Emotionally Speaking with Daiana Lan

Not everyone who gives a lot… is trying to please. In this episode of Emotionally Speaking, Dai explores the fine line between people-pleasing and having a high service orientation, especially in the workplace, where being helpful, supportive, and reliable is often rewarded. But what happens when helping others starts costing you your own energy? Through real workplace scenarios, emotional intelli...

Smart people don’t always think clearly, and it’s not because they lack intelligence. In this episode, Dai explores how emotions shape our thinking before logic even begins, and why critical thinking often breaks down in moments of pressure, feedback, or disagreement. Through Dai's Emotional Filter framework , you will learn how to recognise what’s happening internally so you can think more cl...

Did you know that 95% of people think they’re self-aware… but the real number is closer to 10–15%? In this first episode of Emotionally Speaking , we start at the foundation: self-awareness, and why it’s not as simple as we think. Because the way you feel… shapes the way you show up. If this episode resonates with you, follow the podcast and share it with someone who might need it. Let’s keep the...

Emotionally Speaking is your space to better understand how you think, feel, and show up at work and in life. Hosted by Daiana Lan, this podcast blends neuroscience, psychology, and emotional intelligence into practical, real-world tools you can actually use in everyday moments. From high-stakes decisions to difficult conversations. Each episode helps you recognise your emotional patterns in real...