Being the Emotion in the Room

Episode 12 of the More Than a Lumpy Jumper podcast, hosted by Bridge Forster and Bobby Davis, titled "Being the Emotion in the Room" was published on July 29, 2025 and runs 46 minutes.

July 29, 2025 ·46m · More Than a Lumpy Jumper

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Summary

Join Bobby and Bridge as they unpack workplace emotions with their usual no-holds-barred frankness.In this season-six finale, they question whether emotions belong in a locked box or if acknowledging them isessential to effective leadership. What happens when your emotional-self shows up at work, intentionally, vulnerably, fully human?Expect a candid, juicy conversation about emotional agility, leadership limits, and the fine line between expressing feeling and being overwhelmed. If you’re curious about how emotions can be a superpower rather than a liability in leadership, this episode is for you.Hit play and let the two Bs guide you through embracing what’s real … no filters, no pretending.Susan David: The gift and power of emotional courage | TED TalkNo Hard Feelings | Liz Fosslien & Mollie West Duffy | BooksEmotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change and Thrive in Work and Life | Susan David | Books Inside Out | Pixar | Accepting all Emotions including Sadness is part of your Mental Health Brene Brown | The Power of Vulnerability | TED TalkAtlas of the Heart | Brene Brown | Amazon

Episode Description

Join Bobby and Bridge as they unpack workplace emotions with their usual no-holds-barred frankness.

In this season-six finale, they question whether emotions belong in a locked box or if acknowledging them isessential to effective leadership. What happens when your emotional-self shows up at work, intentionally, vulnerably, fully human?

Expect a candid, juicy conversation about emotional agility, leadership limits, and the fine line between expressing feeling and being overwhelmed. If you’re curious about how emotions can be a superpower rather than a liability in leadership, this episode is for you.

Hit play and let the two Bs guide you through embracing what’s real … no filters, no pretending.

Susan David: The gift and power of emotional courage | TED Talk

No Hard Feelings | Liz Fosslien & Mollie West Duffy | Books

Emotional Agility: Get Unstuck, Embrace Change and Thrive in Work and Life | Susan David | Books

Inside Out | Pixar | Accepting all Emotions including Sadness is part of your Mental Health

Brene Brown | The Power of Vulnerability | TED Talk

Atlas of the Heart | Brene Brown | Amazon