There is perseverance and then there is spinning your wheels. With higher EQ you will recognize when, where, and how to do things differently. Doing things differently literally rewires your brain. This course uses the science of habit formation, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and successful coaching strategies to increase your neural pathways and EQ. In other words, you'll train your brain to think, act, feel, and see in new and transformative ways.

Your growth ceiling is a milestone or level of personal, professional, or financial attainment that you've been unable to move beyond, putting your desired success out of reach. Limiting beliefs, blind spots, fears, and personal patterns may hold you back. Learn to recognize and overcome these obstacles.

Studies show that given the same skills training, people with higher EQ will perform better and go farther than their peers. They tend to be more sensitive to the needs of a situation and aware of how to best apply themselves to meet the moment. These are huge confidence boosters that can help you work smarter in any endeavor.

When facing unique or extreme challenges, the ability to navigate change or pivot during a crisis is crucial. The emotionally intelligent person is more empowered and prepared to respond because EQ improves insight, foresight, and self-belief. Use the EQ skills you'll learn in this course to help you anticipate, understand, and adapt to change. Turn adversity into strategic opportunities for yourself and others.

In this course, you will practice building healthier, more supportive relationships with yourself, others, and important aspects of your life—such as forming a healthy relationship with your past, for example. Along the way, you will gain insight into how your personal and family patterns affect the way you engage socially and professionally. Let your emotions and emotional connections work for you not against you to overcome struggles with self-sabotage.

Relate to others better and learn to speak your mind easily in ways that are healthy and productive—even when topics or people are difficult. As the course challenges you to practice these skills in your everyday life, you'll increase your empathy, "connectability," emotional literacy, and ability to see and be seen and heard. The experience will be invaluable in becoming a stronger negotiator, influencer, leader, or communicator.

Stress and conflict—both internal and external—are a natural part of life. EQ improves your capacity to confront, minimize, and bounce back from struggles. 10 Steps Forward teaches you to develop greater balance, calm, clarity, and peace of mind to help navigate or lead through challenge, change, or crisis successfully.

Emotions are the integration of your feelings and the thoughts, motivations, and behaviors connected to them. It is one reason that emotional intelligence has such profound importance on the quest for knowledge and mastery of oneself. As you strengthen your EQ in this course, you'll become more clear, reflective, and intentional about how to prioritize your values and align with your best self and path.

Some people struggle to connect with their emotions. Some struggle to keep their emotions in check. Still others struggle to share their feelings and be vulnerable, even with intimate friends. Frequently, the consequences include emotional walls and distance, instability, and going on autopilot. Take charge. Learn to understand, balance, and regulate your emotions for greater strength and constancy.

Emotional intelligence and mental health go hand in hand to help you create greater meaning, purpose, and fulfillment in your life. You'll learn to develop a healthier mindset and cultivate new perspectives that lead to better emotional and mental health.