E66 - Emotions and Leadership featuring Jo Wheatley, Emotions Coach

How are we doing? Send us a message and let us know what content had impact, and what content may have missed the mark, and why.I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. How often do you feel you need to ‘take out’ emotion from your work? Today’s guest, Jo Wheatley, a global award-winning Emotions Coach and Co-Founder of In Good Company, shares how emotions are not detrimental to your leadership abilities. Jo coaches CEOs – and those on a CEO pathway – who are seeking alignment of their emotions to their outer achievements. She is also the co-host of the No 1 UK Careers podcast 'The Coaching Crowd' and author of ‘Deciding to Coach’.It was great having Jo join the show to share how our emotions can be used as invaluable tools to help us become courageous and compassionate leaders. Tune in to this conversation as Jo delves into how we can best leverage our emotions, ways to see through our emotional fog, make decisions based on our intuition and practical options, and prioritising mental health within the workplace. Links mentioned:Jo’s website: http://www.jowheatley.com In Good Company: http://www.igcompany.co.uk The Coaching Crowd Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-coaching-crowd-podcast-with-jo-wheatley-zoe-hawkins/id1594603806 ‘Deciding to Coach’ by Jo Wheatley: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deciding-Coach-Coaching-Business-Strategy-ebook/dp/B09XG1SJWC/ref=zg_bs_362205031_1/261-8347104-2563517?pd_rd_i=B09XG1SJWC&psc=1 Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been listed #8 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2022.Support the showTrench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #5 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2025.Connect to Trench Leadership:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnaqOp1UvqTJhATzcizowATrench Leadership Website: www.trenchleadership.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trench-leadership-a-podcast-from-the-front/?viewAsMember=trueAre you looking for a podcast editor/producer? Do you enjoy the quality of the show? The editor of Trench Leadership, Jennifer Lee, is taking new clients. Reach out at https://www.itsalegitbusiness.com.Reviews are the best way for the show to know what is working, what needs improvement, and what to talk about in the future. If you have a topic that you're passionate to hear more about, feel free to reach out at [email protected] to connect and share your ideas.