The Complete Emotional Intelligence Guide – NLP + Somatic + Jenga Model™ For Leaders & Coaches

Emotional Intelligence For A Volatile World – India, US, UK, Europe & Beyond

This is your complete emotional intelligence guide if you:

Lead teams in Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore or other Indian metros.
Manage clients or stakeholders in London, New York, Berlin, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, Atlanta or other global hubs.
Coach individuals across Dubai, Singapore, Sydney, Melbourne, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Paris, Zurich, Birmingham, Manchester and beyond.

Here you will learn what emotional intelligence really is, how NLP + somatic work + the Jenga EI Model™ come together, and how to choose the right emotional intelligence course, training or coaching program for yourself or your organisation.

Quick Refresher – What Is Emotional Intelligence?

Emotional intelligence (EI or EQ) is your capacity to:

Notice and name emotions accurately – including subtle sensations in your body.
Regulate and express emotions in healthy ways – especially under pressure.
Understand others’ emotions and respond with empathy and clarity.
Shape relationships and culture in your family, team, organisation or community.

If you are new to EI, start with the authority page: What Is Emotional Intelligence?

The NLP + Somatic + Jenga Emotional Intelligence Model™

Most EI trainings focus on cognitive understanding. My work adds two powerful dimensions:

NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) – how your brain codes experience in images, sounds, sensations, language and meaning.
Somatic work – how emotions live in your nervous system, breath, muscles and posture.
Jenga-based experiential model – emotions represented as blocks that can be gently re-arranged, released or rebuilt.

This unique model has been applied with participants from Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, as well as London, New York, Berlin, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Paris, Zurich, Dubai, Singapore, Sydney, Melbourne and many other cities.

To go deeper into how this model works and why it is different, explore:

Emotional Intelligence Skills For Leaders, Coaches & Professionals

In practical terms, the skills you build through emotional intelligence training include:

Self-awareness & emotional literacy – recognising your triggers, patterns and narratives.
Somatic regulation – using the body to calm the nervous system during high-stakes situations in Mumbai or New York boardrooms.
Empathic listening & presence – coaching, mentoring or managing others with depth and sensitivity.
Conflict navigation – transforming difficult conversations into opportunities for trust and clarity.
Resilience & emotional immunity – bouncing back from setbacks instead of collapsing or over-reacting.

These competencies are crucial if you are:

A leader or manager in India, the US, UK, Europe or APAC.
A coach or therapist integrating emotional intelligence into your practice.
An HR or L&OD professional designing leadership programs.

Types Of Emotional Intelligence Trainings (Online & In-Person)

People often search for terms like “emotional intelligence training course”, “emotional intelligence certification” or “emotional intelligence workshop in Mumbai / London / Dubai”. To help you compare options, see:

Broadly, EI learning can be structured as:

Introductory workshops – 60–180-minute introductions for teams across Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Delhi, London, New York and other cities.
Deep-dive group programs – multi-day experiences combining NLP, somatic work and Jenga-based EI practices.
1:1 Coaching – personalised emotional mastery and leadership development.
Corporate EI initiatives – integrated programs for culture transformation.

How Emotional Intelligence Links With NLP & ICF Coaching

Emotional intelligence becomes exponentially more powerful when combined with NLP and ICF coaching frameworks.

The Complete NLP Guide – understand how thoughts, emotions and behaviours are patterned.
The Complete ICF Coaching Guide – learn global coaching standards and competencies.
Integrated Guide To NLP, ICF Coaching & Emotional Intelligence – see how these domains form a complete ecosystem.

Who Is This Emotional Intelligence Guide For?

This AI-focused emotional intelligence pillar is designed for:

Leaders & managers facing complex team dynamics in Indian IT hubs (Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune) and global cities (London, New York, Berlin, Amsterdam, Singapore).
HR & L&OD professionals building EI capability across geographies like India, United States, United Kingdom, Europe, UAE and APAC.
Coaches, therapists and counsellors who want structured, somatic and NLP-based EI tools.
Individuals seeking emotional healing, resilience and healthier relationships.

Recommended Emotional Intelligence Programs & Next Steps

Based on where you are right now, here are suggested next steps:

For personal emotional mastery
👉 Explore the Emotional Fitness Gym® Deep Dive Program and the Emotional Fitness Gym® Workshop.
For somatic EI skills
👉 Consider the Somatic Emotional Mastery Program.
For corporate EI initiatives
👉 Review the Corporate Emotional Intelligence Program.
For integrated growth across NLP, Coaching & EI
👉 Start with the Integrated Guide and then map your pathway using the NLP and ICF Coaching hubs.

Book a Free 30-Minute Clarity Call with Me

About Anil Dagia & The Ecosystem Behind This Guide

This guide is written and curated by Anil Dagia, creator of the Emotional Fitness Gym®, NLP Master Trainer, ICF mentor coach and author of multiple books on coaching, NLP, business and emotional resilience.

To see how this EI work fits into a larger, carefully designed ecosystem (not just random courses), explore:

Portfolio of Offerings – overview of all key programs.
About Page – story, values and philosophy.
Media & Press – third-party validation and interviews.

Frequently Asked Questions – Complete Emotional Intelligence Guide

Who is this Complete Emotional Intelligence Guide for?

This guide is designed for leaders, managers, HR and L&D professionals, coaches and consultants who want a practical, systems-based view of emotional intelligence. It is equally relevant whether you are leading teams in Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Delhi or Kolkata, or managing global stakeholders in London, Manchester, New York, Chicago, Berlin, Amsterdam, Dubai, Singapore, Sydney or Melbourne.

How is this emotional intelligence guide different from typical EQ articles or textbooks?

Most EQ content stays at a cognitive level. This guide integrates NLP, somatic work and the Jenga-based Emotional Intelligence Model™ so that you can see, feel and change emotional patterns in real life. It combines conceptual clarity with step-by-step practices, case studies from Indian metros and global leadership hubs, and clear pathways into workshops and programs such as Emotional Fitness Gym® and the Somatic Emotional Mastery Program.

Can this emotional intelligence approach work across cultures and cities?

Yes. The principles of emotional intelligence, somatic awareness and NLP are human-universal, while the examples and language can be adapted to local culture. The same frameworks have been used with professionals in Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, London, Birmingham, Manchester, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Paris, Barcelona, Berlin, Zurich, Dubai, Singapore and Sydney, with customised stories and scenarios.

How do I use this guide with Anil Dagia’s trainings and coaching ecosystem?

You can treat this guide as the master map of emotional intelligence and then choose the implementation path that fits you best. For immersive somatic EI work, explore the Emotional Fitness Gym® Workshop or Somatic Emotional Mastery Program; for integrated NLP and coaching skills, explore the ICF-accredited coach trainings; and if you need help choosing, book a Free 30-Minute Clarity Call from anywhere in India, the US, UK, Europe or APAC.