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In this special episode, Dr. Cathy interviews Dr. Relly Nadler about his journey into the science of emotional intelligence and the breakthrough tools he's developed to help leaders excel in the moments that matter most. Although executives show their emotional intelligence in split-second interactions, most of us operate on autopilot up to 95% of the time. As Dr. Relly says, "If you stay on autopilot, you stay average." Drawing from emotional intelligence, positive psychology, neuroscience, and peak performance research, Dr. Relly shares the "turbulence tools" he's used with more than 225 companies and over 2,000 executive coaches. Listeners will learn the five questions that can elevate EI in just 15 seconds, along with practical, immediately usable strategies to become more strategic, productive, and self-aware—right in the moment. If you want to break free from autopilot and lead with purpose, precision, and presence, this episode is your roadmap.

Dr. Katrina Burrus, CEO/founder of Excellent Executive Coaching LLC, is known for "Fast-tracking leaders to the C-Suite and Beyond" and for "Transforming Brilliant Jerks into Inspiring Leaders." Clients often comment that working with Katrina enlightens leaders to empower co-workers to walk the extra mile. She is a keynote speaker and published "Managing Brilliant Jerks" and "Global Leadership," a body of work used by Nestle, Novartis, the World Health Organization, the International Labor Organization, the United Nations, and many more. She was most recently featured in Mexico, India, the U.S., Kazakhstan, and Russia. Dr. Burrus has 18 years of experience as the first Master Certified Coach and Founding Board Member from the (ICF) International Coaching Federation in Switzerland. You can find out more about her at www.excellentexecutivecoaching.com. For more about us and to get a free copy of our eBook, 6 Reasons Why All Leaders Need Coaching, go to: drrellynadler.com.

In this special episode, Dr. Cathy interviews Dr. Relly Nadler about his journey into the science of emotional intelligence and the breakthrough tools he's developed to help leaders excel in the moments that matter most. Although executives show their emotional intelligence in split-second interactions, most of us operate on autopilot up to 95% of the time. As Dr. Relly says, "If you stay on autopilot, you stay average." Drawing from emotional intelligence, positive psychology, neuroscience, and peak performance research, Dr. Relly shares the "turbulence tools" he's used with more than 225 companies and over 2,000 executive coaches. Listeners will learn the five questions that can elevate EI in just 15 seconds, along with practical, immediately usable strategies to become more strategic, productive, and self-aware—right in the moment. If you want to break free from autopilot and lead with purpose, precision, and presence, this episode is your roadmap.

        Amy Diehl, PhD, and Leanne M. Dzubinski, PhD, are co-authors of Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back at Work. Amy Diehl, PhD, is an award-winning information technology leader and gender equity researcher who has authored numerous scholarly journal articles and book chapters. Her writing has also appeared in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Ms. Magazine. Glass Walls is her first book. She is also a sought-after speaker, consultant, and lawsuit expert witness. She resides in a small town in Pennsylvania. You can visit her online at amy-diehl.com. Leanne M. Dzubinski, PhD, is acting dean and associate professor of intercultural education in the Cook School of Intercultural Studies at Biola University in California. She is the author of Women in the Mission of the Church: Their Opportunities and Obstacles throughout Christian History and Playing by the Rules: How Women Lead in Evangelical Mission Organizations. She has written many scholarly articles rel

Mark Waldman is a leading researcher in the new field of Network Neuroscience and has authored 14 books, including Words Can Change Your Brain and the national bestseller How God Changes Your Brain, selected by Oprah as a "Must Read" book. He served on the faculty of Holmes Institute and he created the world's first NeuroLeadership program at Loyola Marymount University.  Along with Andrew Newberg, Mark is considered one of the world leading experts on how spiritual practices and mindful speaking can enhance brain functioning. Their research has been featured in Time, Newsweek, Washington Post, New York Times, Forbes, PBS, and National Public Radio. Mark's NeuroCoaching courses provide unique brain-based and evidence-based tools for maintaining optimal psychological health.  For Free eBook www.MarkRobertWaldman.com   Relly's Free eBook: www.drrellynadler.com     

Kendra Dahlstrom is a highly sought-after Growth Activator and Executive Advisor who has worked with some of the biggest names in high tech and global brands—including Amazon, VMware, and multiple Fortune 50 companies. Known as “the face behind the leader,” she has been the trusted partner behind executives driving billion-dollar transformations, cultural shifts, and leadership breakthroughs.  As host of The High Achieving Leader Podcast™, the creator of the AIM TRUE Method™, and the Un-Corporating™ process, Kendra brings both boardroom credibility and deeply human wisdom. Her own near-death experience awakened her to the silent lies driving high achievers into burnout, unworthiness, and misalignment. Today, she delivers the truth-arrows leaders need but are often afraid to confront: You can't achieve your way out of emptiness. You can't prove your way into freedom. The life you built for success may be the very thing suffocating your aliveness. Through her keynotes, interviews, and VIP client sessions

Lee Ellis is Founder and President of Leadership Freedom® LLC and FreedomStar Media®. He is an award-winning author, leadership consultant, and expert presenter in the areas of leadership, teambuilding, and human performance. His past clients include senior executives from Fortune 500 companies and C-level leaders in telecommunications, healthcare, the military, and other business sectors. WHAT IS THE MISSION OF LEADING WITH HONOR®? The goal isn't perfect leadership, but it's agreeing that we all want to authentically lead with honor. We help leaders grow in character, courage, and commitment and learn new skills based on their natural behavior that will help them develop the next generation in the areas of responsibility, accountability, and resilience. His latest book is entitled Engage with Honor: Building a Culture of Courageous Accountability.

Michael Bungay Stanier is at the forefront of making coaching an everyday leadership behavior. He is the author of The Coaching Habit ... the best-selling coaching book of this century with over 700,000 copies sold and 1,000+ five-star reviews on Amazon. His new book, The Advice Trap, focus on what it takes to stay curious a little bit longer and tame your Advice Monster. “Michael Bungay Stanier has done for curiosity what Brené Brown did for vulnerability. The Advice Trap is superbly written, a very quick and enjoyable read, but most importantly it will develop you into a far more influential leader.” -Thomas A. Kolditz, PhD; Brigadier General, US Army (ret); Director, Doerr Institute at Rice University. In 2019, he was named the #1 thought leader in coaching, and was shortlisted for the coaching prize by Thinkers50, the “Oscars of management”. He was a Rhodes Scholar. Michael is also the founder of Box of Crayons.

Luke Owings is the Vice President of Product at Abilitie, a leadership development company that offers virtual mini-MBAs and business simulations that help senior executives from companies around the world build leadership skills and improve strategy execution. Since 2015, they have taught 25,000+ executives in over 50+ countries, and their clients include Fortune 500 companies such as PayPal, Marriott, Coca-Cola, GE, and Southwest Airlines. In 2020, Abilitie was recognized as one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies and Inc. Best Work-Places In America. Luke is also an Advisory Board Member of Haymakers 4 Hope, a nonprofit that has raised 20M+ for cancer cure research. Before joining Abilitie, Luke was an Expert Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company, a global management consulting firm that is a trusted advisor to two-thirds of the Fortune 1000 businesses and governments around the world. He holds a BA in Economics from Princeton University and an MBA from Harvard Business

Deborah Naish brings over 40 years of leadership experience—25 of them as an executive coach—guiding leaders to embrace growth, navigate change, and inspire those around them to thrive. She partners with executives in Fortune 500 companies, fast-growing start-ups, and dynamic nonprofits—helping them elevate their influence, renew their energy, and lead with greater clarity and courage. Deborah is the founder of Naish Partners, and the author of Level Up Your Leadership: Becoming More Conscious, Courageous & Resilient which launched September 17th. Recognized with multiple Stevie® Awards for Mentor or Coach of the Year and for Company of the Year, she is known as a trusted thought partner and “CEO Whisperer,” dedicated to helping leaders unlock what’s next. She will talk about: Mastering the Essentials. Asking Core Questions. Adapting Foundational Practices. For information and free resources, please visit: https://www.deborahnaish.com/

Drew Norton, known as The Everyday Sales Leader, is a dynamic self-development coach, sales consultant, and co-host of The Everyday Leader Podcast. With a background spanning sales, hiring, recruiting, leadership, and training across diverse industries, he's a seasoned expert in cultivating individual and organizational success. His career journey encompasses a proven track record in sales, and he's passionate about translating his wealth of knowledge into actionable insights, empowering others to achieve their career aspirations in sales and leadership. Drew is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a mission in the Utah Ogden Mission. Originally from southeastern Arizona, Drew cherishes the values of small-town life. He and his wife have been married for nearly 13 years and are blessed with four children. A sports enthusiast, he cheers on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Utah Jazz, and Denver Broncos. His love for the outdoors extends to hunting and side-by-side riding. A pri

Is it that they have a brilliant leader or that every team member is a top performer? The truth is that those help, but neither of them differentiates the best teams. Exceptional teams stand apart from others by building an emotionally intelligent ecosystem (not just the EI of leaders or employees). Unlike most, emotionally intelligent teams develop social norms and routines that motivate teamwork by building a genuine sense of belonging among team members. These norms prioritize team member feedback and development, and encourage constructive debate that produces effective decisions and novel ideas Vanessa Druskat is an associate professor at the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire. As an internationally recognized leadership and team performance expert, Vanessa Druskat advises leaders and teams at over a dozen Fortune 500 and Fortune Global 500 companies. Her best-selling Harvard Business Review article (with S. Wolff) on emotionally intelligent teams has bee

Lynn Blades is the author of “THE QUIET BURN: The Ambitious Woman’s Guide To Recognizing And Preventing Burnout.” All genders will benefit from THE QUIET BURN.  The book contains advice on living a fulfilling life, self-respect, effectively communicating needs, and recognizing the peril of ignoring personal well-being. Lynn is the founder of Legacy Leadership, an executive leadership consultancy, and a dedicated DEI advocate.  She has strived to cultivate a 21st century leadership workforce that truly reflects the diversity of our society. Blades is a distinguished Marshall Goldsmith elite executive coach with two decades of experience guiding a diverse range of clients.  She has coached C-suite executives, directors, and their teams across various industries.  Her clients include Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies such as Nike, KPMG, EY, Barclays, and PayPal. Blades is a founding member of AllBright, an organization committed to the empowerment of women. Here, she helped create “Elevate,” a year-long exe

MCC coach Ben Dooley facilitates the bi-weekly “COACHING SKILLS FORUM” telecalls, as well as creator of multiple coach growing experiences--like the “Fast Pass to MasterFull Coaching”—exploring “the Science, Artistry and Performance of our coaching,” and “the Core of our Core Competencies”, all of which (and more) have been helping coaches discover their powerful coaching confidence, power and success, to help you BE the MasterFull coach you are truly here to BE, and that the world needs. And your journey continues to deepen right now.

Bill Canady is the Chairman of OTC Industrial Technologies and CEO of Arrowhead Engineered Products (AEP). As a leadership expert with more than 30 years of experience as a global business executive, he specializes in driving organizational growth, controlling costs, and increasing profitability.  During his time with OTC, revenue has grown by more than 43% and earnings over 80%. OTC now has $1 billion in sales and 1,900+ employees. At AEP, Canady leads more than 3600 employees and has $1.5 billion in sales.  Throughout his career, Canady has led several organizations through their most disruptive challenges and opportunities, often in complicated regulatory, investor, and media environments. Taking the tools and techniques that he developed growing multibillion dollar companies, he created the Profitable Growth Operating System (PGOS) and set out to help owners and operators around the world profitably grow their companies. Bill graduated summa cum laude from Elmhurst University with a Bachelor o

Will Linssen is a globally recognized leadership coach and #1 Amazon international bestselling author. He has been named the World’s #1 Leadership Coach by Global Gurus and #1 Coach Trainer by Thinkers50, recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Executive Coaching, and serves as an Advisor to Harvard Business Review—where he continues to shape the global conversation on leadership development, coaching, and performance growth. He is also a Master Certified Coach (ICF) and CEO of Global Coach Group. Global Experience Will has trained and certified over 4,000 executive coaches and coached leaders from hypergrowth startups to Fortune 500 companies, including global organizations like LinkedIn, Coca-Cola, Mercedes-Benz, Saudi Aramco, and Samsung—across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Triple Win with 95% Success Rate The Triple Win Leadership Coaching approach—developed by Will—is one of the most results-driven frameworks in the industry, delivering a 95% success rate confirmed by coworkers, in improving

Ron Carucci is co-founder and managing partner at Navalent, working with CEOs and executives pursuing transformational change for their organizations, leaders, and industries. He has a thirty-year track record helping executives tackle challenges of strategy, organization and leadership. He has worked with start-ups to Fortune 10’s companies. He has helped organizations articulate strategies that lead to accelerated growth, and design organizations that can execute those strategies. He has worked in more than 25 countries on 4 continents. He is the author of 9 books, including the recent Amazon #1 Rising to Power and the forthcoming To Be Honest, Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice & Purpose. He is also a regular contributor to Forbes, and a two-time TEDx speaker. His work’s been featured in Fortune, CEO Magazine, Inc., MSNBC, Business Week, Inc., and Fast Company.

Kevin Crawford is an advisor to executives and boards in a wide variety of leadership challenges and industries in the United States. For over 30 years, he has helped organizations prepare for crisis, disruption and disaster.  He combines a diverse background as the Fire Chief and City Manager of Carlsbad California, CEO of United Way of San Diego and Executive Advisor for CEO’s. He has been an incident commander for some of the country’s most historic disasters with his passion for teaching empathic, principal-centered leadership skills to leaders. Kevin’s approach is practical and personal. He helps leaders make decisive, confident choices under pressure, always with an eye toward resilience and strategic clarity. Across private equity, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, real estate, media, insurance, utilities, construction, and public administration.,  Never losing sight that It’s about building trust and creating a space where openness drives progress. Whether it’s helping a leader prepare f

Steven Gaffney is a leading expert on increasing business profit through change management, honest communication, and high performing teams. An author, speaker, and trusted advisor, Steven works directly with top leaders from Fortune 500 companies like Amazon, Marriott, Allstate Insurance, and even the U.S. government and military. Steven has authored four ground-breaking books: Just Be Honest: Authentic Communication Strategies that Get Results and Last a Lifetime, Honesty Works! Real-World Solutions to Common Problems at Work and Home, Be A Change Champion, and co-author of Honesty Sells: How to Make More Money and Increase Business Profits. He is currently working on two books: Reboot: How to Create and Sustain High Performing Teams and The 9 Pillars of Sustainable Profitable Business Growth. His latest release, Unconditional Power, is available everywhere. Steven helps leaders across many industries. Some of his clients include: Amazon, Marriott, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, SAIC, Allstate Insurance, BP, W

Chris Shipley has documented, influenced, and predicted the impact of technology on business and society for more than 30 years. As a journalist, she covered the tech industry for leading publishing companies. As an analyst, she identified innovative startups and gave them a stage to launch their market-making products. As a catalyst, she has advised hundreds of early-stage companies on positioning, business modeling, and innovation practices. Chris began her career at Ziff-Davis, where she worked as a writer and editor for 12 years before joining International Data Group (IDG) to lead DEMO. Chris has co-founded three companies, including the startup media and consulting firm Guidewire Labs. She spent the 2013-14 academic year as a Fellow at the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute at the University of Missouri in where she explored and developed best practices for journalist conducting real-time journalism. The following year, she joined MIT to launch Solve, an initiative to bring together the best t