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0261 [PROFESSIONAL] Giving Negative Feedback May 14, 2021


Giving negative feedback is never easy. I can’t think of a single person I’ve ever met who is perfectly comfortable doing it....Yet, it’s an important part of being a leader. Today on the podcast, we’re digging into 2 components of emotional intelligence that can...

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Using Emotional Intelligence to Set Compassionate Boundaries Nov 11, 2020


We all know that we need to set boundaries in our lives in order to protect our own time and energy, but wow can it be hard to do! Sometimes we feel selfish for cutting other people off and not allowing them the time, energy, and resources we know we just can’t provide. ...

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The Value of Feeling Painful Emotions Oct 28, 2020


Anger. Sadness. Guilt. Embarrassment. Shame. Resentment. These are all painful emotions that most of us don’t enjoy feeling. 

They can be so difficult to bear that, many times, we work at all costs to avoid them. We fall prey to the “Good Vibes Only” Instagram posts that...

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0191 | How to Cope More Effectively with Adversity Sep 16, 2020


Think of a time when you faced something really difficult – a time when you had to cope with something. Get a clear picture of that time in your mind, and think about the emotions you experienced. 

Now let me ask you this: what was the approach you took for coping...

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Emotional Intelligence: Sifting Through Grey Emotional Sludge Sep 14, 2020

Pop quiz. What color is this?

Most people will say grey.

But, what if I told you that this grey paint is actually composed of 4 other colors mixed together. How easy would it be for you to figure out what those 4 colors were?

Pretty tough, right?

This simple paint example actually illustrates a...

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Facial Coding and Emotional Intelligence Jun 17, 2020


When someone asks you, “How are you feeling today?” How do you typically answer?  

If you’re like many of us, you answer with a simple, “Good.” But, that doesn’t convey nearly the entire story, does it? 

The fact is, we experience...

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Building Emotional Intelligence with Rich Bracken Jan 29, 2020


I’m sure you’ve heard about emotional intelligence and how important it is to psychological strength.  

Today, we’re talking to an expert in the domain of emotional intelligence, and I have to say, it was such a deep, actionable conversation.  

Today,...

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How to EMBODY Psychological Strength Dec 18, 2019


This week on the podcast, we're talking to a kindred spirit. Josh Trent is the founder of Wellness Force, a movement to help people improve their lives by helping them find physical and mental intelligence.

Here's the thing. Not only does Josh advocate learning about important topics...

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