Exploring Connection and Emotional Intelligence.

About this episode

Dr. Adam Dorsey discusses the importance of connection and emotional intelligence, particularly for men in today's society.

Join us for an insightful episode of "Man Up /Man Down" as we sit down with Dr. Adam Dorsey, a licensed psychologist and executive coach from Silicon Valley. Dr. Dorsey shares his journey from overcoming learning disabilities to becoming a renowned therapist and author. We delve into the importance of connection, emotional intelligence, and the unique challenges faced by men in today's society. Dr. Dorsey's path to psychology and his work with middle-aged men The concept of connection and its four dimensions The impact of socialisation on men's emotional expression Insights from Dr. Dorsey's TEDx talk on emotions The role of music and creativity in personal growth You can find out more about Adam here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-dorsay-psyd-cpcc-a582a2 https://www.facebook.com/dradamdorsay www.dradamdorsay.com   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Volker Ballueder, David Pawsey

Guest: Dr. Adam Dorsey

Topics covered

• emotional intelligence
• connection
• men's challenges
• personal growth
• psychology

Keywords

• emotional intelligence
• connection
• men's mental health
• psychology
• personal growth
• TEDx talk
• music
• creativity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Silicon Valley, TEDx

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