Is being smart (having a high IQ) enough to thrive and advance personally and professionally? While academic Intelligence (IQ) matters, there are other forms of intelligence that are equally important, such as emotional intelligence (EQ). In this episode we’re going to talk at length about this skill and LO and Behold, it’s totally trainable! Emotional Intelligence has become a buzzword recently thanks to the challenging events we’ve been facing in the last couple of years. Organizations are now encouraging employees to get in touch with their emotions and are finally welcoming this notion in the work environment. Join me and my guests Leonardo Borrelli, a Business Analyst and Software Designer at T-Systems, and Matthew Strauss, a Partner at ARGO Performance & Development, as we have an honest conversation on the key aspects of what it means to be emotionally intelligent and what effect it can have on your personal and professional life. Stay tuned for the upcoming second part, where we look at Emotional Intelligence through various lenses!