Figment Coaching

The concept of emotional Intelligence has been around for a generation however recent research has shown a growing importance of EI in being an effective leader and to predicting the success of individuals being placed in leadership positions. In his seminal work, Why Are We Bad at Picking Good Leaders: A Better Way to Evaluate Leadership Potential,  Jeffrey Cohn states that his research shows that seven key traits must be present in any leader and one of these traits is EI and the self awareness that it creates for the leader.

Emotional Intelligence is defined as:

… a set of emotional and social skills that influence the way we perceive and express ourselves, develop and maintain social relationships, cope with challenges, and use emotional information in an effective and meaningful way.

Figment Coaching uses the EQ-I 2.0 tool from MHS which is based on the Bar-On model of Emotional Intelligence. This model and the assessment tool are industry leaders in standardization, reliability and validity and the reports generated for the clients and coaches are both user friendly and full of the information that is needed to provide valuable insight into the person. The current version has 15 factors gathered into 5 headings which relates to an individual’s potential for success and well being. The five heading include: Self Perception, Self Expression, Interpersonal, Decision Making and Stress Management.

There are no right or wrong outcomes in the tool, rather it provides a snap shot of where the individual is at that moment. It allows the individual to identify areas of inconsistency and places where they may want to focus on for future development. The test can be retaken at a future point to measure the changes relating to the growth and development of the individual.

While the tool takes less than 30 minutes to complete its impact can last a lifetime.

Have any questions about the EQi 2.0 tool? Please contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you.