Values & Approaches

BarOn

Avant-Garde Consulting are passionate and committed to building individual and organisational growth, effectiveness and productivity by developing Emotional Intelligence. We use the Bar-On Emotional Quotient inventory (EQi)

We work with organisations and individuals who are serious about maximising their potential. Our clients recognise that successful people combine the strengths of emotional insight and understanding with the logic of rational thought thus creating optimum performance.

Why should I concern myself with Emotional Intelligence?

• Why can some people achieve more and gain greater fulfilment?
• Why are some people with a high IQ not successful in business whereas many with moderate IQs are extremely successful?
• How do I target training and development to areas that create the most significant impact on personal and business performance?
  

Thorough research into these questions has shown that a major distinguishing factor between moderate and highly effective performers is their level of Emotional Intelligence or Emotional Quotient (EQ). This does not mean that technical knowledge, learnt skills and experience are not relevant to success. It means that if we can understand, develop and maximise the effectiveness of our emotions in our personal and professional lives, this powerful resource will greatly enhance our overall performance, achievements and happiness.

Unlike IQ, which is more task related thinking, research has shown that Emotional Intelligence, which is self and people thinking related, can be developed and improved. Our emotions are a powerful information system that influences our thoughts and behaviours and can predict performance. Through accurate assessment, feedback and coaching people can be empowered to recognise and utilise this often untapped resource to dramatically enhance functioning both professionally and personally. By understanding feelings and emotions, people can choose their behavioural response rather than allowing feelings to dictate their behaviour.

Experience shows that individual and group coaching can develop people’s emotional intelligence to manage themselves, others and situations more effectively.

Could you and your team benefit from Emotional Intelligence Coaching?

Quoted Definitions of EI
“Emotional Intelligence is an array of emotional, personal and social abilities which influence one’s overall ability to cope effectively with environmental demands and pressures.”
Dr. Reuven Bar-On, Psychologist, researcher and developer of EQi

“Emotional Intelligence is about combining the strengths of the rational brain and mind with the insight, intuition and gut instinct of our emotions. It is not about the triumph of rational thought over the emotional self, but about combining strengths of both to be whole, to be the best we can.”
John Weston, Director of Director Development, IoD.