Emotional Intelligence in Action: Elevating human-centered leadership with Ibrahim Al-Obaidy

The Leadership Heart Podcast is where bold innovation meets conscious leadership. Hosted by Sandra J. Horton, a leadership strategist and changemaker, this show goes beyond titles and strategy to explore what it truly means to lead with impact, intention, and heart.

Each episode features honest conversations with visionary leaders in health tech, AI, innovation, and social impact where people who understand that in a world powered by technology, it’s humanity that must lead the way. 

From groundbreaking ideas to practical wisdom, Sandra and her guests share real stories and actionable insights to help you lead with more clarity, courage, and purpose.

If you’re ready to build organizations that put people first — and you believe leadership is about serving others and shaping a better future — this podcast is for you.

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This Week’s Guest: Ibrahim Al-Obaidy – Leadership and Mental Fitness Coach, Emotional Intelligence & Trust Building Expert

This week, we welcome Ibrahim Al-Obaidy, ICF/PCC; EQ-i2.0/EQ360; Reina Trust Building; PQ, Leadership and Mental Fitness Emotional Intelligence and Reina Trust Building Certified Practitioner

This week, we welcome Ibrahim Al-Obaidy, a seasoned leadership and mental fitness coach with over 36 years of experience, who blends emotional intelligence, trust building, and ethical leadership to help individuals and teams unlock their full potential.

Together, we explore how emotional intelligence in action can elevate human-centered leadership in a fast-paced, AI-integrated world.

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What We Cover in This Episode:

• How to cultivate emotional intelligence for leadership clarity and connection
• The power of trust building in high-performing, purpose-driven teams
• Strategies for developing self-awareness and mental fitness
• Why leaders must return to empathy and integrity in an AI-integrated era
• The importance of vision, values, and disciplined self-leadership

Ibrahim’s journey is a reminder that leadership begins with intention — and grows through connection, self-discipline, and heart.

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Valuable Resources:

✓ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ibrahimalobaidy

✓ Motto: Together We Grow

About the Host – Sandra J. Horton

Sandra J. Horton, MA is an award-winning Leadership & Change Strategist, Certified Prosci® Change Management Professional, Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, and host of The Leadership Heart Podcast.

As Founder of Activate Success Edge™ and co-creator of the Ives-Horton Leadership Model™, she empowers purpose-driven leaders to grow by design, not by default. Her podcast brings together bold thinkers from across AI, healthcare, innovation, and systems change — helping leaders stay grounded in values while driving global impact.

Learn more: www.activatesuccessedge.com