You've used the pause button to notice your emotional triggers. But what do you do with that pause? In this episode, we're moving from emotional awareness to intentional action. It's where the real power is—not just knowing how you feel, but choosing how you respond.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Awareness vs. Action: Why awareness is just information, but intentional action is where the true impact happens.

• The River Analogy: We'll explore how emotional intelligence helps you see the current of your emotions, while intentionality helps you choose where to swim.

• Real-World Examples: See how this works in both your professional life (a demanding email) and your personal life (a child's tantrum).

• The Power of "No" & "Yes": How emotional intelligence empowers you to say "no" to reactive impulses and "yes" to living out your true values.

• Honoring Your Priorities: We'll connect this to John Maxwell's Law of Priorities and how intentional choices help you honor what's most important.

Resources Mentioned:

• The Intentional Choice Guide: A free guide to help you clarify your values and make a plan to live them out. Download your copy at nickmaizy.com.

Your Next Step

• Take Action: Choose one area of your life where you often feel reactive. This week, prepare yourself to respond with intention instead of just reacting.

• Rate & Review: Help other busy professionals and parents discover the podcast by leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback is invaluable!

• Subscribe: Join us for the next episode as we wrap up this series by discussing how leading yourself well can help you lead others, too.

Episode Transcript

[Full transcript of the episode at NickMaizy.com]