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Life is a journey. We help shape and guide the road ahead for individuals, leaders, teams, and organizations wanting to realize their full potential through emotional intelligence.

https://spiritofeq.com/

    The Design Adventure with Rachel Scott

    The Design Adventure with Rachel Scott

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    118 The Design Adventure with Rachel Scott
    In this episode, Eric Pennington hosts Rachel Scott, a senior UX designer at Buckeye Innovation. Rachel is also a passionate world traveler who aims to visit every country on the planet. Both Eric and Rachel discuss the importance of embracing adventure, challenging perspectives, and living intentionally in both personal and professional aspects of life.
    Rachel’s Adventures and Mindset
    Rachel’s choice to visit off-the-beaten-path places, including those considered unsafe or on terrorist watch lists, sparks fascination in Eric. He delves into her desire to dispel misconceptions about these places and seek authentic experiences. Rachel shares her experience visiting Afghanistan, arranged through a specialized travel group, and the precautions and experiences she encountered there.
    Extensive Travel and Diverse Perspectives
    With 66 countries under her belt, Rachel’s extensive travel has provided her with a diverse perspective and a broad network of contacts. Her experiences of working with people from various regions of the world have given her valuable insights and made her a sought-after contractor.
    Life Transitions and Prioritizing Joy
    Rachel experienced a personal transformation after a divorce in 2015, leading her to prioritize joy, passion, and intentional living. This transition from a responsible, corporate lifestyle in her twenties to a more carefree and unattached approach in her thirties has been instrumental in her focus on travel and self-discovery.
    Embracing Uncertainty and Challenging Perspectives
    Rachel and Eric explore the idea of certainty, safety, and security in life and agree that these are often illusions. Rachel shares a dangerous experience when she and a group of tourists got stranded on the island of Socotra due to political disputes, emphasizing the importance of embracing different perspectives and being willing to push beyond comfort zones.
    Influence of Travel on Design Work
    Rachel discusses how her travels have influenced her design work, leading her to approach problem-solving from different angles and out-of-the-box solutions. Eric connects this to the idea of pushing oneself beyond comfort and doing hard things, highlighting the value of continuously challenging oneself.
    Lessons from Challenging Experiences
    Rachel shares her challenging experiences from her travels, including her visit to Uruguay, where she lacked self-assurance initially but ultimately gained confidence through overcoming obstacles. Both Eric and Rachel discuss the value of facing challenges and the transformative power of difficult experiences in building confidence and resilience.
    From Personal Transformation to Professional Influence
    Rachel’s exposure to different cultures and her early travels, including a visit to the Dachau concentration camp at the age of 14, have impacted her design work and thought processes.
    Embracing Change and Challenging the Status Quo
    Eric highlights the concept of “crossing the Rubicon” as a metaphor for significant decision-making, emphasizing the importance of reflecting on life choices and not settling for the status quo.
    Top Takeaways
    1. Embracing different perspectives: Rachel Scott's extensive travels and exposure to diverse cultures have influenced her design work and thought processes, highlighting the value of embracing different perspectives to foster creative problem-solving and innovation.
    2. Challenging societal structures: Rachel and Eric agree that ideas of certainty, safety, and security are illusions and discuss the impact of societal structures as illusions that people buy into, prompting listeners to consider questioning and reevaluating...

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    Nutrition and Mental Health with Ellen Issacs, DPT, CNC

    Nutrition and Mental Health with Ellen Issacs, DPT, CNC

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    117 Nutrition and Mental Health with Ellen Issacs, DPT, CNC
    Welcome to the Spirit of EQ podcast! In this episode, host Eric Pennington is joined by special guest Ellen Isaacs, a licensed orthopedic physical therapist and nutrition coach. Their conversation uncovers the transformative impact of nutrition on overall well-being, the importance of holistic care, and the power of setting realistic goals for long-term success.
    Ellen's Journey
    Ellen shares her inspiring journey from struggling with her own nutrition and eating disorders to becoming a passionate advocate for holistic health. Her personal experience with an eating disorder and a misguided belief that gaining weight would hinder her success in athletics deepened her understanding of the critical role of proper nutrition in optimizing physical performance and mental well-being.
    The Power of Nutrition Coaching
    After years of struggling with her nutrition, Ellen found a nutrition coach who met her at her starting point and guided her through a transformative process of gradually increasing her calorie intake.
    Holistic Healthcare
    The conversation shifts to discussing the limitations of the healthcare system and the need for providers to consider the whole person when addressing their needs.
    Setting Realistic Goals
    Ellen offers valuable insight into the process of setting attainable fitness and nutrition goals, emphasizing the significance of starting with small, sustainable steps.
    Gut Health and Well-Being
    Ellen delves into the impact of gut health on various aspects of wellness, including mood, energy levels, and digestion. She shares her own experiences and research findings, highlighting the profound effect of gut health on overall physical and mental health.
    Navigating Change and Growth
    The fear of making changes and the courage needed to pursue growth are explored in depth. Ellen and Eric discuss the importance of moving forward and embracing the journey, even when the desired outcomes may not be immediately achievable.
    Impact of Nutrition on Performance
    The pivotal role of nutrition in fueling the body for both healing and performance goals is emphasized. Ellen highlights the significance of proper nutrition in influencing recovery, inflammation, and overall physical performance.
    Empowering Women Through Nutrition Coaching
    Ellen finds fulfillment in assisting women through their transformative nutrition journeys, often aiming to alter body composition and enhance sports performance, particularly in running.
    Overcoming Eating Disorders
    Ellen's story resonates with those struggling with eating disorders, as she shares the vital importance of seeking help and understanding that the path to recovery is not linear. Her journey serves as a beacon of hope for those navigating similar challenges.
    Key Takeaways
    1. Gut microbiome plays a significant role in energy, mood, and mental health, emphasizing the importance of gut health in overall well-being.
    2. Nutrition coaching can provide transformative results for individuals struggling with eating disorders and improper nutrition, highlighting the effectiveness of personalized nutrition guidance.
    3. Adequate energy intake is crucial for the body's recovery and repair processes, especially for individuals dealing with frequent injuries or chronic pain.
    4. Healthcare providers need to consider the holistic well-being of patients, looking at lifestyle factors before resorting to medication or surgery, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach to healthcare.
    5. Patients play a significant role in their health and should consider educating themselves, asking specific...

    • 53 min
    A Personal Journey to Mental Wellness and Empathy with Cat Person

    A Personal Journey to Mental Wellness and Empathy with Cat Person

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    116 Resilience and Growth: Cat Perlson's Journey to Mental Wellness and Empathy
    Cat Perlson, Leadership Development Corporate Trainer
    We have an engaging conversation with Cat Perlson. We delve into the profound impact of trauma on mental health, advocating for the validation of emotions and resilience after traumatic experiences.
    Here are the key takeaways from our discussion:
    1. Embracing Vulnerability and Seeking Support: Cat Perlson's courageous journey emphasizes the importance of seeking help, being vulnerable, and addressing mental health challenges. By sharing her experience with anxiety, depression, and PTSD, she encourages openness and seeks to destigmatize seeking medical assistance for hormonal changes affecting mental health.
    2. Psychological Safety and Empathy: We explore the significance of creating psychologically safe environments, validating others' feelings and traumas, and using empathy to understand diverse experiences. Cat's emphasis on understanding and accepting one's emotions contributes to fostering positive workplace cultures and personal growth.
    3. Self-Compassion and Growth Mindset: Cat Perlson's inspiring message of hope and personal growth after traumatic experiences resonates with the concept of a growth mindset and the significance of self-compassion. She advocates for the use of dialectical behavioral therapy to balance emotions and logic, promoting the extension of grace to oneself and others.
    Memorable Moments:
    02:36 Discussing the impact of trauma on relationships.
    10:01 Struggled, found purpose in teaching, learned a lesson.
    14:15 Witnessed miracles watching children with disabilities thrive.
    18:05 Acknowledging past pain and seeking help.
    25:30 The Anxiety bobblehead makes me seek help.
    30:56 Concerned about culture lacking noble goals in life.
    35:29 Believing and empathy are essential in storytelling.
    41:21 Supporting brain health: tangible, straightforward actions.
    45:20 Yearning for hugs now cherishes solitude.
    52:35 Understanding the chemical side of mental health.
    53:11 Focus on women's hormonal and thyroid issues.
    01:03:13 Excited about holidays, art, family, life, facilitation.
    01:03:57 The Proudest moment is being here, still fighting.
    In each episode, Jeff and Eric will talk about what emotional intelligence, or understanding your emotions, can do for you in your daily and work life. For more information, contact Eric or Jeff at info@spiritofeq.com, or go to their website, Spirit of EQ.
    You can follow The Spirit of EQ Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Android, or on your favorite podcast player.
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    Exploring Ethical AI Use with Credo AI's Giovanni Leoni

    Exploring Ethical AI Use with Credo AI's Giovanni Leoni

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    115 Exploring Ethical AI Use with Credo AI's Giovanni Leoni
    In this episode of the Spirit of EQ podcast, host Luke Cavanagh welcomes Giovanni Leoni as they delve into the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on human experience and organizations. Giovanni, the head of business strategy and development at Credo AI, highlights the importance of aligning AI with human values, while Luke emphasizes the need to approach technological change with a positive mindset.
    Adoption of AI Technology
    The episode kicks off by discussing the widespread use of AI in society, with smartphones serving as ubiquitous AI devices. However, only 10% of organizations are considered mature in their adoption of AI.
    The Impact of AI on Work Tasks
    Giovanni and Luke discuss how AI will affect tens of millions of people in the United States, emphasizing the importance of embracing change with a positive mindset. They underscore the need for individuals to reinvent themselves multiple times in their work lives and explore proactive and passive approaches organizations can take in adapting to technological change.
    Adapting to Technological Change
    The conversation turns to the human impact of technological change, emphasizing the importance of avoiding emotional suffering and acknowledging the challenge of people identifying themselves with specific tasks. While the ability to deliver value remains constant, the shape and form of tasks will evolve.
    Navigating AI and Human Connection in the Workplace
    Luke and Giovanni transition to discussing the role of curiosity and human connection in adapting to technological changes. They emphasize the need for employees to connect across different units, understand the bigger picture, and drive sustainable change in organizations.
    Embracing Diversity of Thought
    They stress the significance of diversity of thought and creating a psychologically safe environment to foster effective collaboration. Giovanni outlines the emotional challenges that come with change and the importance of acknowledging and supporting individuals through it.
    Future Trends and Considerations
    Giovanni predicts a fundamental shift in various areas, including customer interactions, marketing, sales, and internal organizational mechanics within 3 to 5 years. He anticipates that customer interactions and marketing will be largely automated, impacting roles in retail, marketing, sales, and communication. The use of generative AI will meet the nuance of people's questions and needs, leading to a fundamental shift in sectors with a high degree of workforce involvement.
    10 Takeaways
    1. The Impact of AI and Chat GPT Technology: The discussion sheds light on the significant impact of AI and Chat GPT technology on human experiences and organizations, addressing both the potential benefits and challenges associated with their widespread adoption.
    2. Fundamental Shift in Various Areas: With the adoption and integration of AI technology, there will be a fundamental shift in various areas such as customer interactions, marketing, sales, and internal organizational mechanics.
    3. Automation of Customer Interactions and Marketing: It is predicted that within 3 to 5 years, customer interactions and marketing will largely be automated, significantly impacting retail, marketing, sales, and communication roles.
    4. Shift in Sectors with High Workforce Involvement: The use of generative AI is anticipated to lead to a fundamental shift in sectors with high degrees of workforce involvement, impacting the nature of work and roles within these sectors.
    5. Prioritizing the Human Element: Despite the advancements in technology, there is an emphasis on the importance of prioritizing the human element in organizations...

    • 55 min
    Navigating Change

    Navigating Change

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    Title: Navigating Change
    In this episode of the Spirit of EQ podcast, hosts Eric Pennington and Jeff East explore the intricacies of navigating change. They delve into the concept of dependency, emotional literacy, and the importance of recognizing patterns in handling change, emphasizing the significance of learning from past failures for personal growth and success. The hosts also discuss the value of adopting a mindset that focuses on positive outcomes when facing change in the workplace.
    Eric and Jeff shed light on unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as substance abuse and over-exercising, and emphasize the need to confront and address change rather than masking it with harmful habits. They stress the importance of emotional literacy and recognizing patterns to effectively navigate through change.
    Under the framework of "know yourself, choose yourself, and give yourself," the hosts tackle the various elements of navigating change. They explore the concept of "know yourself" and its correlation with emotional literacy, recognizing patterns in handling change, and the significance of learning from past failures for personal growth and success.
    Moving forward, they delve into "choose yourself," discussing the value of optimism in navigating emotions during change and the fear associated with learning a new software platform for business. Eric and Jeff emphasize the need to address emotions and concerns related to change, as well as adopt a mindset that focuses on positive outcomes and improvement in the job.
    In correlation with the "give yourself" element, they highlight the importance of having noble goals and increased empathy as essential components in navigating change. They explain how a noble goal serves as a guiding principle in life, providing direction and motivation, especially during difficult times. The noble goal is likened to a North Star, guiding individuals on their journey through life and providing reasons and energy for utilizing other competencies.
    Additionally, they discuss the emotional impact of unexpected and self-initiated change, highlighting the complexities of emotions triggered by fear, excitement, resolve, and anticipation. They also emphasize the importance of recognizing emotions as chemicals in the brain and provide an analogy of a grizzly bear to illustrate the significance of paying attention to, rather than running from emotions.
    The episode emphasizes self-empathy as an important aspect in dealing with change, allowing oneself to feel and understand emotions without self-criticism. The hosts discuss the permanent nature of certain changes, such as ongoing anxiety, and the need to manage and accept them rather than trying to eliminate them. They encourage the audience to revisit their noble goals during times of change as a reminder of their true direction, especially when facing uncertainty or doubt.
    🔑 Key Takeaways:
    1️⃣ Embracing Change: Change can be unsettling, but having a noble goal and evaluating if we're still following our true north helps us navigate through doubts. Recognizing patterns, reflecting on past experiences, and practicing self-empathy are crucial in adjusting to change.
    2️⃣ Failure as a Pathway to Success: Mistakes and failures are inevitable in the change process. Rather than being discouraged by them, we should embrace them as opportunities for learning and growth. Recognizing patterns, refocusing, and seeing the value in mistakes help us pivot and move forward.
    3️⃣ Healthy Mindset: Life is not always positive, and that's okay. It's important to acknowledge that ups and downs are part of life's journey. By embracing both elated and disappointing moments, we avoid challenges in relationships and other pursuits. Evaluating our coping mechanisms and ensuring they move us forward is vital for a healthy mindset.
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    Emotions and Decision-Making with Art Markman

    Emotions and Decision-Making with Art Markman

    We had the pleasure of hosting Professor Art Markman on the Spirit of EQ podcast. We had an insightful conversation on psychology, decision-making, and the importance of mental wellness. Here are three key takeaways from our episode:
    1️⃣ "It depends" is the answer to many complex questions in psychology. Our decision-making process is heavily influenced by our motivational system, and whether it's beneficial or not depends on whether our current motivation is aligned with making the best choice.
    2️⃣ Emotions play a crucial role in decision-making, especially when it involves understanding people and complex situations. However, when reliable data and projections are available, relying on emotions may not be necessary.
    3️⃣ Mental health should be prioritized alongside physical health. We need to promote routine practices that support mental well-being, just like we do for maintaining physical health. Exercise, reframing perspectives, and building strong personal relationships are essential in achieving overall wellness.
    Art is the Annabelle Iron Worsham Centennial Professor of Psychology, Marketing, and Human Dimensions of Organization and Vice Provost for Academic Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. He's written over 150 research papers on topics including reasoning, decision-making, and motivation. Art brings insights from a cognitive science perspective to a broader audience through his blogs at Psychology Today and Fast Company. He has a podcast, 2 Guys on Your Head. He's also the author of several books, including Smart Thinking, and Bring Your Brain to Work.
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    In each episode, Jeff and Eric will talk about what emotional intelligence, or understanding your emotions, can do for you in your daily and work life. For more information, contact Eric or Jeff at info@spiritofeq.com, or go to their website, Spirit of EQ.
    You can follow The Spirit of EQ Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Android, or on your favorite podcast player.
    New episodes are available on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays every month!
    Please review our podcast on iTunes. Click on the link for an easy, step-by-step tutorial.


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