Emotional intelligence in leadership isn’t optional anymore - it’s your edge.

In this episode of Leading You, I sit down with emotional intelligence expert, speaker, and author Amy Jacobson to unpack what EQ really looks like in today’s high-performing, fast-moving workplaces.

We explore why emotional intelligence is no longer just a “soft skill”- it’s a critical leadership advantage. From navigating difficult conversations to building trust and team culture, EQ is the key to leading with clarity, confidence and connection.

Amy shares a powerful 5-step framework for high-stakes conversations, how to stop over-preparing and start connecting, and what leaders can do today to improve emotional agility and self-awareness.

Whether you're avoiding tough conversations, reacting under pressure, or simply want to be a more effective and human leader, this episode delivers real tools for lasting impact.

What we cover in this episode:
Why emotional intelligence is the new competitive edge in leadership
How EQ transforms team performance, trust, and culture
The biggest reason leaders avoid hard conversations
Amy’s 5-step strategy for leading with clarity under pressure
How your emotional wiring impacts your leadership style
The link between EQ and self-leadership
What emotionally intelligent leadership looks like in action
Simple mindset shifts to lead more effectively today

 

Episode Timestamps

00:00 – Meet Amy Jacobson: Emotional intelligence expert and author
01:00 – Why emotional intelligence is the new leadership edge
03:45 – The real reason leaders avoid hard conversations
05:30 – EQ’s impact on team trust, culture and performance
07:20 – Amy’s 5-step framework for emotionally intelligent conversations
10:00 – When over-preparing becomes a leadership liability
13:00 – Understanding emotional wiring and self-leadership
15:30 – Real-world examples of EQ in high-performing teams
18:00 – One small mindset shift that boosts EQ

EQ starts with you. And it starts now.

Tune in now to build trust, deepen connection, and lead with emotional agility.

 

Links:
Join the Lead.Her Collective Dinner Series
Get the Clarity Compass Mini Program

Connect with Julie:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/
Instagram:@juliehydeleads
Website: https://juliehyde.com.au

Connect with Amy:
Website: https://amyjacobson.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyjacobson_ei
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finding-your-y/

Emotional intelligence in leadership isn&rsquo;t optional anymore - it&rsquo;s your edge.
In this episode of&nbsp;Leading You, I sit down with emotional intelligence expert, speaker, and author&nbsp;Amy Jacobson&nbsp;to unpack what EQ really looks like in today&rsquo;s high-performing, fast-moving workplaces.
We explore why emotional intelligence is no longer just a &ldquo;soft skill&rdquo;- it&rsquo;s a critical leadership advantage. From navigating difficult conversations to building trust and team culture, EQ is the key to leading with clarity, confidence and connection.
Amy shares a powerful 5-step framework for high-stakes conversations, how to stop over-preparing and start connecting, and what leaders can do today to improve emotional agility and self-awareness.
Whether you're avoiding tough conversations, reacting under pressure, or simply want to be a more effective and human leader, this episode delivers real tools for lasting impact.
What we cover in this episode:
<ul>
<li>Why emotional intelligence is the new competitive edge in leadership</li>
<li>How EQ transforms team performance, trust, and culture</li>
<li>The biggest reason leaders avoid hard conversations</li>
<li>Amy&rsquo;s 5-step strategy for leading with clarity under pressure</li>
<li>How your emotional wiring impacts your leadership style</li>
<li>The link between EQ and self-leadership</li>
<li>What emotionally intelligent leadership looks like in action</li>
<li>Simple mindset shifts to lead more effectively today</li>
</ul>
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Episode Timestamps
00:00 &ndash; Meet Amy Jacobson: Emotional intelligence expert and author 01:00 &ndash; Why emotional intelligence is the new leadership edge 03:45 &ndash; The real reason leaders avoid hard conversations 05:30 &ndash; EQ&rsquo;s impact on team trust, culture and performance 07:20 &ndash; Amy&rsquo;s 5-step framework for emotionally intelligent conversations 10:00 &ndash; When over-preparing becomes a leadership liability 13:00 &ndash; Understanding emotional wiring and self-leadership 15:30 &ndash; Real-world examples of EQ in high-performing teams 18:00 &ndash; One small mindset shift that boosts EQ
EQ starts with you. And it starts now.
Tune in now&nbsp;to build trust, deepen connection, and lead with emotional agility.
&nbsp;
Links: Join the <a href="https://juliehyde.com.au/leadher/">Lead.Her Collective Dinner Series</a> Get the&nbsp;<a href="https://programs.juliehyde.com.au/programs/claritycompass/">Clarity Compass Mini Program</a>
Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/" data-href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hyde/</a> Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/" data-href="https://www.instagram.com/juliehydeleads/"> @juliehydeleads</a> Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://juliehyde.com.au">https://juliehyde.com.au</a>
Connect with Amy: Website: <a href="https://amyjacobson.com.au/">https://amyjacobson.com.au/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amyjacobson_ei">https://www.instagram.com/amyjacobson_ei</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/finding-your-y/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/finding-your-y/</a>

Want to know the secret to confident and successful leadership?

Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact.

There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be.

I'll let you into something I know to be true - You can’t be a leader of others unless you’re a leader of self first. So if you want to have impact that leads to prosperity and happiness, it all starts with you. With your mindset and personal leadership toolbox, which Leading You will help you build up.

Leading you is hosted by Julie Hyde, an entrepreneur, corporate drop out and passionate leader. Julie knows one thing: you can’t control what happens to you but you can control how you respond. It’s why Leading You is important.

Each week, guests share their secret sauce. They reveal their roadmaps to success. How they’ve stayed anchored to who they are, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and you’ll hear the human side of household names.

Want to know the secret to confident and successful leadership?
Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact.
There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be.
I'll let you into something I know to be true - You can’t be a leader of others unless you’re a leader of self first. So if you want to have impact that leads to prosperity and happiness, it all starts with you. With your mindset and personal leadership toolbox, which Leading You will help you build up.
Leading you is hosted by Julie Hyde, an entrepreneur, corporate drop out and passionate leader. Julie knows one thing: you can’t control what happens to you but you can control how you respond. It’s why Leading You is important.
Each week, guests share their secret sauce. They reveal their roadmaps to success. How they’ve stayed anchored to who they are, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and you’ll hear the human side of household names.

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Want to know the secret to confident and successful leadership?
Every week, Leading You showcases leadership of all kinds and you get the scoop on how to be an effective, modern leader who makes an impact.
There’s one thing we all have in common. We’re all leaders. First and foremost, you’re a leader of you. You don’t need a title to be a leader. Leadership is a mindset which anyone can adopt to create influence. The more leaders the world has, the better it will be.
I'll let you into something I know to be true - You can’t be a leader of others unless you’re a leader of self first. So if you want to have impact that leads to prosperity and happiness, it all starts with you. With your mindset and personal leadership toolbox, which Leading You will help you build up.
Leading you is hosted by Julie Hyde, an entrepreneur, corporate drop out and passionate leader. Julie knows one thing: you can’t control what happens to you but you can control how you respond. It’s why Leading You is important.
Each week, guests share their secret sauce. They reveal their roadmaps to success. How they’ve stayed anchored to who they are, insights into their courage and resilience and how to be emotionally and behaviourally agile. It’s a conversation, not an interrogation, and you’ll hear the human side of household names.

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