Rooted ei: Cultivating Equity, Belonging, and Antiracism through Emotional Intelligence
Rooted ei is a unique approach to equity, antiracism, and belonging work rooted in the four domains of emotional intelligence (ei): self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management (Goleman, 1995). We equip people and organizations with the adaptive skills they need to advance equity and antiracism in their personal and professional lives. Rooted ei partners with mission-driven organizations to facilitate interactive learning experiences that foster individual growth and encourage self-reflection, meaningful dialogue, and actionable insights. These experiences include:
Workshops to equip people with the adaptive skills necessary to advance equity.
Affinity Groups to facilitate interactions and transformational opportunities for learning, fostering deeper authenticity and vulnerability and minimizing harm.
1:1 and Team Coaching to support clients in translating equity insights into actionable steps.
Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) to assess individual and group intercultural competence.
360 Assessments to provide leaders with equity and antiracism-focused feedback.
Coach Training to cultivate cultural humility among coaches and foster optimal coaching relationships with clients.
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Rooted ei’s designers and facilitators, Estrella Dawson and Gianna Cassetta, are International Coaching Federation and Goleman ei-certified coaches.
We work with clients to apply an emotional intelligence lens to equity to open up new possibilities for change in people and the systems they work within.
Learn more about Estrella Dawson at her website.
“Gianna and Estrella's facilitation skills exemplify emotional intelligence in action. Their ability to create an open, inclusive, and emotionally intelligent atmosphere, where questions and emotions could be freely expressed, is commendable. They skillfully navigated our discussions, ensuring that every voice was valued and heard. The moments of awkwardness, silences, and pauses, far from being disruptions, were recognized as natural and vital parts of our collective journey. They allowed us the space to reflect, connect on a deeper emotional level, and fully absorb the material. These moments served as reminders of the importance of emotional intelligence and allowed diverse perspectives to emerge naturally."
Nonprofit Executive Director