20 The Psychologist’s Perspective On Leadership with Niamh Hannan

On this episode of The Knowing Self Knowing Others Podcast, host Nia Thomas explores the topic of self-awareness and its impact on relationships, decision-making, and leadership performance. Joining Nia is a guest who has experience working one-on-one with clients and leading group programs focused on building self-awareness and emotional intelligence. They discuss how safety and self-love play a role in the work, as well as the challenges leaders face in staying self-aware as they climb the ranks. The episode covers various exercises and models used to develop assertive communication, address workplace drama, and build confidence. Nia and the guest also stress the importance of seeking feedback to balance one's confidence and reality testing. Listeners can expect to learn about the EQI 2.0 emotional intelligence assessment, the impact of self-awareness on relationships, and how emotional self-awareness and self-expression can be balanced for optimal emotional intelligence. The episode is available on various platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and listeners and advertisers can contact Nia via the website knowingselfknowingothers.co.uk.[00:02:39] Leaders need self-awareness for success.[00:06:11] Enhancing EQI 2.0 assessment, gender-neutral balance.[00:08:10] Emotions affect relationships; self-awareness is key.[00:11:42] Leaders often lack self-awareness and feedback.[00:16:47] Group programs focusing on self-awareness and growth.[00:20:17] Host Nia Thomas promotes podcast and website.Niamh is a Chartered Psychologist with the Psychological Society of Ireland, with a special interest in Positive Psychology (including Certification in Emotional Intelligence) and Mindfulness. She is also a Professional Coach (ICF).She has spoken at a variety of large events, such as the Mental Health & Wellbeing Summit 2017(Aviva); the Student Leaders Congress (3Arena), ZEMINAR 2018 (RDS), the Network Ireland Awards Conference and the Dublin Horse Show.Niamh has worked with a large variety of companies and organizations, including UL, UCD, AIB, Allianz, Cognizant (Facebook & YouTube accounts), RCPI, Irish Stock Exchange, Accenture, law firms, various Government Departments, among others. Access Niamh's website hereFind Niamh on LinkedIn hereFind Tasha Eurich's book Insight hereSupport the showFind Out MoreThanks for joining me on my learning journey! Until next time... Find out About me Connect on LinkedIn Sign up to my Newsletter Rate and ReviewOnce you've taken a listen please leave a rate and review on your favourite podcast player. A little word from you means a big deal to me!