Self-Awareness &
Emotional Intelligence
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
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.
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.”
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.
Goleman’s 5 Components of EQ
 Self-Awareness
 Self-Regulation
 Motivation
 Empathy
 Social Skills
Self-Regulation
 Definition: Managing your emotional reactions and
impulses.
 Strategies:
 Breathing
 Delaying response
 Journaling
 Scenario: Handling criticism calmly.
Motivation
 Internal drive to achieve goals beyond
external rewards.
 Traits: Optimism, commitment, initiative
 Real-life Example: Athletes overcoming
failure.
Empathy
 Definition: Sensing others’ emotions,
understanding their perspective
 .Empathy vs. Sympathy:
 Use Brene Brown video clip or cartoon.
 Activity: Role-play emotional listening.
Social Skills
 EQ in action: Communication, conflict
management, relationship-building.
 Example: Giving constructive feedback.
Emotional Triggers
 Definition: Situations that provoke strong
emotional reactions.
 Examples: Criticism, rejection, praise, being
ignored.
 Visual: Red flags and calm techniques side-by-
side.
Barriers to Self-Awareness
 Denial
 Ego
 Cultural norms
 Stress
 Speaker Notes: Encourage curiosity over
judgment.

Self-Awareness & Emotional Intelligence.pptx

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    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
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    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.
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    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.”
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    What is EmotionalIntelligence (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.
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    Goleman’s 5 Componentsof EQ  Self-Awareness  Self-Regulation  Motivation  Empathy  Social Skills
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    Self-Regulation  Definition: Managingyour emotional reactions and impulses.  Strategies:  Breathing  Delaying response  Journaling  Scenario: Handling criticism calmly.
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    Motivation  Internal driveto achieve goals beyond external rewards.  Traits: Optimism, commitment, initiative  Real-life Example: Athletes overcoming failure.
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    Empathy  Definition: Sensingothers’ emotions, understanding their perspective  .Empathy vs. Sympathy:  Use Brene Brown video clip or cartoon.  Activity: Role-play emotional listening.
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    Social Skills  EQin action: Communication, conflict management, relationship-building.  Example: Giving constructive feedback.
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    Emotional Triggers  Definition:Situations that provoke strong emotional reactions.  Examples: Criticism, rejection, praise, being ignored.  Visual: Red flags and calm techniques side-by- side.
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    Barriers to Self-Awareness Denial  Ego  Cultural norms  Stress  Speaker Notes: Encourage curiosity over judgment.