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DISCovering YouWhere personality meets possibility Author: Victoria Theriault
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The Emotionality Factor
Episode 9
Tuesday, 28 April, 2026
What does emotional intelligence actually look like in real life — not just as a concept, but in how we show up every day?In this episode, Victoria dives into the Emotionality Factor of emotional intelligence and why it plays such a critical role in how we connect, communicate, and build relationships. With thoughtful reflection and real-life examples, she and Heather explore how well we truly understand emotions — both our own and other people’s.World Book Day just passed, so you know what this means… DISC as books 📚High D – The Secret of Secrets: Thrilling, fast paced, lots of action High I – Heated Rivalry: : Romantic, sweet, exciting High S – Theo of Golden: Unfolds slowly, listening & helping others are major themes High C – The Correspondent: Told entirely through letters and emails. Strong focus on the written word. Which one feels most like you?The conversation shifts into something deeper: How well do you read a room… and express what’s really going on inside you?In this episode, you’ll hear: A breakdown of the Emotionality Factor and its four facets: empathy, emotion perception, emotion expression, and relationshipsReal reflections from emotional intelligence assessment questionsWhy emotional “blind spots” can quietly derail communication and connectionHow being misunderstood isn’t always about intent — but about missed emotional cuesPractical ways to improve emotional awareness, expression, and relationship-building The importance of “the power of the pause” — responding vs. reactingIf you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking, “That didn’t go how I expected,” or struggled to put your feelings into words, this episode will help you build the awareness and tools to navigate those moments more effectively.Because emotional intelligence isn’t just about understanding feelings.It’s about using them to create better outcomes — in work, leadership, and life. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 - Power of the Pause00:59 - Show Intro and Mood Meter02:27 - DISC Books for World Book Day03:42 - Why Emotional Intelligence Matters in the AI Era04:31 - Emotionality Factor Overview05:17 - Empathy Quick Refresher06:03 - Emotion Perception Quiz09:14 - Perception Pitfalls and Tips11:36 - Emotion Expression Skills14:46 - Relationships and Trust18:44 - Power of the Pause Revisited20:03 - Wrap Up and CreditsIf you're interested in learning more about team building, coaching, strategic hiring and onboarding, let's connect! discoverwhatworks@gmail.com https://pod.link/1614071253 https://discoverwhatworks.org/ https://www.facebook.com/VictoriaDISC https://www.instagram.com/discoverwhatworks/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/discoverwhatworks Mentioned in this episode:Fast Facts
