Bridging Ancient African Wisdom
Modern Emotional Intelligence
Experience the power of 150 African-inspired proverbs transformed into a life-changing Emotional Intelligence card game and learning platform.
How the Game Works
Choose a Pillar
Select from Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Motivation, Empathy, or Social Skills.
Draw a Card
Each contains an African proverb with a modern-day interpretation.
Reflect & Discuss
Use the guiding questions to spark conversation or self-reflection.
Apply It
Turn insight into action in your daily life.
Why ZERA?
ZERA is more than a game — it’s a bridge between heritage and personal growth. Inspired by African proverbs from across the continent and the diaspora, each card invites deep reflection, rich conversation, and transformative change.
Our 5 Pillars of Emotional Intelligence
Self-Awareness – Understanding yourself through timeless wisdom.
Self-Regulation – Learning balance and control through ancestral insight.
Motivation – Drawing inner strength from cultural resilience.
Empathy – Walking in others’ shoes with a global heart.
Social Skills – Building meaningful connections rooted in Ubuntu.
About ZERA
The Meaning of ZERA
ZERA is more than a card game. It is a movement to reimagine Emotional Intelligence (EI) through the timeless lens of African proverbs, cultural wisdom, and intergenerational storytelling. While most EI tools are rooted in Western psychology and corporate frameworks, ZERA introduces an approach that is culturally inclusive, deeply relational, and universally accessible.
At the heart of ZERA are 150 carefully curated proverbs from across African nations and the diaspora, each mapped to one of the five pillars of EI: Self-Awareness, Self-Regulation, Empathy, Social Skills, and Motivation. These proverbs are not abstract sayings, they are lived wisdom, tested through centuries of community life, resilience, and adaptation. By engaging with them, players experience EI in a way that is not only intellectual but also spiritual, cultural, and communal.
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Find Your Coach, Find Your Growth
We connect you with culturally competent Emotional Intelligence coaches from around the world. Browse profiles, choose your coach, and schedule sessions that fit your needs.
Resources
Downloadable Tools for Your Growth
Access free and premium resources:
- Printable EI Worksheets
- Cultural Reflection Journals
- Proverb Wall Art
- Mini Decks for Quick Play
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Stories, Wisdom, and Insights
Our blog is your space for exploring African proverbs, practical EI tips, success stories, and
thought leadership from our community of coaches and players.
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