Why EI (Emotional Intelligence)

     

Emotional Intelligence is the ability to understand and use emotions to inform our thoughts and navigate our environment. It has also been describe as a list of attributes or skills, such as: self-assessment, reality testing, optimism, flexibility, ability to succeed, self-actualization, to name a few. Ultimately, Emotional Intelligence has been found to be a cognitive ability, like IQ. In fact, research has found that Emotional Intelligence has more impact on the ability to succeed than IQ; and the good news is that Emotional Intelligence can improve with training and personal development, unlike IQ which typically stays the same through life with little change.

 

Because Emotional Intelligence can improve with training and it has a significant impact on success; we chose to focus our coaching and webinar efforts on Emotional Intelligence development. EI has also had an immensely positive affect on the corporate world. Countless executives have benefitted from taking a look at their own level of emotional intelligence and making appropriate and strategic changes. We believe that learning the principles that may increase your emotional intelligence early in life can and will set the stage for a life of fulfillment and achievement. Below we have included a few of the many scientifically researched benefits of Emotional Intelligence. If you have any additional questions regarding Emotional Intelligence, please do not hesitate to Contact us!

 

The Benefits of Developing Emotional Intelligence

Many studies have been published that indicate the benefits of high emotional intelligence in 

adolescents. The results of a few of these studies found that:

 

• Adolescents with higher emotional intelligence are less likely to drink alcohol or smoke. The
  hypothesis is that individuals with higher emotional intelligence tend to have better relationships 
  with themselves as well as others, and consequently have less need to self-medicate (Trinidad and 
  Johnson, 2005).
• Individuals with higher emotional intelligence lead healthier lives, as indicated by healthier eating,
  less substance abuse, and higher levels of life-satisfaction (Tsaousis and Nikolaou 2005).
• Higher emotional intelligence typically means greater academic success. (Parker, et. Al., 2004)
• A case study found that individuals who are higher in Emotional Intelligence are less likely to
  practice unhealthy or anti-social behaviors such as substance abuse, over-eating, or even acts of
  violence. Also these individuals are shown to be aware of their own values and feelings and are
  therefore less susceptible to peer-pressure (Mayer, et. Al., 2001)

 

Positive ROI: The return on investment of similar coaching for executives has been documented and continues to encourage corporations to invest in executive coaching for their employees. A probable ROI for the high school student, college student or new working professional would include:

 
• less time figuring out what they want (translating into less time and money for college, such as
  finishing within 4 years)
• landing the “right” job, which would translate into less time and money spent on a job or career path
  that is not an appropriate fit.
• And ultimately, greater life satisfaction, for which it is difficult to put a dollar amount.

 

Many other studies have been conducted that indicate the virtues and benefits of increasing Emotional Intelligence. This only supports the value of infusing goal/self-improvement oriented coaching with Emotional Intelligence training. If you would like to find out more, don’t hesitate to Contact Us.

 

References:

Mayer, J. D., Perkins, D. M., Caruso, D. R., Salovey, P. (2001). Roeper Review, 23(3), pp. 131-137.

 

Parker, J. D. A., Creque, R. E., Barnhart, D. L., Harris, J. I., Majeski, S. A., Wood, L. M., Bond, B. J., & Hogan, M. J. (2004). Academic achievement in high school: Does emotional intelligence matter? Personality and Individual Differences, 37, 1321-1330.

 

Trinidad, D. R., & Johnson, C. A. (2002). The association between emotional intelligence and early adolescent tobacco and alcohol use. Personality and Individual Differences, 32, 95-105.

 

Tsaousis, I., & Nikolaou, I. (2005). Exploring the relationship of emotional intelligence with physical and psychological health functioning. Stress and Health, 21, 77-86.