Emotional Intelligence at Work: How Clarity and Self-Awareness Help Leaders Navigate Uncertainty with Luz Gonzalez
Release Date: 01/21/2026
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Loralyn Mears, PhD, aka, "Dr. LL," loves bringing you entrepreneurs, small business owners, and actionable advice to you every week. Thank you for joining us! When the world feels overwhelming, clarity isn’t a luxury. It’s a survival skill. This conversation is for anyone trying to lead, build, or simply stay grounded in uncertain times.
👤 Guest: Luz Gonzalez Founder, EQ Refined Emotional intelligence educator, leadership and communication coach
⚠️ Core Problems Discussed Navigating emotional overwhelm in the workplace Misunderstanding assertiveness as aggression Losing clarity and focus in high-pressure environments
🥡 Practical Takeaways How emotional intelligence begins with self-awareness Why boundaries without awareness can block healing How clarity and focus help leaders conserve energy and lead with intention
⏱️ Timestamps
02:12 – Why emotional intelligence changes how teams work together
05:04 – Authentic assertiveness vs. workplace “costumes”
07:12 – Why visibility feels risky and how to regulate that fear
14:55 – Focus as an act of self-respect
20:35 – Learning from patterns instead of repeating them
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