Navigating Emotional Drains and Leading with Purpose; with Stevie Dawn Carter

Welcome to Episode 154 of 6 Star Leaders! Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with the dynamic and insightful Stevie Dawn Carter, CEO of Empathics and a renowned speaker specializing in emotional intelligence, communication, and leadership.  In this engaging episode, Stevie shares her journey from corporate training to keynote speaking, emphasizing the significance of emotional intelligence and the impact of assumptions on communication within organizations.   The conversation also highlights the impact of emotional strains in personal and professional settings, and the value of respecting individual emotional needs in corporate environments. Stevie"s inspiring message and commitment to personal growth make this episode a must-listen.  Here’s a summary of our conversation: 12:42 Connect with others through universal elements of stories. 16:46 Planning conversations is essential for high EQ. 27:46 Identifying activities that drain and energize us. 32:10 Recovery is important for emotional and physical well-being. 35:09 Inadequate recharge affects productivity, focus, and tiredness. 38:17 Grief doesn"t work quickly; it"s okay. 39:55 Allowing control over schedules leads to productivity. 46:59 Finding purpose and sharing it with others. and much more… It’s jam packed - ENJOY! Here’s some information about our guest, Stevie Dawn: Stevie Dawn Carter, a seasoned entrepreneur and nationally acclaimed speaker, boasts a remarkable track record as a five-time business owner and bestselling author. With two decades of dedicated experience, Stevie Dawn has been a trailblazer in guiding individuals and organizations towards success through practical strategies in emotional intelligence, communication, and leadership. Armed with a masters degree in Sociology and a Doctorate in Leadership, Stevie Dawn seamlessly merges academic expertise with real-world experience in corporate, government, and non-profit sectors. Her unique approach blends research-backed insights with hands-on tactics, ensuring the accessibility of her training to diverse audiences. Currently at the helm of Empathix, she leads as CEO, driving the company"s mission to foster emotionally intelligent organizations through cutting-edge corporate training YouTube episode: https://youtu.be/JROtisuPJqg What are you famous for, Stevie? Emotionally Intelligent Communication and making learning FUN Something Interesting About You: Professional dance career, college professor, and served in the USMC. Lived in Australis for 9 months when I was 18. Here"s how you can contact Stevie: All social channels: @drsteviedawn W: https://empathix.net/ The purpose of the 6 Star Leaders podcast is to showcase and illuminate purposeful Business Owners on their journey to creating more impact in the world. We are igniting purposeful leaders! At our core, we believe in "doing business differently" so that heart, purpose, and passion are combined with profits for the best possible outcome. With those key ingredients, you"ll be on your way to 6 Stars faster than you realise! If you"d like to get in touch please contact us at contact@6starleaders.com