The Emotional Intelli-Gents Podcast: Navigating Leadership with Emotional intelligence

About The Emotional Intelli-Gents Podcast: Navigating Leadership with Emotional intelligence

Welcome to the Emotional Intelli-Gents Podcast. A podcast dedicated to helping leaders understand and hone their emotional intelligence skills. We are Ismail and Sameer, the hosts of the show, and together we have a passion for helping others navigate the complex world of emotions in the workplace. We believe that emotional intelligence is a crucial skill for success in all aspects of leadership, and we are here to share our knowledge and experience with you. So join us as we explore the world of emotional intelligence and discover the power of self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation.

Publisher

Ismail Qadry & Sameer Aleem

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

27 Feb 2023

Latest episode

1 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

34 of 68 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   1 Jul 2026

   Ep. 66: How Leaders Can Use Emotional Intelligence to Turn Anxiety Into Collaboration

   In this episode, Sameer and Ismail explore the critical role leaders play in setting the emotional and psychological tone of their teams, especially during stressful moments. Discover how emotional intelligence and self-awareness can transform leadership dynamics and create a safe, motivated work environment. Key Topics: The duck analogy: leaders appear calm but are paddling hard underneath The importance of setting the emotional climate for teams Leaders as thermometers vs thermostats: reading vs regulating emotions Managing emotions during high-stress situations for effective leadership The impact of emotional contagion on team culture and performance Practical ways to communicate anxiety productively without alienating the team The dangers of toxic leadership behaviors and passing stress down the hierarchy Why controlling your own emotions is the foundation of influencing others Proximity and control: effective leadership isn’t about micromanagement How consistent emotional regulation builds psychological safety and trust Feel free to send us an email at info@emotionalintelligents.com and share your thoughts, or visit us at https://linktr.ee/emotionalintelligents (https://linktr.ee/emotionalintelligents) Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2119212/fan_mail/new)

2. 

   6 May 2026

   Ep. 65: Encore of Ep 27: Interview with Adrian Koehler – A Candid Chat About Life and Leadership with a Self-Proclaimed ‘Crazy Man’

   Sameer and I are heads-down on a few things this cycle, so we're resurfacing one of our favorite conversations from 2024. Adrian was such a great guest and we had to reshare! New episode coming soon. — Ismail In Ep 27 of the Emotional Intelli-Gents Podcast the EQ Gents had the pleasure of sitting down with Adrian Koehler, leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground. Adrian coaches execs and entrepreneurs in the art of science of leade...

3. 

   1 Apr 2026

   Ep. 64: Navigating Grief and Emotional Intelligence: Insights from Personal Loss

   In this episode, Sameer and Ismail share heartfelt insights about coping with the loss of a loved one, emphasizing the pivotal role of emotional intelligence (EQ) during life's most challenging moments. They explore how personal experiences shape emotional resilience and the importance of self-awareness, control, and empathy in healing and strengthening relationships. Key Topics: The impact of losing a loved one and personal grief journeysThe role of emotional intelligence in processing los...

Inside a recent episode

Ep. 63: The Authenticity Tax: What It Costs You to Leave Part of Yourself at the Door

Published 4 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] It's expensive and whether you are acknowledging that upfront and you don't really recognizing this as an issue or if it's silently kind of eating away at you at the background and in the background of your mind and you're not really letting yourself appreciate how it's impacting you, it is, right? […]

Who has been a guest on The Emotional Intelli-Gents Podcast: Navigating Leadership with Emotional intelligence

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• Sheikh Dr Yasir Qadhi
• Dr Anya Sharma
• Jeremy Williams
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Reach and audience

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YouTube views

9,175

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

39 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

28 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

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Quality

29

Social presence

91

YouTube

68

Engagement

82

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