Emotional Intelligence - How to Stop Reacting and Start Responding

Have you ever reacted in the heat of the moment and wished you had handled things differently? In this episode of Grow As I Go, Amy explores emotional intelligence, emotional regulation and why understanding our emotions is one of the most important skills we can develop for better relationships, leadership and personal growth.Amy unpacks why emotions are not something to suppress or avoid, but valuable information that helps us understand ourselves and others. Drawing on insights from Dr Marc Brackett, neuroscience and psychology, this episode explores self-awareness, emotional regulation, managing triggers and the power of pausing before responding.You’ll learn:Why emotional intelligence matters more than IQHow to recognise and name your emotionsWhy unprocessed emotions eventually catch up with usHow to build stronger relationships through empathy and self-awarenessTimestamps00:00 – What emotional intelligence really means (and why it matters)03:26 – Why EQ can matter more than IQ in life and leadership05:12 – “Emotions are debts”: why ignoring emotions catches up with us13:18 – The neuroscience behind naming your emotions15:01 – The power of the pause: responding instead of reacting. Follow Grow As I Go on Spotify and Apple, and on Instagram @growasigopodcast