Unlocking Black Emotional Intelligence. A New Leadership Paradigm ft. Dr. Issac Carter

In this episode, Catherine Quinlan engages in a deep conversation with Dr. Issac Carter about the importance of Black representation in education, the journey to finding one's authentic voice, and the challenges faced within higher education. Dr. Carter shares his experiences transitioning from academia to coaching and discusses the role of hip hop in shaping identity. In this conversation, Issac Carter and Catherine Quinlan delve into the concept of Black emotional intelligence, exploring its foundations in Afrocentricity and its implications for leadership and community. They discuss the importance of emotional sovereignty, the role of Black feminism, and the need to challenge traditional masculinity and violence. In this conversation, Issac Carter and Catherine Quinlan explore the themes of emotional intelligence, particularly Black Emotional Intelligence, and its significance in navigating conflict and fostering community. They discuss the role of music as a universal language that connects people and serves as a metaphor for collaboration and harmony. The dialogue also touches on redefining success beyond monetary achievements, emphasizing the importance of community impact and the contributions of various unsung heroes. Additionally, they delve into the potential of AI in cultural representation and the upcoming coaching initiatives aimed at leadership development.About Dr. Issac CarterIn this conversation, we’re joined by Issac M. Carter, PhD, founder of Coaching Imperative. Issac is an executive leadership coach, educator, strategist, and systems-change facilitator with more than 25 years of experience across corporate, nonprofit, higher education, and civic spaces.His work sits at the intersection of emotional intelligence, cultural intelligence, somatic awareness, and creative practice. He designs leadership experiences and frameworks that draw on ancestral wisdom, lived experience, and musicking to understand how people lead, relate, and move together.At the core of his approach is a powerful belief: when leaders learn to listen more deeply—to themselves, to others, and to the systems they are part of, they unlock new possibilities for connection, performance, and collective well-being.Issac is also the creator of Black Emotional Intelligence, BLKEQ, a leadership framework and way of life rooted in Afrocentricity, relational intelligence, and the practice of being fully human in complex systems.About the Host: Dr. Catherine L. Quinlan, ED.D. I am a researcher, professor, and curriculum design expert. I currently hold the Brenda B. Brodie Endowed Chair for Teacher Education in the School of Education at North Carolina Central University. Learn more about me and my research on my websites and YouTube channels. For more information visit my websites: Personal Website of Dr.Catherine L. Quinlan: ⁠⁠⁠https://drcatherinequinlan.com⁠⁠⁠Visibility In STEMEducation Consultant/Services: ⁠⁠⁠https://visibilityinstem.com/⁠⁠⁠TEDx Talk: The ClarityWe Need For Belonging: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3xAD3I3x-M&feature=youtu.be⁠⁠⁠Recent Academic Book: Black Representation in the Science Curriculum: Implications for Identity, Culture, Belonging, and Curriculum Development. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.routledge.com/9781032757193⁠⁠⁠Keystone Passage,Chapter Series Book: ⁠⁠⁠https://keystonepassage.com⁠⁠⁠Check out the podcast:Learning, for Truth and Love: Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6IlAjleK06X35gdoGqylGH⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@drcatherinequinlan⁠⁠⁠ Podcasts ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-for-truth-and-love/id1785560564⁠⁠⁠ Music: ⁠⁠⁠https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/649118d6-1db7-4273-aa01-bfd495703f71/learning-for-truth-and-love⁠⁠⁠ iHeart Radio: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-learning-for-truth-and-lov-248725998/⁠⁠⁠