Special forces study points to emotional intelligence training as a way to boost performance under stress

Emotional Intelligence (EI) training can improve employee well-being and prevent burn-out in high-stress environments, University of Queensland research has found. Dr. Jemma King from UQ's School of Psychology said EI training has proven beneficial for high performance athletes, including Formula 1 drivers and crew in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, with potential for people in other workplaces. The study is published in the journal Scientific Reports.