Our Mission
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At Thrive with EQ, we build bridges to a more resilient tomorrow. We empower organizations by integrating emotional intelligence into leadership and team development, equipping them to navigate digital challenges with resilience and adaptability. Through our professional services and community initiatives—EQ Oasis, Emotional Firewalls, and the Women’s Mentoring Program—we help build unified cultures that thrive amidst change.
Our Vision
To be a global leader in emotional intelligence and resilience training, crafting a world where individuals and organizations thrive, with technology and humanity as collaborative co-pilots.
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From an early age, I've understood that the greatest barriers often come from within. As the daughter of immigrants, I was encouraged to dream within limits, but my inner voice urged me to break free from those constraints. Resilience, determination, and a deep belief in empowerment have been the driving forces behind my journey.
For nearly two decades at NATO, the world's largest crisis management and security organization, I learned firsthand the importance of resilience, preparedness, and emotional intelligence in high-stakes environments. Collaborating with people from over 40 countries, I honed my skills in stakeholder engagement and developed a profound understanding of the human elements essential for effective leadership.
Founding Thrive with EQ allowed me to bring these insights into the world of emotional intelligence and resilience training. Our work goes beyond technical solutions; we focus on the human side of leadership and digital transformation, blending emotional intelligence with resilience strategies. This holistic approach empowers leaders to create emotionally fortified cultures prepared to face the challenges of the digital age.
Being featured in “Hacking Gender Barriers: Europe’s Top Cyber Women” by the Women4Cyber foundation was a personal highlight, recognizing my influence in cybersecurity and emotional intelligence. My love for cultures and languages has also shaped my journey—I am fluent in Dutch, English, French, and spoken Arabic, with a good understanding of Italian and German.
My strengths—creativity, kindness, bravery, social intelligence, perspective, humor, and curiosity—are at the heart of my mission. I am committed to guiding you and your organization in building emotional intelligence and fostering resilient leadership, so you can not just survive but thrive amidst the complexities of the digital world.
Our Core Values
Compassion
Embracing empathy as our core, meeting each person and business with understanding.
Community
Creating spaces that foster belonging, connection, and shared support.
Excellence
We pursue collaborative excellence, tackling business challenges with a tailored EQ toolkit.
Integrity
Leading with honesty, trust, and strong ethical principles in every interaction.
Innovation
Welcoming change and inspiring creative solutions for emotional resilience.
Humour
Bringing lightness and laughter where possible, helping ease life’s burdens and manage stress effectively.
Our Northern Star
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Our Northern Star is a world where emotional intelligence and resilience are foundational elements of society—a world where individuals are empowered to lead fulfilling lives, and communities thrive in compassion and understanding.
Thrive with EQ Manifesto
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Empowering Through Emotional Resilience
At Thrive with EQ, we empower individuals and organizations to build emotional intelligence and resilience. By fostering emotional well-being, we help people navigate life's challenges more effectively, leading to healthier and more compassionate communities.
Global Mission with Emotional FirewallsÂ
The Emotional Firewalls Global Foundation embodies our commitment to global service. Our mission is to build emotional firewalls that protect and enhance the well-being of individuals worldwide, ensuring everyone has the resources to thrive in a complex world.
Championing Accessibility and Inclusivity
We are dedicated to making emotional intelligence education accessible to all, regardless of socioeconomic status or location. Through free resources, scholarships, and community programs, we work tirelessly to remove barriers to entry, celebrating diversity and inclusivity in all our endeavors.
Living with Compassion and Empathy
Compassion and empathy guide all our interactions. We approach every relationship with kindness, using our platforms to amplify voices that are often unheard and advocating for social justice, equality, and human rights.
Mentorship and Empowerment
We invest time in mentoring aspiring leaders and change-makers. By sharing our knowledge and experiences, we empower others to pursue their passions and create a ripple effect of positive change.
Integrity and Authenticity
We lead by example, ensuring our actions align with our words. Integrity is the cornerstone of our work; we hold ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards, building trust through transparency and authenticity.
Join us!
Join us on this journey towards a brighter future guided by our Northern Star. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of many.
