powerpoint

1. Self-Awareness &
Emotional Intelligence

2. Self-Awareness & Emotional
Intelligence
 Objective: Set the stage for why these
concepts matter.
 Content: What is self-awareness?
 What is emotional intelligence (EQ)?
 Relevance in personal & professional life

3. What is Self-Awareness?
 Definition: Conscious knowledge of your own
character, feelings, motives, and desires.
 Types:Emotional self-awareness
 Accurate self-assessment
 Self-confidence
 Visual: Silhouette of a person with internal
reflections.

4. Benefits of Self-Awareness
 List:
 Better decision-making
 Emotional regulation
 Personal growth
 Stronger relationships
 Activity Tip: Quick audience reflection: “Name one
recent decision affected by your emotions.”

5. What is Emotional Intelligence (EQ)?
 Definition: The ability to perceive, control, and
evaluate emotions — yours and others’.
 History: Coined by Salovey & Mayer (1990),
popularized by Daniel Goleman.
 Visual: Brain-heart balance graphic.

6. Goleman’s 5 Components of EQ
 Self-Awareness
 Self-Regulation
 Motivation
 Empathy
 Social Skills

7. Self-Regulation
 Definition: Managing your emotional reactions and
impulses.
 Strategies:
 Breathing
 Delaying response
 Journaling
 Scenario: Handling criticism calmly.

8. Motivation
 Internal drive to achieve goals beyond
external rewards.
 Traits: Optimism, commitment, initiative
 Real-life Example: Athletes overcoming
failure.

9. Empathy
 Definition: Sensing others’ emotions,
understanding their perspective
 .Empathy vs. Sympathy:
 Use Brene Brown video clip or cartoon.
 Activity: Role-play emotional listening.

10. Social Skills
 EQ in action: Communication, conflict
management, relationship-building.
 Example: Giving constructive feedback.

11. Emotional Triggers
 Definition: Situations that provoke strong
emotional reactions.
 Examples: Criticism, rejection, praise, being
ignored.
 Visual: Red flags and calm techniques side-by-
side.

12. Barriers to Self-Awareness
 Denial
 Ego
 Cultural norms
 Stress
 Speaker Notes: Encourage curiosity over
judgment.