When Emotions Rise, IQ drops: Radical Responsibility with Teresa Quinlan

What happens to leadership when emotions take over?In this powerful conversation on Overflow, Kimberly sits down with emotional intelligence expert Teresa Quinlan to explore the deeper layers of emotional intelligence and what it really means to lead with awareness, responsibility, and intention.Teresa brings a refreshing and practical perspective on radical personal responsibility, explaining how leaders can move beyond simply being aware of emotions to actively shaping the emotional climate of their teams and organizations.One of the most memorable insights from the episode:“When emotions hijack, IQ drops.”When we become overwhelmed, our ability to think clearly, listen well, and lead effectively diminishes. The good news? Emotional intelligence is a skill that can be practiced and expanded.Together, Kimberly and Teresa explore how understanding the brain, reflecting on our emotional responses, and taking radical responsibility can help leaders create healthier cultures, stronger teams, and more thoughtful decision-making.This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and expand your capacity as a leader—because when leaders grow their emotional intelligence, the ripple effect touches every relationship, conversation, and culture they influence.Let's think about:The true nature of emotional intelligence beyond simple awarenessThe powerful “and” equation—owning our emotional responses instead of reacting to themHow organizational culture reflects the emotional maturity of its leadersPractical tools leaders can use to strengthen emotional intelligenceThe role the brain plays in emotional regulation and decision-makingHow reflection can expand our capacity to lead with intentionWhat happens to your leadership when emotions hijack your thinking—and how might greater awareness change your response?✨ Tune in and discover how emotional intelligence, reflection, and radical responsibility can help you lead with greater clarity, calm, and impact.Meet Teresa QuinlanTeresa's 30-day EI Challenge is BACKIt's emotional intelligence at your fingertips with daily video lessons by Teresa, and daily habits that boost your wellbeing fast!Daily inspirationDaily gratitudeDaily journalDaily oath... all for brain training!No more than 10 minutes a day in lessonsA community wall to share insights, wins, ask your questions and get daily coachingA weekly masterclass for live coaching with your real time experiences!Check it outWebsite: https://www.iqeqtq.com/LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresaquinlan12/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teresaquinlan12/Dare to Dream Journalp.s. With a love of horses, freedom, and the magnificent in life, this journal is more than pages... it is a daily invitation to dream boldly, rest fully, and live with purpose.📖 Your next adventure, your worthy goals, your magnificent life starts here.Link to order a journal for yourself and a friend! 📦 Amazon.ca https://a.co/d/03XDFlb5Kimberly SniderWebsite:                       https://peoplebrain.caInstagram:                    https://www.instagram.com/overflow_podcast/LinkedIn:                      https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-j-snider/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/overflow-with-kimberly-snider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.