Love isn’t fluffy. It’s a powerful leadership strategy - especially when you’re fuming.

In this short, straight-talking episode, I break down the difference between emotional childhood and emotional adulthood, why your primitive brain loves to jump into defence mode, and how to regulate first so your message actually lands.

Expect practical, compassionate tools you can use with your team and at home - because leading humans starts with leading yourself.

What we cover:

• The undercurrent that derails tough conversations (ego, self-doubt, frustration) and how to interrupt it.
• Emotional adulthood 101: taking responsibility for your feelings so you can respond, not react.
• “Love sometimes sounds like no”: why boundaries from love are more effective than control.
• A calm-first approach to emails, performance chats and parenting moments.

If this resonates, come to my February Lunch & Learn: Lead With Love—a deeper dive into emotional management for real-world leadership.

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