadership development engagements and programs for clients
Using the EQ coaching cards in groups I lead to help them reflect and connect with my clients
Using products like EQ Gym or the eLearning courses as content for programs, whether training or coaching

3: In Education

Embedding Six Seconds' tools and strategies into classroom activities, educational curriculums, and student support programs.

Using the visuals from the program and terms everyday in the classroom
Using TFA to help students process and unpack heavy emotions
Introducing the value of EQ with materials such as POP-UP Festival
Professional development we conduct, or get people from the network to help

4: Advocacy/Awareness-raising

Raising awareness about EQ and advocating for its importance through sharing Six Seconds' materials, writing articles, and organizing webinars.

Sharing the graphics and videos that speak to issues my clients and friends are dealing with
Highlighting EQ work through email blasts, newsletters, etc.
Referring people to certification courses
Inviting people to Six Seconds’ webinars
Writing articles on substack about EQ and Six Seconds
Posting on social media, resharing Six Seconds’ posts

5: For My Professional Growth

Utilizing Six Seconds' tools, concepts, and community activities for enhancing professional skills, capacity-building, and career development.

Joining the many webinars for continued learning and building professional network / alliances
Refreshing / re-attending to experience the process to see how it works
Going onto more advanced certifications to grow expertise
Getting certification in the Vital Signs program is expanding my options into the business community

6: For Myself

Applying Six Seconds' tools, assessments, and strategies for personal self-improvement, emotional growth, and improved self-awareness.

The TFA Cards a favorite hands-on tools to use with family and people close with
Applying the skills and tools learned in this community to personal self-awareness for greater success in work and deeper connections in relationships
Using the reports to understand where I am and grow personally
Making it a priority to connect with “Six Seconds people” because that renews me

How are you seeing the impact of Six Seconds work in your community? We’d love to share your impressions.

Thank you so much for your donation and continued support.

Warmly,

Patty

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