Emotional intelligence

INTRO: Here’s an overview of an ignition moment, where we explored communication. We touched on the following: Two essential ingredients of healthy communication What unhealthy communication looks like Healthy communication and why it fosters long-term trust We...

INTRO: Our very first “ignition moment” with Theran Knighton-Fitt. We touched on the following: Emotional rigidity Ignition vs combustion How with EQ we are rockets, with our own source of fuel We examined the imagery of different kinds of engines, looking at the...

INTRO: We explored how we deal with change and what we will experience during reintegration. We touched on the following: Why change is tough The challenges we’ll face reintegrating into society and work How to reignite as we reintegrate We examined the idea of a...

Are people just born leaders? Are they fed some secret sauce as toddlers? Are they just the lucky ones who do one important thing at one fortunate moment in time that serendipitously causes them to become a leader? Or are repeated...

INTRO: We explored growth and self-actualisation. We touched on the following: Self-actualization Growth mindset versus fixed mindset Exploring the effects of making time for art We examined self-actualization and its place in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, as well as...

INTRO: We explored what to do when your world turns upside down. We touched on the following: Recap of the Three Good Things technique, and the secret to doing it properly Introducing a new technique to build emotional resilience called Signature Strengths What to do...

INTRO: We explored balancing it all in the light of lockdown. We touched on the following: Recap of some of the concepts around stress Recap of the heart brain connection How a simple breathing technique can bring about a positive feeling In a previous episode we...

INTRO: We explored recession or depression? in the light of lockdown. We touched on the following: The mental health impact from Covid-19’s economic impact A ‘perfect storm’ Stats on depression We talked about how the current economic impact influences our mental...

INTRO: We explored a relevant topic during the lockdown: “mom-guilt” and guilt in general - how we cope with it. We touched on the following: What mom-guilt looks like Coping mechanisms we can try Tips on how to deal with feelings of guilt We talked about how...

INTRO: We took a close look at a positive psychology technique: three good things. We touched on the following: The power of positive emotions Three good things technique A chat with Carl Westie We considered that how we see the world starts building neural pathways...

INTRO: We examined laughter as the best medicine. We touched on the following: An overview of humour Research in Laughter Therapy A chat with Schalk Bezuidenhout We considered the impact of laughter and humour as a way to cope with anxiety, fear and uncertainty. We...