Hosted by Jen Shirkani · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 29 episodes
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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.
Jen Shirkani hosts Ego vs. EQ & You, a society show with 29 episodes published.
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 co
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 "C-
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 coura
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 co
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. Most people judge themselves
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 everything. Discover
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 heal
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 both. Join u
Empathy is a great thing until it starts working against you. In this lively episode, Jen, Steve, and Angela dive into what happens when empathy goes too far and why a dose of assertiveness can make your conversations mo
Send us a text Ever catch yourself reacting instead of responding when you’re stressed? You’re not alone. In this episode, Jen, Angela, and Steve dive into how stress affects your impulse control and share tips to break
Send us a text Knowing how you feel is one thing…sharing it is another. Join Jen, Steve, and Angela as they unpack why expressing what you feel is just as important, and how finding that balance can strengthen trust and
Send us a text Think ego is always the enemy? Think again. In this episode, Jen, Angela, and Steve dig into how ego can fuel growth when kept in check and share practical ways to balance it with self-awareness for better
Send us a text Ever wondered what truly sets introverts and extroverts apart? In this kickoff to our new “vs” series, Jen, Steve, and Angela dive into the real differences between these two personality types and the bene
Send us a text Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence (AI) and how it related to emotional intelligence (EQ). In this lively discussion with Jen Shirkani, Steve Friedlein and Angela Bearor learn ways that lead
Send us a text Nobody wants to fail, especially a top performer who is focused and commited. So how to we approach feedback after failure? In this episode Jen Shirkani and Steve Friedlein share ways to approach a feedbac
Send us a text We all face difficulty and setbacks, learn more about the comfort zone and how it impedes our ability to grow. Jen Shirkani shares more of her personal story of resilience and ways to cope using a skill mo
Send us a text Do you work with people who play the victim? This episode describes how this attitude damages us and the workplace and explains the science behind why negative emotion is contagious. Learn how agency can c
Send us a text In this lively episode, Jen Shirkani is joined by Steve Friedlein and Angela Bearor as they discuss current events and news stories with applications of emotional intelligence. This week they discuss ways
Send us a text In this episode, Jen Shirkani is joined by Steve Friedlein as they discuss the differences between EQ, personality, communication styles and change styles. Sample reports referred to in this episode can be
Send us a text In this episode, Jen Shirkani shares the risks of making assumptions, including an explanation of the fundamental attribution error and some personal examples.
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Ego vs. EQ & You is hosted by Jen Shirkani. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 29 episodes.
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