Question 1

What is the EQ-i 2.0?

Accepted Answer

The EQ-i 2.0 is a scientifically developed emotional-intelligence assessment used by qualified professionals in workplace and leadership-development contexts. It provides a structured view of emotional intelligence across five composite areas and 15 subscales.

Question 2

What does the EQ-i 2.0 measure?

Accepted Answer

It creates a framework for understanding emotional intelligence across five composite areas — Self-Perception, Self-Expression, Interpersonal, Decision Making and Stress Management — and the 15 subscales within them.

Question 3

Is the EQ-i 2.0 scientifically validated?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It is a research-based assessment with published evidence relating to reliability and validity, and it is used internationally in professional development settings.

Question 4

Is the EQ-i 2.0 available in the Netherlands?

Accepted Answer

Yes. EQwareness works with professionals and organisations in the Netherlands and internationally, in English.

Question 5

Are Dutch norms available?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Normative data are available for the Netherlands, alongside global and other international norms.

Question 6

Who can administer the EQ-i 2.0?

Accepted Answer

Administration and interpretation are conducted by an appropriately certified EQ-i 2.0 practitioner.

Question 7

Is EQ-i 2.0 a personality test?

Accepted Answer

No. It provides insight into emotional and social functioning, which can develop over time, rather than describing fixed personality traits.

Question 8

Is EQ-i 2.0 an IQ test?

Accepted Answer

No. It does not measure cognitive ability. It provides insight into emotionally and socially intelligent behaviour.

Question 9

Is the assessment a clinical or psychological diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

No. The EQ-i 2.0 is a developmental assessment. It should not be presented as a clinical diagnosis or as a guarantee of future performance.

Question 10

How long does the assessment take?

Accepted Answer

The assessment is completed online ahead of your debrief session. Your certified practitioner will explain how it works and what to expect before you begin.

Question 11

What happens after I complete the assessment?

Accepted Answer

Your responses generate an individual report. This is prepared and analysed ahead of a confidential 1:1 debrief, where the results are explored in the context of your role and current challenges.

Question 12

What is included in the 90-minute debrief?

Accepted Answer

A structured, confidential conversation walking through your results, the patterns behind them, what they may mean in your context, and where development could be most useful.

Question 13

What is the difference between Workplace Insight and Leadership Insight?

Accepted Answer

The Workplace report interprets your results in a general professional context. The Leadership report interprets the same assessment through a leadership-development lens, including leadership-specific framing.

Question 14

What is the difference between Insight and Development?

Accepted Answer

Insight packages include the assessment, report and debrief. Development packages add individual coaching to translate insight into practical behavioural development.

Question 15

How does the coaching work?

Accepted Answer

Coaching is individual and confidential. Sessions focus on your development priorities, with practical experiments applied between sessions and a review of progress.

Question 16

How long does a coaching programme take?

Accepted Answer

Development and Accelerator programmes typically run over 4–6 weeks, with scheduling adapted to your context.

Question 17

Can the sessions be online?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sessions can be held online or in person, depending on your location and preference.

Question 18

Can sessions be conducted in English?

Accepted Answer

Yes. EQwareness works in English with international professionals and executives.

Question 19

Can organisations sponsor the coaching?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Organisations can sponsor individual assessment and coaching. Individual coaching conversations remain confidential; reporting arrangements are agreed in advance.

Question 20

Are prices including VAT?

Accepted Answer

All prices are shown excluding VAT.

Question 21

How confidential are my assessment results?

Accepted Answer

Assessment results and coaching conversations are handled with appropriate confidentiality and data-protection practices. What is shared with anyone else is agreed with you.

Question 22

What happens if I am not sure which package is right for me?

Accepted Answer

That is a common starting point. Book a confidential conversation and we will look at your situation together before anything is decided.

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