Just like Madonna said, “Express yourself.” You know, you know you’ve got to. Right? In this episode, we’re looking at the next composite on the EQ-i 2.0 model of emotional intelligence: Self-Expression. We also touch on the importance of not being a douche canoe (technical term). Self-expression builds off of self-perception (which we talked about in episode 149) for sure. It’s about your communication to others about the inner you broken down into emotional expressiveness, assertiveness, and independence.
Break out your notebook and get scribblin’. In this series of episodes, we’re sharing the CliffsNotes (remember those?!) versions of the major elements of emotional intelligence (EQ), starting with Self-Perception. Of course, we’re starting with the one that’s all about YOU. We define self-perception (according to the EQ-i 2.0 model) and break down its parts: self-regard, self-actualization, and emotional self-awareness. How well do you know you?
Ever have someone try to talk you out of your feelings? … “C’mon, don’t be angry.” Uh, what? Hey … emotions are some of the best data for understanding ourselves and others. Why would you want to put the kibosh on that?!! Let’s not gloss over this hidden gold mine. This episode sets the stage for getting our shovels out and digging into all the ins and outs of emotional intelligence (EQ) and coaching it. … Let’s recognize the impact of emotional intelligence because there’s no better time to be putting it to use!
Do some of your clients suffer from “lack” thinking? You know … looking at others with that green side-eye and wishing they had … X, Y, or Z? How do you coach around this? Get on the helicopter with us in this episode so we can take a … well … helicopter view of the situation. On the ride, we’re going to talk about some questions that’ll get your clients to think about what is at the root of their beliefs … Strap yourself in … and climb aboard.
Here’s a great, free takeaway from this episode: “People who think abundant thoughts are going to have abundant lives.” So … what are your thoughts telling you? Uh oh! Shhhh … Listen up … because, in this episode, we’re breaking down what keeps people from having an abundance mindset. And, more importantly, we’re going to share advice on how to attract abundance. It’s easy really … and pretty damn rewarding … so much so you’ll feel like you struck oil.
More, more, more… How do you like it? How do you like it? Yes, we just referenced a song from 1975… and, yes, we all just want more, right? People say they want abundance (be it physical, material, or emotional things). The truth is we already have abundance—abundance in certain areas—of good and maybe an abundance of bad. Let’s look at where the abundance is working for us and where it’s not. This episode is all about bringing awareness to what your abundance looks like.
Does your personal need for certainty (yes, yours!) drive you to try and create the same comfy sense of certainty for others? We’re throwing this idea out there in Podcastland to see how it lands. Do you feel like you need to make others feel comfortable at your own expense (we’re lookin’ at you people pleasers)? Or maybe you’re minimizing someone’s issue (even though you didn’t mean to) to make them feel better (and actually doing the opposite)! In this episode, we ponder the risks … come along. 
OK. Truth is … as humans we all crave a certain (ha!) degree of certainty and a certain degree of uncertainty or variety (are you willing to try the lobster on the diner menu?). We don’t all crave certainty or uncertainty around the same things (duh!). This episode we’ll get you thinking: In what areas do I really value certainty versus uncertainty, and vice-versa (and why). Creating a bit more balance will payoff big time. We’re also sharing a quick lesson from a recent adventure involving jet skis. Listen up!
We know what we know, and we don’t know what we don’t know yet, but we will … soon. Sounds like that great scene from Spaceballs the movie. BUT, it does make sense … it’s all about the certainty that is now, versus the uncertainty in the future. The question is: Are you okay with that? You don’t want to spend your time future trippin’ right? In this episode, we’ll get you thinking about embracing uncertainty, instead of spending so much energy ‘What-if?’-ing. Listen up and then go re-watch Spaceballs (so worth it).
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