
Kari Schneider interviews Dr. Robin Hills about the importance of emotional intelligence and how to interpret emotions for better decision-making and relationships.
In this powerful episode of the Empowered Team Podcast, Kari Schneider sits down with Dr. Robin Hills, business psychologist, Director of EI4Change, and global leader in emotional intelligence training with over 500,000 students across 200+ countries. Together, they unpack the real meaning of emotional intelligence—and why it’s not about controlling emotions, but learning how to interpret and use them as data to make better decisions and build stronger relationships. Key Themes & Insights: Emotional intelligence as “being smart with your feelings” The distinction between your inner world (thoughts, emotions, reactions) and the outer world (people, situations, events) Why empathy is about understanding—not agreeing The critical gap between intention and impact in communication How to identify whether someone is an “energy radiator” or “energy drain” The transformative question: What is this emotion telling me? Why no one can make you feel anything—unless you allow it Practical tools like self-coaching, journaling, and reflection to improve emotional awareness How to navigate difficult people and challenging workplace dynamics with greater clarity and choice Standout Moments…
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