Interpersonal Intelligence at Work Joyce Odidison, MA, PCC

Increase Awareness and Understanding of… Interpersonal Intelligence Measure our Interpersonal Wellness Quotient (IWQ) Experience and Discuss how it works Share statistics Outline

Belief that we... Learn from all life experiences Learn by changing our thoughts about our experiences Have the ability to learn new ways to transform our selves Transformational Theory

Action Skill Development Acknowledgement Reflection Dialogue Responsibility Feedback Competency Building Encouragement Awareness Practice Information Interpersonal Intelligence

Awareness, desire and ability to contribute to the wellness of your relationships. Capacity to interact well and communicate responsibly in your relationships. Interpersonal Intelligence

70 years of research shows that Great relationships determines our level of happiness and well being.... –More than income –More than grades –More than status Interpersonal Wellness

Some employees..... Experience recurring conflicts? Have difficulties with self leadership? Continue to end relationships poorly? Hold unto negative cognitive patterns? Have Interpersonal deficit? What Happens When

A Guide to increasing Interpersonal Harmony Interpersonal Intelligence….

Views the person as a system Shows the interdependence of employees wellness - to social vibrations and morale at work Introduces new dialogue for remedial actions and transformation Interpersonal Wellness System

Tom was the preverbal bad boy. Popular but despised, immature but endearing. Tolerated at work but not highly regarded. An excellent sales man with excellent sales record but very low IWQ. He finally got it! Tom’s Story

How Well Are You Experiencing this?

Show the Interdependence of relationships Shows the impact of each area on one’s whole life Raises awareness and responsibility to manage self Introduces the concept of social vibrations Those who feel good send out positive social vibrations that help others feel great! Interpersonal Wellness System

SpiritualSocialEmotionalOccupationalIntellectualEnvironmentalFinancialPhysical Self- esteem: 2 Community: 5 Self- awareness: 5Job Skills: 7 Accountability : 3 Diversity: 4 Earning Potential: 4 Appearance: 8 Values: 4Family: 5Fear: 4Position: 4Knowledge: 5 Social Consciousness: 4 Money Management: 4Stamina: 6 Balance: 2 Personal Growth: 4 Anger: 4 Career Goals: 4 Education: 5 Personal Impact: 4 Debt Load: 2Exercise: 8 Trust: 2 Responsible Communication : 4 Disappoint- ment: 4 Job Satisfaction: 5 Experience: 5 Awareness of Self: 5 Budget: 3Rest: 9 Personal- style: 6Family: 7Regrets: 4Career - 5 Cognitive Skills: 6 Awareness of Others: 3 Planning: 2Nutrition: 5 Total =16Total = 25Total = 21Total = 25Total = 24Total = 20Total = 13Total = 36 Total ÷ 5 = 3.8 Total ÷ 5 = 5 Total ÷ 5 = 4.2 Total ÷ 5 = 5 Total ÷ 5 = 4.8 Total ÷ 5 = 4 Total ÷ 5 = 2.6 Total ÷ 5 = 7.2 Measuring and Knowing their IWQ

Provided via a coaching framework Raises awareness for an employee and increases responsibility Decision making is more sound Responsible communication is encouraged Accountability is increased IWQ & Accountability

Employee takes initiative for learning A new approach to personal development Increases personal reflection Reduces criticising, complaining and contention Give leaders a tool to gauge the pulse of the organization Benefits of IWQ

Where employees are able to... Improve the wellness of their relationships Gain a higher level of awareness Increase individual responsibility Gain accountability without fear Reduce conflicts, animosity, and violence through reflection and transformation Interpersonal Intelligent Workforce

Heightened awareness of impact and responsibility to maintain one’s balance, and wellness. A focus on the whole person Inquiring, Exploring, Informing Learning, Transforming and Expanding Interpersonal Intelligence Comes from…

Focuses on solutions Celebrates what’s working well for the employee Builds competencies based on the employees strengths and skills. Identifies unique challenges and deficits Acknowledges employee’s choices and how to change them if necessary Empower employees to make decision and set goals Interpersonal Wellness Coaching

Invites employees to consider the possibilities of having great workplace interactions Enthuses employees to find ways to improve their success Acknowledges employees strengths Provides unique strategies for unique people Interpersonal Wellness Coaching

What more would you like to know? What challenges do you see? What opportunities might this provide for your organization? What will you need to improve the interpersonal intelligence of your workplace? Questions

Joyce Odidison, MA, PCC Conflict Analyst, Strategist & Coach President & CEO Interpersonal Wellness Services Inc. Phone: Website: Blog: Contact Information