Research indicates the one area many mangers would choose over education or experience, is the ability for subordinates to be able to control their emotions (Sy & Cote, 2004). Emotional intelligence is the ability to understand, interpret and manage the emotion of yourself and others (Sy & Cote, 2004). Through scientific investigation research has discovered that many of the great leaders have had high levels of emotional intelligence (Sy & Cote, 2004). Emotional intelligence can be improved through coaching (Sy & Cote, 2004). Emotions themselves are not wrong; it is what the individual does with them that make the difference (Sy & Cote, 2004). Emotionally intelligent people take emotions such as anxiety to solve difficult problems creatively (Sy & Cote, 2004). Improving emotional intelligence is an area that would benefit a person’s entire life and could be greatly impacted with the encouragement of a coach. A Christian coach has been given the Bible, an entire book of inspiration on self –control and emotional intelligence. Encouraging journaling and reflection to improve emotional intelligence is a very concrete way a coach could help a client grow emotionally (Collins, 2009).

References

Collins, G. (2009). Helping others turn potential into reality Christian coaching (2nd ed.). United States of America: NavPress discipleship inside out.

Sy, T., & Cote, S. (2004). A Key ability to succeed in the matrix organization. Journal of

            management development, 23(5), 437-455.

 

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