Emotional Intelligence Developer

What happens when you genuinely tried to do everything right... and life still falls apart? I did the white picket fence thing. I believed in loving one woman, being faithful, working hard, showing up, saving money, praying, respecting people and trying to live an honest life. And then life happened. Divorce. Losing money. Losing the job I thought gave me security. And the uncomfortable realisatio...

That tight, ugly pull in your chest when someone else gets the promotion, the relationship, the body, or the house. You were taught to call it a character flaw. Maybe even a sin. So you push it down, feel ashamed of it, and never once stop to ask what it's actually trying to tell you. In this episode, we break down the real psychology behind envy, starting with a finding that changes the whole con...

How long should you punish yourself for something you've already admitted, apologized for and tried to repair? In this episode of the Emotional Intelligence Developer Podcast , we explore self-forgiveness, guilt, shame, accountability, regret and the emotional struggle of moving forward after you've hurt someone or made a serious mistake. A man said something cruel to his best friend during an arg...

How you treat your parents says something about your character. FYI: "If your parent has abused you, seriously harmed you, manipulated you, or made you unsafe, this message is not telling you to tolerate that. Protect yourself. Set boundaries. Create distance if necessary. You are not required to accept abuse simply because the person who caused it is your parent."This episode of the Emotional Int...

It's three in the morning, and you're staring at the ceiling doing math you already did twice today. Rent. Phone. Car. Groceries. No matter how many times you run it, the number in your account loses. And there's a voice in your head telling you it's your fault. You didn't budget right. You bought coffee you didn't need. Cut this, skip that, you'd be fine. This episode makes the case that voice is...

Who helps us become the people we’re capable of becoming? And who do we become when it’s our turn to help someone else? Chapter Five of The 3 Books of Change: Book One, Ambassadors explores mentorship, guidance, and the people who help shape our lives. We look at the role of mentors, teachers, coaches, parents, leaders, and others who guide us along the way. Most of us don’t succeed completely on...

The Human Skill AI Can't Give You: Emotional Intelligence| Episode 20 of 20. After nineteen episodes on AI, work and identity, one thingkeeps coming back. What can't AI actually do? In Episode 20 of the Emotional Intelligence Developer Podcast, the final episode of AI, Work & Human Identity: Understanding the Emotional Impact of Artificial Intelligence, we explore emotional intelligence, artif...

Where do dreams come from? And once you have a dream, how do you turn it into a clear vision for your life? Chapter Four explores the connection between dreams, vision, goals, purpose, and action. This chapter looks at how to gather your mind around a vision and provides ten practical ways to create one. You’ll explore how to: Read books of inspiration. Understand what a goal is. Change the way yo...

Where do dreams come from? And once you have a dream, how do you turn it into a clear vision for your life? Chapter Four explores the connection between dreams, vision, goals, purpose, and action. This chapter looks at how to gather your mind around a vision and provides ten practical ways to create one. You’ll explore how to: Read books of inspiration. Understand what a goal is. Change the way yo...

What happens when Spotify removes your book because an automated system thinks your work may be connected to someone else’s? That happened to me. My book, The 3 Books of Change: Book One, Ambassadors , was removed from Spotify after its system detected similarities with Emotional Intelligence by Professor Daniel Goleman. I knew my work was original because I wrote it. So I appealed. About two hour...

Every now and then, it’s worth taking a moment to explain what Emotional Intelligence Developer is really about. We’re more than a podcast. We’re a growing wellbeing platform focused on practical emotional intelligence, personal development, relationships, confidence, work, change, and the everyday challenges of being human. In this short refresher, we talk about why we create these conversations,...

You Don't Need to Know What AI Will Become to PrepareYourself | Episode 19 of 20. What if the certainty you're waiting for before you actnever actually arrives? In Episode 19 of the Emotional Intelligence Developer Podcast, part of AI, Work & Human Identity: Understanding the Emotional Impact of Artificial Intelligence, we explore preparation, artificial intelligence, adaptability, decision-ma...

In Chapter Three, we explore four factors that can shape the journey of people who want to succeed and make a meaningful impact. The chapter focuses on four key factors: Faith Guidance Wisdom The Holy Spirit Success is not only about talent, ambition, or hard work. The decisions we make, the guidance we receive, the wisdom we develop, and the beliefs that shape our actions can all influence the di...

In Chapter Three, we explore four factors that can shape the journey of people who want to succeed and make a meaningful impact. The chapter focuses on four key factors: Faith Guidance Wisdom The Holy Spirit Success is not only about talent, ambition, or hard work. The decisions we make, the guidance we receive, the wisdom we develop, and the beliefs that shape our actions can all influence the di...

When Younger People Are Told Their Future Is Uncertain |Episode 17 of 20. What does it do to a young person to be told, again andagain, that their future is unpredictable? In Episode 17 of the Emotional Intelligence Developer Podcast, part of AI, Work & Human Identity: Understanding the Emotional Impact of Artificial Intelligence, we explore youth anxiety, career uncertainty, artificial intell...

In Chapter Two, we take a closer look at the people featured in The 3 Books of Change: Book One, Ambassadors. This chapter explores the people you see, their achievements, their humanity, and their greatness. Behind every achievement is a human being. Someone who had challenges, weaknesses, decisions to make, and a journey that others may never fully see. This chapter encourages you to look beyond...

In this opening chapter, we explore the ideas behind greatness, knowledge, purpose, and the people who influence the direction of our lives. Chapter One looks at what greatness really means, why greatness can be felt even after someone is gone, and the importance of learning from the people who came before us. This chapter also explains why The 3 Books of Change was written and challenges you to l...

Why do so many relationships collapse under weight that was never really about the relationship? In this episode, we look at the quiet expectation a lot of men carry without ever hearing it out loud: be the father she didn't have, while also looking like a man off a movie poster. Six foot five. Built. Funny. Endlessly patient. Never tired. We dig into real research on how father-daughter relations...

When did being exhausted become something we're proud of? In this episode of the Emotional Intelligence Developer Podcast , we examine burnout, hustle culture, overwork, workplace stress, chronic exhaustion and the dangerous idea that working until you're depleted proves your value. In Japan, the term karoshi describes death caused by overwork. But the underlying problem isn't limited to one count...

How to Rebuild Confidence When Your Career Changes |Episode 16 of 20. What happens to your confidence when your career no longerlooks the way it used to? In Episode 16 of the Emotional Intelligence Developer Podcast, part of AI, Work & Human Identity: Understanding the EmotionalImpact of Artificial Intelligence, we explore confidence, career change,self-doubt, professional identity and emotion...

What happens when everyone sees something wrong, but everyone assumes someone else will do something? In this episode of the Emotional Intelligence Developer Podcast , we explore the bystander effect, bullying, harassment, abuse, social pressure and bystander intervention, and why people often remain silent even when they know something isn't right. The bystander effect has been demonstrated throu...

When Your Career No Longer Feels Secure | Episode 15DescriptionWhat happens when you still have a job, but you no longer feel confident about your future? In Episode 15 of the Emotional Intelligence Developer Podcast, part of AI, Work & Human Identity: Understanding the Emotional Impact of Artificial Intelligence, we explore the emotional impact of career insecurity, artificial intelligence, w...

"Just one more." It sounds harmless. That's exactly what makes it dangerous. In this episode of the Emotional Intelligence Developer Podcast , we explore the psychology behind betting apps, sports betting, problem gambling, gambling addiction, chasing losses and the endless cycle of "just one more bet."A bet doesn't always start with a serious gambling problem. It can start with a football game, a...

What Happens When Your Skills Stop Being Enough? | Episode 14What happens when the skills that built your career are no longer enough for the job you're doing? In Episode 14 of the Emotional Intelligence Developer Podcast, part of AI, Work & Human Identity: Understanding the Emotional Impact of Artificial Intelligence, we explore the emotional impact of changing skills, artificial intelligence...

Think peer pressure ended when you left school? It didn't. It just got better at hiding. In this episode of the Emotional Intelligence Developer Podcast , we explore adult peer pressure, workplace gossip, social exclusion, groupthink, cliques, cancel culture and the pressure to conform. A new employee notices that a workplace group chat goes quiet whenever a particular coworker walks past. Nobody...