What Am I Even Feeling? How to Boost Self-Awareness with Emotional Intelligence

Send us Fan Mail Ever say something in a meeting and immediately want to disappear into your coffee mug? Welcome to the club - and welcome back to the Magnetic Communication Podcast with your host, Sandy Gerber. In this week’s episode, we’re flipping on the first dial of your emotional intelligence: Self-Perception. It’s the one nobody talks about enough - but it’s where confident communication actually starts. If you’ve ever found yourself overthinking something you said (or didn’t say), felt emotionally foggy at work, or snapped when you meant to stay calm… this episode is for you. Because before you can say the right thing or lead with impact, you have to know what’s going on inside your own mind. That’s what Self-Perception is all about - and today, you’ll get a clear, funny, and surprisingly doable breakdown of what it really means to “be self-aware.” You’ll learn: • Why emotional intelligence isn’t one big trait - but five practical dials you can learn to master • The three self-perception subskills that influence how you show up (even when you think you’re hiding it) • How to take your EQ Snapshot - a quick internal check-in that helps you assess what’s strong, what’s shaky, and what’s gathering dust • The #1 mistake people make when trying to manage their emotions - and how to avoid it • A sneak peek at Sandy’s go-to tool to help you regulate emotions in real-time (before the eye roll or the overreaction hits) You won’t just hear theory. You’ll get real-world examples, relatable insights, and Sandy’s signature magnetic humour that make emotional intelligence feel less like a corporate buzzword - and more like your new secret weapon in leadership and life. Whether you’re navigating a tough conversation, trying to stay calm in a stressful moment, or just figuring out why you feel so off lately, this episode will help you get clear on what you’re actually feeling - and why it matters. Sandy walks you through the EQ Switchboard™ - her five-part framework for emotionally intelligent communication. You’ll see why Self-Perception is the foundation, and how it quietly shapes what you say, how you lead, and even how people respond to you. And just when you think the episode’s done - there’s a teaser for what’s coming next: The Emotion Equalizer™, a simple 3-step EQ tool that helps you respond on purpose instead of reacting on autopilot. (Trust us, you’ll want this in your back pocket for your next Zoom call.) This episode is perfect for: - Leaders who want to model emotional intelligence without losing their edge - Professionals navigating stress, team tension, or tough conversations - Anyone who wants to stop replaying awkward moments on loop and start responding with clarity and confidence 🎧 Tune in now and get to know the most important person in your communication: you. Because when you know how you feel - you can finally say what you mean.