EP 220 - Emotional Fitness: The Secret Weapon Every Leader Is Missing

In this episode of the Tyler Dickerhoof show, Dr. Emily Anhalt, a clinical psychologist and co-founder of COA, explores the concept of emotional fitness and its impact on leadership and personal growth. Dr. Anhalt discusses the common tendency among leaders to suppress emotions like stress, fear, and doubt, and how embracing these feelings can lead to greater power and self-awareness. She emphasizes the importance of proactive emotional health, likening it to physical fitness, and shares practical exercises for building emotional resilience. The conversation also touches on the challenges of maintaining authentic connections in a technology-driven world and the role of empathy and self-awareness in fostering meaningful relationships. Dr. Anhalt provides insights into how emotional fitness can help individuals take control of their lives, make intentional choices, and ultimately lead with impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices