In this episode, we tackle the often-misunderstood topic of emotional intelligence (EQ) and provide practical ways to develop it as a leader. We explore how EQ differs from personality traits and share actionable strategies to enhance your emotional awareness and leadership effectiveness. Key points from this episode Understanding the difference between personality traits and emotional intelligenceThe five key areas of emotional intelligence and how they build upon each otherWhy responding rather than reacting is crucial for emotional intelligencePractical strategies for developing self-awareness and emotional management 00:00 Introduction to Emotional Intelligence 00:34 Understanding Emotional Intelligence 02:47 Challenges in Developing Emotional Intelligence 04:08 Five Key Areas of Emotional Intelligence 12:13 Practical Strategies for Self-Perception 17:26 Practical Strategies for Self-Expression 20:30 Practical Strategies for Interpersonal Skills 25:46 Practical Strategies for Decision Making 28:53 Practical Strategies for Stress Management 31:28 Conclusion and Next Steps Useful Links Join The Catalyst Career Club for 50k+ Leaders Connect with Pam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalangan/ Connect with Jacqui on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-jagger/ Interested in working with us? Get in touch about career or leadership development, outplacement workshops or recruitment support via the Catalyst Careers website Enjoyed this Episode? If you enjoyed this episode, please take the time to rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Mentioned in this episode: Catalyst Career Club for £50k+ Leaders & Managers Moving up the career ladder needs an inside edge - strategies that allow you to unlock your full potential and position yourself as a true leadership talent. And that's exactly what the Catalyst Career Club for 50k+ Leaders provides. No fluff, no corporate jargon. Just a down to earth, purposeful injection of oomph for your career from Pamela & Jacqui Use the code PODCAST to get your first month for £1 https://www.pamelalangan.com/catalystcareerclub