Hidden Strengths: The EQ and Business Podcast

Can it be true? Is the Hidden Strengths podcast ending? Come hear my thoughts on this year long journey of being a podcaster and what I think you …

How can happiness be wrong? Wait, isn’t this what we spend our whole lives chasing? When you apply science and emotional intelligence to the pursuit …

What kind of troubles do people have as they move up the organization? This Ask Mike show focuses on just that.

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Have you ever wondered what life would be like if it was a game? Surprisingly, this perspective can help you gain more self awareness and cause you …

Self sabotage. Sometimes we don’t realize we’re doing it. Other times, we even wish for it. Is that really what we do sometimes? Is that where denial comes from? We explore all of that in this episode. Find out the more …

When you stop and think, you might realize that much of our world is motivated by incentives. Salary raises, getting our ideal body image, keeping up a good public image as well as everything else in life. You even hear …

Biology makes you a pretty mediocre listener. You might have heard about how important this skill is...but if combine how your brain works with how …

"Be proactive." That's a buzzword you hear all the time. And when you do, you just think it means to take initiative. But that word has a deeper meaning than just that. In this episode, you'll get to find out how I …

Thinking about the past is something we all do. After all, that is how we learn from our mistakes. But those who allow that to dominate their lives do so at a great cost. This is a hallmark example of what happens when …

What's it like once you've been climbing towards your goals for awhile? We dive into the life of an entrepreneur who’s lived around the world and back. From the cushy tech life in San Francisco to the top of Mount …

Are you in control of your money or is your money in control of you? I realized each individual has very different thoughts and feelings when it came …

What is the point of training at a company? Usually the bigger the company, the more of these you see. And most of the time, they’re useless and distract you from your work. How did it get this bad? Do effective leaders …

Making decisions can be one of the most difficult things you do every day. You know that already but what about the decisions that you don’t make? …

Did you know that people actually die from a weak EQ? Ok, maybe things aren’t that bad. But your emotional intelligence is tied to your habits and behaviors, which make a difference in your lifestyle choices. If you …

You’ve been hearing about self awareness and how important it is to have. But this is easier said than done. Why is that? What exactly makes it so …

What are the secrets to motivation? This is a question that haunts everyone with a goal. While no one has all the answers, here are a few that many people overlook when they approach their goals. If you have found …

Why are you the average of the people closest to you? I’m sure I’m not the only person that’s been curious about that. From my own childhood memories to research that study how the people around us affect us, I offer a …

If you were to give a speech to new college graduates, what would you say? That is exactly what went through my mind at my little brother’s …

What does EQ have to do with poker? A lot actually. We invite professional poker player, commentator and team manager, Ricky Guan here to talk about a side of the game that you’ve never seen before. From his past had an …

“For nothing is ever good or evil...but thinking makes it so.” This quote by Shakespeare rings true for everything in life, including EQ. Even something as crucial and human as emotional intelligence is to success and …

What did a dragon make me realize about complacency? Quite a bit actually! With a story that struck me to the core, I realized the dark side of human adaptability. To counter that, I talk about self disruption and some …

In a world that is increasingly being defined by the advances in technology, where do we as humans stand in all of this? Will emotional intelligence …

For many people, holding yourself to high standards is a way to not fall into complacency. Some people even use this to push themselves. But when …

Becoming jaded just comes with age and experience. As you grow wiser, you gain a sense for what is trustworthy or not. But how much does bias play a …

The two questions today are based on two very common struggles that I’ve seen as a coach. They are delegation and listening. I give some different perspectives because you’ve probably endless listicles on both of these. …

When you’re hustling and grinding to make your business succeed, what are the pitfalls that can trip you up? I invite Marc Mawhinney to discuss the struggles of entrepreneurship and what you can do to avoid the traps …

How do you actually find a passion? From graduation speeches to your favorite celebrities, everyone says to find your passion. But no one actually …

What is purpose? How do you get one? Is it really worth having? You might know that having a purpose is something you’d want but do you what it really takes to find one? As we go into some counter-intuitive research, …

There is this thing called gratitude which we have all been hearing about for awhile now. We know we should have more of it. But there is so much …

Studies show that the biggest companies in the world do better with women leaders. Why is that? How do men fit into the picture? In this special interview, we explore the biggest misconceptions around the gender divide …

What do you think is the most common mindset in the world? Unfortunately the answer isn’t a great one but that doesn’t mean we’re all doomed for failure. Victim mindsets are programmed into us due to a variety of …

This episode goes real deep as we explore the topics of addiction and trauma as it relates to emotional intelligence. There are some surprising insights that will get you thinking about what has impacted you in the …

How do you get things done when there’s a ton of pressure bearing down on you? When you bring your head up to breathe and take a look around, you may start to be more aware of how you perform under pressure. What can …

This is the first of a brand new series within the Hidden Strengths podcast! If you're a subscriber, a fan of the show or just a curious person, ask me any questions you may have to emotional intelligence or coaching. …

One of the biggest saboteurs in the world comes from our very habits. How often have you let stress get to you and hinder you in some way? Maybe your health got hit. Or your productivity went down. Perhaps your …

What is a better measure of success? Adaptability or emotional intelligence? This question led to quite an interesting rabbit hole of research …

What is one thing we admire so much from entrepreneurs? Their culture. But whether you work in corporate or in a startup, culture is a living and …

What does it really take to succeed in the startup world? I dive into what most people don’t think of when they start a company with a long time friend of mine, Peter Liu. We go through getting over imposter syndrome, …

How easy it is to wake up one day and realize how you haven’t been focusing on what’s important. But now it’s become difficult to break out of the …

What does bitcoin and EQ have to do with each other? Unexpectedly, there is a lot to talk about here when bitcoin represents change and all the craziness that comes along with innovation. When it comes down to it, …

In this episode, I dive into the fascinating dynamic between personality and emotional intelligence with Ilya Usorov, a founder who is …

What kind of relationship do coaches have with emotional intelligence? This episodes explores that dynamic, debunks a few popular myths about …

Why do people fail at creating new habits? By nature, we are not meant to plan so far ahead. We can certainly lay out the framework for achieving a …

What do you do when you feel like there’s an endless storm of chaos inside of you? These are the times when you aren’t thinking straight and you end up doing things you later regret. Why does that happen? And what can …

What do you do when you feel like you’re making no progress towards your goals? This can be a common feeling for anyone, regardless of if they run their own business or work towards a better career. Here are a few …

What would a high EQ actually look like for you at your job? This episode paints a picture of several areas where you can develop the skills that may …

In this special episode, I interview an old friend of mine who has chased after multiple passions successfully in a short amount of time. We dive …

When it comes to expectations, there is a lot that we take for granted everyday. But when you take a moment to take a good hard look at your expectations, you may start to wonder why you have them. In this episode, I …

Who doesn't love a great story? You've probably read, watched or listened to many of them. But what about the stories you tell yourself? This episode dives into limiting narratives, their impact on you and how you can …

When it comes to solving problems, how important can emotional intelligence be? Today, we explore that question and how much of an impact developing …

In the first interview of the Hidden Strengths podcast, I’m chatting with Mark Schall, who has been both a mentor and an inspiration to me on my coaching journey. He draws upon a wealth of experience to talk about what …

In this episode, I explore several areas where emotional intelligence has a direct impact. EI is often seen as a soft skill, making it hard to measure and improve upon. But there are still many situations where its …

When people hear emotional intelligence, they can have several different ideas about it. What is true? What isn't? In this episode, I dive into several myths so you can understand what developing your EQ is really all …

Emotional intelligence is a term that has been widely talked about. Its applications range from personal relationships to the most successful …