E20 – Understanding EQ: Self-Awareness, Empathy, and Better Relationships
Ever wonder why a small interaction can bother you all day? The feeling beneath your first reaction may have something to teach you.
In this episode of The Intentional Pause, we explore emotional intelligence (EQ), how it differs from IQ, and the role it plays in your relationships, leadership, and everyday decisions. Through personal stories and practical examples, we discuss how to recognize emotional triggers, understand what you’re feeling, and pause long enough to choose your response.
Discover how self-awareness, empathy, and curiosity can help you navigate difficult conversations, listen without rushing to fix things, and express your emotions in healthy ways.
Pause with Purpose Moment
Identify your emotions when they come up and name them
- (include emotional guidance system sheet in Downloads on website – plus a list of feelings)
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Ep20-Mastering Emotional IntelligenceReflection Question/Quote of the Week
“You can't control the waves, but you can learn to surf.”
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