Six Seconds Newsletter: September

Europe?Newsletter - September

?Welcome to your September newsletter.

This is the month when we often talk about going back to school or back to work, but maybe this isn’t ‘back to’ , maybe we are starting something new? New beginnings in a different school, job, team or role. Wherever we are and whatever we’re starting, one thing that is hardwired in our humanity is the need for belonging; a feeling of connection and shared identity, values or interests.?

Research ?suggests that?feeling a sense of belonging in multiple groups supports self esteem, this is one reason why?Six Seconds actively encourages people to connect and feel a sense of belonging in the Europe and Global network. There are lots of opportunities this month for you to get active and connect with others, we look forward to seeing you soon.

Katharine Roff

PS - have you seen our?Six Seconds Europe website ? It now contains a history of our Community Spotlights and a few other updates - we hope you'll like it!

Dawn?-

Many of you know??Dawn Wolfington as the friendly and caring support for registrations and invoices. Dawn began working with Six Seconds in Europe at?the start of the new office opening in 2019 and she’s been an amazing member of the team. This month, Dawn will be leaving and?pursuing other activities, did you know that this talented lady is an actor and singer too? We’re sad to say goodbye, we’ll miss her big warm heart and friendliness.

In the short term,?please direct all enquiries about registration and finance to Katharine??([email protected] )?

I know you’ll join me in wishing Dawn well in the next chapter of her life.?

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Six Seconds France - LinkedIn

French Team

We're delighted to introduce you to a new team of people who are leading and promoting the work of Six Seconds in the French language:?Benoit Lamarre, Elke Dervin, Christine Cailac and Diana Bujevic . You can connect with each of them on linked In. We had our first French language LinkedIn Live last week (watch here );?next up is?Unlocking EQ ?and EQ Cafes in French. Please get involved with the French network?Linked in page ?If you’d like to discuss how to get more involved, please contact Katharine.

J'ai le plaisir de vous présenter?notre?nouvelle équipe?en charge de la gestion et de la promotion?de Six Seconds en langue fran?aise. Benoit Lamarre, Elke Dervin, Christine Cailac et Diana Bujevic . Vous pouvez vous connecter avec eux sur LinkedIn. Nous avons organisé?notre premier LinkedIn?en direct?en fran?ais la semaine dernière , le prochain?événement?étant?la certification???Unlocking EQ? ??(Libérez votre quotient émotionnel)?ainsi que des?EQ Cafes en fran?ais. Si vous souhaitez discuter?avec nous, obtenir des informations ou vous??vous impliquer davantage, veuillez contacter Katharine.

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Europe Community Call

You are all invited to our community call, which takes place online on the fourth Wednesday of each month.?Our Community Calls are free, monthly spaces that give you the chance to connect with others in the Six Seconds community. Anybody can join - including you! With a different focus topic every month, a community call gives you the chance to share your thoughts, feelings and ideas and to meet others within the Six Seconds community

This month we will discuss the topic "Is Belonging a Matter of Choice?", the role of safety and trust in organisations, and how our Vital Signs model can provide a useful lens for looking at this question.

Dates:?28th September 2022

Time:?03:00PM - 04:00PM CEST?

Join us for free by registering here: Click to Register

Using EQ to Build Belonging and Trust

As many of the young people in our lives start school for the first time this month, or return to a social landscape that may feel a little different from the way it did before the summer holidays, the topic of belonging, safety and trust is more important than ever.

For the final third of 2022, the topic of our EQ Cafés is?Belonging and Empathy.?EQ Cafés are free, fun sessions for people keen to learn more about EQ. In this café, the focus will be on why belonging matters, how to use empathy and EQ to strengthen belonging, and how this can help us to build sustainable communities.?Search our Events page ?for EQ Cafés to find one near you, or an online café that suits your schedule.

As part of the?Pop-Up Festival back in 2018, Six Seconds created an activity called?Growing Belonging ?- for anybody working with children (or even adults), it's worth having a look - the page also includes some powerful resources! (Find out more about this year's?Pop-Up Festival here ).

You may enjoy this short video from the Six Seconds YouTube channel:?How to build Trust and Connection , which highlights the importance of leaders, teachers or managers tapping into their own emotional intelligence in order to start building a healthy atmosphere where others feel safe to be themselves.

Something else we know about trust is that is fuels high performing, innovative teams.?Read this article ?that outlines research done at Google and how they measure and build feelings of safety. If you're looking to expand trust within your own team, you may be interested in our?Trust Style Inventory .?

Another article that's full of useful information:?Missing Your People: Why Belonging Is So Important And How To Create It ?from Forbes

Community Spotlight - Colin Cafferty

This month's Community Spotlight is?Colin Cafferty , an Empowerment Coach and Network Leader in Berlin.?Click here ?to watch our interview with Colin on our YouTube channel.?

Where in the world do I live??

I’ve been living in Berlin for the past 6 years or so, but I originally come from the wild and rugged West of Ireland. I like the relaxed pace of the city and the easy access to Nature. Berlin is known for its crazy nightlife and not so many people are familiar with its more peaceful side. I’m fortunate to have a large park right next to where I live.

What am I trained in or what do I specialise in??

I originally studied biochemistry - it seems like several lifetimes ago now! After a stint in a biotech company, I spent quite a few years working in corporate banking in London. I was also an environmental documentary photographer for a while, and I’ve worked with refugees in Berlin.?

I only discovered Six Seconds a year ago. Since then, I’ve become a Certified EQ Practitioner and Assessor and I’m nearing the end of my journey as an EQ Coach. I’m also an active Network Leader for the Six Seconds Community.?

What am I best known for?

Well, that would depend on whom you ask! Let me tell you instead what I’d like to be best known for – compassion, authenticity, curiosity, creativity, and courage. Not asking for much am I? It’s a work in progress…

How has EQ helped me both personally and professionally?

I’ve struggled a lot with my emotions in the past. It’s been a long journey to learn healthy ways of coping. When I came to Six Seconds in 2021, I took the SEI leadership assessment and again six months later after I finished the EQ Practitioner course. My scores were up across the board – a testimonial to the quality of the programme and the time and effort I invested.

My plan for the future is to combine EQ and nature connection as both a coach and facilitator in service of my noble goal - to nurture emotional well-being so that you flourish in service of a fairer society and a healthier planet.?

What is the one EQ technique that you use that you would recommend to everyone to try?

I’m going to go with the six seconds pause. After all, there must be some value in it if the founders decided to name the organisation after it, right? The key is to catch yourself in the moment that you are finding it difficult to navigate your emotions. I recite my phone number backwards or multiply numbers in my head. You can read more about the neuroscience behind it on the Six Seconds website.

Connect with Colin via Linkedin

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To connect with Maria, Ilaria or Katharine about any of the events or certifications in Europe - please see our emails?[email protected] ,?[email protected] ,

?[email protected] . To contribute to the newsletter, contact?[email protected] , or if you're interested in discovering what an EQ programme in your workplace might look like, contact?[email protected] .

Our regards and hope to see you soonThe Six Seconds Europe Team?