Why is Learning In Action making this change?

We recently underwent a transformation, searching for a name that truly embodies our values and vision. Our dedication to relational intelligence and its profound impact on our lives led us to embrace the name "WE-Q." 

However, during our trademark process, we encountered a small hiccup – a small company overseas owned the rights to the "WE-Q" trademark. (Oops!)

While this could have been disheartening, we chose to view it as an opportunity to explore deeper and rediscover the essence of our instrument and how it relates to our mission.

Our mission at Learning In Action is to Heal The Divide. This means to heal the ways in which we're divided from ourselves, the ways in which we're divided from the essence of who we are, and the ways in which we're divided from the divine. When we heal the ways in which we're divided from ourselves, we can begin healing the divides within all of our relationships.

Humans are designed to be innately connected. Knowing our relationship divides are a direct result of the internal wounds we carry, we can begin to pinpoint how these wounds affect our ability to connect with others as well as our personal development. When we begin to see and heal our own wounds, then a path to connection and more healthy relationships is revealed. 

The WE-I Profile supports these beliefs by tracking and capturing our internal experience under stress in relationship, revealing what we can’t see about ourselves and how those experiences influence our relationships. 

We feel that simply raising our collective EQ, won’t bring us the relational healing we desire.  This is why we’ve created the concept of WE-I, giving us a greater understanding of our own blindspots and how we use them to navigate relationships, revealing our wounds as a path to connection.

How will this change affect me and/or my current Practitioner Certification?

The methodology of the WE-I Profile instrument and our approach to certification training will not change; we are simply rebranding our products. Your existing certification remains valid.  You’ll be seeing the new WE-I Profile branding show up on the WE-I Profile reports, the portal and our website. 

How is the instrument changing?

The core function and methodology of the WE-I Profile instrument will remain the same.

The new name, WE-I Profile, is intended to better reflect what the instrument actually captures.

Does this mean I should take Certification Training again?

While we highly recommend a refresher in the WE-I Profile and the training, it is not required.

Will I receive a new Certified Practitioner badge?

We will be providing all Practitioners with a new WE-I Practitioner certification badge.

When will I see these new changes?

You will see the changes on our course registration pages and the learning platform immediately. Rebranding of the WE-I Portal, the WE-I Profile instrument, and general training materials will be gradually updated.  We will communicate closely with you as systems and materials receive new branding.

What’s the relationship between EQ and WE-I?

While emotional intelligence (EQ) is defined in various ways, it’s usually described as something like “the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways.” Though emotions are vitally important, they are one dimension of the human experience. WE-I captures all dimensions.   

Emotional intelligence is categorized into abilities like self-management, relationship management, self-awareness and social awareness. WE-I examines what is underneath those abilities and drives our capacity for self-management, self-awareness, and social awareness to be in relationships effectively.

Finally, emotional intelligence is typically discussed within the context of an agenda: to be a more effective leader, to raise more resilient children, and to have a better marriage. WE-I is solely placed in the context of who we are and who we are in relationship with others, especially when it’s difficult.