Understand Emotions: The Foundation of Emotional Intelligence

🎧 Episode Description

Did you know we experience up to 500 emotional moments every day?
Most go unnoticed. Some linger. A few shape our thoughts, choices, and relationships.

But how many of those do we really understand?

In this episode of The Power of Emotional Intelligence, we slow down. Not with theory, but with clarity.

We explore what's underneath the surface of our emotions—where that knot in the stomach, the rush in the chest, or the tension behind the eyes comes from.

And more importantly, how to work with it instead of against it.

💡 You’ll learn:
✔️ What emotional intelligence (EQ) really is—and how it's different from IQ

✔️ The science behind emotions: from Darwin to Paul Ekman to today

✔️ The difference between primary emotions and secondary reactions (a game-changer)

✔️ Gross’s model of emotion regulation—and why it works

✔️ Concrete tools like “opposite action,” fact-checking, mindfulness, and physical self-care (PLEASE skills)

✔️ How understanding emotions helps with leadership, decision-making, and everyday calm

Whether you’re a leader, a coach, or someone who wants to better navigate life’s emotional ups and downs—this episode gives you tools you can use today.

✨ Key Takeaways:

✅ Emotions are messages, not problems to suppress

✅ EQ is learnable, not fixed

✅ Understanding emotions begins with noticing, naming, and navigating

✅ Differentiating between primary and secondary emotions helps you respond with intention

✅ Emotional skills lead to better relationships, choices, and workplace success

🔎 Chapter Highlights:

📌 What Is Emotional Intelligence (EQ)?→ Why EQ matters as much as IQ, especially in high-stress environments

📌 Emotions Through History→ From Darwin’s universal expressions to Ekman’s basic emotions and display rules

📌 Primary vs. Secondary Emotions→ Why reacting to a reaction keeps us stuck—and how to go deeper

📌 Gross’s Emotion Regulation Model→ The five levers you can adjust to change how you experience and express emotion

📌 Mindfulness & Embodied Awareness→ How to use your body as a compass to understand and regulate what you feel

📌 Practical EQ Skills→ Opposite Action, Problem Solving, Cope Ahead, PLEASE skills & more

📌 EQ in the Workplace→ Real-world research on EQ’s link to leadership, teamwork, and performance

📚 Further Reading:

⁠Beyond The Hidden Door: Mastering emotions | An interactive emotional intelligence adventure for kids | Help them grow with 5 core skills & chatbot support⁠

📖 Emotional Intelligence – Daniel Goleman
📖 The Emotional Life of Your Brain – Richard Davidson & Sharon Begley

🎙️ Hosted by Marc Monteil, founder of Intemotionnelle.com and Be2Can.com

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Empathetic Leadership: The Key to Connecting, Inspiring, and Unlocking Your Team’s Potential.

🎧 Episode Description:

Does your team feel disconnected? Are you struggling to inspire and engage them?

In today’s fast-paced world, leadership isn’t just about results—it’s about people. The best leaders don’t just manage; they connect, listen, and inspire.

Empathetic leadership is not about being “nice.” It’s about understanding emotions, fostering trust, and creating an environment where teams thrive. When leaders embrace empathy, they unlock higher engagement, productivity, and innovation—whether in the office or in a remote setting.

🔥 In this episode of The Power of Emotional Intelligence, you’ll discover:
✔️ The real meaning of empathetic leadership—and why most leaders get it wrong
✔️ The hidden ROI of emotional connection in leadership (spoiler: it boosts performance!)
✔️ Common empathy myths & why “soft skills” are actually power skills
✔️ How to break through barriers like ego, burnout, and corporate culture
✔️ Practical techniques to build trust, enhance communication, and lead with empathy—starting today

✨ Key Takeaways:
✅ Connect – Build stronger, more meaningful relationships with your team
✅ Inspire – Motivate and engage your people to reach their full potential
✅ Thrive – Create a culture of trust, resilience, and outstanding performance

🔎 Chapter Breakdown:
📌 The Empathetic Leader: What It Really Means
→ The difference between empathy & sympathy (and why it matters)
→ The truth about the “Hero CEO” and leadership myths
→ Why emotional intelligence is a competitive advantage

📌 Actionable Empathy: Connecting & Inspiring
→ How to ask powerful questions that deepen trust
→ Mastering non-verbal cues and emotional awareness
→ Quick wins for leading under pressure

📌 Empathy in Action: From Theory to Transformation
→ How to build a culture of empathy in a hybrid/remote world
→ Leading through uncertainty and crisis with emotional intelligence
→ The future of leadership—and why empathy will define success.

📚 Recommended Reads for Leaders Who Want to Level Up:

⁠Beyond The Hidden Door: Mastering emotions | An interactive emotional intelligence adventure for kids | Help them grow with 5 core skills & chatbot support⁠
📖 Dare to Lead – Brené Brown
📖 Emotional Intelligence 2.0 – Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves

🎙️ Hosted by Marc Monteil, founder of Intemotionnelle.com.

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