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What is EQ Extra?

Developed by Psysoft, EQ Extra is a series of short, animated videos to help enhance your understanding of emotional intelligence. EQ Extra is ideal for anyone looking to develop emotional intelligence as an individual or in their organisations.

 

Each 5-minute video explores a different area of emotional intelligence, including what it means, why it’s important, and how it can be developed.

Watch the introductory video 'Developing Emotional Intelligence' below!

Intro video

Remember to turn on the sound to hear the voiceover narration!

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What does EQ Extra include?

16 Videos

The EQ Extra series consists of 15 bite-sized videos, exploring the 15 different areas of emotional intelligence, as well as an introductory video.

Development Strategies

There are 3 practical development strategies for each area of emotional intelligence that are informed by existing research and literature.

Development Plans

Each video is accompanied by a development plan to encourage individual reflection and goal setting. These use the START goal framework.

What are the benefits of using EQ Extra?

Gain an in-depth understanding of emotional intelligence

The videos explain the meaning of each area of emotional intelligence, why its important in the workplace and the emotionally intelligent behaviours associated with it. This helps you evaluate your own level of emotional intelligence and its potential impact.

Develop emotional intelligence

EQ Extra provides practical strategies to develop all areas of emotional intelligence, including emotional and social skills such as emotional self awareness, assertiveness, stress management, empathy and problem solving. 

Improve performance, leadership and workplace skills

High levels of emotional intelligence are associated with improved performance, leadership success and wellbeing. By using EQ Extra to develop your emotional intelligence, you will also develop other important skills including:

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  • Leading others

  • Communication

  • Resilience

  • Influence

  • Change Management

  • Decision making

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Learn more about the benefits of using EQ Extra 

The EQ Extra Series

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1. Developing Self Regard

2. Developing Self Actualisation

3. Developing Emotional Self Awareness

4. Developing Emotional Expression

5. Developing Assertiveness

6. Developing Independence

7. Developing Interpersonal Relationships

8. Developing Empathy

9. Developing Social Responsibility

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10. Developing Problem Solving

11. Developing Reality Testing

12. Developing Impulse Control

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​13. Developing Flexibility

14. Developing Stress Tolerance

15. Developing Optimism

Key Features:

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  • 3 development strategies per video

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  • Development plan accompanying each video

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  • Audio: English voiceover narration

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  • Duration: 5-6 minutes per video

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  • Format: MP4 video

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  • ​Accessibility: Subtitles available

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FAQs

Do I need to watch all 15 videos?

No. EQ Extra is designed as 15 self-contained videos, meaning these videos can be viewed separately or as a whole series. You could choose to only watch the videos relating to the areas of emotional intelligence you want to develop. Equally, you may decide to watch the entire series to deepen your knowledge of each area of emotional intelligence.

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What does 'compatible with the EQ-i 2.0 emotional intelligence model' mean?

The EQ-i 2.0 model of emotional intelligence focuses on 15 different emotional and social skills that combine to form an individual's overall emotional intelligence. The EQ Extra videos explore each of these 15 areas to help you develop your emotional intelligence. You can learn more about the EQ-i 2.0 model here.

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Please note: While EQ Extra is a stand-alone series of videos, they can also be used alongside the EQ-i 2.0 & EQ 360 assessments to support people's development. 

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Are there any examples of how EQ Extra can be used?

These videos can be used in a variety of ways, for example, you could:

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  • Offer the EQ Extra series as part of clients’ or colleagues’ continued professional development

  • Run a group workshop on developing emotional intelligence and then use EQ Extra to support individual development

  • Include EQ Extra as an additional resource in your coaching package 

  • Use EQ Extra alongside an individual's EQ-i 2.0 assessment results

  • Watch EQ Extra as part of your own personal development and training
     

What is the START goal framework used in the development plans?

The START goal framework is based on research into SMART and WOOP goals. It encourages individuals to plan their goals using the following points:

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Strategy (which specific actions am I going to take?)

Time (when am I going to start?)

Achieve (how will I measure success?)

Resources (what resources will I need?)

Test (what potential tests may I face?)

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The videos refer to research – where can I find these studies?

A reference list for the research behind each video is available. For individual users this can be found in the resources section of your account. For organisations using the Business or Premium plan, we provide this document alongside the video files.

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