The EQ-i 2.0 assessment provides several strategies for balancing emotional intelligence competencies:
- Identifies imbalances between competencies and explains their importance for working together effectively.
- Suggests ways to develop complementary skills to balance innate personality traits. For example, an introverted person can be coached to be more assertive and empathetic.
- Recommends watching for significant growth in one subscale over others and considering ways to develop related subscales in tandem.
- Provides personalised strategies to bring EQ competencies into balance for greater effectiveness.
- Offers a “Balancing EI” section in the report, which is described as extremely powerful for coaching.
- Compares specific competencies, such as Self-Actualisation with Self-Regard, Optimism, and Reality Testing, to achieve balance for enhanced emotional functioning.
- Encourages discussing with a coach how comparing different subscales may lead to further EI development.
- Presents a comprehensive view of how the 15 EI competencies work together, allowing for targeted development of complementary skills.
These strategies aim to help individuals develop a well-rounded emotional intelligence profile, leveraging strengths while addressing potential areas for improvement.
