The EQ Edge: A 5-Day Compact Course in Emotional Intelligence

Upgrade Your Internal Operating System

Are you running high-performance hardware on an outdated operating system? You may have the logic and technical skills (IQ) to solve complex problems, but if your system crashes every time you encounter stress or conflict, that processing power is wasted.

Welcome to The EQ Edge, a 5-day training program designed for self-study that helps you recognize, understand, and manage your emotions while navigating the feelings of others.

Why Emotional Intelligence?

Research suggests that EQ is often a stronger predictor of performance and success than IQ. Think of your brain like a computer:

IQ (Intelligence Quotient):

Your processor speed—how fast you learn technical skills.

EQ (Emotional Quotient):

Your operating system—the rules you follow to interact with the world.

This course is your system upgrade.

What You Will Learn (Course Syllabus)

Based on the model popularized by Dr. Daniel Goleman, this course takes you through the four domains of Emotional Intelligence: Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, and Relationship Management.

Day 1: The Foundation – Awakening Self-Awareness

Move from "autopilot" to "aware".

Emotional Granularity:

Stop using vague terms like "stressed." Learn to specifically identify if you are frustrated, disappointed, or envious.

The Body Scan:

Discover how emotions manifest physically—like a clenched jaw or tight chest—before they reach your conscious mind.

Day 2: Self-Management – The Power of the Pause

Become the driver of your emotions rather than the passenger.

The Amygdala Hijack:

Understand why you "snap" when threatened and how to regain logic.

The STOP Technique:

Master the 4-step method (Slow down, Take note, Open up, Pursue values) to prevent outbursts.

Riding the Wave:

Learn why the average emotion only lasts 7 minutes and how to ride it out without suppressing it.

Day 3: Social Awareness – The Empathy Lens

Shift focus from your internal world to the external needs of others.

Empathy vs. Sympathy:

Learn the difference between feeling for someone and feeling with them.

Reading the Room:

Develop "Organizational Awareness" to spot power dynamics and emotional currents in a group.

Active Listening:

Train yourself to listen to understand, rather than listening to reply.

Day 4: Relationship Management – Building Bridges

Put your skills together to interact successfully.

Influence vs. Manipulation:

Learn "friendliness with a purpose" to frame ideas so they resonate with others.

Navigating Conflict:

Use "I" Statements to address issues without making others defensive.

The "Feel, Felt, Found" Method:

A proven technique to build rapport and resolve disagreements.

Day 5: Integration – Resilience & The Road Ahead

Build the resilience needed to keep practicing when life gets hard.

Growth Mindset:

View emotional slip-ups not as failures, but as data for improvement.

Values as a Compass:

Use your core values to override impulsive reactions during high-stress moments.

EQ Action Plan:

Create a personal mission statement to guide your emotional growth.

Who Is This For?

This compact course is perfect for leaders, partners, and professionals who want to become better listeners, stronger communicators, and healthier human beings.

Give yourself "permission to feel." Enroll in The EQ Edge today.