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Meet Six Seconds’ partners in Europe, and scroll down to meet the Six Seconds Europe Team

From our regional office in Ireland to Italy, Austria, Turkey, France, Spain and more, the Six Seconds Europe team is here to support effective implementation of emotional intelligence.

Alessia Peracca

Alessia Peracca

EQ Trainer & EQ Biz Consultant, Italy
Alessia Peracca

Alessia Peracca

EQ Trainer & EQ Biz Consultant, Italy

My Noble Goal is... Co-create freedom to live emotions

My work is about... Bringing EQ into business processes

Professional accomplishments include... Experienced Instructor with a demonstrated history of working in the management consulting industry. Skilled in HR Consulting, Organization, Executive Coaching, and Performance Management

 A few past experiences...Before Six Seconds, I lived various lives: from my early years in Marketing and Communications and then moving into Technical and Commercial functions. Timidly, over the years, there has been an awareness of the passion to build projects with stakeholders that often comes through the commercial function. I have touched directly and from the inside a variety of sectors: from textiles, to the world of wine, fashion, manufacturing, business services, tourism, sports, large-scale distribution, retail, editorial, event organization, advertising, IT.

Italy
Andreina Litrico

Andreina Litrico

Account Manager, Italy
Andreina Litrico

Andreina Litrico

Account Manager, Italy

My Noble Goal is... To help people to rediscover the value of kindness, so as to create a domino effect

My work is about... Helping as many people as possible to use EQ in their lives, both at work and at home

Professional accomplishments include... I engaged many people in the value of our assessments and certification pathways. I became a "go to person" for many assessors, they often call me for tips on using the tools.

A few past experiences...I got a Modern Literature degree, then I worked in a few training companies as Courses Planner

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. I experienced myself that practicing emotional intelligence can change our perception of the word and eventually our life. I'd like all of us to try it

Pronouns... she/her

Favorite... I love the sea, rock music, travels, reading

Catania,Italy
Carmelo La Delfa

Carmelo La Delfa

EQ Biz Consultant, Italy
Carmelo La Delfa

Carmelo La Delfa

EQ Biz Consultant, Italy

My Noble Goal is support the use of creativity so that people can inspire themselves

My work is about Consultant in EQ BIZ 

Professional accomplishments include MASTER IN HR SPECIALIST MANAGEMENT AND RETAIL MANAGEMENT, my main area of expertise includes: emphatic sales, retail tools, communication, coaching. 

A few past experiences... I worked for several years as a sales manager and then as a change facilitator.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. Awareness of myself

Pronouns he/his

Favorite... I love cycling, travel and stay with the people!

Quote “HAPPINESS DOESN’T DEPEND ON WHAT WE LACK BUT ON THE GOOD USE WE MAKE OF WHAT WE HAVE"

I'd love to talk to you about  Projects of growth and change 

Cecilia Jonsson

Cecilia Jonsson

EQ Biz Consultant, Europe
Cecilia Jonsson

Cecilia Jonsson

EQ Biz Consultant, Europe

My Noble Goal is... inspire and boost me and others to use the emotional data together with other data in business and personal life.

My work is about... Supporting individuals and organizations to use and implement EQ as a useful data to increase business, performance, leadership skills and wellbeing.

Professional accomplishments include... I have been working with EQ in corporate organizations and in smaller businesses since 2010 in Sweden. I have delivered Leadership Programs, workshops, webinars and individual assessments and coaching for over 1000 participants.

I am proud of taking the EQ perspective to several businesses and organizations by combine the logical part of decision making and business acumen.

I joined EQ biz Europe 2023.

A few past experiences... I thought science would be my profession, but when I took a course in Psychology at the University of Uppsala, I changed my mind!

After my Bachelor of Social Behavior Science together with parallel studies in Psychology and Economics I finally found how to combine business, numbers, and emotions. This has been my profession for more than 20 years as both as a manager in HR, institutions, corporate businesses and as a consultant.

I am proud of have been leading a High Potential Program called Next Generation in Sweden, for more than10 years. The company is one of Europe’s leading architecture and engineering consultancy and we used EQ training for 10 months as the baseline to develop skills for Leadership and Project Management.

I am certified in several tools for individuals and teams such as Six Seconds SEI Assessment.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence isthat I have seen what the awareness of emotions can add to the individual self-leadership and business success.

EQ is a powerful skill that enables success, growth, change, commitment, productivity, and well-being in both work and personal life. When we see the importance of emotional intelligence in our decision making, with our clients/customers and our relationships at work - we can build strong and sustainable organizations.

Favorite... I love spending time with family and friends often in nature, at music or culture events. My family likes down-hill skiing, sailing and sport events. I am a curious and people-oriented person who likes to have deep conversations around the dinner table, I read a lot and sing in a choir.

 I'd love to talk to you about ...  EQ and how to practice EQ in both individual and organizational development. EQ Coaching and Assessment can be a catalyst to your development and leadership.

Chiara Bonuzzi

Chiara Bonuzzi

EQ Education Consultant, Italy
Chiara Bonuzzi

Chiara Bonuzzi

EQ Education Consultant, Italy

My Noble Goal is... to help the development of self-awareness and compassion as levers for making happy choices and doing one's best.

My work is about... to bring Emotional Intelligence and SEL programs into the school and educational field. 

Professional accomplishments include a... law degree and ICF-certified coach.

A few past experience... 20 years of experience as a designer of educational services in national and European contexts. I created the CACTUS method, the life project that makes life and career flourish.

Pronouns... She/her

Quote... "Try it, you can always go back".

Favorite... I love reading, living in the countryside and swimming.

I'd love to talk you about...Teacher and school experiences that improved the classroom climate through the development of Emotional Intelligence.

David Corcoran, MSc ACC

David Corcoran, MSc ACC

EQ Professionals Manager, Europe
David Corcoran, MSc ACC

David Corcoran, MSc ACC

EQ Professionals Manager, Europe

My Noble Goal is... To provide a space where people can become a better version of themselves.

My work is about... To bring in more clients and increase sales. More certifications and corporate clients.

Professional accomplishments include... I have facilitated some EQ workshops for current clients. I participated in Grow U sessions as a Network Leader before I joined the Europe team.

 A few past experiences...I was a professional Opera Singer with Opera Australia for 8 years.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….Emotions are central to my work in opera, voice and effective public speaking and presentations.

Pronouns... he/him

Favorite... My favourite drink is coffee.

I'd love to talk to you about ... the business case for emotional intelligence -- and how emotions come through in our voices and how we can work with singing techniques rot discover more of our emotions. 

Vienna,Austria
Elvira Stragliotto

Elvira Stragliotto

EQ Trainer, Italy
Elvira Stragliotto

Elvira Stragliotto

EQ Trainer, Italy

My Noble Goal... is support individuals, teams and organizations to 'see each other', in order to discover and unleash their talent, their potential.

My work is about... I work mainly as a psychologist and as a coach, trainer and consultant and I mostly follow development projects in organizations, providing training, coaching, webinars, workshops to raise awareness and develop soft skills.

Professional accomplishments include... I have a degree in Psychology, in field of work and organizations. I am also Coach Career Coach, Team Coach, ICF certified. I obtained different certifications as assessor and trainer: EQ, Extended Disc, 16 Personal Factor.

 A few past experiences… I worked for several years as Hr Manager in different organizations and i’m so grateful for theese experiences, because I experienced the organizational realities first hand.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. Becoming emotionally intelligent creates sustainability, energy, authenticity, innovation and well-being. What happens when you learn and master a new language!

Pronouns... she/her

Favorite... I like studying, training myself. I like markets, mountains, fashion, theaters, art and design, good food and good wine. I love hearing the stories of the people I meet.

Quote... “In hard times we have to have hard dreams, real dreams, the ones that, if we work hard, will come true.” Clarissa Pinkola Estés

I'd love to talk to you about... Communication, Well being, Emotions, Empowerment.

Giovanna Severgnini

Giovanna Severgnini

Account Manager, Europe & EQ Biz Consultant, Italy
Giovanna Severgnini

Giovanna Severgnini

Account Manager, Europe & EQ Biz Consultant, Italy

My Noble Goal is... Accompany people on their path to discover potentialities and talents to create well-being environments.

My work is about... Be the main account for Six Seconds EU market and Consultant EQ Biz for Italy

Professional accomplishments include... Degree in Economics, with a specific focus in Marketing and market analysis. ICF ACC Coach and Counselor. Specialized in Rebirthing. 

 A few past experiences... More than 20 years spent on the communication media – national and international – industry with a strong know-how in the fashion and luxury markets.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. As a coach/counsellor I perceive the EI as a field where science can meet the coaching fundamentals. Science meets humans.

Pronouns... she/her

Favorite... I love eating and cooking (not necessary in that order), traveling, dancing, music, red lipsticks, striped t-shirts and of course … shoes

Quote... " the other represents the work still to be done in me"

I'd love to talk to you about ... More than talk I love to listen and then to talk about you, your comfort and discomfort zone, energy, talents, and how is key to focus on us before the others.

Ilaria Boffa

Ilaria Boffa

EQ Education & Community Manager, Europe
Ilaria Boffa

Ilaria Boffa

EQ Education & Community Manager, Europe

My Noble Goal is... Co-design and collaborate to enable sustainable landscapes using Poetry, EQ and Ecological Agency

My work is about... supporting EQ Communities around the world and designing & facilitating programs for Educators and Network Leaders. 

Professional accomplishments include...  I am one of the co-authors of the latest release of Self Science (the Six Seconds SEL curriculum) and one of the co-designers of the new EQ Educator pathway. I have onboarded over 400 Network Leaders since this Six Seconds role has been created. 


A few past experiences... 
Before joining Six Seconds I worked as an HR manager inside multinational corporations for 15 years. I'm a poet and a tai chi teacher.


One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….
It unlocks our full potential as human beings

Pronouns... she/her 


Favorite...
My favourite living poet is Anne Carson


I'd love to talk to you about ...
If you're interested in knowing more about the power of connection, community and collective co-creation through EQ, I'd love to talk to you about it!

Padua,Italy
Ilaria Iseppato, PhD, PCC

Ilaria Iseppato, PhD, PCC

Communication & Marketing Manager, Europe & Italy
Ilaria Iseppato, PhD, PCC

Ilaria Iseppato, PhD, PCC

Communication & Marketing Manager, Europe & Italy

My Noble Goal is... Supporting people to free themselves and spread authenticity

My work is about... Increasing Six Seconds Brand Awareness

Professional accomplishments include... PhD in Sociology and Master in Quality Assessment of Health Services, my main area of expertise includes: narrative based medicine, sociology of health, social research methodology, communication, social marketing, coaching. I'm author of several scientific publications in these areas.

 A few past experiences... I worked for several years first as contract researcher at University of Bologna, and afterwards as member of General Affairs and Major Donors Department at ANT Foundation.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. I've seen first hand that Emotional Intelligence brings people freedom to flourish... starting with me!

Pronouns... she/her

Favorite... I love eating, traveling, reading!

Quote... "In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer" A. Camus

I'd love to talk to you about ... Social construction of emotions, sociology of emotions, coaching with Emotional Intelligence

Bologna,Italia
July Urrutia

July Urrutia

Development Manager & EQ Biz Consultant, Spain
July Urrutia

July Urrutia

Development Manager & EQ Biz Consultant, Spain

My Noble Goal is... create inspiring and challenging well-being environments

My work is about... Supporting people to develop self-leadership as a key to achieving their goals

Professional accomplishments include... Specialization Diploma in Research in Business Administration and Management at Pablo de Olavide university – Spain, a master in organizational behavior and human resources; and currently studying a master in Mindfulnes at Zaragoza university in Spain

A few past experiences... One of my great purposes since I studied Psychology was to work on the integral development of people, with the passing of my experience my purpose was finding its way into the corporate environment, transnational companies in Peru that always placed in my management indicators inclusion, diversity and gender equity among other issues.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….  I strongly believe that if people could have more empathy and compassion they could develop more as human beings.

Pronouns... she/her

Favorite... I love traveling, I like to make friends, learning, and developing people!

Quote... " The two most important days of your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why” - Mark Twain.

I'd love to talk to you about ...  leadership, compassionate leadership, emotions, coaching with Emotional Intelligence and mindfulness.

Liliana Selva

Liliana Selva

EQ Professionals Manager & Master Trainer, Italy
Liliana Selva

Liliana Selva

EQ Professionals Manager & Master Trainer, Italy

My Noble Goal is... Encouraging individuals and organizations to explore alternatives for making sustainable choices

My work is about... Increasing the number of professionals using the Six Seconds tools in Italy

Professional accomplishments include... In the last 2 years, I delivered Six Seconds EQ Practitioner to more than 100 participants, certified about 100 EQ AC Assessors, introduced to Six Seconds Partners, and was part of the editorial team for the KNOW, CHOOSE, GIVE, curriculum.

 A few past experiences...I was HR Manager of a company with more than 2.000 workers and I am the co-owner of the first Glamping in Sicily.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….practicing it makes possible creating options to connect feelings with purpose

Pronouns... she/her

Favorite... My favorite food is food, favorite season spring, favorite place my home and favorite travel the one I haven't done yet

I'd love to talk to you about ... My life partner suggests me "whatever comes out of your mind" 🙂

Noto,Sicily,Italia
Lorenzo Fariselli

Lorenzo Fariselli

Regional Network Director, Europe & Italy
Lorenzo Fariselli

Lorenzo Fariselli

Regional Network Director, Europe & Italy

My Noble Goal is... To foster the building of places where everyone has the opportunity to improve themselves

My work is about... To support the growing of Italian network and to unblock the emotional efficacy inside organizations

Professional accomplishments include... I've been in Six Seconds since 2005 and looking back I'm proud to share my favorite milestones with you:
1. the Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence Assessment started as my thesis. I was also in the developing and validating team of the Vital Signs for Organizational Performance and Brain Profiles assessments. Using these tools, I wrote 8 case studies and white papers, showing the relationship between emotional intelligence and performance

2. In 2013 I found and managed the first group of Preferred Partners in the history of Six Seconds. This step brought a lot of changes and in 2019 I founded a division focused on the corporate sector named EQ Biz, with the collaboration of all the Italian preferred partners. A collaborative network of partners ready to support and transform organizations through emotional intelligence!

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. it gives people more clarity about what's really important in their lives and the freedom to remain the same or do something to change their own world. Emotional intelligence, if we want, is the key a human being has to take a transformative and evolutive step forward. We can do it if our actions will be the result of a perfect alignment of what, how, and why. Really hard...and at the same time POSSIBLE.

Pronouns... he/him

Favorite... “Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” -Steve Jobs

I'd love to talk to you about ... past experiences, lessons learned, and future projects and goals. I love to live the present by doing sports and eating and joking with friends!

Bologna,Italia
Manuel Caviglia, PCC

Manuel Caviglia, PCC

EQ Education & Community Manager, Italy
Manuel Caviglia, PCC

Manuel Caviglia, PCC

EQ Education & Community Manager, Italy

My Noble Goal is... Give my contribution in spreading awareness to facilitate the growth of environments inspired by harmony and respect

My work is about... Bring EQ to people to help them living a better life, starting with schools & education

Professional accomplishments include... Bringing the Self-Science program to schools and watching the amazing effects it had on the people involved (kids, teachers, parents). Being part of the Six Seconds team is a big accomplishment for me as well!

 A few past experiences...Before joining Six Seconds I started as Financial Supervisor, then got boring with finance (I understood I was bored after I broke an arm and I was happy I couldn't go to work for a while) and started as a Consultant/Project Manager in an IT company while studying and attending coaching school and Six Seconds EQ courses.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. it can help people to be more aware and find their way without the need of breaking an arm (like happened to me) It also really help to be more open minded, loving and compassionate with the world and with other people. I really think it's a starting point for a better world.

Pronouns... he/him

Favorite... My favorite music band is New Order

I'd love to talk to you about ... I love talking about big questions, where do we really come from, what's our mission on the planet and thing like that. I am fascinated by the big mysteries of our lives.. Aren't emotions one of those?

Story... I understood that everything is possible when I met Klaus Kinski in my living room (he was visiting a friend in Rome and rang the wrong door) short after watching Nosferatu and being fascinated by his acting. Then years later I had the chance to meet and talk to my musical hero, Bernard Sumner from New Order after a gig of the band and he told me his favorite movie of all time was Nosferatu with Klaus Kinski. Sincronicity is something really interesting, isn't it?

Rome,Italy
Manuela Grasso

Manuela Grasso

EQ Tutor, Italy
Manuela Grasso

Manuela Grasso

EQ Tutor, Italy

My Noble Goal is... Encourage people to find beauty in every place, every person and every situation.

My work is about... Taking care of the organization of the virtual Unlocking, Assessor and Brain Profile paths and support people during their journey to certification.

A few past experiences... Before joining Six Seconds, I worked as a telephone operator and back office worker in a call center, as an administrative coordinator in a construction company and as an administrative employee and recruiter in a call center network.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is….  I have experienced first hand the power of emotions as allies in my self management and in my relationship with others..

Pronouns... she/her

Favorite... I like listening to nature, playing with my children, cuddling my dog.... I love kneading pizza and eating it with my friends!

Siracusa,Italia
Maria Olsson, PCC/ICF, CEQC

Maria Olsson, PCC/ICF, CEQC

EQ Corporate Manager, Europe
Maria Olsson, PCC/ICF, CEQC

Maria Olsson, PCC/ICF, CEQC

EQ Corporate Manager, Europe

My Noble Goal is... Inspire and energize myself and others in a human way to succeed from within - for increased success at work and in life

My work is about... Supporting individuals and individuals in organizations in effective EQ implementation and application - by EQ coaching and consulting and the effective use of the EQ SEI assessment - for increased performance and wellbeing

Professional accomplishments include... I have delivered over 600 emotional intelligence SEI Leadership assessments. I led several EQ programs for business leaders and Executive EQ Coaching Programs in multinational organizations with outstanding results. Speaker at: Int. Conference on EQ in Organizations, Salzburg Austria, EQ World Summit, Dubai ( 2017), HRC Conference Barcelona ( 2018), EQ Connects Conference Newcastle ( 2019)

A few past experiences... After my masters degree in tourism management and economics I held various managerial positions in the field of Marketing, Product Management in various fields and countries from dental industry to tourism. I joined the 6seconds team in Dubai in 2008, where I have lived 8 years prior joining the 6seconds Europe team. Being an accredited PCC/ICF Coach, EQ Coach but also certified Systemic Business Coach, Neuroleadership Coach. I'm also certified in Six Seconds' Vital Signs tools.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. working over 18 years in a multicultural business environment where I have seen firsthand that EQ is the crucial missing link between awareness and results, in various countries around the globe. EQ is the essential skill that fuels change and growth, strengthens relationships, effectiveness and wellbeing. EQ enables us to lead ourselves and lead others in a human and professional way for a better quality of life.

Favorite... I love spending time in nature, with my family and friends, doing sports and staying curiously connected with people from different cultures and nationalities

I'd love to talk to you about ...  EQ Coaching and how to apply EQ SEI tools in your coaching and leadership approach as well as EQ Mentor Coaching

Innsbruck,Austria
Natalie Roitman

Natalie Roitman

Regional Network Director China, Spain & France
Natalie Roitman

Natalie Roitman

Regional Network Director China, Spain & France

My Noble Goal is... co-create spaces abundant of care, wisdom and authenticity

My work is about... developing the EQ Network in the Greater China region

Professional accomplishments include... the team and I have grown the EQ network in China by 20x over the last 5 years, now with over 200 active certified coaches, assessors, educators and practitioners. We have an active, engaged group of volunteer Network Leaders providing free programs to 1000s of people, plus a large following on WeChat and our other online platforms.  I support the growth of the network by facilitating Six Seconds Certifications in Chinese and with our team provide a platform for all our certified to support others practice EQ.

I am the co-author of the EQ Gym workbook and co-created the EQ Gym Book Club, including the EQ Gym Book Club for Parents. I am also a co-author of the new Self Science curriculum. I am an EQ Coach (ACC) since 2018.

 A few past experiences... Before joining Six Seconds I worked in an HR consultancy firm in Beijing, training EQ Leaders and designing assessment centers for 500 Fortune companies and top 100 Chinese companies. I co-founded a French- Chinese Montessori Kindergarten.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. I have seen how it can help individuals and organisations to transform themselves and create positive change

Background... I grew up in Argentina and Israel before moving to China for 13 years, and since 2017 I live in France, La Rochelle. My roots are in many different places and cultures.

Favorite... I love living close to the ocean and eating salty butter caramel crepes!

I'd love to talk to you about ... If you are interested in how EQ can help us to be better coaches and parents - I would love to connect!

La Rochelle,France
Ricky Goodman

Ricky Goodman

EQ Biz Consultant, Europe
Ricky Goodman

Ricky Goodman

EQ Biz Consultant, Europe

My work is about... Consultant in EQ Biz

Professional accomplishments include... I have over 25 years of experience working in multinational companies, primarily in Corporate Finance Leadership positions, but also in HR, Logistics and Accounting. I have lived and worked in 4 countries and have work experience in more than 20 European countries.

A few past experiences... Before joining Six Seconds I had been working as an independent consultant for the last 10 years in the field of personal and organisational transformation, but with a specialisation in the application of Emotional Intelligence.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. When I first started as a consultant/coach it wasn’t long before I was being asked to deliver Leadership Training, and usually it came with the latest flavour. I didn’t want to get caught up in delivering something topical, so I looked to what serves as the common denominator for all good leadership and I believe that is EQ.

Pronouns... he/him.

I'd love to talk to you about ... EQ tools and models geared to practical use and putting EQ into action.

Valentina Virciglio

Valentina Virciglio

Office & Administration Manager, Europe & Italy
Valentina Virciglio

Valentina Virciglio

Office & Administration Manager, Europe & Italy

My Noble Goal is... Encourage people to recognize themselves in others and recognize others in themselves

My work is about... Support people in their certification journey as well as my colleagues in their day-to-day work.

 A few past experiences... Before joining Six Seconds, I worked as a receptionist in a beauty salon and as an office manager in a digital marketing company.

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. I have seen the difference it has made for me and I want others to improve their well-being as well.

Pronouns... she/her

Favorite... I love reading thriller novels that keep me awake way past my bedtime. I look like a zombie the day after but hey... you only live once and there are too many good stories to read out there!

Bologna,Italia
Vito Aliperta

Vito Aliperta

Communication Officer, Europe & Italy
Vito Aliperta

Vito Aliperta

Communication Officer, Europe & Italy

My Noble Goal is... To foster the creation of empathetic, free and inclusive communities

My work is about... support the positioning of Six Seconds Europe & Italy

Professional accomplishments include... Degree in Sociology, with a specific focus in relationality, my main areas of expertise include social inequality, welfare and social planning, innovation and well-being and strategic communication.

 A few past experiences... I have had experience as a researcher in communication and social impact, and then worked on social design in different socio-cultural fields. 

One reason I’m personally passionate about emotional intelligence is…. Throughout my educational and professional career, I have always tried to create relational empowerment: I believe that Emotional Intelligence is a key component for enhancing individuality and community.

Pronouns... he/him.

Quote... “People help the people”

Favorite... I love traveling, listening and producing music and reading.

I'd love to talk to you about ... Experiences that connect people, community and sociability

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