TalentSmartEQ

TalentSmart, Inc. offers emotional intelligence training solutions designed to enhance workplace performance through improved interpersonal skills, positively impacting employee engagement and productivity. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in San Diego, US, TalentSmart, Inc. specializes in emotional intelligence training programs.

In November 2025, Seaside Equity Partners and Northstar Capital invested in TalentSmartEQ. TalentSmartEQ specializes in delivering emotional intelligence (EQ) training programs aimed at enhancing workplace performance through improved interpersonal skills. Their core offerings include programs based on the best-selling book, *Emotional Intelligence 2. 0*, focusing on four essential EQ skills: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.

These programs cater to various organizational levels and are designed to help employees recognize and manage their emotions, fostering stronger relationships and a positive workplace culture. TalentSmartEQ serves a diverse client base, including 75% of the Fortune 500 and small to mid-sized businesses globally, particularly in North America, Europe, and Asia. TalentSmartEQ generates revenue primarily through the sale of its emotional intelligence training programs, assessments, and related services, structured around B2B transactions. Organizations partner with TalentSmartEQ for tailored workforce solutions, often through subscription agreements for ongoing training and certification.

Their flagship program, *Emotional Intelligence 2. 0*, serves as the basis for both individual assessments and team training initiatives, with pricing determined by the specific services utilized, accommodating various organizational sizes and needs.