Overcoming Emotional Barriers in Leadership with Tish Squ...

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From Doggy Daycare to Leadership Strategy: The Emotional Intelligence Journey of Tish Squillaro In this episode of Untrapped, we chat with Tish Squillaro, a self-made entrepreneur and founder of Candor Consulting. Tish shares her captivating journey from funding her own education to building her first business, a doggy daycare, which she ran for 7 years before pivoting to leadership strategy. Tish's work focuses on clearing out 'head trash'—emotional barriers like fear, arrogance, and insecurity—to help leaders and organizations thrive. With insights into emotional intelligence and its impact on leadership, Tish explains her hands-on approach with clients, her role in companies like AT&T, Salesforce, and IBM, and the importance of personal and team dynamics in business. Tune in to learn about the intersection of emotional awareness and business strategy, Tish's challenges in balancing innovation with traditional consulting, and her vision for the future. Connect with Tish: Website: https://candor-consulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tishsquillaro YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8f2RsGmYhRHo8AGeB9qEZA Connect with Rory: Website: https://vybemedia.io LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therorymiller/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therorymiller/ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Tish Squillaro 01:30 Tish's Early Life and Entrepreneurial Journey 05:13 Starting the Doggy Daycare Business 08:01 Transition to Leadership Strategy 10:27 Building Candor Consulting 15:30 The Emotional Side of Leadership 21:56 Navigating Challenges and Emotions 24:21 Overcoming Overwhelm: Breaking Down Big Goals 25:40 Daily Routine of a Business Leader 26:41 Starting Fresh in a New City 27:43 Trends and Changes in the Industry 31:46 The Role of AI in Business 34:43 Challenges and Frustrations in Business 36:41 Metrics for Business Success 39:32 Balancing Work and Personal Life 40:49 Future Goals and Aspirations 42:33 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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This episode was published on December 2, 2025.

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From Doggy Daycare to Leadership Strategy: The Emotional Intelligence Journey of Tish Squillaro In this episode of Untrapped, we chat with Tish Squillaro, a self-made entrepreneur and founder of Candor Consulting. Tish shares her captivating journey...

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