Why Emotional Intelligence is a Must-Have Leadership Skill

Work It Like A Mum

In this week’s episode of Work It Like a Mum, we chat with Roz Hobley, a high-performance coach at Giant London, a leadership consultancy specialising in unlocking potential in people and teams.

Roz shares her expertise on emotional intelligence—what it is, why it’s essential, and how you can develop it. We also explore practical strategies for improving emotional intelligence in both personal and professional settings.

What We Cover:

• What emotional intelligence is and why it’s essential for modern leadership.
• The benefits of emotional intelligence for building high-performing teams.
• Why emotions are contagious and how they affect relationships and team dynamics.
• Practical tips for identifying and growing your emotional intelligence.
• How businesses benefit from investing in emotionally intelligent leaders.

Key Takeaways:

1. Emotional intelligence is a skill anyone can develop, regardless of natural ability.
2. Understanding and managing emotions leads to better conflict resolution and stronger communication.
3. Organisations with emotionally intelligent leaders see higher performance, engagement, and profitability.
4. Tools like journaling, feedback, and intentional actions can help grow your emotional intelligence.

Tune in now to learn how emotional intelligence can empower your leadership journey and transform your personal and professional relationships!
Thank You for Listening! If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! Follow us for more inspiring conversations on career, life, and everything in between.

Boost your career with Investing in Women's Career Coaching! Get expert CV, interview, and LinkedIn guidance tailored for all career stages. Navigate transitions, discover strengths, and reach goals with our personalised approach. Book now for your dream job! Use 'workitlikeamum' for a 10% discount.
Support the show

Sign up for our newsletter and never miss an episode!
Follow us on Instagram.
And here's your invite to our supportive and empowering Facebook Group, Work It Like a Mum - a supportive and safe networking community for professional working mothers. Our community is full of like-minded female professionals willing to offer support, advice or a friendly ear. See you there!

Kapitler

1. Work It Like a Mum Podcast (00:00:00)

2. Enhancing Emotional Intelligence for Business Success (00:11:00)

3. Emotional Intelligence for Business Success (00:23:33)