Episode 172: Why We Need Emotional Intelligence with Estie Briggs

Today's podcast kicks off a Mental Health in the workplace series. Estie Briggs, EQ Coach joins us to discuss the importance of Emotional Intelligence inside and outside of the workplace. Studies demonstrate when you have higher EQ, you tend to be paid more as well as have a higher quality of life. EQ is determined by how self-aware we are from an internal and external perspective. In this episode, Estie also shares how we can give feedback and 360 assessments from an emotionally attuned place. The way we give feedback and the asks we have matter.   Interested in flexing your mindfulness muscles? Take a pause with me and join Centered in the City to have over 200 holistic mindfulness based exercises to help you pause and regulate your mind and emotions. Sign-up for your 7 day FREE Trial here.   ****** Estie Briggs is an EQ coach, speaker, and creator with more than 15 years of experience launching large-scale organizational change management and training initiatives. With a background in learning and implementation, Estie works collaboratively with leaders to define the change, assess individual and organizational readiness, and communicate a clear understanding of why the change is needed. Her passion for translating theory into practice and cultivating specific, measurable behaviors that support company core values has helped teams across the globe achieve desired results across a range of industries including software development, landscape, construction, and financial services. She's also the host of the "Virtual Coffee" podcast. She lives in the Bay Area with her tween and many pets.  People can connect with me on LinkedIn, follow me on Instagram, or check out my website.      Resources Mentioned: Body Map Exercise Mentioned RAIN Practice