Emotions are more than feelings; they’re a superpower that shapes our personal lives, our teams, and our leadership effectiveness. In my book, The Power of Emotion, I explore how increasing self-awareness and emotional intelligence can transform your relationships, communication, and overall impact. This short video provides a glimpse into the practical strategies and insights you’ll discover, empowering you to harness the power of emotion to achieve your full potential.
A Practical Introduction to Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, and Personal Growth
Why Emotions Matter
Unquestionably, our emotions are very valuable to us, our family, and our team members. Many fail to understand the extraordinary power of emotion and how it affects our interactions and ability to connect with others. So much of what we do, from managing our behaviour, feelings, and social skills to making personal decisions, is influenced by emotion. When we invest time to increase our self-awareness and become familiar with our emotions, recognizing, understanding, and managing them, the outcome is life-changing.
Self-Awareness: The Heart of Emotional Intelligence
Self-awareness is a cornerstone of emotional intelligence (EI). Developing this competency strengthens communication, deepens relationships, and enhances overall life satisfaction. Organizations increasingly recognize EI’s importance, offering training to help teams and leaders harness their emotional strengths. Research consistently highlights that higher EI leads to greater effectiveness, resilience, and engagement, both individually and collectively.
Discover How Understanding Emotion Unlocks EI and Personal Growth
Practical Ways to Develop Emotional Intelligence
As a certified EQ-i 2.0 trainer, I’ve worked with countless leaders and teams to increase emotional intelligence through:
- Online Training and Webinars
- Leadership Workshops: Leading With Emotional Effectiveness
- Emotional Intelligence Assessments for Leaders and Teams
- Consulting
- Coaching
- Keynote Speaking
These strategies help individuals and teams recognize the power of emotion, build self-awareness, and apply EI to enhance performance and relationships.
Your emotions are a superpower that, when understood and developed, can elevate your life, your leadership, and your team’s success. The Power of Emotion, A Practical Guide to Making The Most Of Your Emotional Intelligence, offers actionable strategies, exercises, and insights to help you strengthen your EI and self-awareness. Watch the video to preview the book’s insights and discover how harnessing emotional intelligence can transform your personal and professional life.
This article was originally published on December 18, 2021, and was updated in January 2026.
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