Based on the best-selling book, Sales EQ, by Joe Blount. Sales EQ equips sales professionals with the tools to harness emotional intelligence (EQ) and elevate their sales performance. Focused on complex B2B sales, this course teaches strategies for understanding buyer behavior, building trust, and aligning with stakeholder decision-making processes. Designed to improve emotional intelligence in real-world sales environments, it provides actionable insights for increasing win rates and reducing friction in sales interactions.
Sales EQ: Mastering Emotional Intelligence for Sales Success
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Sales EQ: Mastering Emotional Intelligence for Sales Success

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Intermediate level
Ideal for sales professionals, managers, and business developers with a basic understanding of B2B sales and emotional intelligence.
Recommended experience
Recommended experience
Intermediate level
Ideal for sales professionals, managers, and business developers with a basic understanding of B2B sales and emotional intelligence.
What you'll learn
Develop sales-specific emotional intelligence skills
Identify and manage emotional responses during sales interactions
Apply empathy to improve buyer engagement and trust
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March 2026
29 assignments
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There are 29 modules in this course
In this section, we explore how understanding client communication styles and adapting sales strategies improves outcomes. Emphasis is placed on language-based negotiation and client-centric approaches.
What's included
2 videos1 reading1 assignment
2 videos• Total 2 minutes
- Course Overview• 1 minute
- The Mysterious Brown Bag - Overview Video• 1 minute
1 reading• Total 10 minutes
- The Mysterious Brown Bag - Reading• 10 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- Navigating Human Behavior in Sales and Interaction• 10 minutes
In this section, we examine modern buyer behavior, emphasizing emotional intelligence and situational awareness to build value-driven sales interactions in a competitive, tech-driven environment.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- A Perfect Sales Storm - Overview Video• 1 minute
1 reading• Total 10 minutes
- A Perfect Sales Storm - Reading• 10 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- Navigating the Evolving Sales Landscape• 10 minutes
In this section, we examine how emotional and irrational factors influence buyer behavior, focusing on human-centric strategies to align with decision-making patterns.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- The Irrational Buyer - Overview Video• 1 minute
2 readings• Total 20 minutes
- Introduction• 10 minutes
- To Buy Is Human• 10 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- The Psychology of Consumer Choices• 10 minutes
In this section, we examine how cognitive biases and heuristics influence decision-making. It explores pattern recognition, mental shortcuts, and strategies to manage information overload effectively.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- Pattern Painting, Cognitive Biases, and Heuristics - Overview Video• 1 minute
2 readings• Total 20 minutes
- Introduction• 10 minutes
- People Act on Emotion and Justify with Logic• 10 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- Cognitive Biases and Brain Function Fundamentals• 10 minutes
In this section, we examine the four intelligence types-IQ, AQ, TQ, and EQ-that drive sales performance. Understanding their interaction enhances practical strategies for professional success.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- The Four Levels of Sales Intelligence - Overview Video• 1 minute
2 readings• Total 15 minutes
- Introduction• 10 minutes
- Technological Intelligence• 5 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- The Four Levels of Sales Intelligence• 10 minutes
In this section, we examine how sales strategies must adapt to context, using win probability frameworks and stakeholder mapping to improve decision-making and real-world performance.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- Shaping Win Probability - Overview Video• 1 minute
2 readings• Total 20 minutes
- Introduction• 10 minutes
- The Law of Replacement• 10 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- Shaping Success in Sales• 10 minutes
In this section, we examine the dual process in sales, balancing emotional intelligence with deal outcomes. Key concepts include relationship prioritization, sales focus, and the role of emotional regulation in achieving success.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- Dual Process - Overview Video• 1 minute
1 reading• Total 10 minutes
- Dual Process - Reading• 10 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- Balancing Empathy and Objectives in Sales• 10 minutes
In this section, we explore empathy as a core sales skill, focusing on understanding stakeholder emotions to build trust and design customer-centric strategies.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- Empathy - Overview Video• 1 minute
2 readings• Total 15 minutes
- Introduction• 5 minutes
- Empathy Scale• 10 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- Empathy and Sales Success• 10 minutes
In this section, we examine self-awareness techniques to enhance emotional intelligence, identify communication styles, and improve situational awareness for better sales outcomes.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- Self-Awareness - Overview Video• 1 minute
2 readings• Total 20 minutes
- Introduction• 10 minutes
- Write Down Your Goals and Plans• 10 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- Exploring Self-Awareness and Its Impact• 10 minutes
In this section, we examine Sales Drive's role in high-pressure sales environments, focusing on optimism, competitiveness, and need for achievement as key traits for sustained performance and success.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- Sales Drive - Overview Video• 1 minute
2 readings• Total 20 minutes
- Introduction• 10 minutes
- Change Your Self-Talk• 10 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- Sales Drive and Mental Resilience in Sales Success• 10 minutes
In this section, we explore self-control strategies to manage disruptive emotions, identify emotional triggers, and enhance decision-making in high-pressure situations.
What's included
1 video5 readings1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- Self-Control - Overview Video• 1 minute
5 readings• Total 45 minutes
- Introduction• 5 minutes
- Genesis of Disruptive Emotions• 10 minutes
- Fear• 10 minutes
- Sunk Cost Fallacy• 10 minutes
- Push Pause• 10 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- Navigating Emotions and Rational Thinking• 10 minutes
In this section, we explore how qualification frameworks like BANT and MEDDIC shape win probability by identifying qualified prospects and aligning them with ideal profile criteria for efficient sales outcomes.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- Shaping Win Probability Begins with Qualification - Overview Video• 1 minute
3 readings• Total 30 minutes
- Introduction• 10 minutes
- PACT• 10 minutes
- Technical Qualifiers• 10 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- Mastering Sales Qualification and Win Probability• 10 minutes
In this section, we explore how micro-commitments test stakeholder engagement, build trust, and drive consistent collaboration through small, incremental steps.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- Engagement and Micro-Commitments - Overview Video• 1 minute
3 readings• Total 20 minutes
- Introduction• 5 minutes
- Tune In to Emotions• 5 minutes
- Micro-Commitments• 10 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- Engagement and Small Steps in Influence• 10 minutes
In this section, we examine stalled deals and emphasize structured next-step planning to improve pipeline velocity and sales efficiency through actionable strategies and clear follow-up methods.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- Stalled Deals and Next Steps - Overview Video• 1 minute
2 readings• Total 20 minutes
- Introduction• 10 minutes
- Disrupt• 10 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- Mastering Sales Pipeline Efficiency• 10 minutes
In this section, we examine the structured sales process, common failures like disruptive emotions and complexity, and strategies to improve execution and deal closure rates.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- Sales Process - Overview Video• 1 minute
2 readings• Total 30 minutes
- Introduction• 10 minutes
- Meeting Objectives and Targeted Next Steps• 20 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- Sales Process Fundamentals• 10 minutes
In this section, we examine how buying processes vary by organization size and complexity, focusing on stakeholder roles and decision-making structures to enhance sales strategies.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- Buying Process - Overview Video• 1 minute
3 readings• Total 25 minutes
- Introduction• 10 minutes
- Average Salespeople Dance• 5 minutes
- Get There First• 10 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- Navigating the Buying Process in Sales• 10 minutes
In this section, we examine stakeholder roles in business deals, focusing on their influence on decision-making and outcomes through real-world examples and practical analysis.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- The Five Stakeholders You Meet in a Deal - Overview Video• 1 minute
3 readings• Total 30 minutes
- Introduction• 10 minutes
- Hearts Before Minds• 10 minutes
- The One Question Ultra-High Performers Never Ask• 10 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- Navigating Stakeholder Relationships in Business Deals• 10 minutes
In this section, we explore discovery techniques to uncover client needs, disrupt standard sales scripts, and design tailored solutions that drive value in hypercompetitive environments.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- Decision Process - Overview Video• 1 minute
2 readings• Total 15 minutes
- Introduction• 10 minutes
- The Five Questions That Matter Most in Sales• 5 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- Navigating the Emotional Dynamics of Sales Decisions• 10 minutes
In this section, we examine how likability influences customer trust and business outcomes, focusing on emotional connections and strategies to enhance sales rapport through genuine interactions.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- Do I Like You? - Overview Video• 1 minute
3 readings• Total 25 minutes
- Introduction• 5 minutes
- Connect• 10 minutes
- Ten Keys to Being More Likable• 10 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- Navigating Relationships in Sales• 10 minutes
In this section, we explore adapting communication styles to align with four stakeholder personas, enhancing trust and emotional connections through flexible interpersonal behavior.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- Flexing to Complement the Four Primary Stakeholder Personas - Overview Video• 1 minute
2 readings• Total 20 minutes
- Introduction• 10 minutes
- Socializer/Energizer (DISC Equivalent: Influential)• 10 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- Mastering Stakeholder Communication Styles• 10 minutes
In this section, we explore the Sales Call Agenda Framework to structure sales interactions, manage disruptive emotions, and build trust through professional, nonthreatening communication.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- Sales Call Agenda Framework - Overview Video• 1 minute
4 readings• Total 35 minutes
- Introduction• 10 minutes
- Call Objective• 10 minutes
- Psychological Reactance• 5 minutes
- Frame the Conversation• 10 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- Mastering the Sales Call Agenda Framework• 10 minutes
In this section, we examine how active listening fosters emotional connections and improves communication. Key concepts include identifying barriers, practicing self-disclosure, and enhancing interpersonal interactions.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- Do You Listen to Me? - Overview Video• 1 minute
3 readings• Total 25 minutes
- Introduction• 10 minutes
- The Fine Art of Listening• 5 minutes
- Listen Deeply• 10 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- Mastering the Art of Listening• 10 minutes
In this section, we explore structured questioning and relationship-building to uncover client needs and overcome competitive barriers in sales engagement.
What's included
1 video5 readings1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- Discovery - Overview Video• 1 minute
5 readings• Total 45 minutes
- Introduction• 10 minutes
- Alpha and Omega• 10 minutes
- Ask Easy Questions First• 10 minutes
- Avoid the Pump and Pounce• 10 minutes
- Developing Go-To Questions• 5 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- Mastering the Art of Questioning in Sales• 10 minutes
In this section, we explore how to build trust by researching stakeholders, tailoring questions to their challenges, and using company-specific language for effective engagement.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- Do You Make Me Feel Important - Overview Video• 1 minute
2 readings• Total 15 minutes
- Introduction• 5 minutes
- How to Make People Feel Important• 10 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- The Power of Feeling Important• 10 minutes
In this section, we explore how sales messaging fails when it prioritizes generic content over authentic engagement. Key concepts include identifying engagement gaps, applying bridging techniques, and evaluating messaging effectiveness through client feedback.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- Do You Get Me and My Problems - Overview Video• 1 minute
4 readings• Total 40 minutes
- Introduction• 10 minutes
- Do You Get Me?• 10 minutes
- The Power of Language• 10 minutes
- The Fine Art of Bridging• 10 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- Mastering Effective Sales Communication• 10 minutes
In this section, we examine the importance of direct, assumptive sales requests and how emotional barriers impact closing effectiveness. Key concepts include assertive communication and strategies to overcome hesitation in sales interactions.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- Asking - Overview Video• 1 minute
2 readings• Total 20 minutes
- Introduction• 10 minutes
- The Assumptive Ask• 10 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- Mastering the Art of Sales• 10 minutes
In this section, we explore how to handle sales objections using a five-step framework and emotional awareness to improve closing rates.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- Turning Around Objections - Overview Video• 1 minute
2 readings• Total 30 minutes
- Introduction• 10 minutes
- Five-Step Objection Turnaround Framework• 20 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- Mastering Objection Management• 10 minutes
In this section, we examine how trust in sales is built through congruency of words, actions, and intent, emphasizing reliability and nonverbal communication for credible client relationships.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- Do I Trust and Believe You? - Overview Video• 1 minute
1 reading• Total 10 minutes
- Do I Trust and Believe You? - Reading• 10 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- The Dynamics of Trust and Credibility• 10 minutes
In this section, we explore how personal narratives reveal historical trauma and resilience, emphasizing the role of listening in understanding community impact and social progress.
What's included
1 video1 reading1 assignment
1 video• Total 1 minute
- Amache - Overview Video• 1 minute
1 reading• Total 10 minutes
- Amache - Reading• 10 minutes
1 assignment• Total 10 minutes
- Reflections on Resilience and History• 10 minutes
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