In the worlds of coaching and organization development, “DEI” is becoming an increasingly important focal point. DEI stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion. But what does that mean, and why is it important? Why is DEI important? Diversity is the push to not just allow, but to seek and embrace
OKA Launches New Digital Credentialing Initiative with Credly
OKA, the leading certification provider of assessment tools around topics such as Emotional Intelligence, Motivation, Values, Change, Influence, and Resilience launched a new digital badging program for its certification holders. Individuals who complete the required courses and earn a passing score
EQ Goes to the Movies–Emotional Self-Awareness
Emotional Self-Awareness can be hard to see Having always been a fan of movies--and using movies to support my training and coaching, I am always on the lookout for good, juicy clips that illustrate the kinds of behaviors that we at OKA teach and talk about. Emotional Intelligence lends itself--as
Sharpening Your EQ Toolkit
Your Behavioral Face and Toolkit The world first took notice of Emotional Intelligence in the early 1990s. In the years since, this field of behavioral research has spun off a handful of conceptual models, many dozens of books on the subject, and a number of self-assessment and 360-feedback tools,
How Do Type and EQ Relate?
Type & EQ As leading trainers of both the EQ-i (Emotional Intelligence) and the MBTI assessment (Psychological Type), we at OKA are often asked about the junction of both tools. How do Type and EQ relate to each other? Does any Type have better Emotional Intelligence than any other, and how can