IQ Meets EQ Podcast

Jacqui interviews Kate Dillon, after having bought one of her locally made jumpers, and it generates a great conversation with Ush. Kate Dillon is the founding director and CEO of She Lion bags:  www. SheLion.com.au . She is a dual qualified lawyer (Australia and New York, USA), holding an LLB (Hons) / BA (distinction), and an MLM Commercial Law (IP). Kate has completed various innovation strategy...

In this episode, Ush Dhanak introduces a great EQ concept - thinking about your ‘doom and gloom/fear and angry’ brain as Frankenstein (“Frankie”) v your best brain - “Einstein” brain. http://eq.academy

In this episode, Jacqui turns the tables and interviews an interviewer - Faye Waterman is generally known as The Conversation Curator. She helps SME business owners to Build Their Profiles and Brand Awareness, building their credibility and visibility through conversation on radio, video, and social media.       She is a mother of 2 children and 3 grandchildren       She has been involved in busin...

In this Mini Bite, Jacqui Brauman provides a short summary of some key alternative dispute resolution methods that you could access, including the benefits of resolving a dispute as early as possible.  

With a focus on financial wellbeing with another financial planner as a guest, Jacqui and Ush again check on their money blocks after listening to Natallia Smith and her passion. Natallia’s wish is for all women to have the financial security, independence and confidence that they deserve. Everything she does is driven by her knowledge that can help women navigate their financial lives. Migrating...

The final lesson in Ush’s first 5-part series is about mind power! Ush Dhanak, Australia’s leading EQ expert talks about thoughts, words and actions - forming habits that dominate your life. You can feed positive thoughts to change your life.     https://eq.academy    

Serial entrepreneur Jess Jones knows burnout. She launched her first business 2nd Avenue Events in 2013, 37 weeks pregnant with her son. Jess sought out other business owners to network with and couldn’t find a group that resonated with her. Her second business Soar Collective was created in 2014, to create the perfect space for connection and collaboration between regional businesswomen. Jess ran...

In this fifth Legally Wise Mini Bite, solicitor and founder of Legally Wise Women Jacqui Brauman gives some simple alternative dispute resolution advice - providing some services to utilise to resolve your legal issue without ‘ going legal ’ and needing a solicitor.

In this episode, Jacqui explores a very different level of emotional intelligence with Zenith Virago. Zenith is the EO and founding member of the NSW Charity, the Natural Death Care Centre. Co-author of the book The Intimacy of Death and Dying, and subject of the international independent documentary, Zen & the Art of Dying, and patron of the Good funeral guide, UK. Zenith is at the forefront and...

In the fourth EQ Academy mini bite, Ush discusses creativity as an aspect of emotional intelligence, including the state of ‘flow’.

Following on from the last couple of episodes with Jacqui close to burnout, and Ush making hard decisions herself, this guest had just what they both needed to hear. Brigette Sigley was the ultimate superwoman juggling a successful business and family. Like many she didn’t see the warning signs. First came a brain tumour then breast cancer. She felt totally responsible for bringing in an income an...

In her Legally Wise Mini Bite, Jacqui gives advice about how lawyers charge, and how to talk to a lawyer about their fees.   https://wise.legallywisewomen.com.au

In this episode, Jacqui and Ush debrief after Jacqui interviews a woman who is truly contributing to moving the needle for women, both in business and in tech. Peace Mitchell is an international keynote speaker, author, CEO and co-founder of the Women's Business School & AusMumpreneur Awards, Australian Ambassador of Women in Tech and Forbes.com business expert. Peace is passionate about supportin...

Ush Dhanak, founder of EQ Academy and Australia’s leading EQ coach builds on her previous two mini bites, and talks about the importance of self awareness as an EQ skill, and requirement for success in life. eq.academy

Speaking with an elite sportswoman, Jacqui and Ush find fascinating parallels to talk about. Jodie is originally from Toowoomba, Queensland and has spent a large part of her journey pursuing her elite sport playing goals and sport administration career. She was the Australian Women's Cricket Captain for five years from 2009-2014 and led the Australian Women's Cricket Team to double World Cup victo...

In this Legally Wise Mini Bite, Jacqui discussed how to assess the skill level of a lawyer, when trying to choose a lawyer to work with. Also, skill will v skill level is an important factor when choosing a lawyer to work with.

In this episode, Jacqui interviews one of the most resilient and persistent guests yet, giving her and Ush plenty to reflect on. Judith can be described in many ways and one of her strong qualities is resilience.  Her resilience in business leadership and management over the years reflects an innovative mindset, driven character, and humanitarian spirit.   Being an accomplished businesswoman has p...

Our host Ush Dhanak shares the second of a 5-part series she has recorded for you on the Power of the Mind, as Australia’s EQ expert, and the CEO and Founder of the EQ Academy. To hear part one, go back to episode 53: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/iq-meets-eq-podcast/id1462121467?i=1000515107561 https://eq.academy

This episode features another special, emotionally intelligent man, with Jacqui interviewing Rugare Gomo. Rugare Gomo is a High Performance Leadership coach who exists to empower you to live a life of purpose and wonder. Originally from Zimbabwe, Rugare’s name means God’s Peace. Just as he was named intentionally, Rugare’s life is lived intentionally to honour it.   At 16, Rugare made a bold reque...

Our host Jacqui Brauman gives us a legally wise tip about where to start when getting some initial professional advice for your legal problem. https://wise.legallywisewomen.com.au

For our second feature male on the podcast, Jacqui speaks with Matt Gaffney. Prior to establishing Enindico in 2010, Matt had over 20 years of international professional services firm experience working with high-achieving colleagues, clients and other advisers. Most recently, this was with EY (including five years as a Partner in the Transaction Advisory Services division) and, early in his caree...

Our host Ush Dhanak shares the first of a 5-part series she has recorded for you on the Power of the Mind, as Australia’s EQ expert, and the CEO and Founder of the EQ Academy. https://eq.academy

Our first male guest is featured with Ush interviewing the founder of Enterprise Lab in the UK, Ket Makwana. Business strategist and all-round disruptor Ketan Makwana has been working on business growth, strategic management and talent development for over 20 years.   Ketan has extensive expertise in Tech, Electronics and Healthcare, with a passion for people and processes Ketan has worked across...

Jacqui Brauman presents a mini bite from Legally Wise Women about where to start when you’re facing a personal legal problem and researching online.

For self love month in February, Jacqui speaks with the author of The Art of Self Love, and the host of the Self Love podcast - Kim Morrison! There is so much more to Kim Morrison than meets the eye (or ear). Tenacity is probably the first word that comes to mind. Her journey and all she has accomplished to date has all stemmed from her unwavering self-belief and her deep understanding that you mu...