Emotional Intelligence Self-Assessment

This self-assessment questionnaire is designed to get you thinking about the

various competences of emotional intelligence as they apply to your life. It does
not pretend to be a validated psychometric test, and the answers you give might
vary depending on your mood when you take it.

It is based on the five-competency model of emotional intelligence by Daniel

Goleman in the book Emotional Intelligence.

How to complete the questionnaire

Complete each competency page (example below) and use the last page to chart
your scores.

1. I can explain my actions:

Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always





0 1 2 3 4 3

2. Other people don't see me as I see myself:

Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always





4 3 2 1 0 2

3. I understand the feedback that others give me:

Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always





0 1 2 3 4 3

4. I can describe accurately what I am feeling:

Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always





0 1 2 3 4 3

5. Things that happen in my life make sense to me:

Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always





0 1 2 3 4 4
Total for Self-Awareness: 15

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Self-Awareness

1. I can explain my actions:

Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always






0 1 2 3 4

2. Other people don't see me as I see myself:

Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always






4 3 2 1 0

3. I understand the feedback that others give

me:
Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always






0 1 2 3 4

4. I can describe accurately what I am feeling:

Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always






0 1 2 3 4

5. Things that happen in my life make sense to

me:
Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always






0 1 2 3 4
Total for Self-Awareness:

Emotional Self-Awareness is the ability to recognise what you are feeling,

understanding your habitual emotional responses to events, and recognising
how your emotions affect your behaviour and performance.

When you are self-aware, you see yourself as others see you, and have a good
sense of your own abilities and current limitations.

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Self-Management
1. I can stay calm, even in difficult
circumstances:
Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always






0 1 2 3 4

2. I am prone to outbursts of rage:

Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always






4 3 2 1 0

3. I feel miserable:
Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always






4 3 2 1 0

4. I get irritated by things, other people or

myself:
Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always






4 3 2 1 0

5. I get carried away and do things I regret:

Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always






4 3 2 1 0
Total for Self-Management:

Emotional Self-Management is the ability to stay focused and think clearly even
when experiencing powerful emotions.

Being able to manage your own emotional state is essential for taking
responsibility for your actions, and can save you from hasty decisions that you
later regret.

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Motivation

1. I am clear about my goals for the future:

Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always






0 1 2 3 4

2. My career is moving in the right direction:

Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always






0 1 2 3 4

3. I find it hard to maintain my enthusiasm

when I encounter setbacks:
Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always






4 3 2 1 0

4. I feel excited when I think of my goals:

Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always






0 1 2 3 4

5. I act consistently to move towards my goals:

Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always






0 1 2 3 4
Total for Motivation:

Motivation is the ability to use your deepest emotions to move and guide you
towards your goals. This ability enables you to take the initiative and to
persevere in the face of obstacles and setbacks.

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Empathy

1. My colleagues are uncommunicative:

Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always






4 3 2 1 0

2. I get on well with each of my work

colleagues:
Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always






0 1 2 3 4

3. I find it easy to "read" other people's

emotions:
Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always






0 1 2 3 4

4. It's unpredictable how my colleagues will feel

in any given situation:
Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always






4 3 2 1 0

5. People choose to work with me in preference

to equally-talented colleagues:
Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always






0 1 2 3 4
Total for Empathy

Empathy is the ability to sense, understand and respond to what other people
are feeling.

Self-awareness is an essential underpinning of empathy. If you are not aware of

your own emotions, you will not be able to read the emotions of others.

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Relationship Management

1. I encounter difficult people:

Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always






4 3 2 1 0

2. I am comfortable talking to anyone:

Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always






0 1 2 3 4

3. I achieve win/win outcomes:

Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always






0 1 2 3 4

4. I feel uncomfortable when other people get

emotional:
Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always






4 3 2 1 0

5. I suffer fools gladly:

Almost Almost
Never Rarely Sometimes Usually Always






0 1 2 3 4
Total for Relationship Management:

Relationship Management is the ability to manage, influence and inspire

emotions in others.
Being able to handle emotions in relationships and being able to influence and
inspire others are essential foundation skills for successful teamwork and
leadership.

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 Total Scores
Self- Self- Relationship
Awareness Management Motivation Empathy Management
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
Totals:

Key
For each area, write the total in the bottom line, and shade in the box against
the appropriate number to give a graphical representation of your overall score.

14-20 This area is a strength for you.

Some attention given to the aspects of this area you feel
7-13
are weakest will pay dividends.
0-6 This is an area you need to give priority to developing.

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