EI at Work

EI at Work

An exploration of the impact of emotional intelligence in business and life. Co hosts Marie El Daghl and global emotional intelligence expert Dr Ben Palmer invite a different guest each month to share how EI was a game changer in their organisation.

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May 19, 2025 36 mins

Promoting the right leaders isn’t just about performance, it’s about identifying those with the high levels of emotional intelligence to handle high stakes, high-pressure roles. In his world-first, four-year study, Genos International CEO Dr. Ben Palmer proved that EI 360s reveal the soft skills that traditional assessments alone can’t, and why EI plays a critical role in talent decision making. 

‘The R...

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DEI has been making headlines globally. Some companies are doubling down on their efforts and bucking the trend, others are scaling back, questioning its role in the workplace. In this episode, Dr. Judy Lundy Leadership Specialist and Lecturer at Edith Cowan University joins us to unpack the state of DEI today. Learn why some programs fail, how emotional intelligence shapes the conversation, and what it really takes to build inclus...

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January 20, 2025 49 mins

What if stress wasn’t just something to endure, but a skill you could master?  

In this episode, Paul Taylor, an award-winning fitness expert discusses the term ‘stress fitness’ - he’s approach to building resilience. Unlike traditional resilience, stress fitness is about harnessing stress as a tool to build tolerance, enhance mental strength, and improve performance—not just in the gym, but ...

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December 16, 2024 36 mins

From Forbes to the Bangkok Post, it’s universally reported that the workplace will shift dramatically in 2025 and that EI in all its forms, will be the difference between sinking and soaring. This episode wraps up 2024, dives into the top disruptive trends shaking up 2025 and reveals new and improved Genos solutions to ensure organisational success. 

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November 20, 2024 32 mins

Ireland's top chefs have experienced life-changing transformations thanks to the emotional intelligence work of Genos Certified Practitioner Una Crilly. One executive chef lost 20kg, overcame two heart attacks, quit smoking, and rediscovered joy in the kitchen.

 

Una Crilly is a seasoned Leadership Consultant, who specialises in the retail and hospitality industry. Recently she’s been combating burnout and pressure in the kitchen w...

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Take it from this power panel. Debbie Muno, MD Genos North America, Deiric McCann, MD Genos Europe and Vicky Karuga, MD Genos Pan Africa. They join Genos International CEO Dr Ben Palmer and co-host Marie El Daghl to discuss EI in 2025 and beyond, based not only on their expertise, but the collective feedback of over 100 EI experts from the Genos Global Conference 2024. 

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August 25, 2024 42 mins

Unlock the key to workplace transformation with the Emotional Culture Index (ECI), a free Genos International tool that Mel Neil, highly regarded leadership and performance coach, swears by. Join Mel as she explains how the ECI sparks essential psychologically safe conversations, tackles burnout, and drives solution-focused outcomes for a thriving, engaged workforce. Learn why she will never start a development program without it. 

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Juliette Tobias-Webb, a behavioural science expert, shares insights from her recent Antarctic adventures, drawing parallels between penguins' social habits and workplace dynamics. Explore her perspectives on emotional intelligence, leveraging technology for productivity, and fostering inclusive team environments in the latest episode of EI at Work. 

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June 5, 2024 41 mins

On this month's episode of EI at Work, Karine Leblanc shares her journey of transformation, growth, and the power of emotional intelligence.  

With roots in engineering hear how Karine navigated a male dominate industry, her journey to self-improvement and how she increased peace, productivity and sales through embracing emotional intelligence.  

Plus you’ll hear about her certification journey and why she chose to partner with Gen...

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May 13, 2024 51 mins

 

This episode of EI at Work discusses the tumultuous landscape of the education sector with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) facing dire challenges, particularly in the United States. The impact is profound, with legislation changes, peaceful protests turning volatile, and students becoming increasingly disconnected amidst the Covid19 pandemic and rapid technological growth.  

Daymyen Layne, a Genos Certified Practitioner an...

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April 11, 2024 47 mins

In a world where change is constant and the future of work is rapidly evolving, the demand for emotional intelligence (EI) has never been higher, leading Georgia Bolton to become a certified practitioner.  

As a seasoned leadership consultant, Georgia shares why she turned to Genos International for certification. Hear about her certification journey and how she promptly used her new EI tools to tackle a hospitality client’s challe...

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March 3, 2024 23 mins

The State of EI for 2024 – what does it look like, what are the trends and what you can expect to see from Genos International this year. 

Join hosts Dr. Ben Palmer and Marie El Daghl as they discuss the critical role of emotional intelligence in today's labour market, and the strategies that are shaping the future for productivity and customer service.  

Ben and Marie share the Genos International 2024 priorities and the first det...

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December 17, 2023 36 mins

Feeling more frantic than festive this season? The end of year is a whirlwind of Christmas parties, family gatherings, holidays, and joy. Yet, amid the festivities, the end of year brings long hours, short breaks and lots of forced smiles as the seasons demands intensify - particularly for retail and hospitality sectors.

Leadership Coach Christine Rumble reveals the essential micro behaviours for navigating the end of year mayhem –...

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November 29, 2023 38 mins

Would staff come back to the office if they thought their employer would help get them out of it in time for the next train? We’re not talking an email from a manager but screens in the office on every floor, sharing train timetables to ensure people get home in time.   

Angela Ferguson, Creative and Managing Director of Futurespace shares insights into one of her recent projects ‘The Works’, an experience centre for staff and clie...

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Listen and unravel the intricacies of managing workplace conflicts. Discover the power of self-awareness, the transformative potential of a win-win mindset, and gain practical insights into creating a safe mediation space. Whether you're a team leader, HR professional, or simply someone looking to foster a more harmonious work environment, this episode provides valuable guidance to help you turn conflicts into opportunities for gro...

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You see the signs in hospitals. You hear automated messages on phone lines. Abuse will not be tolerated. Please treat our staff with respect.

In stressful scenarios, for instance where someone has lost something or someone valuable to them, customer interactions are naturally difficult, often sensitive and without the right training can go awry.

In this insightful episode of EI at Work, former General Manager People & Learning ...

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August 2, 2023 35 mins

Most business leaders know that Artificial Intelligence will disrupt their business now or in the near future. Not many are sure how or have given thought to the culture required to adopt and drive AI successfully. A culture of strong leadership, resilience and collaboration is essential to success when dealing with change and uncertainty, let alone the greatest seismic shift of our time, Artificial Intelligence.  

Karl Treacher is...

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Most organisations and leaders don’t realise or pay enough attention to the critical role emotions play in building culture and the employee experience at work.  Instead, they focus on how people think and behave – an organisations ‘cognitive culture’. By ignoring the emotional culture, organisations and leaders are at risk of glossing over a vital part of what makes people and organisations tick.  In this podcast Teresa Callow, GM...

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It’s time to take immediate action. The world is placing tremendous emphasis on psychological safety, and Australia has already undergone significant legal changes regarding an employer's duty of care. Breaching these regulations carries severe legal consequences, but the moral, reputational, and cultural fallout could be even worse. Don't wait any longer—prepare your organizational response now.  

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Commit a serious crime. Go to Jail. Life Over. Right?

That doesn’t have to be the way. Dr Paul Wood is living proof that you can grow through adversity.

What was the crime? Murder. And as he puts it in the podcast “feel the weight of that word”. Dr Wood shares a remarkable story of Netflix proportions of his journey to becoming a Dr of Psychology. Today, he is an expert in helping people and organisations strive towards their poten...

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