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Hattie Hawks discusses the transformative power of mindful retreats and emotional intelligence for women.

How Mindful Retreats Transform Women’s Lives with Hattie Hawks This time, I sit down with Hattie Hawks to talk about the power of emotional intelligence, her Mindful Retreats, storytelling, and how we can create more mindful, connected, and nurturing spaces—both at work and at home. 5 Keys You’ll Learn in This Episode The Power of Storytelling for Healing - Hear how Hattie Hawks uses storytelling in her podcast and retreats to foster connection and help others process life’s ups and downs (01:03). Breaking the Cycle of “Busy” - Discover how learning to slow down and care for your nervous system can dramatically improve your well-being—especially if you’re used to putting everyone else’s needs first (05:02). Why Environments Matter - Eric Pennington and Hattie Hawks explore how leaders (and all of us, really!) can create spaces that are both productive and nurturing, and why that’s absolutely vital—especially for women in high-stress roles (25:20). Intentional Connection in the Tech Age - As life gets busier and technology takes over, intentional relationships become harder…and even more important. Learn simple ways to foster real connection with loved ones and coworkers (35:07)…

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Host: Eric Pennington

Guest: Hattie Hawks

Topics covered

• emotional intelligence
• mindful retreats
• storytelling

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