Why We Do What We Do

We strongly believe in the importance of making wellbeing accessible and practical for people no matter their industry or profession. We believe that meditation is a practical and effective tool for clarity, connection, and growth in the modern world and that a well-structured and consistent practice can make a profound positive impact on just the practitioner but those around them.

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Why Elevate EQ

What began as a personal journey into mindfulness and wellbeing evolved into a life’s purpose to share the importance of calmness, clarity, and connection with workplaces and communities in need. Elevate EQ was founded to make meditation feel modern, human and accessible.

Backed by peer-reviewed studies, research, and lived experience, we bring a grounded, people-first approach to wellbeing that works in the real world.

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Why It Matters

  • Emotional intelligence (EQ) covers the self-awareness, empathy, and relationship skills that help people perform, collaborate, and grow both at work and in their personal life. While IQ measures intellectual intelligence, EQ influences how we lead, communicate, and develop trust with those we interact with.

    We help organisations grow their overall EQ to assist their company culture in becoming more human in the era of AI, resilient when the work gets more demanding, and ready to retain and empower their colleagues.

    We help organisations grow their EQ so cultures become more human, resilient and ready to retain and empower their people.

  • We help professionals feel less anxious and more centred, so that they can bring their best selves to work without burning out.

  • We support senior leaders in leading with calmness, authenticity, and clarity, so their teams feel guided, not just managed.

  • We focus on consistency and depth, knowing that transformation doesn’t happen in a single lunchtime workshop but with regular practice and engagement.

  • We help organisations become places where young professionals feel understood, supported, and inspired to stay and contribute.

Why Elevate EQ Works

Our approach blends science, practice, and lived experience.

According to The Predictive Index (2025), 62% of Gen Z professionals say they have been overlooked due to misperceptions, and half of young employees feel misunderstood at work.

Presence, empathy, and mental clarity are not soft skills. They are strategic ones.

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What It Feels Like to Work With Us

“Shannon’s meditations are truly transformative. Her authentic approach and healing presence harmonise both mind and body. I leave each session feeling grounded, nourished and empowered”.

~ Zara Jude Senior Statistician at Royal College of Physicians

Diverse group of university students at wellbeing and emotional intelligence event

Who’s Behind Elevate EQ

Elevate EQ was founded by entrepreneur, Shannon Hall. Born in the UK, Shannon took her passion for learning and productivity and has now spent several years and thousands of hours studying and practicing various forms of meditation with spiritual communities and industry leaders all over the world.

Credentials

  • Certified Meditation Teacher (150 hours)

  • Yoga Teaching Diploma (500 hours)

  • Himalayan Sound Healing Therapist

  • Co-hosted The Mindful Student Podcast

  • Pioneering research into the impact of meditation on leadership, society and connection

Shannon’s approach to meditation is grounded in science and open to different dynamics and styles.

Elevate EQ founder Shannon Hall holding meditation teacher training certificate
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