EQ Gangster

Whew…this was some very nervous, scary, raw, transparent reflection after a brief moment of, what felt like, uncontrolled aggression.    Thankfully, it was very brief. And thankfully, I was actually controlled, but it definitely didn't feel that way.   Another episode revealing how much more growth I need in my leadership & emotional growth journey.   How much control do you feel when you get emot...

Whew…why is it so difficult being vulnerable? This was a bit of a challenging episode because I got emotional a couple times & I wasn't sure why I got emotional.    I got promoted to purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) the day before I recorded this episode. It was very hard for me to accept & receive my purple belt.    A lot of my self-image issues & insecurities & identity issues came rushi...

This episode was also recorded after the morning mens' Bible study I attended.    Addiction was brought up a number of times in the Bible study. Many men struggle with porn addictions, alcohol or drug addictions, eating addictions, sex addictions, food addictions, social media addictions and even the very acceptable (& often-times lauded) work addictions.    Addiction is such a fascinating concept...

I had just left a men's Bible study earlier that morning & the topic of self-confrontation came up. It's actually the entire theme of the Bible study. Now, it was obviously brought up in the context of spiritual self-confrontation, but I also loved the thought of emotional self-confrontation.    The emotional affects & impacts the spiritual & vice versa.   How good are we at self-confrontation?   ...

Ritchie Thomas, A Soldier's Coach, helps our transitioning military service members mentally transition from a Soldier's mindset to a business professional's mindset via speaking engagements, transition workshops, and coaching.   In this episode, Ritchie shares how he overcame homelessness after transitioning out of the military into a successful spreaker, author & entrepreneur.    Some of the thi...

Jonathan Liebert is the founder & CEO of the National Institute for Social Impact (NI4SI) and also the CEO of the Better Business Bureau in Colorado Springs, CO.    Jonathan has worked with hundreds, if not thousands, of businesses & entrepreneurs over the past 20 years to help them become successful social entrepreneurs.   He shares some tremendous insights on how people can combine their purpose...

In this episode I share a story of how my new Brazilian Jiu Jitsu gym owner shared some of his "status" with me & how unexpected it was & how it made me feel.    This was shortly after listening to Michael Bungay Stanier's podcast interview "2 Pages" with Will Storr on the concept & power of "Giving Away Status" to others & the "consequences" / benefits of doing so.    2 Pages podcast interview w/...

In this episode, I share a story about how subconsciously it seems that our teenage daughter seeks our approval, but I'm not sure how aware she is of that dynamic.    It made me reflect & ask myself whose approval I seek? And maybe an even more important question…why do I seek their approval?    What are the consequences of seeking someone else's approval?    As a 30-40 year people-pleaser addict,...

Bill Proctor is a U.S. Air Force Security Forces (police) veteran, civilian Law Enforcement Officer (LEO), and Hostage Negotiator. He shares his story of how he used mindfulness exercises to cope with the incredibly challenging nature of being a Police Officer along with his growing Emotional Intelligence to deal with a toxic work environment.   Here are some of the things we discussed during the...

Bust out your pen & paper on this one!    We hit a lot of questions in this episode about this topic.    Here are some of them:   Do others feel emotionally connected to you?  How do you know?  Is it important? Why?  What's the importance / value of emotional connection?  How do you know when you've connected emotionally?  How good are you at connecting emotionally with others?  Would others agree...

Dr. Holly helps conscious single men and women find the love of their dreams. With a doctorate in clinical psychology, she founded Find Love At Last in 2014 to empower you to find the love you've been dreaming of and has been a matchmaker, coach, and image consultant for over 9 years. Dr. Holly is a dating expert and inspiring speaker who empowers and advises on dating strategy, online dating, min...

In this episode, Logan, an author & Licensed Family Therapist & Certified Trauma Professional, shares some very insightful comments and practical advice on how men can become the best & healthiest versions of ourselves, despite what society & culture is promoting.   Some questions we discussed: How his childhood impacted his emotional journey How to increase self-awareness The conflict of messagin...

Whew, I just got hit this week with a bunch of old emotional issues that I had already worked through quite a few times.    I share my process for how I handled it & my emotional "battle drills" of going "A.P.E.D.".   What is your emotional agility like?    What are your favorite emotional tools to get through difficult or challenging emotions?    If you're ready to take your emotional growth to t...

Dr. Brooks Gibbs is a social psychologist and award-winning resilience educator who teaches students how to regulate emotions and solve social problems. Over 2,500 schools have hired him to speak allowing him to reach 2 million students face-to-face. His viral videos have amassed more than 300 million views worldwide.   Some of the powerful points Dr. Gibbs made:  Turning pain into purpose.   Teac...

This episode is sponsored by MyDenverTherapy.com. If you're in the Denver area & need a great therapist, definitely connect w/them!   If you're ready to take your emotional growth to the next level, join the EQ Mafia at https://www.eqgangster.com/ .

This episode is sponsored by MyDenverTherapy.com. If you're in the Denver area & need a great therapist, definitely connect w/them!   If you're ready to take your emotional growth to the next level, join the EQ Mafia at https://www.eqgangster.com/ .

This episode is sponsored by MyDenverTherapy.com. If you're in the Denver area & need a great therapist, definitely connect w/them!   If you're ready to take your emotional growth to the next level, join the EQ Mafia at https://www.eqgangster.com/ .

If you're ready to take your emotional growth to the next level, join the EQ Mafia at https://www.eqgangster.com/ .

This episode is sponsored by MyDenverTherapy.com. If you're in the Denver area & need a great therapist, definitely connect w/them!   If you're ready to take your emotional growth to the next level, join the EQ Mafia at https://www.eqgangster.com/ .

This episode is sponsored by MyDenverTherapy.com. If you're in the Denver area & need a great therapist, definitely look them up!   If you're ready to take your emotional growth to the next level, join the EQ Mafia at https://www.eqgangster.com/ .

This episode is sponsored by MyDenverTherapy.com. If you're in the Denver area & need a great therapist, definitely check them out!   I was almost completely choked out unconscious today while at my Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) class because I have gotten so comfortable being uncomfortable that I didn't tap when I should have.    Some great lessons & great questions came from that experience.    Than...

A super reflective conversation with my West Point classmate & Hollywood Writer, TJ Brady.    He shared some emotion & leadership insights on his experience of being in charge of the new TV Drama "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air" that aired earlier this year on Peacock.    How are you growing both professionally AND internally?    Many are just focused on professional growth.    Are you emotionally pr...

An episode about the intersection of our EQ, Personality & Failure.    How do you define 'failure'?   What 'stories' or 'scripts' do you have pertaining to failure?   How does your EQ impact how you respond to failure?    How does your personality impact how you interpret failure?    How can you maximize your failure?    How can you change the way you look at failure to get more out of it?   If yo...