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How Emotional Intelligence Empowers Women

Emotional Intelligence is the ability to:

  • identify
  • use, understand and manage emotions in positive ways to relieve stress
  • communicate effectively
  • empathize with others
  • overcome challenges
  • diffuse conflict

Emotional Intelligence impacts how you interact with others.

Why is EI important?

  • Think about the attributes of your favorite boss.
  • We all know people who are brilliant – but are socially inept in work and relationships
  • IQ can get you into college but EQ will help you handle the stress of exam

People with high Emotional Intelligence are

  • able to recognize their emotional state
  • able to recognize the emotional state of others
  • able to engage people in a way that draws them to you

People with high Emotional Intelligence

  • relate well with others
  • form healthier relationships
  •  achieve greater success at work
  • lead a more fulfilling life

EI has four attributes

1. Self awareness –

  • You recognize your own emotions and how they affect your thoughts and behaviors
  • You know your strengths and challenges and
  • have self confidence

2. Self management –

  • You are able to control impulsive feelings and behaviors
  • Manage emotions in healthy ways
  • Take initiative
  • Follow through on commitments
  • Adapt to changing circumstances

3. Social awareness –

  • Understand emotions, needs and concerns of others
  • Pick up emotional cues
  • Feel comfortable socially
  • Recognize the power dynamics in a group or organization

4. Relationship management –

  • You know how to develop and maintain good relationships
  • Communicate clearly
  • Inspire and influence people
  • Work well in a team
  • Manage conflict

EI affects –

  • Performance at work
  • Physical health
  • Mental Health
  • Relationships

EI skills –

  • The ability to quickly reduce stress in the moment in a variety of settings
  • The ability to recognize your emotions and keep them from overwhelming you
  • The ability to connect emotionally with others by sing nonverbal communication
  • The ability to use humor and play to stay connected in challenging situations
  • The ability to resolve conflicts positively and confidently

Stress Busting

Realize when you are stressed

  • How does your body feel
  • Muscles stomach tight
  • Hands clinched
  • Shallow breath
  • AWARENESS

Identify Your Stress Response

  • If you become angry or agitated under stress – use stress reducing activities to calm you
  • down
  • If you become depressed – use stress reducing activities that stimulate
  • If you freeze – speed up and slow down

Improve Nonverbal Communication

  • Focus on the other person
  • Make eye contact
  • Pay attention to their nonverbal cues

Use Humor

  • The benefits of humor
  • Take hardships in stride
  • Smooth over differences
  • Become more creative

Resolve conflict

  • Stay focused on the present
  • Choose your arguments
  • Forgive
  • End conflicts that can’t be resolved

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Betsy Smith PhD. Leadership Coach

E.L. (Betsy) Smith

Betsy is a dynamic speaker and executive leadership coach with over 30 years in leadership development, Betsy’s outgoing personality and an exceptional sense of humor combine to make her a favorite both in her coaching relationships and at the front of any room.

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