In this episode, Richard Alvin speaks with Sara Sabin, a transformational leadership coach, about the importance of emotional mastery and intuition in leadership. They discuss how emotions influence decision-making, the significance of emotional neutrality, and practical techniques for leaders to process their emotions effectively.

Sara emphasizes the role of intuition as a skill that can be developed and its grounding in neuroscience. The conversation also covers the connection between communication, influence, and emotional awareness, as well as Sarah's journey from accountancy to coaching.

Takeaways

• Emotional mastery is about achieving emotional neutrality.
• Leaders must be aware of their internal emotional states.
• Emotions can drive decisions, impacting outcomes.
• Emotional neutrality helps in making rational decisions.
• Simple techniques can help shift emotional states quickly.
• Intuition is a skill that can be trained and developed.
• Intuition is grounded in neuroscience, not just gut feeling.
• Effective communication requires understanding emotions.
• Storytelling can enhance influence and communication.
• Leaders should prioritize self-care to regain clarity.