Unlock your edge at work and at home. Each episode delivers smart, practical ways to use emotional intelligence to strengthen relationships, boost performance, and communicate with confidence. Whether you’re a business leader, a teammate, or simply someone who wants better interactions every day, this podcast is your weekly EQ advantage.
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Signup to Generate a PitchUnlock your edge at work and at home. Each episode delivers smart, practical ways to use emotional intelligence to strengthen relationships, boost performance, and communicate with confidence. Whether you’re a business leader, a teammate, or simply someone who wants better interactions every day, this podcast is your weekly EQ advantage.
Ego vs. EQ & You is hosted by Jen Shirkani. The show has published 29 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Are You Interviewing for the Right Skills?" (24 September 2026, 19 minutes), "S3E39 Motivation or Manipulation?" (17 September 2026, 18 minutes), and "S3E38: The Competency Dilemma" (3 September 2026, 17 minutes).
Ego vs. EQ & You publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 14 minutes across 29 episodes.
Booking probability for Ego vs. EQ & You is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Ego vs. EQ & You requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Ego vs. EQ & You's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Ego vs. EQ & You are Business & Management Consulting. Ego vs. EQ & You has a society audience.
Jen Shirkani hosts Ego vs. EQ & You, a society podcast with 29 episodes published.
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Episode #40
You can teach someone the technical skills—but can you teach them how to handle feedback, manage emotions, navigate difficult situations, and work well with others? In Episode 40, Jen and Steve take a closer look at...
Episode #39
Where do you draw the line between driving performance and pulling strings? In this episode of the Verses series, host Jen Shirkani and co-host Steve Friedlein dive into the fine—and often blurred—line between...
Episode #38
The Competency Dilemma: When Being Good at Everything Becomes the Problem Are you the person everyone goes to because you always get things done? Be careful—that strength can quickly become a trap. In this episode of...
When does honest feedback become criticism? And does it really matter if your intent is good? Jen Shirkani and Steve Friedlein tackle the sometimes uncomfortable line between feedback and criticism. They explore why...
Is it better to stick your neck out or stick to the rules? In this episode, hosts Jen Shirkani and Steve Friedlein continue their signature Versus series with a deep dive into two opposing mindsets: Courage vs...
Ego vs. EQ & You
You’re not imagining things. In this episode of Ego versus EQ and You, hosts Jen Shirkani, Steve Friedlein, and Angela Bearor dive deep into Season 3 with a burning question: How do we find the "real human" in an era...
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In this episode, hosts Jen Shirkani and Steve Friedlein dive into the multi-layered concept of being "conflicted" —both about whether a conflict exists and whether it is worth engaging in. Shifting the narrative that...
Episode #33
In this episode of the Versus Series , Jen Shirkani and Steve Friedlein explore the balance between talking versus listening and why emotional intelligence is key to knowing when to do each. Through stories from sales...
Episode #32
Can you truly lead if you don't know how to follow? In this installment of our "Versus" series, Jen is joined by Steve Friedlein to deconstruct the symbiotic relationship between leadership and followership. From the...
Episode #31
In this episode, Jen is joined by Steve Friedlein to explore the challenge of “daring to trust.” Trust can be fragile, and rebuilding it—whether we were the cause of the breakdown or someone else was—often requires...
Episode #30
In this episode of Ego vs EQ & You , Jen Shirkani and co-host Steve Friedlein explore a common leadership dilemma: Can you adapt your behavior to others without losing your authenticity? Through practical examples and...
Episode #29
<p>In this episode of Ego vs EQ & You, Jen and Steve continue their “Versus Series” by tackling an issue that causes countless misunderstandings at work and in relationships: intent vs. impact.</p><p>Most people judge...
Episode #28
<p>Ever found yourself so far off track that you didn't recognize your own career anymore? In this raw and honest episode, Jen Shirkani shares the wake-up meeting she had and what happened next changed...
Episode #26
<p>In this thought-provoking episode, host Jen Shirkani challenges the common saying "life is short" and argues for adopting a "life is long" mindset. She explores how this perspective shift impacts our decisions about...
Episode #26
<p>Optimists dream big. Realists keep us grounded. In this episode, Jen, Angela, and Steve unpack how these two perspectives work together to create smarter, more balanced decisions and why you need a little of...
Episode #25
<p>Empathy is a great thing until it starts working against<br>you. In this lively episode, Jen, Steve, and Angela dive into what happens when<br>empathy goes too far and why a dose of assertiveness can make...
Ego vs. EQ & You
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Ever catch yourself reacting instead of responding when<br/>you’re stressed? You’re not alone. In this episode, Jen, Angela, and Steve dive<br/>into how stress affects your impulse control and...
Ego vs. EQ & You
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Knowing how you feel is one thing…sharing it is another.<br/>Join Jen, Steve, and Angela as they unpack why expressing what you feel is just<br/>as important, and how finding that balance can...
Ego vs. EQ & You
<p>Send us a text</p><p>Think ego is always the enemy? Think again. In this episode,<br/>Jen, Angela, and Steve dig into how ego can fuel growth when kept in check and<br/>share practical ways to balance it with...
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<p>Send us a text</p><p>Ever wondered what truly sets introverts and extroverts<br/>apart? In this kickoff to our new “vs” series, Jen, Steve, and Angela dive into<br/>the real differences between these two personality...
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