A growing body of research shows that meditation is an effective way to boost focus, zap stress, relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression, and reduce inflammation, among other benefits. And according to some mindfulness experts, a meditation practice can also be a powerful way to help us get in touch with our own and others’ emotions. Mindfulness and emotional intelligence

As an Emotional Intelligence Coach, offering bespoke training for employess and executives alike, this course has been put together to offer participants the opportunity to understand the connection between emotional intelligence and mindfulness/meditation.

“Mindfulness is the foundation of emotional intelligence,” meditation teacher Mark Coleman said.

Dan Goleman’s model of Emotional Intelligence (of which we will be looking into over the course) there are 4 domains:

1) Self-Management  2)Social Awareness 3) Relationship Management 4) Self-Awareness

Taken from over 6000 studies on Mindfulness, from which 60 were key, Goleman found that people who have self-awareness (which is what Mindfulness builds) are able to cultivate other strengths. People who lack it cannot.

Mindfulness Meditations (formal & informal)Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence

We will be focusing on Mindful practises, meditations that enhance concentration, and single pointed focus.

“Without Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness Doesn’t Work” Goleman