Ep 156: Responding When Emotionally Activated

You’re in the middle of a team meeting or a work conversation and someone says something that sets you off. How do you respond? 

In today’s episode, Elena provides the background information that you need to be able to understand what’s driving your response in those moments, gives you a three-step method to use to respond with intention, and shares an activity you can start using today to increase your self-awareness. If you’re looking to increase your EQ, this episode is for you! 

Mentioned in this episode: 

• The Myth of Normal, by Gabor Maté
• The Body Keeps the Score, Bessel van der Kolk
• The Art of Coaching Teams (book by Elena) 
• The Art of Coaching Workbook (retired July 2024 with the release of Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching)
• The Things that Get Under My Skin (exercise from The Art of Coaching Workbook retired July 2024 with the release of Arise: The Art of Transformational Coaching) 

Opportunities for continued learning: 

• The Art of Coaching Teams Workshop 

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