Clearer inner awareness

Recognise how your thoughts, emotions and behaviours are linked, and begin to notice the patterns that shape how you show up day to day.

More choice in how you respond

Start to catch automatic reactions and create space to respond with more clarity, steadiness and intention.

A strong foundation for growth

Learn what it really means to know yourself in practice - not as a concept, but as a skill you can actively use in everyday situations.

This free module offers a practical introduction to knowing yourself — a core skill of emotional intelligence.

Through short lessons, a guided self-assessment, and reflective prompts, you’ll begin to understand what’s happening beneath your reactions and work with your responses more intentionally. This module stands alone, and also forms the foundation of The Shift Essentials Course series.

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Bitesize and easy to fit around real life: With short lessons designed to fit into your day, you can complete the course in under 60 minutes - whether that’s a lunch break or a quiet moment after school drop-off.

Backed by learning experts: The Shift is created by Vercium, specialists in learning and development with years of experience supporting thousands of people to grow personally and professionally.

Support that deepens over time: Guided reflections help you pause, notice patterns and return to what you’ve learned whenever you need clarity. Getting to know yourself is an ongoing journey.

About The Shift

The Shift is a space for practical, purposeful learning that supports real and transformative personal growth. Created by experienced educators, our programmes blend psychology, coaching and behavioural science. They are grounded in evidence and designed to create meaningful, lasting change, helping you shift the way you think and behave, with skills you can return to whenever you need them.

Know Yourself: Course Overview

4 Chapters · 9 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome to The Shift Essentials

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      Introduction & Overview

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      Welcome to Emotional Intelligence: Know Yourself (Module 1)

  2. 2

    The Workbook: Support for Your Journey

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      What's Inside: Exercise Overview

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      Download your Workbook

  3. 3

    Let's Get Started!

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      Video Guide: Know Yourself

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      Homework: Strengths List for Sharing

  4. 4

    Bringing It All Together

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      Moving Forward with Confidence

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      Further Reading: The Benefits of Developing Emotional Intelligence

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      What Next?

The Shift Essentials Series

The Shift Essentials

The Shift Essentials is a learning curriculum designed to help you become the best version of yourself, both professionally and personally. It's the foundation of self-development, who we are, and it is at the heart of what The Shift is all about.

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Get free access and begin developing the self-awareness at the heart of emotional intelligence.

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