Podcasts about EQ

Think your IQ is what limits your influence? The real bottleneck might be your reactions. We pull back the curtain on emotional intelligence and show how it quietly governs decision quality, trust, performance, and the culture your team lives in every day. Instead of treating EQ as a soft add-on, we frame it as the leadership multiplier that turns strategy into steady execution.We break down the four core domains—self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management—and connect them to moments you face at work: the meeting where tension spikes, the email that triggers you, the one-on-ones where people read your mood more than your words. You'll hear candid reflections on blind spots, how values drive triggers, and why stress widens the gap between who we think we are and how others experience us. We explore the hard ROI: regulated leaders access clearer judgment, build predictable trust, reduce drama, and unlock smarter problem solving across the team.Along the way, we share practical moves you can use right away. Map your top triggers to the values beneath them. Pause before key decisions to name what you feel and choose instead of react. De-escalate heat with simple scripts that separate facts from stories. Treat culture as a daily product of repeated reactions—because mindset drives behavior, behavior shapes culture, and culture becomes legacy. If you want your team to think better and move faster, start by leading your inner world on purpose.Listen now, then tell us: what emotion is steering your leadership today? If you found value here, subscribe, share with a colleague, and leave a quick review to help more leaders lead on purpose.Questions? Episode Requests? Send us a message!Ambitious leaders know that real leadership goes far beyond titles—it's about developing the clarity and mindset to guide others with confidence. In this podcast, you'll explore what today's leaders truly need, from navigating everyday problem solving to handling tough moments of workplace conflict with steadiness and respect. Episodes dive into setting healthy workplace boundaries, strengthening workplace collaboration, and building the emotional intelligence and emotional agility that make leadership sustainable. Whether you're managing a growing team or refining your voice as a decision-maker, you'll find insights that help you cultivate a resilient growth mindset and elevate your impact.

Whether you're a runner, someone tackling a big goal, or just trying to figure out what it means to keep going, I think you'll find something here to encourage you. Let's get started.Welcome back to Spirit of EQ! I'm your host, Eric Pennington, and I'm excited to invite you into a powerful episode that goes deep into the emotional journey behind running a marathon—and the life lessons we can pull from it.I'm joined once again by my good friend and guest, J.A. Dava, who many of you might remember from his incredible insights on sales during his last visit. Today, though, we're shifting from business to the marathon course, and trust me, the parallels to life are striking.J.A. is a multi-marathon runner, and in our conversation, he opens up about his life-altering heart attack, what it really feels like to hit “the wall” at mile 22, and how the support of others—sometimes even complete strangers—makes all the difference.We talk honestly about the tough moments, the battles with ego, those humbling setbacks, and what it means to rely on community.I share my own observations—like watching my son-in-law run his first marathon and reflecting on how life sometimes feels exactly like those endurance miles: full of hope early on, then testing you when you least expect it. We cover the importance of rest, the power of discipline over motivation, and why your “why” matters for whatever marathon you're running—on the road, or just in everyday life.Moments00:00 "Life-Saving Health Wake-Up Call"06:54 "Marathon Missteps: Food & Hydration"13:24 "Reflections on Marathons and Life"17:23 "Mile 13: Keep Going"21:09 Running Without Proper Training31:21 Marathon Reflections and Achievement32:20 "Persistence and Emotional Triumph"42:14 Empathy Struggles and Growth48:00 Success Requires Support & Preparation49:23 "What Do I Really Want?"57:28 "Prioritization Over Training Costs Result"01:00:42 "Walking Away and Reflecting"01:07:12 "Overcoming the Fear of Starting"01:14:48 What's It Take to Be You?01:18:20 "Evaluate Your Inner Circle"Here are 3 takeaways you can apply to your journey—whether you're chasing fitness goals or professional ones:

In this episode, we explore a new dimension of intelligence for navigating our rapidly-changing world. We start with the story of Hiroo Onoda, a soldier whose unwavering commitment to a mission long after its context had vanished becomes a powerful metaphor for how rigidity can keep us stuck. We dive deep into "AQ"—Agility Quotient—with Liz Tran, founder of AQ Learning Lab and author of AQ: A New Kind of Intelligence for a World That's Always Changing.Liz breaks down why AQ matters now more than ever, as change, disappointment, and uncertainty become the hallmarks of modern life, exceeding the rates of just decades ago. We unpack the origins and limitations of IQ and EQ, and highlight how AQ is the urgent intelligence we all need to cultivate. Liz shares the four archetypes for handling change—Astronaut, Neurosurgeon, Novelist, and Firefighter—each representing different strengths and pitfalls. We discuss practical strategies for creative leaders to grow their AQ, especially those ahead of the curve who struggle to bring others with them.This episode is a must-listen for anyone committed to staying agile, relevant, and creative as the world evolves beneath our feet.Key Learnings:AQ – Agility Quotient: AQ is our capacity to handle change, disappointment, and uncertainty. It's the essential intelligence for today's world, complementing IQ and EQ.Rigidity vs. Agility: Sticking to obsolete missions or skillsets—like Hiroo Onoda—illustrates how lack of agility can prevent us from recalibrating when reality shifts. Agility is a mindset, not just a skill.Four Change Archetypes: We all respond to change as either Astronauts, Neurosurgeons, Novelists, or Firefighters, each with unique strengths and blindspots. Awareness of your archetype can help you adapt more skillfully.Durable vs. Technical Skills: Technical skills lose value quickly; it's our durable, transferrable skills—like communication, problem-solving, and reflection—that build true agility and staying power.Bringing Others Along: Especially for creative “astronauts,” practical tools like “giving turn signals” in communication and learning to value the insights of other archetypes are essential for inspiring and leading change.Get full interviews and bonus content for free! Just join the list at DailyCreativePlus.com.Mentioned in this episode:Apply for Creative Leader Roundtable Leading creative people is rewarding, but it can also feel isolating. That's why I've started Creative Leader Roundtable, a private community where leaders like you connect monthly to get practical insights, honest feedback, and real encouragement. You'll leave every round table with fresh perspective and tactical ideas. You can apply right away. So if you lead a team of talented people, go check us out at CreativeLeader.net, because creative work deserves brave leadership. The Brave Habit is available nowMy new book will help you make bravery a habit in your life, your leadership, and your work. Discover how to develop the two qualities that lead to brave action: Optimistic Vision and Agency. Buy The Brave Habit wherever books are sold, or learn more at TheBraveHabit.com.

Cultures are impacted by emotional intelligence and closing the gap between our intentions and our actions. Jason is joined by author and Harvard professor, Margaret Andrews, for an engaging conversation. Jason is joined by Margaret C. Andrews, Harvard University professor and seasoned executive, for a masterclass on the interpersonal dynamics that drive modern organizational success. Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! Summary: In an era where employee engagement has hit a ten-year low, how do elite leaders bridge the gap between corporate vision and the daily human experience? In this episode, Jason V. Barger sits down with Margaret C. Andrews to explore the shift from "soft skills" to "power skills." Margaret, a faculty member at Harvard who has worked with giants like Amazon and the United Nations, shares why emotional intelligence (EQ) and self-awareness are the ultimate competitive advantages in 2026. This conversation moves beyond theoretical management to the heart of "Culture-Making." Jason and Margaret deconstruct the "knowing-doing gap"—the space between understanding leadership principles and actually embodying them under pressure. They explore the critical distinction between being a "culture taker" versus a "culture maker," and how executives can use perspective-taking to resolve the cultural dissonance that often leads to cynicism and turnover. Essential listening for C-Suite executives, academic leaders, and managers at all levels, this episode offers a nuanced look at generational diversity, the "Chief Culture Officer" role of the CEO, and why walking beside your team is more effective than leading from the front. Episode Notes & Timestamps: [00:00] Intro: Jason sets the stage for a conversation on co-creating cultures that bring out the best in people during a time of low trust. [00:03] Meet Margaret Andrews: From master's swim teams to Harvard lecture halls, Margaret introduces her "excitement meter" and the Facets of Strategy. [00:06] The Harvard Perspective: Margaret discusses her courses on Managing Yourself and Leading Others, emphasizing that there is no "single right answer" in leadership—only context. [00:09] The Engagement Crisis: A look at recent data showing 10-year lows in engagement and why only 23% of employees trust their leadership's direction. [00:11] Culture Takers vs. Culture Makers: Margaret defines why most employees are culture takers and how the CEO must act as the "Chief Culture Officer" to move the needle. [00:15] The Satya Nadella Case Study: An analysis of how Microsoft's CEO transformed a legacy culture by being an "insider on the sideline" and changing who got the "seats on the bus." [00:19] Cultural Dissonance: Why "sharp elbows" in leadership destroy collaboration and how promotion criteria serve as the loudest signal of what a company truly values. [00:23] Identifying Your Heroes: The power of stories in transmitting culture. To change your culture, you must change who your organization celebrates as a "hero." [00:27] The "Soft Skills" Crusade: Jason and Margaret discuss why interpersonal skills are actually "superpowers" and why MIT alums consistently wish they had paid more attention to Organizational Behavior. [00:31] The EQ Quadrants: A breakdown of self-awareness, self-management, social competency, and empathy in the high-stakes environment of executive leadership. [00:37] The 6 vs. 9 Perspective: A viral analogy for the workplace—how two leaders can be looking at the same problem, seeing different "numbers," and both be "right" from their vantage point. [00:41] Digital Natives & The "Why": A deep look at Gen Z and Millennials. Why these generations don't need "hovering" leaders, but rather partners to walk beside them. Key Takeaways for Leaders: The Knowing-Doing Gap: Real credit in leadership isn't given for knowing you should listen or be empathetic; it's only given for doing it consistently. Vantage Point Curiosity: Replace judgment with curiosity. When a team member disagrees, ask what "vantage point" they are standing at to see the problem differently. Hero Alignment: Audit the stories told in your halls. Do your "office legends" embody the culture you want to build, or the one you are trying to leave behind? Listen to the full episode and access show notes at: https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/culture-making-margaret-andrews/ Bio: Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Connect: Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2026 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason

You're riding along with Kaitlyn Raitz as she breaks down the real mechanics of touring at scale: staying human on a bus, finding tiny routines that keep you sane, and surviving the sleep math when you're one of twelve buses on a massive run. Then it's straight into the onstage reality of modern country arena production: 24 musicians, a full string quartet, choir, and horns, plus the challenge of making strings translate in a loud arena. You get the practical gear-and-tech layer too: DPA mics and pickups, dynamic EQ, managing cello loudness, and how tools like ToneDexter fit into keeping tone consistent when the room is working against you. You also get the career side, unfiltered: how the Eric Church gig happened through the Nashville relationship web, why being excellent and easy to be around matters, and why “Nashville is a ten-year town” if you want longevity. Kaitlyn's stories span arranging and learning charts mid-tour from iPads, to the whiplash of getting a Grammy call with barely any runway, to recording in LA and wondering how anyone actually functions there. The episode closes with the mindset and performance skills that keep pros durable: protecting your brain and nervous system, flipping a stage persona on and off, and the practical win of transitioning to IEMs for a cellist when monitors are run well. Bottom line: this is how you keep your craft sharp, your head steady, and your show consistent night after night. Always Be Performing.​ 00:00:00 Gig Gab 522 – Monday, February 23rd, 2026 February 23rd: Curling Is Cool Day Guest co-host: Kaitlyn Raitz 00:01:55 Protein and Joy on the bus 00:02:14 Passing the time productively on the bus…and on the tour Swimming Swimply OR PlacesToSwim.com Thrifting 00:05:53 Sleeping on the bus! Twelve tour busses on this tour 00:07:26 24 Musicians on stage String Quartet 8-Person Choir Horn/Woodwind Quartet 00:09:45 Micing a string quartet in an arena DPA Mics AND pickups Dynamic EQ 00:14:47 Cellos and Loudness ToneDexter 00:18:50 Writing, arranging and learning charts mid-tour! Reading from iPads Eleanor Denning, String Lead and Arranger on the Eric Church Tour Bitter Pill has a cellist, too! 00:21:33 Getting the Eric Church gig Sub list for the Nashville Symphony Everything in Nashville is relationship-based Be good at what you do, and also be a pleasant person that people want to be around Nashville is a ten-year town 00:25:07 SPONSOR: Squarespace. Check out https://www.squarespace.com/GIGGAB to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code GIGGAB. 00:26:55 You played on the Grammy's? Used to play with Brandy Clark, and occasionally gets a one-off gig call still. AND, a week-and-a-half before the Grammy's, the call came in Do you want to play the Grammy's with me? Kaitlyn has questions for LA-denizens: How do you live in LA? Do you see people that you know? Do you take public transportation? Recorded at Sunset Sounds in LA 00:33:05 Protecting your brain and nervous system Take on a persona “You are Kaitlyn Motherfucking Raitz” “We are bad bitches, we have earned this” Gary Cherone is the master of turning the stage persona on AND OFF Let the lights blind you 00:40:25 Transitioning to IEMs It's great for a cellist! IEMs are better than having to use bone conduction Kaitlyn's IEM mix – she hears the band It comes down to who's running monitors Ultimate Ears UE7 Pros IEMs 00:47:06 Kaitlyn Raitz's Music 00:48:52 Gig Gab 522 Outtro Follow Kaitlyn Raitz On Instagram On Facebook Contact Gig Gab! @GigGabPodcast on Instagram feedback@giggabpodcast.com Sign Up for the Gig Gab Mailing List The post From the Eric Church Tour to the Grammys: On the Bus with Cellist Kaitlyn Raitz – Gig Gab 522 appeared first on Gig Gab.

Scaling a recruiting firm in year one isn't theory; Camp Jennings breaks down what it actually takes to build momentum fast. 1. Episode Hook Scaling a recruiting firm in year one sounds sexy. Camp Jennings reveals what it really takes behind the scenes. 2. Why This Episode Matters In this episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, Benjamin Mena sits down with Camp Jennings to unpack the real playbook for scaling a recruiting firm in year one. This is raw, honest insight into recruiter training, business development, delivery pressure, and founder grit. If you want to win more clients, close more deals, and sharpen your recruiting strategies without hiding behind busywork or AI recruiting tools, this conversation will recalibrate how you build. 3. What You'll Learn The cold-calling approach Camp used on day one to land his first clientsWhy “just be normal” is a surprisingly powerful business development strategyThe exact moment they knew it was time to hire (and why most founders wait too long)The brutal delivery season that tested their team—and what it taught about closing candidatesHow launching an industry podcast unlocked executive-level conversationsThe hidden risk of overcomplicating recruiting strategies with systems and theoryWhy emotional intelligence and sales skills matter more than recruiter experience 4. About the Guest Camp Jennings is co-founder of Henry North, a search firm serving the material handling and industrial automation space. After years in sales leadership, he launched a recruiting firm from scratch and aggressively scaled it through niche credibility, relentless outreach, and disciplined execution. 5. Extended Value Tease Imagine looking at your desk differently. Less obsessing over CRMs. More conversations that convert. Hiring before you feel ready. Delivering at a level that makes clients say, “That felt different.” This episode isn't hype—it's a blueprint for scaling a recruiting firm while protecting your edge in a fast-changing talent acquisition landscape. 6. Listen Now CTA If you're serious about growing your desk or building a firm, hit play. This is year-one energy you can apply immediately. 7. Timestamp Highlights 00:03 – The $500 launch move that made their niche take notice 00:12 – Why recruiting wasn't even on their “entrepreneur bingo card” 00:22 – When they hired their first recruiter—and why it was terrifying 00:31 – The delivery grind: 7am–midnight during peak season 00:36 – The traits they look for: grit, EQ, and organization 00:40 – Why competitors shouldn't be your enemies 00:47 – How an industry podcast became a business development weapon 00:50 – Their personalized outreach strategy (and why automation fails) 00:58 – The founder question that keeps Camp up at night 8. Sponsors Section

In this episode, I sit down with Emotional Intelligence expert Jess Cameron to explore a skill many of us were never taught - how to understand and regulate our emotions.Most of us were taught how to achieve, perform and push through discomfort. But very few of us were taught emotional awareness, emotional regulation or how to communicate what we're actually feeling. Jess breaks down what emotional intelligence really means in practical terms. It's not about being overly emotional or “soft.” It's about self-awareness, nervous system regulation, and developing the ability to respond intentionally instead of reacting from old patterns.We also explore intuition - that quiet inner voice that often gets drowned out by mental noise, stress and overthinking. Jess shares a pivotal year in her life where she chose to follow her intuition in every decision, even when it defied logic. That experiment reshaped her career and became the foundation of her work as a mindset and emotional intelligence coach.This conversation goes deep into modern relationship dynamics, including masculine and feminine energy, emotional suppression in men and the desire for emotional depth in women. We discuss how emotional safety impacts intimacy, communication and connection - and why emotional regulation is essential for healthy relationships, effective leadership and personal growth.Jess shares practical insights on: • EQ vs IQ • How to regulate emotions in high-pressure situations • The role of intuition in decision making • Masculine and feminine dynamics in modern relationships • Parenting with emotional awareness • Why anger is not bad - but mismanaged anger isAt its core, this episode is about building emotional resilience and self-trust. Because you cannot regulate what you refuse to acknowledge. And when you develop the skill of emotional regulation, everything shifts - your leadership, your relationships, your confidence and your sense of self.If you want to strengthen your emotional intelligence, build better relationships, and respond with clarity instead of reacting from habit, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.Inside this podcast:- Why emotional intelligence is more than a soft skill- How intuition gets drowned out by mental noise- Why you cannot regulate emotions you avoid- The tension between masculinity, femininity and emotional depth- How awareness allows you to respond instead of reactConnect with Jess:Instagram  → ⁠https://bit.ly/3ZGbKMv⁠ Website → ⁠jesscameron.com⁠ Connect with Steve:Instagram → ⁠https://bit.ly/3KARQhR⁠ LinkedIn  → ⁠https://bit.ly/48sw8Vj⁠ Episode Highlights00:00:00 - Episode Trailer00:02:30 - Emotional intelligence beyond buzzwords00:05:00 - Observing thoughts and separating identity from mind00:07:00 - Fine tuning intuition like a radio frequency00:10:00 - Listen to the whisper or face the sledgehammer00:12:00 - The career defining moment of saying no00:15:00 - Following intuition despite fear00:18:00 - IQ versus EQ and the limits of logic00:20:00 - Judging intentions versus judging actions00:24:00 - Emotional intelligence in conflict00:28:00 - Masculine and feminine energy explained00:32:00 - Why emotions were labeled as weakness00:35:00 - Regulation versus suppression00:38:00 - Invalidation disguised as positivity00:41:00 - How men shut down in relationships00:45:00 - Creating safe emotional space00:49:00 - Awareness as the key to personal growthABOUT THE PODCAST SHOWThe Noise of Life is a podcast that shares real stories, raw truths, and remarkable growth. Hosted by Steve Hodgson a coach, facilitator, speaker, and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. This podcast dives deep into the “noise” we all face, the distractions, doubts and challenges that can pull us away from who we truly are.

Send a textSunday, Feb. 15, 2026, message from apostle Tommy Miller, senior pastor, Legacy Church, New Philadelphia, Ohio Sermon excerpt:"If I'm hung up on judging you according to what I see, or if we're not discerning one another according to Christ, then we will continually affirm — we will actually permeate — the pattern of dysfunction."Follow us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@LegacyChurchOHFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legacychurchohLearn more about Legacy Church: https://www.legacychurchint.org/Sow into what we're doing: https://www.legacychurchint.org/giveGet more life-changing content and community here:https://linktr.ee/tommymiller#asheissoareweinthisworld #asheissoareweinthisworld #unveiled #conscience #sons #manifestsons #union #legacychurchoh #newcreation #jesus #church #jesuschrist #gospel #transfigured #revelator #apostle #deathless #immortality #believe #bible #creator #godisgood #grace #hope #sermonshots #sermonclips #holyspirit #love #godislove #kingdom #peace #freedom #memes #truth #inspiration #motivationalquotes #vibes #positivevibes #christ #jesuslovesyou #russellbrand #jordanbpeterson #joerogan #atm #tommymiller #soulintelligence #EQ #emotionalintelligence #biodivine #sacredbiology #ontologicalgospel #weisrisen Support the show

Working on this project was very exciting for me for a number of reasons. Firstly, Oxford is my birthplace and my favourite museum is the Pitt Rivers Museum, so this was a particularly enticing opportunity. The thought of my music being archived there? Amazing!I was also excited to use my new knowledge of modular synthesis. A little risky, maybe, as I am quite new to it, but modular synthesis lends itself beautifully to the dreamy, hypnotic qualities the recording evokes. The track I chose felt very compelling, drawing the listener into a dreamlike world with its distant, echoey water drums. Although the boominess made it slightly challenging to work with, I decided not to EQ the original track, as I loved the distant, muffled quality. It felt like a heartbeat deep in the jungle.I used granular synthesis to fade sounds in and out, and to randomise some of the textures and frequencies enhancing this dreamlike atmosphere, while the melody represents a dragonfly flitting gently around as we relax.The glitchy sounds represent radio waves, a connection between the present and the past, like static energy lingering from the moment the clip was recorded.Overall, the piece is an exploration of memory, place, and time, using sound to blur the boundary between past and present in a gently immersive, dreamlike way.Forest sounds with distant water drumming reimagined by Trees Can Talk.———Part of the project A Century of Sounds, reimagining 100 sounds covering 100 years from the collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford. Explore the full project at citiesandmemory.com/century-sounds

“Durei-na-mbwe 2.0” plays with notions of time, decay and transformation; with it, I wanted to capture the embodied experience of me listening to and imagining the original recording through a contemporary lens. I listened to the original Durei-na-mbwe by the Broken Consort (1961) on repeat for about three weeks before I started to work with it; the haunting melody of the vocals and panpipes became an earworm and, as I heard these sounds circulating in my head, they started to morph into additional layers of rhythms and harmonies. I created my track entirely using samples of the original recording, which I have sampled, modified and rearranged using an Elektron Digitakt and the Granulator plug in in Ableton, with the aim of capturing and conveying what I could hear inside my head. My first step was to bring out the depth of the drums using EQ and resonators, whilst preserving the key qualities of the original recording, such as the crackle of the reel-to-reel and the roughness of the rhythm, and, at the same time, to transform the samples into something novel. I created a range of percussive elements, and I used a section of the vocals and panpipes to create a harmonic melody that evolves throughout the track. The resulting piece of music embodies (I hope) the energy of the Durei-na-mbwe performance, yet transformed by time and my own experience of it. Durei-na-mbwe (song) by the Broken Consort reimagined by Kim[bal].———Part of the project A Century of Sounds, reimagining 100 sounds covering 100 years from the collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford. Explore the full project at citiesandmemory.com/century-sounds

Aspiring leaders asked: How do you lead with emotional intelligence (EQ) instead of ego, and navigate school politics without getting burned? In this bonus Aspire Mailbag with Jeff Gargas (COO, Teach Better), Joshua Stamper dives into self-awareness, empathy, humility, and building feedback loops to ditch ego-driven decisions for people-first leadership.​They also tackle the politics game: map power dynamics, build advisory circles, watch before acting, and strategically invite influencers to witness your wins—without losing your authenticity. Perfect for teachers eyeing admin roles or current leaders refining their approach. Plus, Jeff shares updates on the Teach Better Academy relaunch.Featuring Jeff Gargas and Joshua StamperFollow Jeff Gargas:Twitter:https://twitter.com/jeffgargasInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/_jeffgargas/Follow Joshua Stamper:Contact:https://joshstamper.com/contact/Twitter:www.twitter.com/Joshua__StamperInstagram:www.instagram.com/joshua__stamperLinkedin:www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-stamperFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AspirePodcastSubscribe:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aspire-the-leadership-development-podcast/id1384210762?mt=2Follow The Teach Better Team:Twitter:https://twitter.com/teachbetterteamWebsite:https://www.teachbetter.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/teachbetterteamInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/teachbetterteamThe Teach Better Podcast:

#691: Your IQ used to be your biggest career asset. Then AI scored in the 99th percentile on the LSAT, the SAT, and the MCAT — and suddenly the cognitive skills that once set you apart became something anyone can access for free. Executive coach Liz Tran joins us to talk about what actually drives career success and earning power now. Her answer: AQ, or agility quotient — your capacity to handle change, learn new skills fast, and keep moving when your industry shifts beneath you. The personal finance implications are real. The average half-life of a technical skill is five years. In tech, it's closer to two. That means the expertise you spent years building — and the salary that came with it — can become obsolete faster than a mortgage term. Tran argues the people who protect their earning power long-term aren't necessarily the most credentialed. They're the ones who can unlearn old ways and adapt quickly. We walk through her four AQ archetypes — the neurosurgeon, the astronaut, the firefighter, and the novelist — each with a different default approach to change. Knowing your type helps you understand where you might freeze up during a career pivot, a market downturn, or a high-stakes financial decision. Tran points out that analysis paralysis, something many real estate investors and career changers know well, often comes down to archetype — and there are practical fixes. We also cover her ABCD framework — anchors, bets, classroom, and discomfort — which maps out how to stay functional and decisive during volatile periods. And we get into the six thinking hats theory, specifically how pairing black-hat (downside) thinking with green-hat (future-focused) thinking can sharpen any major financial or career decision. Timestamps: Note: Timestamps will vary on individual listening devices based on dynamic advertising run times. The provided timestamps are approximate and may be several minutes off due to changing ad lengths. (00:00) Intro to AQ — agility quotient defined (03:19) IQ vs. EQ vs. AQ — how the three differ (04:09) Origins of IQ — born from industrialization (04:41) Birth of EQ — rise of the knowledge worker (05:01) Why AQ matters now — the tech revolution (06:19) AI and IQ — cognitive skills are now commoditized (07:51) Technical vs. durable skills — and why both matter (10:48) Half-life of skills — technical skills expire fast (13:41) Measuring durable skills — how to spot your gaps (15:59) The four AQ archetypes — neurosurgeon, astronaut, firefighter, novelist (25:08) Improving your weak spots — run toward discomfort (30:59) The ABCD framework — four pillars of high AQ (43:56) Anchors — people, places, routines that ground you (54:25) Six thinking hats — six ways to approach any problem (01:04:28) AQ is changeable — it's never too late to grow Share this episode with a friend, colleagues, and your postal person: https://affordanything.com/episode691 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Today's conversation will transform your thinking about emotions. Instead of viewing emotions as negative experiences to push away or control, our guest helps us understand them as our body's guidance system, much like a compass that helps us navigate. Fear and anger, often thought of as negative emotions, are the body's survival mechanisms that are designed to protect our lives. You'll discover practical insights on recognizing physical sensations, befriending your feelings, and using emotional intelligence to become a better coach and leader. Want to know more about relating to your own emotions and showing up as your best for your clients? Join us to learn more!Joie Seldon, MA, is the founder of the Emotional Evolution Institute and the author of Emotions: An Owner's Manual. An innovator in emotional intelligence, she is a life and professional success coach and EQ trainer. She has worked with clients at NASA, AT&T, Wells Fargo, Blue Shield, Dolby, and others. Her clients range from tech professionals and healthcare workers to C-suite executives. With 25 years of experience as an actor and acting teacher, 10 years as a somatic psychology therapist, and a lifetime of personal growth engagement, Joie has developed an innovative approach to teaching people how to release limiting behaviors and use their emotions as the powerful guidance system they are meant to be.Show Highlights:Misconceptions, judgments, and misunderstandings about emotionsGrowing the relationship with your emotions, especially fear and anger, by recognizing and tolerating the sensations you experienceOur feelings and thinking have to work together.The message of fear is “pay attention.”The results when people shift their perspective on emotionsDealing with emotions that arise in coaching conversationsUnderstanding the difference between stress tears and sad tearsThe value of taking private time to process your grief and effectively giving others space for their grief and discomfortA coach's job is not to rescue or “fix”; everyone just wants to be seen and heard.Joie's top “Aha moments” with clientsWhat coaches should understand about emotions being used as a compass“Emotions are energy in motion.” (Be curious about emotions.)Joie's key takeaway for listeners: “Emotions are the link between the tangible and intangible. Pay attention to how you feel, and listen to what information emotions give you.

Ryan Greigg and Jacqueline Smith delve into emotional intelligence (EQ) and its impact on success in life and business. They explore the five core components of EQ—self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills—and discuss how activities like journaling, meditation, and staying hydrated enhance EQ. Ryan shares insights from his juice cleanse experience, while Jacqueline highlights the importance of modeling these habits for children. Tune in to learn how understanding and managing your emotions can improve both personal and professional relationships. ---------- Connect with the 15 Point Plan: 15 Point Plan: https://WinMakeGive.com/15-point-plan/ Win Make Give Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WinMakeGive Learn more about the co-hosts: Jacqueline Smith: https://www.instagram.com/jacquelinerae_smith/ Ryan Greigg: https://www.instagram.com/ryanparkgreigg/ Book one of our co-hosts for your next event: https://WinMakeGive.com/speakers/ Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network

This episode with Carrie Fabris had me in tears during the episode, the kind of tears that are quiet and calm and feel like relief because Carrie just gets it. She understands what it means to feel the deep need to make what she calls a "passion pivot" and she did it. This episode is going to inspire you, I just know it!Carrie shares more about her journey of making major career changes and choosing what's best for her. She talks about "burning the boat back" and I know one of you (probably more!) need to hear this affirmation to go all in and leave it all out there. You can literally feel Carrie's calm confidence in this episode and it feels like she's talking to the listener directly. I am beyond grateful to start our year with this interview. Listen in!Carrie Fabris is the founder of CareerFrame, a Dallas-based leadership development and executive coaching firm dedicated to transforming leaders, teams, and organizational culture. She partners with high-performance organizations, including Axios Media, Mouser Electronics, Appfolio, Boingo Wireless, and Expedia, to elevate senior leaders, strengthen leadership teams, and cultivate accountable, thriving workplace cultures.With over 20 years of corporate experience and 15+ years in leadership roles at Google, Travelocity, Sabre, and Travel Leaders Corporate, Carrie combines real-world business insight with her expertise in CliftonStrengths®, EQ-i 2.0, and Situational Leadership®. Through her signature FRAMEit Method, she delivers high-energy, actionable coaching and workshops that help leaders bridge the gap between achievement and legacy, while maintaining balance, purpose, and impact in their professional and personal lives.Carrie is also the author of ALL IN: The Working Mom's Unapologetic Quest for a Juicy Life, sharing her personal journey of navigating corporate ambition, entrepreneurship, and motherhood without compromise. She holds a degree from UT Austin and resides in Dallas with her husband and two children.Instagram: @cdfabrisLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cfabris-reframe-coaching-training/ Website: https://www.carriefabris.com/Buy Carrie's Book, ALL IN: https://a.co/d/coENdEP 

We've all seen the 'Brilliant Jerk'—the executive who delivers high-impact results but leaves a trail of cultural destruction and turnover in their wake.In today's episode, I tackled emotional intelligence (EQ) in organizational behaviour. My guest, Jen Shirkani, has spent 25 years coaching the C-suite on how to bridge the gap between technical brilliance and relational leadership. She breaks EQ down into a high-performance framework: Recognize, Read, and Respond.We dive deep into the specific competencies that will contribute to HR performance, drive workplace trust, and help us improve leadership effectiveness, including: - Cognitive empathy vs. affective empathy: Why you don't need to feel an employee's pain to effectively validate their experience—a crucial skill for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). - The optimism trap: How to balance visionary leadership with reality testing to avoid strategic blind spots. This is one I fall into. - A crisis of emotional expression: Why people are biting their tongues and saying less, eroding psychological safety and killing organizational trust.For HR professionals managing the high emotional demands of the modern workplace, this discussion is invaluable. **About Jen Shirkani** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenshirkani/Jen's Website: https://penumbra.com/Jen's Podcast: Ego vs EQ & You**About Andrea**LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-adams1/My website: https://thehrhub.ca/

In this episode, I'm walking you through why great podcast editing doesn't start with software, plugins, or secret shortcuts — it starts with knowing your audience. Once you're crystal clear on who you're talking to and what they value, editing becomes a lot easier: you simply remove anything that wastes their time or doesn't deliver value.Editing For ContentI'll share examples from real interviews (including Amy Poehler's “Good Hang” and conversations with my friends Daniel J. Lewis and Katie Krimitsos) to show how to tighten up questions, trim rambling answers, and keep the pace moving so your listeners stay engaged from start to finish.If you've ever listened back to your show and thought, “It's fine…but something feels off,” this one's for you.---Where To start?Editing starts with your audience, not your software Why the first question is, “Who am I talking to and what do they want?” How knowing your audience's problems, language, and attention span guides every cut. The “vegetarian at dinner” analogy: if you know who's coming, you know what not to serve.Did they actually answer the question?Using Amy Poehler's friend and Jennifer Lawrence as an example of a non-answer answer.How to spot when guests talk *around* a question instead of answering it.When to follow up, when to re-ask more simply, and when to just fix it in the edit.Cut the fluff, keep the valueTrimming long-winded questions where the host gives too much backstory.Shortening guest answers that wander, repeat, or add no value to the listener.Why you don't need to include your guest “thinking out loud” to get to the point.Friends, comfort, and wasted timeHow being comfortable with guests (friends, colleagues) can lead to bloated conversations.Why “fun to say” isn't the same as “valuable to hear” for your audience.The discipline of deleting entire questions and answers that just don't land.Content editing vs. cosmetic editing Why removing bad questions is more powerful than removing ums and uhs. When it makes sense to leave in human imperfections for a natural feel. The mindset shift from “How do I make this cleaner?” to “How do I make this stronger?”Basic audio cleanup that actually matters A practical order of operations: repair first, then shape the sound. What plosives, noise gates, compression, EQ, and de-essers do in plain English. Why “listenable”

Building a powerful personal brand as a leader isn't just about what you say online; it's about the culture you create within your organisation. When your team feels seen, valued, and connected to a larger purpose, that positive culture becomes your most significant competitive advantage. But how do you move from simply having values on a poster to truly living them? In this episode, I talk with my friend and best selling author of 'Culture Pays', Margaret Brown, a leadership expert with 35 years of experience, about the art and science of building a culture that pays.We explored several key areas during our conversation:✳️ The Three Pillars of Leadership: Margaret explained that successful leadership requires a balance of business acumen, technical excellence, and-the often-neglected pillar-values and behaviours. We discussed why the EQ side of leadership is the true differentiator that separates thriving organisations from the rest.✳️ The Real Cost of a Bad Culture: We looked at the hard numbers behind employee disengagement. With "quiet quitting" costing the global economy an estimated $8.9 trillion, it's clear that culture has a direct impact on the bottom line. Margaret shared a case study of how one company reduced its attrition rate from 12% to under 1% by focusing on its culture.✳️ A Framework for Transformation: Margaret introduced her "Five Ls" of leadership-Listen, Learn, Lead, Leverage, and Live by your values. This model provides a practical process for leaders who want to understand the blockers in their organisation and inspire their teams to do their best work.Here are three actions you can take this week based on our discussion:✳️ Conduct a Listening Tour: Don't wait for formal surveys. Actively seek feedback from your employees, partners, and stakeholders. Ask them what's holding them back and what they need to succeed.✳️ Practice Visible Leadership: Find small but consistent ways to connect with your team and show you care. It could be as simple as knowing the name of the person who brings the coffee or starting a "Good News Monday" meeting to celebrate weekly wins.✳️ Audit Your Values: Look at your official company values and then honestly assess whether they are reflected in the daily experiences of your team. If there's a gap, start a conversation about how to close it.More about Margaret Brown : https://www.margaretbrownconsulting.com/free-chapter/---(00:00) Introduction(01:42) Welcome Margaret Brown(03:04) Are Leaders Born or Made?(06:51) The Three Pillars of Leadership(10:07) Company Culture and Purpose(13:31) Leading with Vision and Purpose(17:10) Living Your Company Values(21:34) Belonging in a Post-Pandemic World(24:12) The Staggering Cost of 'Quiet Quitting'(28:58) The Importance of Visible Leadership(33:26) Connecting with Margaret and Her Book 'Culture Pays'(35:00) Conclusion----Get your copy of my Personal Brand Business BlueprintIt's the FREE roadmap to starting, scaling or just fixing your expert business.www.amplifyme.agency/roadmap----Subscribe to my Youtube!! Follow on Instagram and Twitter @bobgentleJoin the Amplify Insiders Facebook Community : www.amplifyme.agency/insidersPlease take a second to rate this show in Apple Podcasts. ❤ It will mean a lot to me.

我們往往在長大之後，才發現許多人生難題根本沒正確答案。這集，Bryan分享他在陷入混亂、恐懼或面臨抉擇時，常會自問的三題靈魂拷問。這不只是練習思考，更是能把情緒拉回理性的燈塔。無論遇到什麼狗屁倒灶的事情，只要懂得精準提問，你會發現最適合的應對策略，其實就在自己的大腦裡。想知道如何用提問像玩遊戲一樣破解人生關卡嗎？快進來聽聽這集的分享吧！ ​ 相關集數 【EP547 大家說「工作滿3年才能離職」，你就信了？你需要邏輯思考，破解別人告訴你的「職場鐵律」！】 https://youtu.be/V4EhYbLzTBI ​ 大人學課程 【V035邏輯思考情商課】 https://reurl.cc/QVrqyq 【V040少年大人學：用遊戲思維建構人生策略】 https://reurl.cc/LQyORe ​ 什麼問題想問Joe跟Bryan嗎？提問&合作信箱：podcast@ftpm.com.tw 如果你喜歡我們的節目，歡迎贊助我們：https://bit.ly/3kskVsZ 如果你喜歡這集節目，歡迎到Apple Podcast給我們五星評價，並留言給我們鼓勵！ ​ FB｜https://www.facebook.com/darencademy/ IG｜https://www.instagram.com/da.ren.cademy/ 大人學網站｜https://www.darencademy.com/ -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

TEDx speaker, EQ coach, and author Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller joins Serena to challenge the myth that empathy is a “soft” extra. She shares her journey from French horn professor to empathy-in-leadership researcher after a toxic workplace experience, then breaks down the different types of empathy and how leaders actually apply them—especially in tough conversations and high-pressure environments. Key TakeawaysEmpathy is multi-dimensional. Beyond “I feel what you feel,” leaders can (and must) use cognitive empathy (perspective-taking) and self-empathy (self-awareness and reflection). These forms help you understand others even without shared experiences. Empathy takes work—and courage. Many avoid it because stepping into someone's world can be uncomfortable; only about a third will choose the empathy-requiring path. The “dual-route” model matters. Emotional empathy is fast and instinctive; cognitive empathy is slower and chosen. Effective leaders use both. Boundaries ≠ lack of empathy. Self-empathy means knowing your capacity and keeping boundaries so you can truly show up for others. Kind vs. nice. Empathy isn't people-pleasing. It may require hard conversations (e.g., honest performance feedback) done with care so people can grow. Business case: When leaders genuinely employ empathy, productivity, innovation, and profit rise; performative “buzzword” empathy backfires and erodes trust. Empathy first, then EI tools. Consider empathy the precursor that helps you choose the right emotional-intelligence skill for the moment. Start with self-empathy. You can't sustain empathy for others without it. Practical Takeaways for Introverted & HSP LeadersUse cognitive empathy prompts in 1:1s: “What might this look like from their side?” (choose to perspective-take). Check capacity before deep talks: if depleted, set a boundary and reschedule—this is self-empathy in action. Replace “nice” with “kind + clear”: deliver honest feedback that enables growth; skip people-pleasing. Lead with empathy, then select the EI tool (communication, motivation, etc.) that fits. Memorable Quote“Empathy is not always very nice—but it's always kind.” About the bookThe Empathic Leader: How EQ via Empathy Transforms Leadership for Better Profit, Productivity, and Innovation — a primer on what empathy is (and isn't) and how to apply it in today's AI-shaped workplaces. Next StepsFIND OUT MORE about Melissa's work:https://eqviaempathy.com/SHARE this episode with a colleague who's leading change.WORK WITH SERENA:I help introverted professional women be visible and valued without performing extroversion.Book a private Zoom call HERE.This episode was edited by Aura House Productions

Did you know that toxic work environments are draining the global economy by a staggering $9 trillion every year? That's the price tag of showing up to work and checking out emotionally. My guest today, Phil Johnson, founder of the Master of Business Leadership Academy, joins me to explore why emotional intelligence (EQ) is more critical than ever, not just for us, but for the next generation. Phil explains why our kids will suffer more than we do if we fail to evolve in this area. We dive into why presence matters in the workplace, why organizations spend so much on presence, and yet so many of us struggle to truly be present. Phil makes a compelling case that leaders with high emotional intelligence cannot be measured the same way as those with high intellectual intelligence, and he discusses the implications of artificial intelligence in this mix. We also explore the hidden cost of giving away our energy, how it creates an energy deficit, and why replacing that energy without taking it from others is essential. Phil shows why inspirational leaders tend to be more emotionally intelligent and how everyone benefits when we lower our walls, while raising them hurts everyone around us. Through real-life stories of leadership and transformation, Phil underscores that developing emotional intelligence is essential for personal growth, professional success, and societal evolution. Let's dive in! In this episode, we discuss: [02:08] Billy's first conversation  with Phil: key lessons & his methodology [03:51] Who Phil Johnson is [04:17] What leaders truly need to hear [07:05] Root cause of workplace chaos & why thriving at work is low [10:49] Habits & tools to protect energy [12:20] Real-world examples of energy loss [16:40] Developing emotional intelligence [18:16] Who to learn from for EQ [27:13] Responding vs reacting [32:24] Phil's transformative aha moments [39:08] 20,000 years of change in 100 years [48:50] Organizations treat symptoms, not root causes [52:19] Phil's advice on developing EI to lead & achieve goals Notable Quotes [06:27] “ Emotional intelligence is 400% more valuable in achieving success in intellectual intelligence.” - Phil [07:53] “ Toxic work environments are costing the global economy over $9 trillion a year, and it's increasing.”- Phil [08:43] “ We're only actually conscious about 3 to 5% of the time. The rest of the time we're relying on our, on our habits that we've developed.” - Phil [11:30] “ How we feel about ourself is based on how somebody else feels about us, we're unconsciously giving away our energy to them to determine how you, how we should feel about ourselves.”-  Phil [23:37] " Everybody benefits when we lower our walls and everybody is affected negatively when we raise our walls.” - Phil [25:27] “  When we're not present, our ego-based fears take over.”- Phil [44:57] “ We can no longer continue like the slowly boiling frog to pretend that somebody's gonna come and save us.”- Phil Resources and Links Phil Johnson LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipjpjohnson/ Master of Business Leadership Academy: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfc3tV87p03JMDOXqDu8tQ Billy Samoa Saleebey LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/billysamoa/ Email: ⁠billy@podify.com⁠ and ⁠saleebey@gmail.com⁠  Insight Out  Website: ⁠https://www.insightoutshow.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Do you need a second mortgage for your home studio gear… or just better decisions? In this episode of Inside the Recording Studio, Chris & Jody take aim at some of the most stubborn recording myths floating around forums, YouTube comments, and that one friend who always says, “Yeah, but at 192k it just sounds better.” Let's talk about it. Is the highest sample rate always the right move? Is that boutique EQ actually worth your rent money? Are you missing out because you're not using “pro-level” converters? Or is the internet just really good at selling anxiety? Chris & Jody break down these recording setup tips with a mix of practical insight and dry humor. They're not here to shame your gear choices, or worship them. They're here to ask what actually matters in a recording setup and what's just digital overkill. There's some light shade thrown at gear snobbery. There's perspective from industry names like CJ Vanston, Jeff Scott Soto, Eric Valentine, Dave Pensado, and even Sir George Martin. And there's the quiet reminder that none of those legends built their reputations on spec sheets alone. If you've ever gone down a rabbit hole comparing amps, obsessing over EQ curves, or convincing yourself that one more plugin will fix everything, this episode is a gentle (and occasionally sarcastic) nudge back to reality. Because here's the thing: great records don't come from myths. They come from good decisions, solid fundamentals, and knowing when to stop chasing numbers. You'll also get this week's Friday Finds, because while we're busting myths, we're still discovering cool stuff. This conversation is for the home studio crowd trying to level up without lighting their bank account on fire. It's for independent artists who want honest advice instead of marketing copy. And it's for anyone who's ever wondered if the rabbit hole has a bottom. Spoiler alert: it does. And it's usually labeled “practice.” If you want practical recording setup tips without the hype, and maybe a little nonsense along the way, press play now. Subscribe so you don't miss next week's myth demolition. #HomeStudioGear #RecordingSetupTips #RecordingMyths #SampleRateDebate #GearSnobbery #StudioFiction #DigitalOverkill #FridayFinds 

What if the difference between stalled growth and market leadership is one bold email, one honest reframe, or one great hire you think you can't afford? We sit down with Richard Conway, Founder and Managing Director of Pure SEO, to unpack how an introvert with $200 built one of New Zealand's most recognized digital marketing groups by betting on systems, A-players, and asymmetric opportunities.We trace the path from bartering for a logo to landing enterprise leads by upgrading brand signals online, then dig into the inflection point where ten people exposed the limits of hustle. Richard explains how bringing in an operations specialist, building internal software, and opening a Manila office cut errors, scaled delivery, and freed him to sell and lead. He shares the mentors and investors who compressed his learning curve, plus the gut-check process he uses to make fast, reversible decisions without burning out on analysis.The conversation gets real about personal adversity—miscarriages, a cancer diagnosis, and a key resignation in the same week—and how trust and responsibility pulled him out of bed when comfort would not. We explore why focusing on strengths beats fixing weaknesses, how to avoid punishing top performers, and why paying for A-players ultimately lowers cost. Then we map the playbook for bold, unconventional moves: cold-calling Penguin Random House before a book existed, turning a week on Richard Branson's Necker Island into national press and six clients, and inviting industry leaders into his work with a generous ask.Along the way, you'll hear practical habits that keep a fast mind clear—Muay Thai, weekly thinking time, and broad reading—and simple ways to raise your kids' EQ by bringing them into the room. If you're ready to think like a CEO, this episode shows what it looks like: reframe setbacks, design systems, choose discomfort, and tell your story so opportunity can find you. If this sparked a new move for you, follow, share with a founder friend, and leave a quick review to help more leaders find the show. In this podcast you will learn about:• Defining elite success as comfort with actions and progress• Delegating to weaknesses to remove bottlenecks• Building momentum through daily iterations• Perception and brand signals driving enterprise deals• Mentors and transparency accelerating decisions• Fear exposure through public speaking and outreach• Hiring A-players over fixing underperformers• Funding growth with recurring revenue disciplineHighlights:0:00Think Like A CEO Series Setup0:44Meet Richard Conway And Origin Story2:42Defining Elite Success And Balance3:48Delegation And Reframing Losses6:06Moving Countries And Building A Network8:20From $200 Startup To Perception11:18Momentum And Iteration In Growth12:58Becoming A CEO Through Systems15:35Mentors, Investors, And Transparency17:18Personal Trials And Showing Up20:16Fear, Public Speaking, And Reps22:45Calculated Risk And Learning Loops25:04Decision Fatigue And Gut Checks27:12Hiring Blind Spots And Safeguards29:01Double Down On Strengths31:05Paying For A-Players And Recurring Revenue33:26Varied Days And Parenting With ExposureInterested in 1:1 Coaching?If you were truly leading at the level your vision requires, what decision would you make this week?I provide strategic coaching for high-performing financial advisors, service-based business owners, and leaders who want coaching that goes beyond accountability. I partner with you to execute on your vision and focus on what truly drives results: executive presence, leadership development, scaling, and prioritization.The outcome:...

In episode 239, Coffey talks with Carrie Fabris about why organizations seem to revisit the same issues repeatedly and how leaders can solve them for good through better communication, alignment, and accountability.  They discuss ineffective workplace communication and recurring problems; intuitive leadership versus inclusive decision-making; defining root causes instead of treating symptoms; creating buy-in through clarity, trust, and shared language; productive conflict and psychological safety on teams; accountability, execution, and avoiding chaos in organizations; leadership energy, burnout prevention, and sustainable performance.  For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here https://goodmorninghr.com/EP239  Carrie's book “ALL IN: A Working Mom's Unapologetic Quest for a Juicy Life” can be found here https://www.carriefabris.com/bookstore  Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.   If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com.   About our Guest:  Carrie Fabris is the founder and CEO of CareerFrame, a leadership development and executive coaching firm that helps high-performing leaders become energized, aligned, and execution-focused. Known for her fast trust and bold clarity, Carrie works with VPs and executive teams navigating growth, succession, and culture shifts.  She brings 20+ years of corporate experience with companies like Google, Travelocity, and Sabre—and for the past 10 years, coaches and advises leaders using her signature FRAMEit Method™, which blends CliftonStrengths®, EQ-i®, Situational Leadership and real-world leadership systems that emphasize a whole-human leadership approach to bring balance for busy people leaders. Carrie is especially passionate about helping leaders have hard conversations, build trust fast, communicate effectively and create accountability that actually energizes. She graduated from UT Austin and resides in Dallas, TX.  Carrie Fabris can be reached at  https://www.careerframe.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/cfabris-reframe-coaching-training https://www.carriefabris.com/bookstore https://www.instagram.com/cdfabris https://www.facebook.com/chiefreframer https://x.com/yourcareerframe hello@carriefabris.com  About Mike Coffey:  Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named a Best Places to Work, the Texas Association of Business' small business of the year, and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association.  Mike shares his insight from 25+ years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community. Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year.  Mike serves as a board member of a number of organizations, including the Texas State Council, where he serves Texas' 31 SHRM chapters as State Director-Elect; Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County; the Texas Association of Business; and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, where he is chair of the Talent Committee. Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200) and teaches multiple times each week. Mike and his very patient wife of 28 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth.  Learning Objectives:  Identify why unresolved communication leads to recurring organizational problems. Apply practical leadership behaviors that create alignment, buy-in, and accountability. Use frameworks and assessments to improve problem solving, execution, and team trust. 

"The Rockin 1000 is a project that started in Italy as gag to create a video of 1000 musicians playing Learn to Fly in order to get the Foo Fighters to come and put on a concert. It has since grown into full scale concerts across Europe. On January 31 the Rockin 1000 played their first concert in America, in New Orleans, and I was part of the band. Let me tell you the story."

Overview Emotional intelligence is one of the most sought-after — and least taught — leadership skills. Learn how high-achieving professionals become trusted leaders through emotional awareness, authentic connection, and stronger communication.Key TakeawaysWhy the solo high-achiever mindset doesn't scale to leadershipSimple ways to stay calm and non-reactive during conflictWhy psychological safety drives engagement and performanceRefsThe 4 Stages of Psychological Safety — Timothy R. ClarkDoug Noll on emotional de-escalationMastering Difficult ConversationsSend a text----------------------------------- Resources:Leadership without Burnout https://go.dexrandall.com/leadershipDex AI Coach https://app.coachvox.ai/share/dexrandallConfidential. Expert. Free. Solve problems fast.For even more TIPS see FACEBOOK: @coachdexrandallINSTAGRAM: @coachdexrandallLINKEDIN: @coachdexrandallYOUTUBE: @dexburnoutcoachSee https://linktr.ee/coachdexrandall for all links

Whether you're a leader feeling isolated, someone longing for deeper community, or just looking for a fresh perspective on personal growth, this episode is all about finding meaning, creating space for change, and, as Joe DeLoss puts it, “hiking to the beginning” again and again.Welcome to the Spirit of EQ podcast! I'm Eric Pennington, your host, and in this episode, I'm joined by Joe DeLoss—an entrepreneur many of you might know from Hot Chicken Takeover, but today he's here to share something entirely new and deeply personal: Baker Road.As Joe DeLoss and I talk, you'll hear how he's moved beyond just building businesses to cultivating a mission-driven community space that reconnects people with themselves and with nature.Baker Road isn't about productivity for its own sake, but about creating restorative spaces where individuals and teams can find clarity, stillness, and genuine connection—something we all need in our fast-paced, achievement-focused world.In this conversation, Joe DeLoss opens up about what drew him to this work—a journey that started with a rite of passage experience for a friend's son and grew into a vision for transformative retreats.We also explore why so many of us feel nature is out of reach, how slowing down can spark huge personal breakthroughs, and why cultivating safe, authentic spaces—especially for men—matters so much right now.Join us for a thoughtful, honest dialogue about what it takes to get back to ourselves and each other.Joe DeLoss is a serial entrepreneur and servant leader focused on building transformational experiences and businesses for the betterment of everyone involved.He's best known for a Midwest restaurant chain he built and exited called Hot Chicken Takeover. The business gave Joe the privilege of leading nearly 1,000 people impacted by adversity, ranging from incarceration to addiction to bouts of homelessness.HCT earned critical acclaim as a break-out brand in the industry and garnered national attention, enabling Joe to encourage and coach countless other entrepreneurs and leaders towards impact. He continues this legacy of HR innovation through a fractional culture practice he co-founded called HRT Systems.Currently, Joe's pulling a new thread of personal and professional development by launching Baker Road, a retreat center andguide-service based in rural Ohio. Baker Road offers venues and experiences for individuals, teams, and leaders to truly retreat, allowing them to re-enter life and business from refreshed vantage points. From backcountry experiences to boardrooms, Joe is demonstrating the transformational power of hospitality, wildness, and grounded support.Joe's work been highlighted by The Today Show, Forbes, Harvard Business School, Politico, The Rachael Ray Show and manyothers. He lives adventurously and abundantly on a farm in Knox County, Ohio with his wife and two wild daughters. When not serving as a “dirtbag concierge” to Baker Road guests, he spends time training for endurance races, advising entrepreneurs, and dreaming up new adventures.Moments00:00 "Crafting Transformative Experiences"07:56 "Noticing the Overlooked"12:03 "Nature, Rest, and Clarity"16:34 Facing Fear Brings Clarity22:28 "Designing Transformative Retreat Experiences"26:39 "Finding Growth Through Letting Go"34:59 "Redefining Masculinity Through Vulnerability"38:21 "Presence and Overcoming Small Burdens"45:29 "Fostering Growth Without Destination"49:34 "Unspoken Truths in Relationships"58:18 "Guides, Not Gurus"01:02:30 "Guide, Not Guru: Your Path"01:04:47 "Gratitude and Future Talks"3 key takeaways you can apply to your life and leadership:Nature...

Running a multi-location urgent care is rarely about bold growth moves. More often, success comes from discipline, culture, and getting the fundamentals right before scaling.In this episode, Michael sits down with Andrew Shulman, CEO of ModernMD Urgent Care, for a candid conversation about what it really takes to lead a 14-location urgent care organization serving underserved communities across Brooklyn and Queens.With more than 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, Andrew brings a rare perspective shaped by hospitals, occupational health, national employer services, and now direct-to-consumer urgent care. Since stepping into the CEO role in 2024, he has focused on stabilizing operations, restructuring management, strengthening culture, and building systems that support sustainable growth.Together, they explore why spreadsheet management alone fails in urgent care, how patient experience is driven by frontline leadership, and what metrics actually matter when you are responsible for multiple locations. This episode is a practical look at urgent care leadership from someone actively in the trenches.

In this episode, I'm joined by renowned sales expert Simon Hazeldine to explore what truly sets elite sales performers apart from the crowd. With over 35 years of experience and a reputation for blending neuroscience, psychology, and practical sales execution, Simon shares research-backed insights on the core habits and mindsets that drive consistent, high-level sales success. We break down the key attributes of elite sellers, from the importance of business intelligence (IQ), emotional intelligence (EQ), and what Simon calls execution intelligence (XQ). Simon also shares the pitfalls of premature pitching and why mastering the basics is more powerful than chasing "magic tricks." Listen in as we discuss the practical steps to build and reinforce top-performing behaviors in teams, and real-world examples of how these principles translate into measurable sales growth. Outline of This Episode 00:00 Brain-friendly selling techniques. 03:05 Elite sellers prioritize qualification. 06:37 The premature pitching epidemic. 10:59 Impact of managerial focus. 14:01 Sales management dos and don'ts. 16:22 Building effective sales processes. 19:17 Planning the battle in sales. Rethinking What Sets Elite Sellers Apart There is no special magic trick behind elite performance. Instead, research confirms that top performers are ruthlessly consistent in executing the core success factors that drive sales outcomes. They don't necessarily do things that are wildly different, but rather, they do the right things, again and again, with relentless discipline. Simon Hazeldine identifies three core intelligences that underpin elite performance. They're IQ (Business Intelligence), which is a deep understanding of the customer's business and needs. EQ (Emotional Intelligence), which is the capacity to flex, adapt, and connect with both their own team and the client. XQ (Execution Intelligence): A term coined by Simon that highlights the importance of following a structured, disciplined sales methodology. The Crucial Habits of Top Performers Research backs up that what separates top performers isn't just what they know, but what they consistently do. Elite sellers get involved early in the customer's buying journey, often before a need is even formally recognized. This maximizes influence and minimizes the risk of simply being the "rabbit", the vendor brought in just to benchmark against the true favorite. They also prioritize strategic relationship building and cultivate robust customer relationships in advance of opportunities arising, which helps fill their pipelines and reduces reliance on marketing for leads. One of the most common pitfalls for aspiring elite sellers is what Simon calls "premature pitching", jumping into product or service presentations before truly understanding the customer's needs. This is tantamount to "sales malpractice." Instead, sellers should focus on diagnosis before prescription. Top performers are also rigorous in terms of opportunity and pipeline management. They maintain cleaner, healthier pipelines by focusing on qualification and managing opportunities tightly, ensuring efforts are spent only on deals likely to close. The Sales Leader's Role: Culture, Coaching, and Consistency Embedding elite behaviors across a sales team doesn't happen by chance. It requires a deliberate, disciplined approach led by management. Simon points to research showing that up to 90% of employee behavior is influenced by what managers pay attention to, reward, and model. Sales leaders should set clear, high standards. After all, people can't achieve greatness if they don't know what "great" looks like. Managers should reinforce accountability and behavioral change through consistent coaching, regular one-to-ones, and team sessions. They should also focus on leading indicators, while results (lag indicators) matter, progress is determined by activities and behaviors (lead indicators) that drive those results. Results From the Field The shift from theory to practice is where the magic happens. Simon shares compelling case studies, from global software firms to UK manufacturers, demonstrating that when sales teams adopt these fundamentals, measurable improvements follow: higher average deal sizes, increased pipeline value, and notably, long-lasting behavioral change. Lasting change happens faster and sticks longer when sales teams themselves help create processes and best practices.  Elite sales performance isn't about chasing hacks or secrets; it's about discipline, fundamentals, and relentless execution. When sales leaders model, coach, and reinforce the right behaviors, and sellers focus on early engagement, qualification, and customer-centric discovery, elite results inevitably follow.  Resources & People Mentioned 2025 GTM Benchmarks  Resources for MIT Managers  Connect with Simon Hazeldine Simon Hazeldine on LinkedIn  Connect With Paul Watts  LinkedIn Twitter  Subscribe to SALES REINVENTED Audio Production and Show Notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com

Please enjoy this solo episode where YBT breaks down the relational dynamics of Amanda Batula and Kyle Cook. Specifically, outlining relationship red flags throughout the first episode, relational rupture, emotional abandonment, and more. YBT also discusses the high EQ of Summer House with welcomed discussions about anxiety and MH, YAY! Summer is back!YBT then talks RHOBH, including how Rachel Zoe, Jennifer Tilly and Boz are shifting the ‘don't ask don't tell' culture of the show. YBT outlines shifts in the group dynamic that don't seem to be appreciated by OG's. YBT also talks Amanda Francis's red flags including her struggle with conflict resolution, communication and knowing what a boundary is.In the last 15 minutes, YBT shares a health update, including the fact that this will be the last update (for a while)…THANK YOU FOR LISTENING and for all the support!Please follow YBT podcast and give a 5-star comment & rating (it really helps!)Please follow @yourbishtherapist on Instagram, Patreon, YouTube, FB, and TTFor full video (ad free, bonus content & early releases) visit YBT Patreon, Spreaker Supporters Club or YouTube Patreon: https://patreon.com/YourBishTherapist?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkAPPLE PODCAST https://apple.co/3MfskzeSpreaker Supporters club:  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/your-bish-therapist--6065109/supportYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu8bmVPTlWANg5v7rGRJjow?subconfirmation=1 To find links to all YBT content: https://linktr.ee/yourbishtherapistBrand Ambassador: www.Iamhumanthebrand.com for clothing with a purpose. Code BISH20 for 20% off purchaseDisclaimer: Posts are not intended to diagnose, treat or provide medical advice. Your Bish Therapist (YBT) is for entertainment and informational purposes only. The podcast, my opinions, and posts, are my own and are not associated with past or present employers, any organizations, Bravo TV, Grey Heart productions or any other television network. The information in YBT podcast and on its its social media is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or treat. Please do not act or refrain from acting based on anything you read, see, or hear on YBT, podcast or associated social media. Communicating with YBT via email, and/or social media does not form a therapeutic alliance. Melissa, operator of YBT, is unable to provide any therapeutic advice, treatment or feedback.

Boost your EQ while you dream. These sleep affirmations help develop empathy, better listening skills, and emotional awareness, leading to vastly improved personal and professional relationships. Unwind now with our positive sleep affirmations podcast. Our soothing affirmations relax the mind and prepare the body for rest. Hit play, and drift into Good Sleep... Listen to more positive sleep affirmations by subscribing to the audio podcast in your favorite podcast app:  Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-sleep-positive-affirmations/id1704608129⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3OuJvYoprqh7nPK44ZsdKE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And start your morning with Optimal Living Daily! Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimal-living-daily-mental-health-motivation/id1067688314⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1hygb4nGhNhlLn4pBnN00j?si=ca60dcfd758b44b4⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boost your EQ while you dream. These sleep affirmations help develop empathy, better listening skills, and emotional awareness, leading to vastly improved personal and professional relationships. Unwind now with our positive sleep affirmations podcast. Our soothing affirmations relax the mind and prepare the body for rest. Hit play, and drift into Good Sleep... Listen to more positive sleep affirmations by subscribing to the audio podcast in your favorite podcast app:  Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-sleep-positive-affirmations/id1704608129⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3OuJvYoprqh7nPK44ZsdKE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And start your morning with Optimal Living Daily! Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimal-living-daily-mental-health-motivation/id1067688314⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1hygb4nGhNhlLn4pBnN00j?si=ca60dcfd758b44b4⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is mastering in music, and what does mastering a song really mean for independent producers? In this episode of Inside The Mix, host Marc Matthews sits down with mastering engineer Ben Holmes to break down what mastering is, how it differs from mixing and mastering as a combined process, and why it's the final step that makes a track translate everywhere—from phones and cars to clubs, streaming platforms, and CDs.Marc and Ben explain what mastering a song actually involves, starting with translation and future-proofing. They cover how streaming loudness normalisation affects modern releases, why “one size almost fits all” masters are possible, and when alternate versions, like a higher-ceiling CD master, still make sense. Ben shares a simple, repeatable mastering chain beginners can trust: corrective EQ, sweetening EQ, gentle compression, and a transparent limiter, plus why half-dB decisions matter more than flashy plugins.The conversation also tackles common frustrations DIY artists face: overprocessing, chasing loudness until the chorus collapses, and expecting mastering to fix mix problems. You'll learn why mastering in a separate session improves judgement, how to use AI mastering tools as references instead of replacements, and which DAW features speed up real-world workflows—using Reaper as a practical example.Finally, Marc and Ben answer the big question: should you master your own music or hire a mastering engineer? From second-pair-of-ears benefits to room calibration and experience, they lay out how to choose what's right for your release.TL;DR: A practical, beginner-friendly breakdown of what mastering is, how it differs from mixing, and how to get a clean, confident master that translates everywhere.If this episode helped clarify what mastering is and why it matters, follow the show and share it with a fellow producer.Links mentioned in this episode:Follow Ben HolmesSend me a message Support the showWays to connect with Marc: If you'd like a second set of ears on your mix or workflow, you can book a no-pressure chat here Radio-ready mixes start here - get the FREE weekly tips Follow Marc's Socials: Instagram | YouTube | Synth Music Mastering Thanks for listening!! Try Riverside for FREE

What if influence wasn't about perfection, polish, or titles—but about energy, accountability, and how you show up for others? In this episode of Daily Influence, host Gregg-Brooke Koleno sits down with Chris Starkey, partner at Mojo Maker and the personality behind Dance Dad TV, to explore what positive and responsible influence looks like in real life. Chris shares his journey from performer and entrepreneur to purpose-driven leader, shaped by his daughter's life-changing medical challenges and the special needs community that became his tribe. Through dance, storytelling, and intentional connection, Chris has built a community rooted in joy, inclusion, and momentum—both online and off. Together, Gregg and Chris discuss: • How accountability and humility strengthen influence • Why emotional intelligence (EQ) matters more than ever in leadership • Turning personal challenges into purpose-driven action • Using energy, creativity, and consistency to uplift communities • How giving—without expectation—creates impact that multiplies This conversation is a reminder that influence lives in everyday moments: how we listen, how we include, and how we lead with intention. Whether you're a business owner, parent, creator, or community leader, this episode will encourage you to lean into connection and use your influence responsibly—one interaction at a time. Listen in and take your daily dose of positivity. Connect with Chirs: https://www.instagram.com/dancedad_starkey/ https://www.facebook.com/chris.starkey.142 https://www.youtube.com/@dancedadtv2874 https://www.chrisstarkey.com/

For decades, we were sold a lie: get good grades, be smart, keep climbing—and success will magically follow. But in a world of nonstop disruption, AI, political chaos, and careers that don't come with ladders anymore, IQ and EQ alone aren't cutting it. In this episode of This Is Woman's Work, Nicole Kalil sits down with Liz Tran, executive coach, former venture capitalist, and author of AQ: A New Kind of Intelligence for a World That's Always Changing, to unpack the intelligence that actually determines who thrives when everything keeps shifting: AQ (Agility Quotient). AQ isn't about being perfect, flexible to the point of burnout, or endlessly accommodating. It's about how well you adapt to change, uncertainty, and the unknown—without losing yourself in the process. Liz breaks down the four AQ archetypes (Firefighter, Novelist, Astronaut, Neurosurgeon), how proactive vs. reactive change impacts your life and career, and why adaptability is no longer optional—it's survival. This conversation will change how you think about intelligence, leadership, confidence, and what it really takes to succeed when the rules keep changing mid-game. Bottom line: Intelligence isn't just what you know—it's how you respond when what you know stops working. Thank you to our sponsors! Sex is a skill. Beducated is where you learn it. Visit https://beducate.me/bg2602-womanswork and use code womanswork for 50% off the annual pass. Connect with Liz Website: https://liz-tran.com/   Book: https://liz-tran.com/#aq  IG: https://www.instagram.com/liztranwrites/ Quiz: https://liz-tran.com/#quiz LI: linkedin.com/in/liztran1  Related Podcast Episodes: Unlocking Your Hidden Genius: How to Harness Your Innate Talents with Betsy Wills & Alex Ellison | Ep. 289 129 / 4 Truths of Radiant Change with Kristen Lisanti Diversity Isn't a Strategy - It's a Leadership Result with Aiko Bethea | 378 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform!

Exploring AI and Emotional Intelligence: My Digital Rapport Podcast EpisodeIn this episode of the Digital Rapport® podcast, I share my experience of interviewing a bot and compare that early experiment to what's now possible with Digital Rapport® AI. My journey highlights just how far AI has evolved and why emotional intelligence remains distinctly human.I explore EQ as a uniquely human trait that AI cannot fully replicate. While AI continues to advance in speed, data analysis, and content generation, it still operates within patterns and programmed frameworks. It does not truly feel, understand context the way humans do, or exercise moral judgment grounded in lived experience.Throughout the episode, I discuss the limitations of AI and the ethical dimensions surrounding its development. In leadership and professional environments especially, intuition and empathy are not optional skills — they are essential. These are qualities that shape trust, influence culture, and guide responsible decision-making.The episode culminates in a live demonstration: I allow the AI to interview me and generate an article based on my insights. Watching it co-create content in real time reinforces my belief that the most powerful future is one of collaboration. AI enhances efficiency, but human connection preserves meaning.Ultimately, I see AI not as a replacement for emotional intelligence, but as a tool that can elevate it — when guided by conscious, emotionally intelligent leadership.00:00 Introduction to the Digital Rapport® Podcast00:13 The Manual AI Interview Experiment01:17 Introducing Digital Rapport® AI02:09 Live Demonstration of AI Interview03:10 Discussing Emotional Intelligence04:19 AI's Limitations and Human Emotional Intelligence10:56 Ethical Dimensions of AI and Emotional Intelligence18:52 The Future of AI and Human Collaboration25:59 Creating and Publishing AI-Generated Content31:24 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsWebsite: https://www.digital-rapport.comMy Website: https://www.jatinderpalaha.com

In this episode we chat to Craig Bradshaw, Managing Director of EQ Resources, a company that has become one of the most talked-about names in the tungsten space.   After nearly two decades working overseas, he's now back in Australia and back in the mining industry at a time when critical minerals and geopolitics are firmly in the spotlight.   EQ Resources operates across Spain and Australia, is already producing, and has seen its market capitalisation grow from under $100 million to over $600 million in a relatively short period. Meanwhile, tungsten prices have surged dramatically, and governments globally are paying closer attention to secure supply chains. We talk about Craig's return to Australia, EQ's journey and challenges, their assets, what's driving the tungsten market, and what the future looks like for EQ Resources. KEY TAKEAWAYS The tungsten market is currently experiencing a surge in prices, driven by a supply-demand imbalance. China dominates the market, supplying 83-85% of the world's tungsten, while geopolitical tensions and increased defence spending are further straining supply. EQ Resources operates two key assets: Barruecopardo in Spain and Carbine in Australia. Both assets have significant historical production and potential for resource expansion, with ongoing improvements in recovery rates due to advanced sorting technology. EQ Resources utilises proprietary sorting technology that allows for a 90% rejection rate of waste while achieving a 99% recovery of ore. This technology enhances the efficiency and profitability of their operations. The company aims to increase production significantly, targeting an annual output of 3,000 to 4,000 tonnes of contained tungsten by mid-2026.  BEST MOMENTS "The market is short of tungsten. We're on a trajectory that's going to take us to be the number one producer in the rest of the world by the end of 2026." "If it wasn't for the sorters, the sorters are the differentiator that makes our operations viable." We've got a number of customers who are looking for increased production. We've got the ability to double the production at our carbine asset." GUEST RESOURCES Company: EQ Resources Limited (ASX: EQR)Website: https://www.eqresources.com.au/ASX announcements: https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/investors/asx-announcementsEmail alerts sign-up: https://www.eqresources.com.au/site/contact/email-alertsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eq-resources-ltd/X: https://x.com/EQResourcesASX VALUABLE RESOURCES Mail:        ⁠rob@mining-international.org⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/⁠ X:              ⁠https://twitter.com/MiningRobTyson⁠  YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/DigDeepTheMiningPodcast⁠  Web:        ⁠http://www.mining-international.org⁠ CONTACT METHOD ⁠rob@mining-international.org⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tyson-3a26a68/⁠ Podcast Description Rob Tyson is an established recruiter in the mining and quarrying sector and decided to produce the “Dig Deep” The Mining Podcast to provide valuable and informative content around the mining industry. He has a passion and desire to promote the industry and the podcast aims to offer the mining community an insight into people's experiences and careers covering any mining discipline, giving the listeners helpful advice and guidance on industry topics.  This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Send us a textThe Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, message is Part 8 in our series titled Biodivine from apostle Tommy Miller, senior pastor at Legacy Church, New Philadelphia, Ohio. Get more life-changing content and community here: https://linktr.ee/tommymillerLearn more about Legacy Church: https://www.legacychurchint.orgFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/legacychurchoh Follow us on YouTube, where you can also watch edited messages or the live recording of service, including worship: https://www.youtube.com/@LegacyChurchOHSow into what we're doing: https://www.legacychurchint.org/give#asheissoareweinthisworld #asheissoareweinthisworld #unveiled #conscience #sons #manifestsons #union #legacychurchoh #newcreation #jesus #church #jesuschrist #gospel #transfigured #revelator #apostle #deathless #immortality #believe #bible #creator #godisgood #grace #hope #sermonshots #sermonclips #holyspirit #love #godislove #kingdom #peace #freedom #facebook #memes #truth #inspiration #motivationalquotes #vibes #positivevibes #christ #jesuslovesyou #russellbrand #jordanbpeterson #joerogan #atm #tommymiller #soulintelligence #EQ #emotionalintelligence Support the show

Send us a textWe sit down with April Whitson, Global VP of HR for ABB and author of The Stay Challenge, to unpack seven leadership regrets and how intentional habits prevent them. From regrettable retention to culture drift, we share practical moves that raise standards, protect trust, and improve results.• work–life integration replacing identity-through-work• regrettable retention and the cost of keeping disengagement• silent complicity and fear of conflict• asking for and giving useful feedback• missed growth through lack of stretch assignments• intentional leadership over adding more tasks• values as observable behaviors, not posters• clarifying purpose and aligning with company values• team-level culture shaped by daily leader habits• emotional blind spots and practical EQ• decision drift and timely hard calls• burnout betrayal and modeling healthy limits• culture drift and keeping hands on the wheelHighly suggest you get her book, The Stay Challenge, and subscribe to her newsletter. Follow April on LinkedIn for updates on the Intent2Lead app launching by April 1. Support the showI ♥ my podcast host @Buzzsprout. This link will get us both a $20 credit if you upgrade! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1087190 The Scott Townsend Show Merchandise https://teespring.com/stores/tsts-2Resources and Links--------------------------------------------My contact info:LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2ZZ4qweTwitter https://bit.ly/3enLDQaFacebook https://bit.ly/2Od4ItOInstagram https://bit.ly/2ClncWlSend me a text: 918-397-0327Executive Producer: Ben TownsendCreative Consultant: Matthew Blue TownsendShot with a 1080P Webcam with Microphone, https://amzn.to/32gfgAuSamson Technologies Q2U USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone Recording and Podcasting Pack https://amzn.to/3TIbACeVoice Actor: Britney McCulloughLogo by Angie Jordan https://blog.angiejordan.com/contact/Theme Song by Androzguitar https://www.fiverr.com/inbox/androzguitar

What actually makes a mix feel musical before you ever touch an EQ? Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Eric Sarafin, better known as Mixerman - a gold- and platinum-selling producer, mixer, and engineer with credits ranging from The Pharcyde and Tone-Lōc to Ben Harper, Lifehouse, Barenaked Ladies, Foreigner, and Pete Murray. He's also the author of Zen and the Art of Mixing, Zen and the Art of Producing, Zen and the Art of Recording, and his newest book, Mixerman's Ultimate Guide to Producing Records, Music & Songs.   In this episode, Eric and I get straight into what really makes mixes work - not plugins, presets, or loudness targets, but arrangement, balance, and the way instruments naturally interact. We talk about masking as something musical rather than something to eliminate, why most of the "music" lives in the midrange, and how perceived loudness comes from balance, not hype at the top or bottom.   We also dig into how listening quietly can reveal problems faster, why speed and familiarity with your tools matter more than features, and how motion and distortion bring life to otherwise static tracks. Eric shares his perspective on working fast, stepping away to regain objectivity, and making decisions that serve the song instead of the tech.   Along the way, we cover practical mic strategies for home studios, why placement matters more than price, and how knowing why you're choosing a tool is more important than following trends. This one is about thinking musically first - and letting the mix follow.     THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! http://UltimateMixingMasterclass.com https://usa.sae.edu/ https://www.izotope.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! https://www.native-instruments.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! https://www.adam-audio.com/ https://www.spectra1964.com https://gracedesign.com/ https://pickrmusic.com  https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/Academy https://www.thetoyboxstudio.com/ Listen to the podcast theme song "Skadoosh!" https://solo.to/lijshawmusic Listen to this guest's discography on Muso: https://credits.muso.ai/profile/925b8031-48bb-40d5-af32-c289cd7663a7   If you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/Review   CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: https://RSRoockstars.com/544

Send us a textWhat if the fastest way to connect with your child wasn't advice, but better questions? Casey Jacox sits down with Shelby Stephens—dad of three, AI founder of Snacker, and lifelong learner—to explore how curiosity, calibrated vulnerability, and learner-led education can transform family life. From swapping “How was school?” for targeted T.E.D. questions to telling honest stories that don't overburden kids, we map out a practical toolkit any parent can adopt.Shelby opens up about choosing Acton Academy for his daughters, a model that replaces grades and homework with mastery badges, adaptive learning apps, and a studio contract kids write and sign. The outcome is powerful: children set their own goals, self-assess progress, and learn to hold themselves accountable. We talk through a pivotal moment—his daughter giving herself Xs on missed goals—and what it reveals about discipline, ownership, and intrinsic motivation. We also dig into EQ: why collaboration, boundary-setting, and healthy tech use might matter more than memorizing facts in a world rapidly reshaped by AI.Beyond school, we lean into the inner game of parenting. Shelby shares small, durable habits—meditation, gratitude, micro-commitments—that improve presence and lower reactivity. We round out with Snacker.ai's mission to remove friction from sharing knowledge on video, and a nod to Shelby's music as another outlet for creative expression.If you're curious about raising self-directed kids, making vulnerability safe, and becoming a more present parent, this conversation delivers clear steps you can try today.   You also can follow Shelby's music on Spotify here!Listen, share with a friend, and tell us: what question gets your child to truly open up? Subscribe, leave a review, and join us for more conversations that help us lead at home.Support the showPlease don't forget to leave us a review wherever you consume your podcasts! Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes!

In Episode 135, James and Gary share practical tips and tricks when using in-ear monitors. They discuss the key components of in-ear mixes and how to level and manage those components to deliver a full but clean sound. They also discuss how in-ear mixes might change based on the role of the user. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo, Renkus-Heinz, and Shure.Check out co-host James Attaway's worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page @churchsoundpodcast. James is the author of the Live Mixing Field Guide, a quick-start guide to EQ, compression and effects. Find more from him on the Attaway Audio YouTube Channel and at AttawayAudio.com. Reach him on IG @attawayaudio or contact him via email here.Help insure that techs have a clear target for a winning mix with the free guide “How to Lead Your Church Sound Team” by James, and get a walkthrough on setting up virtual sound check on your console with his “Virtual Sound Check Challenge”.Co-host Gary Zandstra has worked in church production as an AV systems integrator and as a manufacturer's rep for more than 35 years. Go here to check out Gary's extensive library of articles on ProSoundWeb.

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Nicole F. Smith is a leadership expert, certified emotional intelligence coach, and three-time author with over 30 years of experience helping leaders grow personally and professionally. She is the founder of JMS Creative Leadership Solutions and the creator of the EQ Impact Framework.In today's episode of the Relaunch to a Rich Life Podcast, Nicole joins me to break down emotional intelligence and why it's the defining skill of modern leadership. She shares a moment when she lost emotional control and how that experience changed how she leads, coaches, and teaches others.We dive into the difference between reacting and responding, how to control yourself at the breaking point, and how to reclaim control in emotionally charged situations.Nicole explains the importance of EQ versus IQ, how to measure EQ in yourself and in others, and how to use empathy, communication, and self-awareness to build trust, engagement, and retention.The conversation also explores women in leadership, how being told to “stay humble” holds women back, and how to transform how others experience you as a leader.Join us as we discuss EQ in leadership, how to navigate triggers at home and at work, how to measure EQ, how to lead yourself before leading others, and how to stay calm and in control no matter the situation.—If this episode lit something inside you, that quiet knowing that you're meant for more, then I want to personally invite you into the most powerful room of the year.ReLaunch To A Rich Life LIVE is a transformative, neuroscience-backed 3-day experience happening September 17-19, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona. It's designed for women who are done playing small and ready to step into clarity, confidence, and next-level success, not just in business, but in health, wealth, relationships, and life.This isn't another event, it's a quantum upgrade into the life you're meant to live. Join women who are ready to rewire their identity, elevate their frequency, and claim a Rich Life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.Learn more and join us in September: relaunchtoarichlife.com---Nicole F. Smith's website: https://thenicolesmith.com/Nicole F. Smith's social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicole.f.smith/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolesmithatjms/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/thenicolefsmith/—Connect with Hilary:Website: https://www.therelaunch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hilarydecesare/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReLaunchCoInterested in being a guest on the ReLaunch Podcast or booking Hilary as a guest? Email us at hello@therelaunch.comFind Us on Your Favorite Podcast App – https://the-silver-lined-relaunch.captivate.fm/listen

SummaryOriginally released in June of 2024, episode 38 is still one of our most referenced EQ conversations. In Episode 38, Ismail and Sameer speak from the heart as they share their personal struggles with stress, anxiety as it relates to work and life.  Over the years, the EQ Gents have learned how to manage through these overwhelming emotions and in some cases even used it as fuel for positive outcomes they've experienced along the way.   This episode will explore and try to answer the following questions we all wonder, yet rarely stop to ask ourselves and explore in detail: Main Topics:What causes work stress/anxiety and what impact is it having on you as a person?How to recognize when your stress is going from ‘normal' work stress to work stress that is dominating your life.How to manage your stress an anxiety and make it into your ally or friend.What changes mentally or physically should we be making to ensure we keep work in its proper lane?Feel free to send us an email at info@emotionalintelligents.com and share your thoughts or visit us at https://linktr.ee/emotionalintelligents Send us a text

Selena Rezvani and Bernadette Fiaschetti chat about how to push back against the hustle culture, emotional intelligence or EQ, and the superpower of letting others shine! Selena Rezvani is an internationally known leadership speaker and author, TEDx-er, and an award-winning journalist. Forbes recently named her the premier expert on advocating for yourself at work.She trains some of the brightest minds on leadership development at places like The WorldBank, Microsoft, Under Armour, Pfizer, and Nestlé – helping emerging leaders enhance their presence, self-confidence, and build trust. Selena's advice has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Oprah.com, Today, The LA Times, and ABC and NBC television. Selena's latest book, Quick Leadeership, a Wall Street Journal bestseller, is the culmination of a viral newsletter she started on LinkedIn, where she shares bite-sized tips on boosting confidence.Selena creates daily video content on leadership that reaches a wide audience across social media. Having amassed a following of over 500k followers across platforms, she was honored as a Fast Company Top Content Creator. In addition to coaching and consulting emerging leaders, Selena offers workshops to teams and conferences including her sought-after “How to be a Fierce Self-Advocate” and “Quick Confidence: Own Your Power” workshops. Today, she writes a column for MSNBC's Know Your Value on the most pressing leadership and career issues.Selena has MSW and BS degrees from NYU and an MBA from Johns Hopkins University. To learn more about Selena and to book her for your next event, visit SelenaRezvani.com. Connect with Selena Rezvani:Official site: www.selenarezvani.comTikTok @selenarezvani (285,200 Followers)Instagram @selenarezvani (169,000 Followers)Twitter @selenarezvani (8,400 Followers)Facebook @SelenaRezvaniOfficial (4,500 Followers)YouTube @NextGenWomen (850 Followers)LinkedIn (68,243 Followers)