Hey y'all!

What one skill helps you make friends, avoid unnecessary conflict, have deeper, more meaningful relationships, and navigate work and social situations with ease?

What one skill can land you meaningful work and a life you love?

What one skill also happens to come naturally to most highly sensitive people, creatives, and empaths?

Answer: EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Today's episode is all about emotional intelligence - what it means, where you rank, things you can do to improve it, and how it can be a superpower at work and beyond!

For quick reference, a few highlights are as follows:

5 Key Elements: 1.) Self-Awareness 2.) Self-Regulation 3.) Motivation 4.) Empathy 5.) Social Skills

Areas of Focus for Improvement (or to Turn Your Strength into a Superpower): 1.) Get to Know You 2.) Identify Your Unique Triggers (And Plan To Overcome Them) 3.) Take Responsibility for Your Emotions 4.) Listen to Your Body 5.) Don't Suppress - Recognize, Process, and Channel Bonus - Empathy

At Work: 1.) Observe Dynamics - Watch Social Cues, Non-Verbals, and Micro-Expressions 2.) Listen 3.) Pay Attention to the Stories 4.) Observe What Matters (Individually and to the Group) 5.) Avoid People and Triggers Bonus - Dare to be Authentic

How can you capitalize on emotional intelligence? What area most resonated with you?

I would love to hear your thoughts! DM me on IG (@hannahbphd) to share yours!

Opportunities to connect are coming soon!

Until then, feed the good in yourself and others through emotional intelligence!

Happy Trails. The emotionally intelligent kind.

Yakoke (Thanks)!

Hannah B., PhD