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Start Right Now: How to Turn One Small Action into a Global Ripple

What if the most powerful thing you could do for the people around you today takes less than 30 seconds?

We tend to think meaningful change requires big moves — a new program, a leadership transformation, a complete overhaul of how we show up. But the science of emotional contagion tells a different story: one small, intentional emotional act — pausing before reacting, naming what you feel, genuinely asking someone how they're doing — shifts the neurochemistry of the people around you. And those shifts compound. From one person to a relationship. From a relationship to a team. From a team to a culture.

In this interactive session, you'll experience firsthand how small EQ actions ripple outward — and you'll map your own ripple using a simple tool you can take with you. Two days before World EQ Day (June 6), this is your launchpad.

In this webinar, you'll:

  • Experience how emotional contagion works — and why your small choices shape the people around you more than you realize
  • Use the Ripple Map to trace one micro-practice from self → relationships → systems
  • Leave with a concrete, personal commitment to carry into EQ Day and beyond

Who Should Attend: Anyone who wants to make emotional intelligence a daily practice — HR and talent development professionals, coaches, educators, leaders, and anyone curious about turning good intentions into real action.

Why Join Live: You'll practice the Ripple Map in real conversation with peers from around the world — the kind of experience that doesn't work on replay. Plus, you'll be among the first to bring your commitment to the EQ Day Commitment Wall.

Why We Do These Webinars: Six Seconds' Global EQ Webinars are free, interactive sessions designed to make emotional intelligence practical and accessible, as part of our commitment to a billion people practicing emotional intelligence. We believe EQ grows when people practice together — and that starts with showing up.


Start Right Now: How to Turn One Small Action into a Global Ripple

Format:Virtual

Start Date:Jun 4, 2026

Time:08:00 AM, America/Los_Angeles

Facilitator:Joshua Freedman

Schedule Details

Live-online zoom -- plus we'll send recording to everyone who registers if you want to watch the replay.


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Free

Who Should Join

Leaders, changemakers, people working to strengthen people-leadership. Coaches earn 1.5 ICF CCEs

Six Seconds is a community of changemakers contributing to a world of insight, connection, and purpose.

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.

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