- Emotional Intelligence

Marina, many thanks for taking the time to go through the results of my Emotional Intelligence Assessment. I've made already similar assessments in the past as part of the manager education, therefore there was no big surprise on my results, as I was already aware of my strength and weaknesses, BUT you've made the difference: through your experience, explanation and coaching it became more value, more sense and more clarity on how to proceed. In other words: I've now a clear view on how to make the best out of it. The example you've mentioned made it easy to understand and have given me quickly ideas how to focus on and how to remember. You've given great tipps and tricks which are easy to follow. It's been a great pleasure and motivation to be coached by you. It's been amazing how you hit the point to focuss on, just through asking the right question or bringing in examples out of your experiences. I'm looking forward to my next session to see where I've made progress and to get more of your passionate & professional coaching.

Babs Schneeberger, Manager GTS Business Operation; Switzerland
June, 2012

"Marina Riedi held a workshop "Emotional Intelligence" for IBM Switzerland in May 2012. The audience consisted of managers and professionals. She proved to be a very  inspiring and competent instructor. In particular, her in-depth knowledge of the subject, her proficiency in English and presentation skills were excellent. The workshop was well structured and I was most impressed by the high level of interactivity that  took place during the course. The overall feedback by the other participants was also very positive."

Jutta Schilling, Manager Skill Centre & Lead Talent Management, Switzerland
Organiser & participant of the workshop "Emotional Intelligence"
May, 2012

„Die Vorbereitung mittels EQi2 Assessment hat mir das ganze Spektrum der Emotionalen Intelligenz aufgezeigt. Dank dem Report kann ich Zusammenhänge besser  verstehen und weiss, ich mich in schwächeren Punkten verbessern kann. Der EQ-Workshop selbst hat mir dabei geholfen zu sehen, wie verschiedenen die Ausprägung der "Emotionalen Intelligenz" sein kann. Auch was unter "Emotionalen Intelligenz" verstanden  oder als wichtig angesehen wird. Ich bin sehr zuversichtlich, dass mir die "Power 8" Methode helfen wird, Situationen in welchen ich durch eine Emotionale Reaktion blockiert war in einem nächsten Fall besser zu meistern."

„Der EQ-Workshop war perfekt vorbereitet - die Art den Workshop zu leiten war professionell und doch erfrischend. Das offen geführte, persönliche Gespräch nach dem  Workshop hat mir sehr geholfen, meine Ergebnisse richtig zu interpretieren und Strategien für den täglichen Einsatz zu entwickeln!"

Participants of the wokrshop on Emotional Intelligence for IBM Talents, Switzerland
May, 2012

Хотелось бы сказать слова благодарности Марине Риди за то, что познакомила меня с методикой EQ-i. Благодаря ей я начала разбираться в собственных эмоциях и чувствах. Начала учиться контролировать их и, как следствие, контролировать ситуации, в которых раньше терялась и совершала досадные ошибки. Наиболее ценным для меня оказалось то, что эта система не только «раскладывает все по полочкам» и указывает на твои сильные и слабые стороны, но и дает индивидуальные практические советы, как можно тренировать себя, свои реакции, свои эмоции, чтобы  не терять равновесия в различных ситуациях.

Irina Balakireva, Russia
March, 2012

Marina has a lot of business experience, which makes Marina’s advice particularly valuable in suggestion actions  on how to change current behavior  that I believe is not giving me the maximum impact in meetings with the top management. Her strengths are in asking the right questions and coming up with the right suggestion at the right time in addition to her open  mind and is flexible attitude. Thank  you for your help Marina!

Soren Gade, Switzerland
Januar, 2012

On behalf of PMI Switzerland Chapter, I would like to thank you very much for your presentation about Emotional Intelligence  at our regional event in  Zurich. Your speech was both informative and passionate with a lot of personal experiences. I was really impressed.

Urs Gartmann, Project Management Institute, Switzerland Chapter
November, 2011

Being in a vibrating rhythm of a modern day we tend to invest no time in analysing one’s own feelings and emotions, we are busy with  investing  time in other fields and ‘priorities’.  Once an emotionally challenging situation occurs, we may reflect on it with sorrows and regrets.  But what comes next? Do we really do anything to improve our attitude, reaction and behaviour  afterwards?  Do we really work on our "emotional lessons learned"? In my view, the most challenging job is to work on a self and to change one’s own behaviour patterns.  When Marina Riedi introduced the concept of Emotional Intelligence to me, I have been somehow  relieved to learn that there are ways and methods  to improve one’s emotional reaction and behaviour. So, we started working together. At the beginning I made an assessment of my emotional intelligence and then continued with the coaching sessions.  Marina is rather skilful to analyse a situation from various perspectives and to offer a suitable method or tool from her professional ‘tool kit’ to apply for each situation or a competency I want to work on. Under the professional guidance  of Marina I can apply in practice what I have learned and I am highly motivated to continue working on my EQ. It helps me to process negative emotions, to improve my professional and personal efficiency and to make myself  and my environment more harmonious  than before. With joy and interest I am anticipating it!

Irina Bilyavska-Camenzind, Switzerland
November, 2011

Marina was speaking this April at the Global Speakers Summit in the Netherlands (Noordwyk). The topic of her workshop was Emotional Intelligence.  Her workshop was inspiring, informative, humorous, serious and focused on the essence of EI. Marina really did a great job and I'm proud of her!"

Paul E. ter Wal, Netherlands
April, 2011

"Marina has an outstanding ability of asking the right questions, I never opened up to anybody so quickly,  in little over thirty minutes I was able to  come up with a strategy for taking my life and relationships to the next level,coupled with a powerful commitment and the will to achieve my goal. There is something about the way she listens to people and the genuine acknowledgement in the feedback she  gives that is remarkably empowering. I left the session with a new feeling of enlightenment, confidence and with a different sense of optimism and belief in myself. My sincere thanks and gratitude to her and may God bless her soul"

Hozaifa Elsayed, Ireland
August, 2011