Leading with Resilience: A Conversation with Dr. Eva Selhub

About this episode

Chad Prevost interviews Dr. Eva Selhub about resilience, emotional intelligence, and practical habits for leaders.

In this episode of 'Leading Human,' host Chad Prevost sits down with Dr. Eva Selhub, a Harvard-trained physician and bestselling author, to explore the intersection of cutting-edge neuroscience and ancient wisdom. Dr. Selhub shares her journey from conventional medicine to studying resilience and the mind-body connection after a life-changing experience. They discuss the importance of emotional intelligence, stress management, and creating healthy habits for leaders. Dr. Selhub outlines six pillars of resilience and provides practical tips on how to translate scientific understanding into everyday practices that enhance performance and well-being. The conversation also delves into the significance of intuition in leadership and how to balance it with data-driven decision-making. Dr. Selhub emphasizes the necessity of self-awareness, compassion, and how to recognize and manage fear-driven behaviors. Listeners will gain valuable insights on how to lead with empathy, adapt to stress effectively, and create a thriving work culture. 01:23 A Life-Changing Experience 02:06 Exploring Mind-Body Medicine 03:40 Transition to Leadership and Coaching 04:47 Understanding Emotional Intelligence…

People in this episode

Host: Chad Prevost

Guest: Dr. Eva Selhub

Topics covered

• resilience
• emotional intelligence
• mind-body connection
• leadership
• stress management
• healthy habits

Keywords

• resilience
• emotional intelligence
• stress management
• mind-body connection
• leadership
• healthy habits
• neuroscience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Harvard

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