In this solo episode of the Women in Corporate podcast, host Olawunmi Brigue challenges the stereotype that women are too emotional, arguing instead that women's inherent emotional intelligence is a valuable asset in the workplace. The episode explores how women can leverage their natural emotional skills to overcome workplace challenges and maximise their potential. Olawunmi discusses the strengths women have in empathy, self-awareness, motivation, and social skills, backed by various studies. She provides practical tips for women to enhance their emotional intelligence and emphasises the importance of embracing emotions as a unique advantage. The episode aims to empower women to stop seeing their emotions as liabilities and to utilise them to stand out and succeed in their careers. 00:00 Introduction 01:31 The Power of Emotions in the Workplace 04:14 Understanding Emotional Intelligence 07:57 Research-Backed Benefits of Emotional Intelligence 11:15 Practical Examples of Emotional Intelligence 26:35 Developing Your Emotional Intelligence 35:26 Conclusion: Harnessing Your Emotional Superpower Olawunmi Brigue is a certified executive and transformational life coach, and the founder of Luminous membership, a Personal & Spiritual Growth Hub for women who desire to build BOTH a highflying career and a wholesome family without sacrificing their wellbeing or personal fulfilment. Learn more at www.luminousmembership.com