
Coaching Demo with Kristen Harcourt: Mastering Emotional Intelligence with the EQ-i Assessment
with Kristen Harcourt, Emotional Intelligence for Leaders
Show notes
In this episode of "The Making of a Coach," Tobi from metaFox engages in a coaching demo with Kristen Harcourt, focusing on emotional intelligence coaching and the EQI assessment. Kristen, a seasoned coach, shares insights into her coaching practice, emphasizing the Co-Active Coaching model and its application in leadership development. The discussion delves into the importance of emotional intelligence in coaching, exploring frameworks like the EQI assessment and how they aid in understanding and improving leadership skills. Kristen also highlights the significance of self-awareness and self-management in coaching, providing a comprehensive look at her approach to fostering growth and transformation in leaders.
Key Learnings:
- Embrace the Co-Active Coaching model to create a space for transformation and deepen learning in coaching sessions.
- Utilize the EQI assessment to gain insights into emotional intelligence, focusing on areas like self-perception and stress management.
- Develop actionable goals for coaching by identifying strengths and areas for improvement, using tools like the EQI 360 for comprehensive feedback.
You’ll also hear a live coaching demo between Kristen and Tobi, exploring how emotional intelligence shows up in both work and personal life—and how to take the first steps toward lasting growth.
Chapters
00:00 The Power of Silence in Coaching
00:19 Transitioning to Leadership Roles
02:01 The Coaching Journey Begins
04:58 Introducing the Cove Coaching Model
10:42 Embracing Emotional Intelligence
15:59 The EQI 360 Assessment Process
23:24 Understanding the Impact of Personal and Professional Life on Assessments
24:50 Exploring the 15 Dimensions of the Model
25:58 Top Three Strengths: Emotional Expression, Social Responsibility, and Impulse Control
28:16 Challenges with Stress Tolerance and Coping Strategies
32:24 Developing New Approaches to Stress and Independence
37:06 The Coaching Process: Setting Goals and Creating Action Plans
42:14 Long-Term Coaching Commitment and Client Interaction
43:39 Final Thoughts on Coaching and Professional Growth
References:
The Co-Active Coaching Book: https://goodreads.com/book/show/12514436-co-active-coaching
The EQ-i Assessment: https://eitrainingcompany.com/eq-i/
The metaFox Strengths Explorer: https://metaFox.eu/strengths
Transcript
Full transcript, edited for readability. Every timestamp jumps the video to that moment.
Kristen Harcourt: I'm focusing on the whole person, and then I'm creating a space to be able to evoke transformation. I'm deeply listening. Kristen Harcourt: I am really connecting to my intuition. I'm looking for ways to create the space to deepen and forward what the individual is learning about themselves. I'm making sure that I'm self-managing and making it their experience. Kristen Harcourt: And then I am showing up with deep curiosity.
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