All Things Emotional Intelligence Blog
Your go-to blog for tips, insights, and real-world stories to help you master emotional intelligence and elevate your leadership game.
It's not laziness.
It’s not bad intentions.
And it’s definitely not a lack of effort.
The real issue?
Blind spots.
I was reminded of this again last week while working with a brilliant leadership team ...
 After more than 20,000 hours of coaching leaders and teams, one thing is clear: what holds most people back isn’t skill or will. It’s how the brain is wired to protect us.
That’s exactly why I creat...
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Coaching can change lives.
Sometimes that change is quiet. Sometimes it’s big. Either way, it’s not magic. It’s not fluff. And it’s definitely not some kind of mysterious voodoo. It’s based on som...
And Why It Should Matter to Every Leader
If you could improve a core performance metric by 84%, would you?
That’s exactly what happened on one of Shell’s most ambitious oil platforms. And the way th...
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Ever feel exhausted or anxious, but you can’t explain why? You’re not alone. The truth is, we weren’t built for the pace or pressure of modern life.
Your Brain Is Doing Its Job — Just Not for This...
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Leadership isn’t hard because you lack skill.
It’s hard because your thinking may not be as clear as you believe.
Consider the image of dye dispersing through clear water.
The change is immediate an...
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When teams first explore emotional intelligence, the conversation often starts with self-awareness.
But the real transformation begins when that awareness turns into action—when team members begin...
In teams and organisations, the size of the “IQ pond” determines our ability to tackle complex challenges. If it’s too small, we struggle. But filling the pond is relatively straightforward—we can hir...
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is one of the most talked-about leadership skills, yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood and undervalued.
If I owned a company, EQ training would be my top priority ...
When we talk about “losing the dressing room,” our minds often jump to sports coaches who have lost the trust of their teams. But this isn’t just a problem in athletics; it’s something that can happen...
You Don’t See Reality—You See What Your Brain AllowsÂ
Cognitive science reveals that perception isn’t purely objective. Your limbic system—the brain’s emotional centre—filters information before it e...
Resilience is often misunderstood. Many think it’s about sheer toughness—pushing through stress without flinching. But science tells us a different story. Resilience isn’t about avoiding stress; it’s ...
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