Why is emotional intelligence such an important skill in today's workplace? How do we learn to pause before reacting, navigate difficult conversations and manage the emotional demands of working with other people?

In Episode 68, host and author Amrita Tripathi speaks with clinical psychologist Dr. Kamna Chhibber about emotional intelligence, workplace mental health and the ideas behind their new book, The Emotional Flex.

The conversation explores how our emotional well-being is shaped by the relationships and interactions we have at work, and why understanding our own emotions is just as important as understanding those of others.

A few things we explore:

• Why our workplace experiences have such a significant impact on our emotional well-being.
• The difference between reacting impulsively and responding thoughtfully.
• Why identifying and naming an emotion can help us understand what we actually need.
• The growing anxiety around job insecurity, uncertainty and the future of work.
• How loneliness and shrinking social networks can compound workplace stress.
• Why addressing conflict is important, even when there are power dynamics involved.
• How leaders can practise empathy without losing sight of boundaries and responsibilities.
• Why psychological safety matters, and why people need to feel seen as human beings rather than simply contributors to productivity.
• What mentorship and reading can teach us about navigating difficult experiences.

A conversation about the emotional skills we need to work better, lead better and, perhaps most importantly, look after ourselves and each other.

Order the book, The Emotional Flex published by Say Again Press X Bloomsbury.

https://www.amazon.in/Emotional-Flex-Workplace-Guide/dp/8167270106/ref=sr_1_1

Find out more about Say Again Essentials: https://sayagainpress.com/essentials.html

Join the Delhi launch on November 20 at kunzum cafe.

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