EQ Squared : Recent Episodes

Ammar Farishta

A podcast to talk about all things Emotional Intelligence; being aware of ones emotions, how to regulate those emotions, being able to understand the emotions of others around you and enhance your relationships!

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This week, I sit down with Melanie Llewellyn.

Melanie runs ML Consultancy, a brand and marketing agency which consists of a team of lead-generatuon experts.

Melanie believes high emotional intelligence is vital in business and in life, and she is also a mental health advocate.

www.mlconsultancy.co.uk 

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This week, I sit down with Dr Paul Bond

Paul has a bachelors degree in Sports Science from Anglia Ruskin University, and a degree in Dental Surgery from Aberdeen University. He is a member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery RCPS(Glasg).

Paul previously served in the British military, gaining a broad experience of general dental practice, in Primary Care, Secondary Care and even Deployed environments.

He has a love of public health science, with evidence based dentistry at the heart of his treatment planning.

Topics:

  • The value of the military at a personal level

  • How Core Strengths helps build an understanding of differing personalities

  • Utilising EQ to build relationships with varying personalities

  • The transition from military dentistry to civilian dentistry

  • How dental teams can enhance their practices with EQ

  • Focusing on Process over Content

  • Where empathy comes into play as Dentists

  • Power of Body Language 

  • Reframing Failure 

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_pbond/

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This week, I sit down with Dr Ferhan Ahmed

Dr Ferhan Ahmed is a dual-qualified in dentistry and medicine. He strives to help clinicians grow to reach  their full potential, make  an impact and be proud of their work. 

Driven by a passion for full arch implant rehabilitation and dedicated to teaching with 20 years of experience in surgical and implant dentistry,  Ferhan believes mindset, self-confidence and leadership skills and much more are what make a great clinician beyond titles, formal education and technical skills.

Topics:

  • Balancing a hectic lifestyle and family life 

  • How having high EQ is the key for dental implant surgeons

  • Building Trust in Relationships

  • Where purpose and intention fit into meaningful relationships

  • Can growth mindset be taught? 

  • Power of Feedback in improving EQ 

  • Where does emotional fulfillment come into business? 

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Instagram: https://instagram.com/drferhanahmed?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

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This week, I sit down with Penny Ford

Penny is an experienced Headteacher with a demonstrated history of working in the primary education industry.  She is highly skilled in Coaching, Curriculum Development, Public Speaking, Teacher Training, and Management. She comes with a wealth of experience and is a strong education professional having graduated from Bishop Grosseteste College. 

Topics:

  • The influence of Penny's father 

  • How life events can impact ones outlook on life

  • Rewiring what failure means for students

  • Why Happiness is so critical to success 

  • What Success means for students 

  • How Teachers use EQ to be able to build student resilience

  • How EQ influences our ability to listen 

  • The issue of Instant Gratification and how to overcome this 

Contact/Follow Penny on: 

Email: penny.ford@burtonhathow.co.uk 

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This week, I sit down with Alice Barnes

Alice is a certified Image Consultant with over 14 years experience. Her mission is to empower women to dress for who they truly are; to express themselves and their personality fully, authentically and unapologetically so that every day, they can face the world with confidence and a sense of joy. To create wardrobes that are a reflection of this and their lifestyle and to never settle for less. To feel worthy, confident and happy in their style and in themselves. To feel good on the inside so it is congruent with what is on the outside. To embrace their flaws, imperfections and differences as this is part of their story and beauty and what makes them unique. And to enjoy their style journey as it is never a destination.

Topics:

  • How Alice started as an Image Consultant

  • The pressure of choosing a career

  • How the way you look has an impact on your emotional state

  • Hoarding Clothing: Yay or nay?

  • Increasing your confidence through the way you look

  • The Marie Condo Method

  • Does it matter how I dress if I work from home?

  • How specific looks can make specific impressions

Contact/Follow Alice on:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/alice.s.barnes

Website - http://www.abcimage.co.uk

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-s-barnes

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This week, I sit down with Dr James Martin

Dr. James Martin is a dentist and financial educator originally from Northern Ireland. James began his journey into finance via self-education. In 2020 James started the Facebook group “Dentists Who Invest” which gained popularity and allowed him to give back to the world of dentistry. Through his online community Dentists Who Invest, James shares his knowledge to help dentists improve their financial literacy and empower them to achieve financial freedom.

Topics:

  • Shifting away from Dentistry to Finance

  • Learning the hard way

  • Why the education system doesn't encoruage entrepreneurship

  • How frame of reference affects EQ 

  • Why burning relationship bridges should always be the last option

  • How good communication fuels great EQ 

  • What it takes to be a high EQ investor 

Contact/Follow James on: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jmartindentist/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dentistswhoinvest/

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This week, I sit down with Dr Sarfraz Jeraj 

Dr Sarfraz Jeraj is a Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS, treating people with different anxiety disorders and depression. He is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of Surrey. He is passionate about supporting people to use their untapped potential through education, therapy, supervision and a biopsychosocial approach

Topics:

  • The history of Emotional Intelligence as a concept 

  • How businesses can benefit from increased profits with EQ 

  • The psychology of motivation 

  • The difference between motivation and emotion 

  • Why men struggle with labelling their emotions 

  • How to regulate emotions 

  • The emotional system in the brain 

  • Emotional Intelligence and Habit Building

Contact/Follow Sarfraz on: 

Email: sarfraz_jeraj@hotmail.com

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This week, I sit down with Vasily Alekseenko

Vasily is a passionate wellness advocate on a personal quest to transform lives. Despite holding an economics degree, Vasily has always been driven by a strong passion for all things health-related. Over the last two decades, he has conducted extensive research, experiments, and personal experiences in the areas of mental health, healthy eating, meditation, and the role of cold exposure and blood circulation in strengthening the immune system.

Vasily strongly believes that each person has the potential to become the best version of themselves, and he seeks to raise wellness awareness in individuals, enabling them to achieve a more fulfilling and healthy life. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, a husband, and a dog owner, Vasily has never quite felt like he fit in. However, he has found strength in his unique perspective, and he is committed to using his experience to help others on their journey of self-work and self-discovery.

Topics:

  • The move from Economics to Health

  • The rise of Foogin and Employee Health

  • Employee Burnout and the consequences

  • Is Employee Wellness a priority for business owners?

  • The link between Employee Wellness and business profitability

  • Quiet Quitting and Wellness

  • How to improve personal wellbeing as a solopreneur?

  • The benefits of Cold Water Immersion

Contact/Follow Vasily on:

Email: vasily@foogin.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alekseenkovv/

Website: https://foogin.com/

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This week, I sit down with Shabbar Kassam

Shabbar has been in Financial Services since 2005, and with over 12 years experience in advising clients. A Financial Planner, he's passionate about helping clients to have absolute clarity and peace of mind when it comes to their financial future. He believes one of the best ways to achieve this is by being financially organised and learning how to improve your relationship with money.

Topics:

  • The Taboo of talking about money
  • What disciplined money management looks like
  • How budgeting provides emotional freedom
  • How emotions are linked with spending money
  • Techniques on identifying whether something is a want or a need
  • The power of advertising
  • How delayed gratification can help with emotional resilience
  • Getting around the emotional inertia of planning for retirement

Contact/Follow Shabbar on:

Email: shabbar@lumosfinancial.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shabbarkassam/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084144903572

Website: https://www.lumosfinancial.com/

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This week, I sit down with Mariam Hassam

Mariam is a mother of four, she is passionate about using her knowledge of personality types in nurturing her relationships especially in how to get the most out of her children by channeling their strengths. Losing her baby daughter seven years ago has had an immense impact in a number of areas in her life. She sees everything differently after this tragic loss, but it has also brought a sense of purpose and determination within her too.

Mariam is currently undertaking a Masters degree in Faith Based Leadership with the University of Birmingham and is co-founder of Revive-VSG.

Topics:

  • What insipred you to start Revive VSG and focus on Mental Health?
  • The impact of having a miscarriage and an ectopic pregnancy
  • Aspirational Motherhood and the emotional drive behind it
  • The effect of community judgement and stigma
  • How race and religion can drive the conversation around grief
  • Life events shaping your career and drive
  • Breaking down stereotypes
  • Creating safe spaces for conversations around Mental Health to take place

Contact/Follow Mariam on:

Email: info@revive-vsg.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revive.vsg/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/revive-vsg/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REVIVE.VSG

Website: https://www.revive-vsg.com/

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Welcome to the EQ Squared Podcast.  In today's first ever episode, I provide some insight into what emotional intelligence is, its relevance to various aspects of life and how I intend to use this podcast for our emotional intelligence discussions. 

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