Spirit of EQ

We welcome Luke Cavanagh, Communication Leader, Inter IKEA Group, Americas Region, as our guest. So how does IKEA see EQ and its importance within its organization? Here is a link to the article referenced in this episode. Luke Cavanagh is a Corporate Communication Leader at Inter IKEA Group, working to support various functions in the IKEA Supply Chain throughout the Americas Region. Through year...

While we are all experiencing world turbulence together, we are all handling this challenging time differently. We know that it can be difficult to stay motivated, but that doesn’t mean you should stop thinking about your dream future. Right now, more than ever, it’s important to embrace a positive mindset as much as you can. Failure is not the end, in fact, it is often the beginning of something...

When we talk about "giving up stuff," we are talking about things that might be counterproductive to your happiness, your health, or your relationships. So you can decide what you need to give up. We're going to give you some examples, and we'll go from there. In each episode, Jeff and Eric will talk about what emotional intelligence, or understanding your emotions, can do for you in your daily an...

It can be a two-headed monster. But can fear and anger be our allies? As with most bad news in our lives, we tend towards the worst-case scenario. But what information can we learn from our fears and anger? Mentioned in this episode - Recognizing Patterns . In each episode, Jeff and Eric will talk about what emotional intelligence, or understanding your emotions, can do for you in your daily and w...

The world is complicated, and it continues to be so. But are we predisposed to making things complicated? What can we control to keep our lives simple? What can we do to simplify? Emotional literacy may be the best place to start. Episodes mentioned in our episode... Self Empathy Recognizing Patterns Consequential Thinking In each episode, Jeff and Eric will talk about what emotional intelligence,...

We field some great questions from our listeners during this episode, including... Personality tests - what's different about the EQ profile? What is neuroplasticity, and how does it relate to EQ? How does EQ help when "life comes at you fast?" You often say "be curious" to hold back judgment. What do you mean? And a challenge from Jeff In each episode, Jeff and Eric will talk about what emotional...

We welcome back the Founder at Relentless Leadership Perry Maughmer to the podcast. As Perry comments, he doesn't train leaders, he develops people. How do we find or develop the skill set, the resilience and the efficacy to become agile, flexible, and adaptive leaders? The Relentless Leadership Academy is scheduled to launch May 2022, and you can have Perry stay in touch with upcoming sessions as...

Our personalities, when healthy, harmonize. When they are not, are in discord. Seven Bridges Road from The Eagles What role does personality play in EQ? It defines how your reactions and responses. The Road Back To You The more you really know who you are is when your life really begins. What’s Wrong With Leadership Development In each episode, Jeff and Eric will talk about what emotional intellig...

If you haven't heard our past episodes about developing a Noble Goal, here is a link to a collection of episodes we would encourage you to listen to. By definition, Noble Goals help you Connect your daily choices with your overarching sense of purpose. But does or can a noble goal change over time? Can it survive threats to living it out? Can it transcend outside forces? And how can we stay focuse...

Have you ever thought about the authentic, the real version of who you are? When we come into this world, we come in as a free spirit. Our imaginations are just wide open. Discovery is at its height. But there comes a time that you start to hear those messages of "This is who you should be," "This is how you should act," "This is where you should live." "This is what school you should go to." Our...

Jeff expands on some "motorhead" terminology and how it relates to emotional intelligence. He starts with the "rolling horsepower," or what is now called rolling resistance. How does this all relate to EQ? The more weight (emotional baggage) you put on yourself (or in this example, a vehicle) the more horsepower (or your emotional energy) is needed. Life can add to your emotional horsepower. And t...

We welcome Quincy Williams back to our podcast and continue our conversation about the state of the corporate wellness programs. We highly recommend you listen to our previous episode with Quincy . He helps companies save money by implementing & managing their wellness program. He's helped Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority win "Healthiest Employer" in 2017 & 2018. Quincy owns his own...

The more important a call to action is to our soul's evolution, the more Resistance we will feel about answering it. But to yield to Resistance deforms our spirit. It stunts us and makes us less than we are and were born to be. Steven Pressfield - War of Art Our conversation with Lee Ann picks up on where we left off in our last episode with her...Noble Goals. And the role of a Noble Goal . What a...

This is a recording of the November 2021 EQ Conversations with Dr. Ajené Wilcoxson. Find out more, as well, on our YouTube channel . In each episode, Jeff and Eric will talk about what emotional intelligence, or understanding your emotions, can do for you in your daily and work life. For more information, contact Eric or Jeff at info@spiritofeq.com or visit their website, Spirit of EQ . You can fo...

This is a special year-end retrospect episode. We've compiled some highlights from our best shows of 2021. We hope that you'll find these to be as inspiring as they were to create. Many of them are insightful, some are funny and others just reveal why emotional intelligence is so important for all of us. We hope you'll enjoy and happy New Year! Here is a link to the best-of collection of episodes...

Previously in Episode 57, Anxiety And Emotional Intelligence , Jeff talked about his personal struggles with anxiety. And how, with the help of those around him, and his continued understanding of EQ, he now has a better outlook on how he addresses anxiety in everyday situations. We explore that more in this episode. How can YOU support those around you? What are the key ingredients to help? Activ...

We welcome Quincy Williams to our podcast. He helps companies save money by implementing & managing their wellness program. He's helped Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority win "Healthiest Employer" in 2017 & 2018. Quincy owns his own fitness consulting business, Quality Wellness Performance & Coaching , which specializes in personal training, group training & fitness coaching....

Spirit of EQ's monthly EQ Conversations. Eric Pennington is joined by Kelli Schweitzer of the Ohio Nurses Association. Kelli discusses her journey and how COVID-19 is impacting the nursing field. In each episode, Jeff and Eric will talk about what emotional intelligence, or understanding your emotions, can do for you in your daily and work life. For more information, contact Eric or Jeff at info@s...

With us on this episode is Lynette and Jim Vaive, Co-founders and Partners of Spirit of EQ . Lynette Vaive is a Certified EQ Facilitator and Master Trainer; she employs effective experiential learning design to make training both powerful and meaningful. As a PCC Professional Certified Coach (International Coach Federation), Lynette partners with clients to maximize their personal and professional...

The September episode of EQ Conversations with artist, singer and songwriter Hannah Bowers. This was originally published on the Spirit of EQ YouTube channel . In each episode, Jeff and Eric will talk about what emotional intelligence, or understanding your emotions, can do for you in your daily and work life. For more information, contact Eric or Jeff at info@spiritofeq.com or visit their website...

We certainly have had months to become familiar with dealing with the unknown. Some things we just have to let go. And envision the best (or better). It's a perfect time to reflect, and see the possibility beyond the clouds of the unknown. We dig deeper into this in this podcast. We mention a Tim Ferris and Brene' Brown interview in this podcast. In each episode, Jeff and Eric will talk about what...

As we have said many times, emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to identify, understand, and use your own emotions in positive ways to relieve anxiety, as well as relieve stress, too communicate effectively, to empathize with others, to overcome challenges, and to defuse conflict. But having a high EQ does not mean a person isn’t occasionally anxious or depressed. Jeff talks about his perso...

Do you know someone who never seems to be able to control their emotions? Perhaps they are constantly doing or saying the wrong things, at the wrong time. Or maybe they're always judging others, but have a hard time accepting criticism. If this describes someone you know, chances are high that this person struggles with low emotional intelligence. Having low EQ or low emotional intelligence can ne...

Bill O’Herron, LCSW is a corporate executive, practicing therapist (weekends and evenings), and writer who seeks to use his 33 years of financial sales management experience, 24 years of marriage, 15 years of counseling clients, and 8,500 hours of sitting quietly to help his clients better understand themselves and deepen their relationships. Bill teaches that all our relationships with others, es...

John O’Hagan is a Co-Owner and Multi-Million Dollar Producer at Retro Real Estate. But he began as a kid who wanted to be a rock star. In each episode, Jeff and Eric will talk about what emotional intelligence, or understanding your emotions, can do for you in your daily and work life. For more information, contact Eric or Jeff at info@spiritofeq.com or visit their website, Spirit of EQ . You can...