Emotions don't clock out when we clock in. They follow us into meetings, emails, and leadership decisions. When we suppress, deny, or dismiss what we're carrying, it leaks into our work. Into our relationships. Into how we lead. And the silence? It's costing us. Because performance without well-being is not sustainable leadership. It's survival. We have to shift the narrative. To stop treating emotional well-being like a 'by-the-way', and start recognising it as a leadership priority. I believe that Emotional Intelligence gives us the tools to lead differently—to notice what's not being said, to respond with empathy, and to create spaces where people feel seen, safe, and supported. Including you. 🎙️ In this episode, we'll explore: Why emotional well-being is a leadership responsibility How EQ helps you tune into what's not being said Practical ways to build cultures of psychological safety—starting with you
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E9: Calm In The Chaos
The workplace can be a pressure cooker. Expectations are high. Resources are low. And when emotional well-being isn't prioritised, it leads to burnout, disengagement, and even long-term health consequences. But here's the challenge—most of us have never been taught how to manage stress proactively. We push through until we can't. But what if you could approach stress differently? What if Emotional Intelligence could help you not only cope—but thrive, even under pressure? 🎙️ In this episode, as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness month, we'll explore: ✅ Why stress is more than just a productivity issue—and what it signals emotionally ✅ How Emotional Intelligence equips you to navigate pressure with presence and perspective ✅ Practical ways to protect your well-being and lead with calm, even in chaos
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E8: From Drama To Dialogue
Workplace conflict is part of the professional journey. It's not a matter of if it happens—but when. And for many of us, especially as professional African women navigating layered dynamics, conflict can feel risky. We don't want to be labelled emotional, difficult, or too much. But here's the truth: conflict isn't the enemy. Disconnection is. Avoiding it doesn't protect relationships—it weakens them. And Emotional Intelligence gives us the tools we need to navigate tough moments with clarity, courage, and compassion.
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E7: Work Life Prioritization
We've been fed the idea that a successful woman should be able to "have it all"—a thriving career, a perfect family, time for self-care, flawless devotionals, and a booming side hustle. The world applauds hustle culture and multitasking, and somewhere along the way, we started believing that our worth was measured by how much we could carry without dropping anything. But let's be honest—trying to keep every ball in the air all the time is exhausting. Behind the polished LinkedIn profiles and cheerful greetings at church, many of us are silently overwhelmed, constantly spinning plates, and secretly asking, "Can I keep this up much longer?"
Join host, Mucha Mlingo as she shares tips & tricks that will help you power up your career with Emotional Intelligence - the 'soft skill' that drives professional success!This podcast is for professionals who are keen to leverage the learnable skill of Emotional Intelligence to increase impact & effectiveness at work, build and strengthen professional relationships to maximise influence
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