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The Gold Standard Science Based Emotional Intelligence Ability Model Certification Training Program

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Our Mayer Salovey Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test version 2 (MSCEIT2) assessments are delivered by Zena Collins or a certified member of the Grand Strategy Consulting MSCEIT2 network

An ex-Big 4 consultant with more than 20 years global experience across multiple industries, Zena is passionate about helping people and teams succeed by using their emotions in smart ways—so they can feel better, work better together, and reach their goals with confidence.

Zena was certified in the MSCEIT in 2010 and has worked with David R. Caruso, one of the creators of the MSCEIT on a number of people and organizational change projects.

What makes Grand Strategy Consulting MSCEIT2 assessment and feedback session special?

We’ve been using the MSCEIT assessment in our coaching and consulting practice for over 15 years, helping individuals and organizations translate emotional intelligence into measurable impact across industries and continents.

What sets our assessment apart is the integration of real-world coaching and consulting scenarios using our proprietary Emotional Maths™ framework. This approach ensures that you’re not just learning the science—you’re practicing how to apply it meaningfully in your work and relationships.

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Find out about the Science behind the MSCEIT2

The Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test™ Second Edition (MSCEIT® 2) is a measure of emotional intelligence (EI) that is based on the ability model of EI, co-authored by John D. Mayer, Peter Salovey and David R. Caruso. In this video, John Mayer and Peter Salovey, walk us through the development of MSCEIT® 2, use cases, the importance of EI, and key features in the latest edition the assessment.


Cohort members receive MSCEIT2 assessments & feedback session