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hello everyone welcome back to the

English dialogue podcast I'm Mike and as

always I'm here with Emma how's it going

today Emma hi Mike I'm doing well we've

got an interesting topic today emotional

intelligence it's something that affects

our personal and professional lives yet

it's often

overlooked absolutely emotional

intelligence or EI is all about

understanding our own emotions and those

of others and then using that

understanding to guide our Behavior it's

a crucial skill not just a buzzword yes

emotional intelligence involves several

components

self-awareness self-regulation

motivation empathy and social skills

when we're emotionally intelligent we

recognize our feelings as they

arise understand how they influence our

actions and learn how to manage them

effectively at the same time it's about

understanding other people's emotions

this helps in building better

relationships resolving conflicts more

smoothly and communicating more

effectively in short it can transform

how we interact with the world well said

let's break it down

how does self-awareness factor into

emotional

intelligence self-awareness is the

foundation it means knowing your

emotional triggers strengths weaknesses

and values without understanding

yourself it's hard to understand others

exactly if you're not sure what you're

feeling or why you might react

impulsively have you ever been in a

situation where you just snapped without

knowing the real reason

I have for example imagine you've had a

stressful day and someone makes a small

harmless joke you might snap at them not

because their joke was offensive but

because you're already tense and tired

if you are more self-aware you'd

recognize I'm on edge because of my

stressful day and you'd respond more

calmly this awareness stops you from

misdirecting your emotions onto others

and helps maintain better relationships

that's a great example after

self-awareness comes self-regulation

managing our emotional responses rather

than letting them control us right it

doesn't mean suppressing emotions but

handling them in a productive way for

instance if you're angry you acknowledge

it and choose a healthy

response maybe stepping away to cool

down before addressing the issue exactly

self-regulation can look like taking a

few deep breaths before responding to an

angry email or resisting the urge to

shout during a heated argument it's

about pausing and considering the

consequences of your

actions this skill reduces regrets and

misunderstandings because you respond

thoughtfully instead of reacting

impulsively yes that pause is powerful

another component is motivation

emotionally intelligent people often

have internal motivation that isn't just

a about Rewards or recognition they

strive to grow learn and improve

themselves internal motivation helps

them stay resilient during tough times

they can manage setbacks better because

they're driven from within not just

externally

exactly when you're internally motivated

you view challenges as opportunities

rather than threats this mindset helps

you bounce back from failures adapt to

change and keep pushing forward people

who rely solely on external rewards

might crumble when the going gets tough

but those with inner Drive persist

because they genuinely care about their

goals that's a solid Point next up

empathy this one is huge understanding

others feelings helps us connect yes

empathy allows us to step into someone

else's shoes to sense what they're

feeling it Fosters compassion and better

communication when you're empathetic you

listen more carefully you pick up on

non-verbal cues like tone of voice or

body language and interpret the emotions

behind

words this understanding leads to better

teamwork stronger friendships and more

meaningful

conversations empathy isn't about always

agreeing it's about showing you care

enough to understand someone's

perspective even if it differs from your

own exactly and and empathy is closely

linked to social skills the final

component being able to communicate

effectively resolve conflicts and build

report requires understanding both your

emotions and others good social skills

mean you handle disagreements gracefully

Inspire and influence others positively

and navigate social situations smoothly

when you have strong social skills you

can manage group dynamics encourage

collaboration and create an environment

of trust this applies in workplaces

families friendships everywhere people

interact it doesn't mean you have to be

extroverted it's about being attentive

respectful and responsive to emotions

both yours and others so we have these

components self-awareness

self-regulation motivation empathy and

social skills how can someone improve

their emotional

intelligence first practice is

recognizing your emotions journaling can

help ask yourself what am I feeling and

why

regularly yes writing down your emotions

at the end of the day can reveal

patterns maybe you notice you get

anxious before team meetings or

irritated when deadlines

approach understanding these triggers

helps you anticipate and prepare for

them over time this increases your

self-awareness and aables better control

over your

reactions also try pausing before

responding to emotional triggers count

to 10 take a deep breath or step away

this builds

self-regulation exactly another approach

seek feedback from people you trust ask

how they perceive your communication

style or emotional

reactions receiving feedback can be eye

openening maybe you didn't realize you

interrupt people or come off as

dismissive when stressed constructive

feedback from friends family or

colleagues helps you understand how

you're viewed giving you a chance to

make positive changes just remember to

stay open-minded and avoid becoming

defensive great point also practice

empathy by actively listening put your

phone away make eye contact and really

hear what the other person is saying

show curios it and validate their

feelings even a simple I understand why

that would upset you can make a big

difference exactly by acknowledging

someone's feelings you show respect and

care this builds trust over time you'll

find it's easier to navigate conflicts

Inspire cooperation and deepen

relationships empathy is like a bridge

that connects people on an emotional

level and about motivation set personal

goals goals that align with your values

so you're driven from within yes reflect

on what truly matters to you that way

even when obstacles arise you have a

meaningful reason to keep going also

celebrate progress when you achieve

small Milestones acknowledge them this

reinforces your internal drive instead

of waiting for external praise give

yourself credit for your efforts and

growth this habit strengthens your self

motivation helping you stay focused and

resilient in the face of

challenges this holistic approach

improving self-awareness self-regulation

empathy motivation and social skills

truly enhances our daily lives yes

emotional intelligence leads to better

decision-making healthier relationships

and more effective

leadership think about it in the

workplace a manager with high emotional

intelligence can diffuse tensions

encourage teamwork and guide employees

through stress in personal life friends

who understand each other's emotional

states can offer better support

emotionally intelligent parents can

nurture resilient children it affects

every area of life because emotions are

everywhere that's why investing time in

developing EI is so

worthwhile are there any common

misconceptions about emotional

intelligence

one misconception is that being

emotionally intelligent means always

being nice or agreeable it doesn't

sometimes it means having tough

conversations with empathy and

Clarity exactly emotional intelligence

doesn't mean avoiding conflict it means

handling conflict in a constructive

manner you can be firm yet compassionate

another misconception is that EI is

innate while some people may have a

natural inclination everyone can improve

with practice it's a skill not a fixed

trait so don't feel discouraged if it

doesn't come naturally at first that's

crucial with effort and patience anyone

can grow in this area yes it's a

lifelong journey we constantly encounter

new people and situations that challenge

us to respond better each experience

whether it's a misunderstanding with a

friend a stressful work deadline or a

disagreement at home provides an

opportunity to practice emotional

intelligence over time these small

improvements compound you'll notice your

calmer in stressful situations more

understanding in conflicts and more

aware of your own emotional landscape

well I think we've covered a lot

emotional intelligence is a

GameChanger agreed to our listeners

remember it's never too late to start

improving your EI small consistent

efforts can yield big

results thanks for joining us on the

English dialogue

podcast until next time keep learning

and growing take care everyone

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
topic /ˈtɒpɪk/ A2	noun - a subject or theme of conversation, discussion, or writing
emotional /ɪˈməʊʃənəl/ B1	adjective - relating to or arousing emotions
intelligence /ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/ B2	noun - the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills
personal /ˈpɜːsənəl/ A2	adjective - relating to or affecting a particular person; private
professional /prəˈfeʃənəl/ B1	adjective - relating to or connected with a profession
affects /əˈfekts/ B1	verb - to have an effect on; make a difference to
understanding /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/ B1	noun - the ability to comprehend
guide /ɡaɪd/ B1	verb - to show or indicate the way to (someone)
behavior /bɪˈheɪvjər/ B1	noun - the way in which one acts or conducts oneself
crucial /ˈkruːʃəl/ B2	adjective - of supreme importance; critical
components /kəmˈpoʊnənts/ B2	noun - a part or element of a larger whole, especially a part of a machine or vehicle
self-awareness /ˌself əˈwɛːr.nəs/ B2	noun - conscious knowledge of one's own character and feelings
regulation /ˌreɡjʊˈleɪʃən/ B2	noun - the act of controlling or directing according to rule
motivation /ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃən/ B2	noun - the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way
empathy /ˈempəθi/ B2	noun - the ability to understand and share the feelings of another
relationships /rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪps/ B1	noun - a way in which two or more people or things are connected
resolve /rɪˈzɒlv/ B2	verb - settle or find a solution to (a problem, dispute, or contentious matter)
conflicts /ˈkɒnflɪkts/ B1	noun - a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one
improve /ɪmˈpruːv/ A2	verb - to make or become better
awareness /əˈwɛːrnəs/ B2	noun - knowledge or perception of a situation or fact