70. Pause, Reflect, Lead: The EQ Advantage with Amy Jacobson

In this insightful episode of the Limitless Leaders Podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Amy Jacobson, Emotional Intelligence and human behaviour specialist, speaker, and author of The Emotional Intelligence Advantage: Mastering Change and Difficult Conversations. Amy is on a mission to simplify E.I. and help leaders and teams understand how their emotions impact performance, communication, and connection. With a deep background in corporate leadership and a passion for decoding human behaviour, she shares why E.I. isn’t just a buzzword, it’s a game-changer. You can watch the podcast here, click the image below, or listen on your favourite platforms. Key Takeaways: Amy is a sought-after media commentator who’s mission is to break down misconceptions around E.I., help people to increase their emotional intelligence and create purpose-driven teams who get results. Emotional intelligence is not soft, it’s strategic. It drives leadership impact, team performance, and trust. Emotions aren't bad. They just need regulation. Feeling them is essential, but looping or overreacting can derail outcomes. Connection is core. EQ helps leaders build true rapport, especially in diverse, hybrid, and fast-paced workplaces. Self-awareness is the starting point. Take a moment to pause, reflect and ask, “How am I feeling right now?” Leadership is about people, not just performance. EQ helps leaders move from process-driven to purpose-driven. Contact Amy Jacobson: Amy Jacobson Website Amy Jacobson on Instagram Amy Jacobson on LinkedIn Enjoy This Podcast? Leadership in changing times can be difficult, but you can adopt certain traits to get your team through it. You can also join mentorship programs to gain the skills you need. Please post a review and share it! If you learned something by tuning into this podcast, do not hesitate to write a review and share it with your friends! The world needs more people with the drive and leadership qualities to make the world a better place. We need strong leadership skills and a learner’s attitude today more than ever. To listen to the podcast, select your favourite link below. Apple: https://www.reneegiarrusso.com/PodcastOnApple Spotify: https://www.reneegiarrusso.com/PodcastOnSpotify Android: https://www.reneegiarrusso.com/PodcastOnAndroid YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReneeGiarrusso-RGDynamics Have any questions? You can contact me through these platforms: Company website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn To leading the future,