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Elevate Performance with Emotional Intelligence
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N.America Region
September 28 – October 2, 2026 | Phoenix, Arizona
** Groups of 3+ and Certified Members --- Special Pricing Available
→ Contact Certification Specialist Greer Lambert (email or book a call) **
Final Registration Deadline: Sept 1
Minimum Enrollment Notice: EQ Week Phoenix requires a minimum number of participants to run. The event will be confirmed and registered participants will be notified by August 1. We recommend waiting to book non-refundable travel until you receive your confirmation. Invoices for payment will be sent upon confirmation of the event.
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Join us in Phoenix for a hands-on, immersive experience led by Joshua Freedman, CEO of Six Seconds and author of Emotion Rules. In a rare session where Josh serves as the Lead Facilitator for the full week, you will gain direct insight into the best-in-class processes used to bring emotional intelligence (EQ) to life. This certification week is designed to help you apply the science of EQ to drive robust performance metrics, strengthen leadership, and create transformational results with high ROI.
Why Attend EQ Week Phoenix?
Strategic Roadmap: Build a clear pathway to integrate EQ into your organization or client work.
Direct Expert Guidance: Work closely with Lead Facilitator Joshua Freedman to gain the practical insights and methods Six Seconds uses to advise global organizations.
Generate High ROI: Learn to link emotional intelligence to measurable performance metrics and team success.
Earn Dual Certifications: Complete both the EQ Practitioner (EQPC) and EQ Performance Metrics (EQPM) certifications.
Evidence-Based Case Building: Learn to win commitment from stakeholders by structuring a clear, data-driven case for EQ.
Practical Tools & Science: Move beyond theory with Six Seconds’ proven methodology to diagnose organizational challenges and opportunities.
Connect Globally: Join a community of practitioners dedicated to using EQ for positive change and transformation in the workplace.
By joining EQ Week, and completing the post-course projects, you'll earn the EQ Practitioner & EQ Performance Metrics credentials, empowering you to show up as an EQ professional and deliver transformative learning experiences that integrate emotional intelligence principles.
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“In nearly 30 years of working in corporates, I have never had EQ explained, demonstrated and presented in this most engaging fashion. A superb facilitator who shared abundantly. This is truly the BEST program I’ve attended in 20 years."
Joni Peddie, Lecturer, Gibbs Business School
The EQ Performance Metrics and EQ Practitioner certifications equip you to assess, design, and deliver a blueprint that enhances individual and organizational performance.
Diagnose & Measure: Use Six Seconds’ assessments to bring clarity to clients and measure what matters most.
Execute Change: Apply the Six Seconds’ Change Map as a framework to build buy-in and execute successful change processes.
Create a Blueprint: Implement change plans anchored to metrics for a clear return on investment.
Pre-Session Sept 9 (Virtual): Orientation and personal assessment experience (SEI + Leadership Vital Signs).
Days 1–3 (EQ Practitioner): Master the core EQ framework and build the skills to guide others in developing emotional intelligence.
Day 4 – Mid-Day 5 (EQ Performance Metrics): Focus on performance metrics, using data to assess organizational climate and leadership effectiveness.
Final Half-Day (Integration): A dedicated workshop to design a customized implementation plan for your specific organization or client work.
Post-Session Oct 14 (Virtual): Debrief the week and prepare final projects for certification completion.
Wednesday September 30th, Evening Keynote & Book Signing by Joshua Freedman: Gain insights from the Co-founder & CEO of Six Seconds. Exclusive Book Signing featuring his latest release, Emotion Rules.
"Six Seconds’ practical tools and science take emotional intelligence to the next level."
Forbes
If you have any questions, please contact Certification Specialist Greer Lambert (email or book a call).
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Please note: Certifications include a renewal system to ensure your skills stay current. Renewal is simple: whether you hold one certification or several, the requirement is to earn 12 ACE-accredited continuing education hours per year. Renewal Activities can range from joining free webinars (1–2 ACE) to completing another course (automatically extends 1 year).
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Format:Physical
Start Date:Sep 28, 2026
Time:09:00 AM, America/Phoenix
Facilitator:Joshua Freedman
Schedule Details
5 days: Sep 28 - Oct 2
Plus meetings: Sept 9 & Oct 14
Early Bird Ends June 30
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Consultants integrating EQ into client work / Leaders focused on culture and performance / HR and talent development professionals / EQ newcomers and certified practitioners expanding impact
We think the world would be a better place if a billion people were practicing the skills of emotional intelligence (EQ). So, we research and share scientific, global, transformational tools & methods to support that goal.