This episode of The Leader in You Podcast explores the power of emotional awareness to foster stronger relationships in the workplace and at home.

Dr. Lola Gershfeld, Polina Marian, and Niamh Hannan discuss how the Emotional Connection (EmC) process creates safety for emotional expression, helps identify underlying emotions, and improves professional and personal relationships. They highlight how emotions impact workplace performance, parenting, and overall well-being.

Tune into the episode to learn how emotional awareness can transform leadership, enhance connection, and improve communication at work and home.

In this episode, we talk about:

• [00:00] Welcome & Introductions
• [00:49] Why understanding emotions matters in the workplace
• [04:13] The EmC Process: A roadmap for emotional awareness
• [06:00] The power of specificity in naming emotions
• [10:16] The impact of emotional intelligence on personal relationships
• [13:10] Why traditional performance reviews create disconnection
• [15:14] How emotional triggers impact behavior and decision-making
• [18:16] Emotions as the next frontier in workplace leadership
• [21:48] The key to building connections with children and employees
• [25:00] How the EmC process naturally integrates into personal relationships
• [27:44] Disconnection and workplace performance: The brain-science link
• [29:40] Closing thoughts & next steps

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Dr. Lola Gershfeld, a distinguished organizational psychologist, has dedicated her career to delving into the intricate layers of employee engagement, team dynamics, and workplace conflicts. She is the author of Emotional Connection and The Connected Culture, which aims to build strong and connected relationships, improve team dynamics, and prevent workplace conflicts.