Play to Win
What does a song played on the ukulele have to do with emotional expression? And why are we so pumped to be talking about it?
In this four-part series of episodes, we’re putting our J&K spin on the emotional intelligence skill of emotional expression. This time around, we’re talking specifically about what it means to be bold. Listen in and try to tune into what feelings come up for you around boldness.
Don’t worry! It doesn’t have to happen overnight, but you CAN learn to be assertive (or more assertive). This episode is devoted (not hopelessly) to developing more of this important EQ skill. We’re sharing some very real and very doable tips for using your voice in growing your assertiveness. Remember to start small, and realize your boundaries and opinions are important to you. They deserve airtime.
Saying “yes” when you want to say “no”? What’s that all about? Are you still putting other people’s needs above your own? Are you worried about what they might think? In this latest episode about the emotional intelligence skill of assertiveness, we’re talking about why people pleasers give their power away. Of course, we wrap with a series of questions for you (or your clients) to wrap your head around your relationship with assertiveness.
Turns out when you’re part of a team, respecting yourself is part of respecting your team. It’s all part of the emotional intelligence skill of assertiveness, because being able to express yourself and being clear about what you want is your contribution. Listen in and get more comfortable with “going there” and even making a few mistakes along the way. R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Find out what it means to me.
How do you strike a balance between sharing your thoughts and not coming off like an arrogant ass? How fine a line is it? We’re talking assertiveness, people. This emotional intelligence skill shows up in good, bad, and ugly ways at home and in the workplace. Where do you fall on the continuum? In this episode, we’ll conclude with a fun little exercise to help you explore this concept.
Go ahead… fail! And fail like a champ! Try it. Don’t take the results personally, and figure it out. The more willing you are to fail, the more likely you are to achieve your “impossible goal.” We’re going new places in this episode, exploring the emotional intelligence skill of self-actualization. Lots of ahas to take in, to help you manage the mindset around failure. And of course … a story that’ll bring it all together.
Just rollin’ on by the cheese shop for the win! In this episode, we’re talking about taking the kind of approach to our goals that kicks obstacles to the curb. It’s about being connected, making decisions, and holding to them. Despite the craving, it’s about commitment and taking action. We share a couple of fun stories … and a totally cheesy example to illustrate our point.
Shout out to James Clear and his book Atomic Habits (and members of our Inner Circle) for inspiring this week’s episode. We’re talking about identity-based habits, the skills, and the mindset needed to achieve what we really want. We promise it’ll be enlightening. If you’ve already scrapped this year’s resolution, listen in and you’ll probably learn why.
What does the Ab Dolly have to do with Self-Actualization? You’ll see. It’s time to grow and strive. So, this week, we’re talking about how fulfillment means different things for different people. Yep… we’re all over the place. You’ll hear about what goal setting looks like for us personally, and we’ll give you some emotional intelligence snacks to nibble on… like being able to recognize the emotions tied to your goals (because that’s what they’re all about).
