{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"A LOT with Audra","title":"36. The Power Skill: Building Emotional Intelligence with Nikki Beyrle","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2145,"description":"What if the one skill you’ve overlooked is actually the key to unlocking your greatest impact? Emotional intelligence isn’t just a buzzword, it’s the foundation for authentic leadership, meaningful relationships, and personal growth. Today, I’m joined by Nikki Beyrle, a powerhouse HR executive and educator, to explore how understanding and building your EQ can transform your career, your connections, and your confidence. We share real stories, practical tools, and the mindset shifts that make emotional intelligence a true power skill.HighlightsThe moment I realized emotional intelligence was a skill I could build—and why it changed everythingNikki’s journey from Pizza Hut to Chief HR Officer, and how people skills shaped her careerThe four quadrants of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship managementPractical exercises for increasing self-awareness (including the “two sides of the coin” method)How to respond instead of react in high-stress situationsThe power of apology and repair in relationshipsSocial awareness: reading the room and raising adaptable, curious kidsBuilding trust and navigating conflict as a leaderDaily practices to strengthen your EQChapters00:13 – Discovering Emotional Intelligence01:30 – Meet Nikki Beyrle02:53 – The Journey of The Thread04:41 – Understanding Emotional Intelligence12:36 – Self-Awareness and Emotional Intelligence19:09 – Building Whole-Brain Teams19:43 – Self-Management: Responding vs. Reacting23:00 – The Power of Apology and Repair26:52 – Social Awareness: Reading the Room31:35 – Relationship Management: Building Trust and Navigating Conflict34:27 – Daily EQ Practices & ClosingResources MentionedTalentSmart’s Emotional Intelligence AssessmentKansas Leadership CenterConnect with Nikki Beyrle on LinkedInWant to learn more?The ThreadBe sure to follow me @audradinell on Instagram and LinkedInThis show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.Disclaimer: we may receive a small...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ST1ihY6oM6j-9JRbJBusW58P2vlzKyibzbr46bLarLI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMTAw/OWFmMDZmNzE3YzYy/OTM3ZmM5Y2NmYzRm/MTY5My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}