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Emotional Intelligence Self-check

Rate 28 everyday behaviours to see a practical profile across self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.

What you will get

  • An overall emotional intelligence band
  • Four area scores for targeted reflection
  • Progress saved locally in your browser

Response scale

Choose the option that best reflects your usual behaviour.

1. Never2. Seldom3. Sometimes4. Normally5. Almost every time6. Every time
1

I am confident in my skills and aptitude.

2

I create difficult circumstances for those around me.

3

I take account of all the options before making a decision.

4

I accurately read the tone or mood of a group.

5

I communicate clearly and effectively.

6

I explain myself clearly to others.

7

I acknowledge the areas where I still need to grow.

8

People can rely on me to follow through.

9

I persist in making the best of difficult situations.

10

I hear what the other person is really saying.

11

I show compassion and empathy for what others are going through.

12

I understand my emotions as they are happening.

13

I handle stress well.

14

I hold back from acting or speaking when it will not help the situation.

15

I ignore others when something is troubling me.

16

I understand and apply conflict resolution skills effectively.

17

I recognise the impact my behaviour has on people around me.

18

I notice when other people are influencing my emotional state.

19

I am one of the first to welcome change.

20

I notice how other people are feeling.

21

I understand others' feelings well enough to manage interactions constructively.

22

I address people directly in awkward or difficult situations.

23

I tolerate frustration without causing upset to myself or others.

24

I am open to and ask for regular feedback.

25

I can mix, work, and socialise with a range of different people.

26

I learn about others so I can get along better with them.

27

When angry or upset, I say or do things I later regret.

28

I am reserved in social situations.