This study demonstrated a correlation between emotional intelligence and high performance for female CEOs and Board Members in Kenya, indicating a need for more investment in these skills in the broader fight for gender equality.

“Understanding the skills that empower women in leadership roles across the continent to achieve success is key to providing the support that will yield the next generation of female African leaders. This data provides the first step.”

– Mucha Mlingo, Founder, PTS Africa

“Intellectual intelligence without emotional intelligence is like a car without fuel – or for EVs, a car without a battery. Leadership and Emotional Intelligence go hand in hand.”

– Catherine Musakali, Chairperson, The Women on Boards Network Kenya.

“Emotional intelligence is a crucial ingredient for leaders to make better quality decisions in this VUCA environment.”

– Elizabeth Wasunna,  Director Business Banking Kenya · Absa Group

Solution

Starting with a cohort of 35 women CEOs and Board Members in Kenya, PTS Africa sought to identify key drivers of success and opportunities for growth. The cohort completed the Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence Assessment to see if emotional intelligence is an important contributor to performance, and PTS analyzed the results to assess the relationship between the 4 Success Factors measured by the SEI and the group’s EQ scores.