HRO Core Inc.'s service offering includes training and coaching. We work with our clients to find solutions that fit with their organizational and personal development goals. A focus of our coaching services is emotional intelligence (EI) training because of its applications in enabling individual and group effectiveness. “ Talk to us about other training requirements you have and the leaders in coaching and training we bring to your organization ”

Mara Vizzutti
HRO Core Inc. is pleased to partner with Life By Design Inc. creator Mara Vizzutti (B.Ed). Mara is a seasoned facilitator and coach. Originally from western Canada, she has spent over 10 years working for a well-respected San Francisco based training company conducting seminars in personal leadership effectiveness and delivering coaching solutions for various groups and corporations.

Since moving to Halifax, Mara has worked with a number organizations to increase communication effectiveness. Some of these include: Nova Scotia Business Inc., KPMG, Transport Canada, Maritime Travel, Farmer’s Dairy, CBDC, etc.

Mara is committed to creating more collaborative, inspiring work environments where people feel engaged. Her goal is to transform the process of business communications and facilitate collaboration, connection and healthy relationships in the workplace.

For more information, see Mara's website, www.life-by-design.ca  or email her at mara@life-by-design.ca.

A growing body of research suggests that emotional intelligence (EI) is a key determinant of success in life. EI  involves the ability to recognize, understand and take appropriate action on (manage) emotions and can be improved through training and coaching. The Business Case for Emotional Intelligence provides more details on the impact EI training and coaching can make within an organization.

Based on over 20 years of research by Dr. Reuven Bar-On and tested on over 85,000 individuals worldwide, the BarOn EQ-i® measures emotionally and socially intelligent behavior as reported by respondents.

BarOn EQ-i® consists of 133 items and includes four validity indices and a sophisticated correction factor rendering scores for the following components:

» Intrapersonal (Self-Regard, Emotional Self-Awareness,                 Assertiveness, Independence, and Self-Actualization)

» Interpersonal (Empathy, Social Responsibility, and Interpersonal    Relationship)

» Stress Management (Stress Tolerance and Impulse Control)

» Adaptability (Reality Testing, Flexibility, and Problem Solving)

» General Mood Scale (Optimism and Happiness)

Group reports are also available to allow you to compare the scores of two groups of employees within your company and evaluate the effectiveness of intervention efforts and training The EI360TM, developed by IHHP is a multi-rater tool that offers a powerful way to assess individual strengths and developmental needs in the core competencies of EI.

Reports include an in-depth explanation of the meaning of the scores, individual strengths and weaknesses, and actions to improve emotional intelligence. Group Reports are also available to allow you to compare the scores of two groups of employees within your company and evaluate the effectiveness of intervention efforts and training programs.

Employees access a secure website to complete their assessment online. Responses are then scored by HRO CORE and feedback provided can be used in employee development, coaching, and hiring.