Spirit of EQ

In this episode, Eric Pennington hosts Rachel Scott, a senior UX designer at Buckeye Innovation. Rachel is also a passionate world traveler who aims to visit every country on the planet. Both Eric and Rachel discuss the importance of embracing adventure, challenging perspectives, and living intentionally in both personal and professional aspects of life.

Top Takeaways

1. Embracing different perspectives: Rachel Scott's extensive tra...

Welcome to the Spirit of EQ podcast! In this episode, host Eric Pennington is joined by special guest Ellen Isaacs, a licensed orthopedic physical therapist and nutrition coach.

Ellen shares her inspiring journey from struggling with her own nutrition and eating disorders to becoming a passionate advocate for holistic health.

After years of struggling with her nutrition, Ellen found a nutrition coach who met her at her starting poi...

Cat Perlson, Leadership Development Corporate Trainer

We have an engaging conversation with Cat Perlson. We talk about the profound impact of trauma on mental health, advocating for the validation of emotions and resilience after traumatic experiences.

Here are the key takeaways from our discussion:

1. Embracing Vulnerability and Seeking Support: Cat Perlson's courageous journey emphasizes the importance of seeking help, being vulner...

In this episode of the Spirit of EQ podcast, host Luke Cavanagh welcomes Giovanni Leoni as they discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on human experience and organizations. Giovanni, the head of business strategy and development at Credo AI, highlights the importance of aligning AI with human values, while Luke emphasizes the need to approach technological change with a positive mindset.

Top Takeaways

1. The Impact of AI...

In this episode of the Spirit of EQ podcast, hosts Eric Pennington and Jeff East explore the intricacies of navigating change.

Key Takeaways

1️⃣ Embracing Change: Change can be unsettling, but having a noble goal and evaluating if we're still following our true north helps us navigate through doubts. Recognizing patterns, reflecting on past experiences, and practicing self-empathy are crucial in adjusting to change.

2️⃣ Failure as a ...

We had the pleasure of hosting Professor Art Markman on the Spirit of EQ podcast. We had an insightful conversation on psychology, decision-making, and the importance of mental wellness. Here are three key takeaways from our episode:

1️⃣ "It depends" is the answer to many complex questions in psychology. Our decision-making process is heavily influenced by our motivational system, and whether it's beneficial or not depends on whethe...

As we wrap up 2023, we find ourselves reflecting on a year filled with insightful conversations, personal revelations, and meaningful growth. In our latest podcast episode, Eric Pennington and Jeff East delve into topics covering emotional intelligence, personal health, and the impact of technology on the human experience.

Eric and Jeff emphasize the importance of embracing the "heavy lifting" involved in emotional intelligence work...

Luke Cavanaugh is our guest host for this episode!

His guest is Zara Shirazi, a native of Tehran, Iran who now runs a boutique branding agency based in Vaxjo.

Zara is a really strong example of an optimist, a trait she learned from her highly entrepreneurial father, and she reflects on the upsides and downsides of growing up in the shadow of such a dominant figure.

Zara and Luke share perspectives on the complicated Iran-USA relations...

In this episode, we have a special guest joining us, Luke Cavanagh. In this episode, we dive into the world of emotional intelligence (EQ) and explore its impact on our personal and professional lives. We discuss the concept of navigating emotions and how it can be challenging for many individuals. Luke shares his own experiences with EQ and how it has helped him face fear and find fulfillment in his life. We also touch upon the im...

We explore the critical role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in healthcare and discuss the challenges faced by both physicians and patients in today's complex healthcare landscape.

Here are 3 key takeaways from our engaging conversation:

1️⃣ Emotional intelligence (EQ) is vital for effective healthcare: Understanding and managing emotions play a significant role in building trust and effective communication between physicians and pati...

We tackle the important topic of owning our history and embracing the valuable lessons it teaches us. We delve into how our past experiences shape our perspectives, our emotional intelligence (EQ), and our future. Here's a brief overview of what you can expect:

🔎 Looking Back for Growth: The episode highlights the power of examining our mistakes and failures, rather than ignoring or being embarrassed by them. Our history is filled ...

If you've been following our podcast, you might recall that we've had some fascinating conversations with Jim in the past about spiritual emotional intelligence. But today, we dive even deeper into his journey of transformation and self-discovery.

Here are 3 key takeaways from our captivating conversation:

1️⃣ The Power of Self-Reflection: Throughout the episode, we explored the importance of self-reflection and understanding our pas...

Robert Brezosky is a highly experienced Global Human Resources Executive with a successful record of transformational leadership across multiple areas of HR - including HR Operations, Talent Mobility, Early Career Development Programs, Recruiting, and HR Teams, in large multinational organizations, including PwC, The Walt Disney Company, and most recently Netflix.  

Robert is considered a Visionary Leader who sees possibil...

As the Executive Director at Leadership Columbus, Shannon Lee is committed to developing, connecting, and inspiring diverse leaders who serve as catalysts in building a healthy and vibrant community. She is most passionate about helping individuals change the way they experience leadership so that as leaders, they can create healing in the workplace. Shannon is the author of Servant Leader Mindset and is an experienced co...

On this episode of Spirit of EQ, our guest Toya Spencer dives into the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Toya starts off by discussing the power of core beliefs and how they shape individuals' lives. She emphasizes the importance of examining and questioning these beliefs, even if they served as survival tools in the past.

Toya goes on to talk about the significance of feeling a sense of belonging and being w...

Here's what we cover in this episode...

We cover a range of topics including social media impact, effective communication, empathy, EQ, personal growth, mental health support, personal responsibility, and setting boundaries in the workplace.

In each episode, Jeff and Eric will talk about what emotional intelligence, or understanding your emotions, can do for you in your daily and work life. For more information, contact Eric or Jeff ...

Entrepreneur and artist Heather Hanson shares her inspiring journey to finding her true self and pursuing her passion as an artist. She discusses her wake-up call after being diagnosed with breast cancer and how it led her to prioritize self-care and explore her natural expression as an artist.

Heather emphasizes the importance of being in choice when making career decisions and not living someone else's story. She also discusses t...

We welcome Josh Freedman, CEO of Six Seconds. As you listen to the podcast, you will gain valuable insights into emotional intelligence and its role in creating engaged workplaces and communities. With new research, frameworks, methods, and programs on employee well-being, we provide practical advice for individuals to strengthen their emotional intelligence skills and thrive in all areas of their lives.

In each episode, Jeff and Er...

This is our 100th episode of Spirit of EQ!

We reflect on our personal growth journey over the past few years and how creating this podcast has helped us spread that growth to others.

We discuss the practical tools inside emotional intelligence that can improve decision-making and help all of us navigate life's challenges and opportunities. We talk about the importance of staying true to the original purpose of the podcast. We also d...