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The Talent Matrix Playbook

How Emotional Intelligence Reshapes Talent and Performance

Soha Chahine Ghenwa Habbal

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English
Global Influencers Publishing House
12 June 2025
Series: Ei in Practice
Why Emotional Intelligence Matters Now
In today's volatile, fast-moving workplace, Emotional Intelligence isn't a soft skill-it's a strategic advantage.

The Talent Matrix bridges the gap between traditional talent management and the evolving demands of modern leadership. This isn't theory-it's a tactical framework already being applied by forward-thinking HR teams, L&D professionals, and leadership coaches around the world.

What You'll Learn in The Talent Matrix

Build emotionally intelligent teams with real tools

- Use EQ-i 2.0 to build high-performing, emotionally agile teams

- Embed DEI and psychological safety in your talent strategy

- Resolve conflict through neuroscience-based coaching

Transform outdated systems into future-ready practices

- Replace annual reviews with real-time performance feedback

- Turn performance reviews into growth-focused conversations

- Develop resilient leaders prepared for VUCA environments

Who This Book Is For

For HR leaders, L&D experts, executive coaches, and forward-thinking managers who are ready to future-proof their workforce-not with buzzwords, but with a practical roadmap to build emotionally intelligent, high-performing teams that thrive in complexity.
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Imprint:   Global Influencers Publishing House
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 9mm
Weight:   191g
ISBN:   9789819416974
ISBN 10:   9819416973
Series:   Ei in Practice
Pages:   158
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Dr. Soha Chahine is an Organizational Psychologist, TEDx speaker, and award-winning corporate coach and trainer with over 15 years of experience in Human Resources. She is the founder of Forward Training and Consulting and the co-author of Shaken, Stirred but Not Deterred (Vol. 2) and The Talent Matrix Playbook, known for her work in shaping emotionally intelligent, high-performing cultures where people lead with presence and adapt with agility.A certified EQ-i 2.0 & 360 practitioner and psychometric assessor, Soha blends behavioral science with strategy to design leadership ecosystems that are emotionally intelligent, scalable, and built to last. She is also a contributor to Harvard Business Review Arabia and teaches Business Ethics as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Wollongong.A regular voice on AlHurra, Alaan, and Fujairah TV, Soha offers expert insight on emotional intelligence, human-first leadership, workforce agility, AI, and the evolving role of Human Intelligence in a digitized world. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication (majoring in Public Relations), a Master of Science in Human Resource Management and Training, and a Doctorate in Organizational Psychology with a focus on talent and culture. Is a global Talent Management, Employee Experience, and Change Management Leader with 20 years of expertise in building agile, high-performing, and resilient teams that driveorganizational excellence. The Creator of the F.A.S.T Model, a modern leadership framework, a multi-award-winning People & Culture Leader, Business and Industrial Psychologist, and certified Resilience and Brain-Based Coach, Dr. Habbal blends strategic foresight with hands-on expertise to deliver transformative human capital solutions.Drawing on her cumulative knowledge in neuroscience, human psychology and psychometrics, as well as organizational psychology, Dr. Habbal specializes in fostering economies of learning where leaders innovate, teams thrive, and businesses achieve sustainable success.Her innovative approaches to talent management, change management, and culture transformation are rooted in evidence-based methodologies that yield measurable results. Dr. Habbal is also a respected guest lecturer, bridging academia with business industries equipping future professionals with the skills to navigate dynamic corporate landscapes. Her published articles on strategies to thrive in VUCA environments provide actionable insights for professionals and organizations seeking success.With a proven track record of leading organizations through VUCA environments, Dr. Habbal creates psychologically safe, adaptable workplaces aligned with DEI and ESG principles.Her expertise inspires leadership transformation and fosters innovation, ensuring organizations flourish in a rapidly evolving world.

Reviews for The Talent Matrix Playbook: How Emotional Intelligence Reshapes Talent and Performance

Andrew Wolhuter - Biz Group ""I had the absolute pleasure of reading the first three chapters of The Talent Matrix, and it's clear this book is a transformative journey. Right from the start, it captivated me with its fresh perspective on how emotional intelligence reshapes talent management in today's fast-paced business world. Soha and Ghenwa have brilliantly combined deep insights with practical strategies, making complex ideas easy to understand and immediately applicable."" Anindyo Naskar - Landmark Group ""This book offers an in-depth exploration of the challenges leaders face regarding Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and provides effective strategies for overcoming them. It serves as a valuable toolkit for leadership to drive meaningful business impact through their teams and the people they influence."" Joe Chalouhi - DP World ""The Talent Matrix isn't just another HR manual-it's a blueprint for building resilient, high-impact teams in any industry."" Hisham Elsaied - Helmerich & Payne ""In our increasingly automated world, soft skills like Emotional Intelligence (EI) are becoming the differentiating factor for leaders. The Talent Matrix offers a comprehensive guide to developing and leveraging these essential skills."" Eyas Qatanani - Baker Hughes ""In today's business environment, it is imperative for leaders to be equipped with EI skills to manage complexities, uncertainties, and ambiguities and to build a culture of trust and performance among their teams."" Inge Van Belle - Herculean Alliance ""This book provides a much-needed quantum leap in leadership strategies. By embedding emotional intelligence into talent practices, organizations can foster resilience and adaptability, setting the stage for future success."" Nic Woodthorpe-Wright - WWA Corporate Coaching ""It bridges theory with practice, empowering professionals to drive meaningful, people-centered transformation."" Maher Sabbagh - Damac Group ""This book takes Emotional Intelligence beyond surface-level understanding and shows how it can be strategically applied to revolutionize leadership, team dynamics, and performance."" ""A transformative journey into EI and talent management-easy to apply, impossible to ignore."" - Andrew Wolhuter, Senior Consultant, Biz Group""A research-backed, action-oriented playbook that every HR leader needs on their shelf."" - Anindyo Naskar, Deputy General Manager, Learning & Development COE, Landmark Group""Packed with practical frameworks and real-world stories, this book elevates Emotional Intelligence from theory to gold-standard practice."" - Hisham Elsaied, Regional Head of Human Resources, MENA, Helmerich & Payne""The Talent Matrix isn't just another HR manual- it's a blueprint for building resilient, high-impact teams in any industry."" - Joe Chalouhi, VP Talent Management & OD, DP World ""I had the absolute pleasure of reading the first three chapters of The Talent Matrix, and it's clear this book is a transformative journey. Right from the start, it captivated me with its fresh perspective on how emotional intelligence reshapes talent management in today's fast-paced business world. Soha and Ghenwa have brilliantly combined deep insights with practical strategies, making complex ideas easy to understand and immediately applicable.""- Andrew Wolhuter - Biz Group""This book offers an in-depth exploration of the challenges leaders face regarding Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and provides effective strategies for overcoming them. It serves as a valuable toolkit for leadership to drive meaningful business impact through their teams and the people they influence.""Anindyo Naskar - Landmark Group""The Talent Matrix isn't just another HR manual-it's a blueprint for building resilient, high-impact teams in any industry.""Joe Chalouhi - DP World""In our increasingly automated world, soft skills like Emotional Intelligence (EI) are becoming the differentiating factor for leaders. The Talent Matrix offers a comprehensive guide to developing and leveraging these essential skills.""Hisham Elsaied - Helmerich & Payne""In today's business environment, it is imperative for leaders to be equipped with EI skills to manage complexities, uncertainties, and ambiguities and to build a culture of trust and performance among their teams.""Eyas Qatanani - Baker Hughes""This book provides a much-needed quantum leap in leadership strategies. By embedding emotional intelligence into talent practices, organizations can foster resilience and adaptability, setting the stage for future success.""Inge Van Belle - Herculean Alliance""It bridges theory with practice, empowering professionals to drive meaningful, people-centered transformation.""Nic Woodthorpe-Wright - WWA Corporate Coaching""This book takes Emotional Intelligence beyond surface-level understanding and shows how it can be strategically applied to revolutionize leadership, team dynamics, and performance.""Maher Sabbagh - Damac Group


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