“Emotional Intelligence may be the best predictor of success in life.” ~ Time Magazine

You might care about Emotional Intelligence if you would like to be more effective and have more confidence handling…anyone who is pushing your buttons!

• it might be your kids or your spouse,
• or maybe it’s your boss,
• or it could be someone who reports to you who drives you crazy
• or maybe it’s a difficult resident, or that family member who is never happy
• or maybe it’s your referral source or a hot prospect

There are more buttons to push than we’re even aware of, so today I’m going to talk about techniques to identify our triggers and manage our reactions.

I got interested in Emotional Intelligence about twelve years ago.  With all the emphasis on IQ and academic achievements, I found it fascinating that a very different type of intelligence might be just as important.  And what about achieving high levels of both?  Now, that sounded to me like winning combination!  I love to read, to learn, and to study.  What has come to my attention is that what is really important is what one does with all that information.  I’ve been studying Emotional Intelligence with my end goal of making it teachable and usable.  With that goal in mind, I have developed a series of workshops to help people grow there own emotional intelligence and reach new peaks in both their personal and professional lives.  Welcome to the introductory installment of Emotional Intelligence:  Personal and Professional Transformation!

You might be wondering:   What can improving my Emotional Intelligence do for me?

Among other things, it will help you to :

• be more effective in your professional and in your personal life
• be able to better understand what you are feeling and why
• be able to have more control over what you feel and how you respond, rather than just reacting in the same old patterns
• have more friends or be able to develop better relationships with the friends you have now
• be able to do a better job at setting and achieving your short-and long-term goals
• be able to manage your STRESS

Sound good?  Then keep reading to learn more!

Now, I know that we all have dreams, we have goals, we have things that we want to do or want to have.  So I ask you, why do we care about things like diet and exercise, about our career and about making money, about traveling, about having the house, the car, clothes or jewelry? …and the list goes on and on…

I’m going to suggest that we all want to be “successful”, yet there are many definitions of “success”.  So, perhaps our true underlying driver is simply our desire to be HAPPY.

As I’m going to talk more about later, our brains are programmed to avoid those things that are painful and seek those things that are pleasurable.  Therefore, we seek success - regardless of how you measure it - in order to be HAPPY.

In this first section, we’ll learn what Emotional Intelligence is.  Next, we’ll learn what Emotions are.  We’ll overview the 15 Competencies of Emotional Intelligence and then we will look at the different competencies in more detail.  Through this process, you will learn the power and the value behind developing emotional intelligence and gain a little insight into your own paradigms as well!

What is Emotional Intelligence?

Definition:  One of the clearest definitions I have found is from the guru of Emotional Intelligence, by Daniel Goleman…

“Emotional Intelligence is the ability to Identify, Use, Understand and Manage Emotions.”

“Emotional Intelligence is Emotional Management” by Sonya Sullins

Emotional Intelligence can also be described as People Skills PLUS Self-Knowledge.  Researchers in the field say that 80% of Career Success is because of Emotional Intelligence.

Exploring and developing our emotional intelligence not only makes us happier, it makes us able to motivate ourselves, and help us to better manage stress in our lives, and helps us to effectively resolve conflict with others.

It gives us the skills to be able to encourage, comfort, discipline, and appropriately confront different kinds of people in the right way and at the right time in different situations.

And, it determines how well people listen to us and how well we are heard.

How does it do all of these things?  As we talk further, I think you will start to see the depth and breadth of EI.  Stay tuned to learn about our emotions - what they are and where they come from!

“We specialize in selecting, motivating and retaining top talent.  You will be able to enjoy the benefits of highly engaged, productive employees and fiercely loyal, devoted customers.  We take the guesswork out and you will know exactly what to do to gain a leading edge.”

“Our methods are scientifically researched and our solutions are proven to save you money - no more leaving hundreds of thousands of dollars, or more, on the table!”

SonyaSullins@hcmi.info or 877-HUMAN10

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Personal and Professional Transformation in Response to Economy and Job Market Woes

Madison, WI - October 5, 2009 - Sonya Sullins, Principal Consultant and owner of Human Capital Management Institute, today announced the launch of what is poised to be the most unique response to the struggling economy and job market for men and women in Wisconsin.  It is called “Expand Your Success” and Sullins will join forces with nine niche experts who will share their tips and secrets on Friday, November 6^th and Saturday, November 7^th, 2009, at the Monona Terrace in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin.

Expand Your Success is a unique personal and professional transformation event designed exclusively for those willing to break through current barriers and realize their true potential.  Expand Your Success’s two-day intensive will enable each participant to learn from leading experts in areas such as; financial success, optimal nutrition and weight, peak physical fitness, achieving business or career success, setting and achieving goals, developing and maintaining relationships, making a great first impression and overall life success.  This high energy, high impact event will not only be fun, but highly effective and includes “use it right now” information.  Expand Your Success events allow participants to network with and learn from one another as well as have access to successful leaders in various areas.  As a seasoned speaker, Sullins is honored to be able to come together with like-minded individuals for two days of learning and growing.

“It is my passion is to truly change the lives of employees - at all levels in an organization - all over the nation.  There’s no reason anyone should have to live life hating his or her work.  It’s my job to help you love what you do, be outrageously successful at it and derive value from the contributions you make every day!” says Sullins.  Perhaps the most unique aspect of Human Capital Management Institute is the extended support offered to each manager and the teams they lead.  Says Sullins, “I seek to help people connect better with people.  Particularly in tough economic times, we need to network with and support one another - at work and at home - we need a sense of community.”

“My goal in participating in Expand Your Success is not only to provide transformative information in a fresh and fun way, but also to be a part of an event that provides the extended support from various experts that one just doesn’t get access to every day.  Expand Your Success is truly a one-stop resource for men and women looking for an effective way to expand their career, take control back of their physical health and nurture important relationships - really, to achieve success and balance in their life” says Sullins.

Admission for the November 6^th and 7^th, 2009, event is $99 per person for both full days of learning.  Those registering with a friend, relative or colleague receive $49 discount per person.  Interested in learning more about Expand Your Success?  Visit www.ExpandYourSuccess.net, or contact Sonya Sullins at SonyaSullins@hcmi.linfo or call 608-279-0691.

Sonya Sullins is the Founder and Principal Consultant of Human Capital Management Institute.  In addition, she is an author and leads workshops, seminars and web-based trainings on various topics relating to the management and development of people.  For more information visit www.HumanCapitalManagementInstitute.com or call toll free 877-HUMAN10.

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“At one point in life you either have the things you want or the reasons why you don’t”     ~Andy Roddick

I have a very exciting announcement to be sharing with you! 

One of the most common questions I get asked is how I learned what I know to be able to grow my business and help so many people and organizations.  The answer is simple; I am no smarter, no better, no more “magic dust” than anyone else.  

What I am good at is finding mentors who are where I want to be and have all ready navigated the path I am about to journey down.  I am a lover of learning - a “learning junkie” if you will!!  I am continuously attending industry specific conferences and personal and professional development seminars across the country.  I read voraciously and attend teleseminars and webinars in my areas of interest so that I don’t have to spend more time away from my business and family.  Technology today makes virtual learning a great supplement to the in-person experiential learning and networking that I love so much to do. 

The key to my success can be attributed in large part to the coaches and mentors I have had, and continue to have, in my life.  They are there to encourage me to be innovative and help me find a productive way to channel my creative energy.  They are there to show me the “roadmap” they use successfully so that l don’t find myself “reinventing the wheel”.  They are there to be accountability partner so that I don’t procrastinate, or let fear stand in the way of success or get distracted by all the “shiny objects”! 

All I have to do is listen, trust and take action!

About three months ago, I was approached to be part of one of the biggest success seminars ever to come to the Madison area!  I was invited to be one of the ten coaches/consultants, and to share my expertise on how to achieve your goals in business. 

For example:

• Maybe you are an employer and want to learn how to get your employees totally committed - and totally focused on the outcomes that are important to you (like devotee customer’s maybe?).  Or, maybe you are frustrated by low morale, high turnover and lack of teamwork…
• Maybe you are an employee and want to learn how to become your organizations “superstar” and rise through the ranks.  Or, maybe you are disenchanted with your current work and seek to find your purpose and feel fulfilled by your contribution. 
• Maybe you are an entrepreneur (or would like to be!) and want to learn how to be successful in your new endeavor.

So, for the past three months and for the next three months, I have been working hard at providing you with the information you need to know to reach your professional goals.  This has been an amazing and fun opportunity and I’m honored to be doing it!  I will be presenting for 2.5 hours and I know this will be a life-changing event for those who attend!  I am also excited to learn from all the other wonderful speakers and to get to meet the fabulous attendees who seek to grow and learn.

Do you feel like you need a little guidance?  Well, this 2-day educational and motivational seminar will do just that for you and so much more!  I promise that it will rock your life to the next level!  Join me for two days of jam-packed expertise in business, health, fitness, spirituality, finance, fashion and more. 

This is for those of you who want to take your life to new levels and break through old patterns or plateaus that have been keeping you from achieving your dreams.  I want to take your professional life from good to great!

Click here success-seminar-flyer to view the Success Seminar Flyer.

Take a look at the flyer to see who will be presenting and visit our websiteto review a ticket for yourself and your partner in life or business.  I recommend bringing both.  This month the tickets will only by $99 for the 2-day seminar held November 6^th and 7^th.  Get your seats now!  We only have space for 200 people and we’ve send out 15, 000 invites.  I hope you take the next step and join me for a weekend you won’t forget!

Go to Success Seminar in Madison now to register.  Let me know if you have any questions.  I can’t wait to see you there!

There will be people coming from all over the Midwest and even some from all over the country!

If you have questions, please post them to the comment box and I will answer them for everyone.

See me, Sonya Sullins - Principal Consultant and CEO of Human Capital Management Institute share my secrets of personal and professional success.  Our mission is to inspire of professionals and organizations to achieve peak performance through people, planning and purpose.  I have 20 years of experience as a trainer and workshop facilitator, and I have over a dozen years experience as a consultant, public speaker and coach.  My passion is making the people who make the organization tick hugely happy while the organization reaps profits!  Take action now!