It is often said that in order to manage others, we must first learn to manage ourselves.  Teresa’s wisdom, within the framework of the EQ-i curriculum, gave me insight into myself that has already paid huge dividends in both the personal and professional dimensions of my life.

I wanted to thank you for our work together this past year and share how much it has helped me. I'd like to expand on two aspects of your coaching: your materials/tools, and the skill and care with which you employ them. 

First, the materials and curriculum you employed, drew from a ton of sources to really zero in on the issues I was working on. I appreciated both the breadth of your knowledge background and your facility in adapting that to me and my journey. As a trained researcher, I value how you worked with metrics, perspectives, and journal prompts as tools rather than answers. It was refreshing that you introduced each as a way of uncovering part of the journey, or support for an aspect of the work to be done as opposed to a one-side-fits-all way to figure it all out. I have struggled to keep up with the journaling and sometimes catch myself in thought patterns that don't serve me but the tools you gave me help to ground me and bring me back to what I learned in our work together. Teresa, your ability to bring tools and perspectives together to create a lasting framework for growth is so powerful.

 The second aspect that made our work together so transformative was YOU! Your caring skill in listening deeply, your dedication to my growth, your gentle challenging, and your warmth through all of it was amazing. When I was anxious and tearfully talked in circles, your calm and careful questions helped me pause, sit with my feelings, and no longer be stuck in them. When I made excuses and led our convo astray to avoid the hard work, you were caring but firm in bringing me back to the work I'd set out to do. Your deep listening, which seems to be the foundation of your coaching, was immensely impactful. Sometimes you would offer a word, a paraphrase of something I'd said, and I would hear what I needed to break through. Because of our work together I have learned to listen to, and trust, my inner voice in ways that have allowed me to grow personally and professionally.

I'm so thankful to have had the chance to work with you. You've been an important resource on my journey. “Thanks” is really too small a word.

Teresa is fantastic! She has such a powerful yet calming presence. Teresa has an inspiring way of helping others understand the importance of emotional intelligence and how we can immediately begin taking steps towards personal improvement.

Teresa has been a guest speaker for our product training academy 10 times (and counting) and has an open invitation to come back any time. Our students always rave about her sessions and have shared some wonderful stories about how they’ve brought those learnings back to their own teams and the positive impact that has had within their organizations.

I had the utmost pleasure of working with Teresa as a keynote speaker for our National Conference.  Teresa was so great to work with leading up to the event and it was obvious that she put a lot of thought and effort into customizing her presentation for our specific group.  Her ability to connect with the audience on a personal level and deliver impactful insights truly set her apart.  She elevated the conference experience for our members and left a lasting impression.  Your attendees are in for a treat with Teresa and I look forward to working with her again in the future!

I would unequivocally recommend Teresa to anyone working through issues about how they show up in the workplace, or at home for that matter. Over the course of my time working with Teresa, I’ve had close friends who’ve known me for decades comment about how much different I sound. Teresa has helped me unlock that door that’s held me back in my career…and my personal life. As a kicker, Teresa is simply an amazing human.

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I had the utmost pleasure of working with Teresa as a keynote speaker for our National Conference.  Teresa was so great to work with leading up to the event and it was obvious that she put a lot of thought and effort into customizing her presentation for our specific group.  Her ability to connect with the audience on a personal level and deliver impactful insights truly set her apart.  She elevated the conference experience for our members and left a lasting impression.  Your attendees are in for a treat with Teresa and I look forward to working with her again in the future!

The 30-day program facilitated by Teresa Quinlan was an excellent experience that has had a deep impact on my life and will continue to for years to come. Learning more about emotional intelligence and gaining an awareness of how my emotions are impacted each day was very powerful. From this challenge, I came away with a journaling routine that has added great value to my life already, and a deeper understanding of what is working, what isn't, and what I can do to course correct to live a life filled with joy. Thank you, Teresa, for sharing your knowledge with us. I highly recommend this program!

When our head of Human Resources, along with two members of our Executive Team, recommended we engage with Teresa Quinlan for Emotional Intelligence development, I didn’t know quite what to expect. Our first meeting with Teresa, brought a presentation on the ins and outs of emotional intelligence and its value to us as individuals, for the people we are leading, for our teams and the company.

​In my first 1:1 session with Teresa, she asked for my goals, and set the stage for how we would go about, together, achieving those goals; through examination of my current behaviours, beliefs, habits, and use of my emotional information. Over the course of 3 months I have noticed some distinct results in both myself and in the Executive team.

​First and foremost, I have become more emotionally stable and aware; I am more connected to my emotional triggers and am able to self-regulate at a greater level. I have been speaking up, using my skills in assertiveness, and contributing in a more sophisticated and influential way while also learning to balance that with my skills in empathy and seeking greater understanding in others – their emotions and beliefs.

​Secondly, as a group of Executives, our meetings have become a lot easier to have. Individuals have stopped yelling and behaving poorly, others have learned to communicate more clearly and appropriately. We have been able to accomplish more in less time, with greater outcomes, and improved relationships.

Teresa's leadership program has been a very eye-opening experience for me.  From receiving the initial assessment all the way to the end that correlates our lessons with real leaders, this training objectively breaks down the categories of EQ, how they affect leadership and relationships, and the steps needed to strengthen EQ.  One of the most valuable things about this training is being able to connect with other leaders and understanding our common challenges and scenarios.  We were able to discuss everything openly and honestly in a safe space which helped me learn from others and get feedback for my own growth.  Teresa is also an amazing instructor!  Her approachability, sense of humor, and complete mastery of the subject made this valuable course a joy to be a part of!