One insight that continues to stand out in my coaching conversations is this: Emotional intelligence is not just about understanding emotions—it is about how we lead ourselves and relate to others , especially in moments of pressure, uncertainty, or conflict. This growing importance is also reflected in the work of the World Economic Forum . In the The Future of Jobs Report 2025 , 6 of the 26 fastest-growing skills between 2025 and 2030 are emotional skills . In coaching sess