Hattie Hawks and the SEI EQ Assessment

Life-Changing Assessments: "The work that you're doing through these assessments is life-changing for people. It is difficult, but you are a lifeguard in this scenario." - Hattie Hawks

Hattie Hawk steps into the hot seat, openly sharing her own EQ report—and together, she and Eric explore not only what her results reveal, but also how self-awareness, honesty, and the courage to confront personal challenges can lead to meaningful growth.

Eric and Hattie break down the assessment’s key components, from success factors like quality of life and well-being, to the core competencies that drive emotional intelligence.

Hattie gets candid about her own journey, revealing how complex life events, personal struggles, and intentional self-reflection have shaped her emotional landscape. The conversation touches on the power of recognizing patterns, navigating emotions, and cultivating empathy—not just for others, but for ourselves.

Whether you’re curious about taking an EQ assessment yourself or simply looking for inspiration to face your own life’s storms, this episode offers plenty of wisdom, encouragement, and practical strategies for building greater emotional resilience.

How it's used: The EQ Assessment is designed to measure factors like competencies (e.g., pattern recognition, emotional literacy, and navigation of emotions) and success factors (effectiveness, relationships, well-being, and quality of life), with a debrief provided by a practitioner and often followed by ongoing coaching.

Here are 3 key takeaways from the episode:

• Honest Self-Assessment Is Transformative - The value of an EQ assessment lies in being radically honest with yourself. As Hattie put it, “At the end of the day, you really only have to be honest with yourself to have a better life.” Growth really starts when you drop the facade and embrace your current reality with curiosity, not judgment.
• Leaning Into Your Strengths—And Weaknesses - It’s natural to focus on your lowest scores, but there’s power in acknowledging where you’re already strong. Hattie gravitated to her high “quality of life” score, which reflected intentional work she’d been putting in. Both strengths and challenges offer essential clues for personal development.
• Building Emotional Muscles Is a Dynamic Process - Developing EQ is like building muscle—it happens over time, through consistent effort, resistance, and sometimes discomfort. The process isn’t about achieving perfect scores, but about using insights to navigate challenges, improve relationships, and create more meaning in your life.

In each episode, Jeff and Eric will talk about what emotional intelligence, or understanding your emotions, can do for you in your daily and work life. For more information, contact Eric or Jeff at [e-mail], or go to their website, Spirit of EQ.

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