Why EQ Matters for High Performance in Construction with Brent Darnell

In this Build Your Success podcast episode, the hostwelcomes Brent Darnell, founder of Brent Darnell International, who has taught emotional intelligence and people skills in the construction industry since 2000 with a focus on mental, physical, and emotional performance. They discuss how the industry has shifted toward collaboration, purpose, and relationship-driven work, and why emotional intelligence can be measured and improved compared to many personality tests.Darnell explains how chronic stress impairs cognition, judgment, and safety, contributes to long-term health issues, and how improving emotional self-awareness and stress management can boost performance and longevity. He shares tools and resources including a free emotionalintelligence test, nutrition and stress-recovery assessments, and practical stress relief techniques rooted in breathing (including Navy SEAL box breathing), mindfulness, and meditation. The episode closes with advice to prioritize self-care, sleep, nutrition, stress management, and connection.Brent Darnell InternationalBrent Darnell | LinkedInHost Email:[email protected] Host LinkedIn: Brian Brogen, PMP 🧱| LinkedInHost Website: BuildConsulting Services - Mulberry, FL - Brian BrogenAbout the host: Do you want true engagement at your event?Expect Brian Brogen to deliver a keynote that sparks dialogue, inspires growth, and leaves your audience thinking long after the event ends.Drawing on his extensive experience as a general contractorand project manager in the construction, power, and mining industries, Brian brings the real-world credibility and relatable rapport your audience craves.