Promoting the right leaders isn’t just about performance, it’s about identifying those with the high levels of emotional intelligence to handle high stakes, high-pressure roles. In his world-first, four-year study, Genos International CEO Dr. Ben Palmer proved that EI 360s reveal the soft skills that traditional assessments alone can’t, and why EI plays a critical role in talent decision making.

‘The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership Succession Management’ soon to be published in the Consulting Psychology Journal, involved 485 aspiring school leaders, but its findings apply to any role that is emotionally laborious. The study uncovered, not everyone has the EI skills needed for senior leadership roles – but can it be developed? Listen to find out.

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DEI has been making headlines globally. Some companies are doubling down on their efforts and bucking the trend, others are scaling back, questioning its role in the workplace. In this episode, Dr. Judy Lundy Leadership Specialist and Lecturer at Edith Cowan University joins us to unpack the state of DEI today. Learn why some programs fail, how emotional intelligence shapes the conversation, and what it really takes to build inclusive workplaces that go beyond the performative efforts. We also spotlight organisations leading the way and proving that DEI isn’t going anywhere.

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What if stress wasn’t just something to endure, but a skill you could master?

In this episode, Paul Taylor, an award-winning fitness expert discusses the term ‘stress fitness’ - he’s approach to building resilience. Unlike traditional resilience, stress fitness is about harnessing stress as a tool to build tolerance, enhance mental strength, and improve performance—not just in the gym, but in the workplace.

By embracing intentional discomfort, daily physical exercise, and adopting mindset shifts, Paul explains how we can build resilience and become ‘stress fit’ enhancing both our personal well-being and professional performance. The ultimate episode to get stress fit, tune in now.

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