If you’re looking for greater self-understanding, enhanced self-management, and increased depth of empathy, working with an executive coach can help you achieve this. An executive coach can guide you to learn the skills associated with emotional intelligence. The following will outline several benefits of emotional intelligence in the workplace.
Self-Awareness
One of the main areas executive and business coaches target is self-awareness, and there is a good reason for that; self-awareness is the catalyst that creates growth. Without that first step, people blindly proceed as usual. Imagine that as you go through life, there are certain situations, people, or ideas that unknowingly trigger an attractive feeling. You may be aware that you had a “bad” day, but why and what went wrong? Finding answers to these questions often begins with understanding yourself. People with an increased emotional intelligence are very aware of their emotions. This awareness guides them to control their emotions.
Self-Regulation
Recognizing our emotions often leads to discipline to control them. At the very least, self-regulation tasks become more achievable. For example, imagine a scenario where you need to supervise a new employee at work and are faced with an inferiority complex, but are unaware of your feelings. All you know is that you feel uncomfortable, and tense when interacting with that person. Self-awareness is the first step in regulating your emotions and handling situations with ease and comfort. People with high emotional intelligence are better at self-regulation. Self-discipline is not limited to unpleasant emotions. As your executive coach puts you on a path of greater self-discipline, you will find that you have improved self-management in your professional life as well.
Empathy
Empathy is a special thing that makes people feel how others are feeling. Perhaps you feel it when someone sympathizes with the problem you have. Empathy is a powerful tonic that calms the soul of the recipient. Empathy leads to understanding the emotions of others, which improves interactions with business colleagues and subordinates. Moreover, people are easily guided by you and seek your advice. Great leaders are empathetic.
Motivation
Motivation increases when you start to see results. Who doesn’t feel a rush of adrenaline when a goal is achieved? Again, it all starts with self-awareness. When people become self-aware, they discover their intrinsic motivations and direct them in the right direction through self-regulation. It’s no wonder motivation is a key factor in being successful and happy. In the workplace, they are the driving force behind difficult tasks, long hours and seemingly impossible obstacles. Without motivation, there is no workforce.
Social Skills
Social skills shape the structure of successful relationships, whether at work or elsewhere. Teams with high emotional intelligence have a wealth of advanced social skills. They have good communication skills. Negotiate effectively so that all parties feel it is a win-win situation. They work well in teams and use a combination of leadership and negotiation skills to achieve their goals.
These are just some of the benefits of Emotional Intelligence and what a leadership coach can teach you. If you’re looking for an executive coach in Vancouver to help you learn these skills, contact us today!
