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Improve your life and work with emotional intelligence.
Our mission is growing the world’s
Emotional Intelligence
Six Seconds supports people and organizations to learn, measure and practice emotional intelligence.
From families to schools to Fortune 500 companies, our goal is 1 billion people practicing the skills of emotional intelligence.
Emotional intelligence for:     Business     Education     Coaching     Personal Growth     Nonprofit     Parenting
Emotional Intelligence is being smarter with feelings.
Learn how to practice emotional intelligence for better relationships, stronger wellbeing, greater effectiveness, and a higher quality of life.
We’ve got people problems.
Most of the world’s challenges aren’t due to a lack of data or technical skills, they’re emotional and relational. Stress and complexity are on the rise, and wellbeing & employee engagement are falling. It’s time for more people-skills.
Emotional intelligence is the solution.
Research links emotional intelligence to life success, including critical success factors like relationships, effectiveness, wellbeing, and quality of life. It’s the foundation of healthy people, families, schools, communities and organizations.
Emotional intelligence for:     Business     Education     Coaching     Personal Growth     Nonprofits     Parenting
Why Six Seconds?
Six Seconds is the complete solution for emotional intelligence. With a suite of validated assessment tools, a transformational learning methodology, supportive community and 25 years of experience, we are here to help you solve your most pressing problems.
“Six Seconds is more than an organization with excellent resources and training programs. It is a community that has supported my work, my world and my purpose. It is a movement that is essential to the survival of humanity and is actually making a difference. I am honored to learn, work and be a part of this community.
“The leadership and mentorship of Six Seconds’ instructors are top notch…. What I have learned through their programs will forever impact me personally and professionally. Thank you!”
How We Can Support You
Grow your emotional intelligence with our global community of practitioners.
Resources & eLearning
Learn emotional intelligence from the comfort of your home or office and be who you want to be.
Tools & Assessments
Explore Six seconds’ suite of validated emotional intelligence tools for individuals and groups.
Certification Courses
Jumpstart your personal or organizational growth by investing in emotional intelligence.
Events
Join us online or in-person to experience our diverse, committed community of change makers.
Case Studies
Read case studies of Six Seconds tools & methods transforming organizations for the better.
Partnerships
Long-term, impactful partnerships are central to achieving our mission. Will you join us?
Our Blog
Read the latest articles from Six Seconds.
Stick with It! 4 Tips for Tenacity: EQ Educator News
Feel like giving up sometimes? You’re not alone. Being an educator can be overwhelming. But we can develop tenacity to stick with it – and help our students do the same.
Honing Intuition as Coaches: Emotional Intelligence from the Tao te Ching
How does your own awareness affect your clients’ awareness? We’ll dive into ICF competency #7, but focusing on honing our intuition as coaches.
Emotional Insights for Leaders: Apathy and How to Move Through It
In this Emotional Insights for Leaders, we look at an emotion that typically blocks progress but can also spark progress: Apathy.
Voices from the Network: Marcelo Alvisi De Paula
In this month’s Voices from the Network, we talk to Marcelo Alvisi De Paula, a senior business leader who teaches emotional intelligence.
Emotional Insights for Leaders: Compassion and How to Use it to Build High Performing Teams
In this installment of the Emotional Insights for Leaders series, we look at an emotion that is critical for success: Compassion.
Emotional Intelligence at Work: Why Are Managers So Unhappy?
Worldwide, employees aren’t happy – even less happy than at the height of the pandemic. And it’s even worse for managers. Why?