What do you do when your boss has a “my way or the highway” approach, and you see things differently? Too often, leaders either stay silent or push back too hard. But there’s a better way: mirror the focus, not the aggression. [...]
Are you sending a high-potential employee to coaching to sharpen their leadership skills? That’s great! But here’s the real question: are you also investing in your own emotional intelligence (EQ)? In this edition of Roberta’s Rants, I challenge leaders to take a good look in the mirror. When leaders [...]
“How do I actually build and balance my EQ skills?” It’s the #1 question I get after someone takes the EQ-i 2.0 assessment. Here’s what I tell them: Emotional intelligence is learnable, with the right tools and intention. It starts with awareness and evolves through intentional actions. Like tracking [...]
Radical idea: EVERYONE can benefit from coaching. Yes—everyone. Even (especially) high achievers. It’s time to remove the stigma. Coaching isn’t about “fixing” people. It’s about growing into the next best version of yourself. I’ve seen mind-blowing transformations when clients come in: ✅ Open to feedback ✅ Committed to personal [...]
I’ve been working with the EQ-i 2.0 Emotional Intelligence assessment for over a decade and have scored nearly 800 assessments. Through this experience, I’ve noticed a pattern—especially among women. One of the key emotional intelligence skills measured is assertiveness, which sits between passivity and aggression. Assertiveness [...]
Are You Overlooking the Most Important Factor in Productivity? Have you ever noticed that when things aren’t running smoothly at work, it often comes down to the same core issue? I see it time and time again in my work with clients, and last week was no exception. So, [...]
Feeling stuck in your business? You’re not alone. In this post, I’m sharing how to get unstuck in business using optimism—one of the most powerful emotional intelligence skills you can develop. So many of my clients lately have been feeling discouraged. Whether it’s cash flow struggles, hiring frustrations, or [...]
Conflict in relationships—whether personal or professional—is inevitable. But how we respond to conflict is what determines the strength of our connection, our teams, and our outcomes. In this video, I share powerful insights, including recent research from relationship experts Drs. Julie and John Gottman, to help you stay grounded, [...]
ACG Charleston—those words mean a lot to me. I’m Roberta Moore, a recent transplant to Charleston. Before I even unpacked a single box, I made sure to transfer my membership from ACG St. Louis to ACG Charleston. In this video, I share why this group has been such a [...]
Roberta’s Rant: Let’s talk optimism. I had an unexpected gap in my calendar today and felt called to share what’s been coming up with so many of my clients: They’re stuck. Discouraged. Facing hiring challenges, restructuring woes, cash flow stress... you name it. Here’s what I tell them: Optimism [...]