Self-Awareness: 95% Of People Think They Are, But Only 15% Actually Are - Unveiling Emotional Intelligence

The Virtual Couch

Tony Overbay LMFT

Education, Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Self-improvement

5 • 643 Ratings

🗓️ 28 November 2023

⏱️ 45 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

Research shows that 95% of adults believe they are self-aware, yet only 10-15% actually are. Where do you fit into this equation? Tony delves into the world of emotional intelligence, and how your emotions shape your reactions, and how that can negatively or positively impact your relationships. From personal anecdotes, including a delayed flight and a lucid dreaming experience, Tony illustrates the importance of self-awareness and emotional management. The episode comprehensively explores emotional intelligence, highlighting its impact on personal relationships, leadership, and self-perception. Tony discusses the four critical components of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management, emphasizing the foundational role of self-awareness in recognizing emotional triggers and responding thoughtfully in challenging situations.This episode goes beyond theory, intertwining personal stories, client experiences, and research findings to reveal the transformative power of emotional intelligence in both personal and professional settings. Tony invites listeners to embrace discomfort as a catalyst for growth, emphasizing continuous self-reflection and intentional efforts to enhance emotional intelligence. He also touches on the influence of emotional intelligence in leadership and workplace dynamics, underscoring its value in effective team collaboration and conflict resolution. With a focus on empathy and effective emotion management, Tony's insights serve as a compelling call to action, encouraging individuals to cultivate these skills for improved well-being and success in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.Find all the latest links to podcasts, courses, Tony's newsletter, and more at https://linktr.ee/virtualcouch (https://linktr.ee/virtualcouch)Tony mentioned the Instagram account https://www.instagram.com/thesecurerelationship/Please follow Tony’s new Waking Up to Narcissism Instagram account here https://www.instagram.com/wutnpod/Subscribe to Tony's latest podcast, "Waking Up to Narcissism Q&A - Premium Podcast," on the Apple Podcast App. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/waking-up-to-narcissism-q-a/id1667287384Go to http://tonyoverbay.com/workshop to sign up for Tony's "Magnetize Your Marriage" virtual workshop. The cost is only $19, and you'll learn the top 3 things you can do NOW to create a Magnetic Marriage. You can learn more about Tony's pornography recovery program, The Path Back, by visiting http://pathbackrecovery.com And visit http://tonyoverbay.com and sign up to receive updates on upcoming programs and podcasts.Tony mentioned a product that he used to take out all of the "uh's" and "um's" that, in his words, "must be created by wizards and magic!" because it's that good! To learn more about Descript, click here https://descript.com?lmref=bSWcEQ

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0	Hey, oh, come on and take a seat on the virtual couch.
0:21.6	Hey, everybody.
0:22.6	Welcome to episode 403, The Virtual Couch.
0:25.4	I am your host, Tony Overbay.
0:26.5	I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist.
0:28.8	And today, we are going to explore your emotional intelligence.
0:32.8	What does that even mean?
0:34.1	And how you can improve your emotional intelligence.
0:36.6	And we are going to use glasses,
0:39.7	dry eyes, flamingos, a nearly divorced couple, and even more to make the point. So of course,
0:45.8	I want you to listen to my podcast and rate it and review it and share it and go to my website,
0:49.8	send it for my newsletter. My magnetic marriage course is so close to a relaunch. It's crazy, but that is all.
0:57.4	So look at the link tree and the show notes or go to Tonyoverbay.com. So there, I said it. Please do
1:01.8	those things. But I am ready now to lay out a promise, even a guarantee that if you stay with me
1:07.5	here today, you are going to learn things. You're going to feel things. hopefully a chuckle or two. But you will leave this podcast wiser. So let's start by a story
1:17.4	about a delayed flight home from a recent trip to Arizona. Because this delayed flight
1:24.0	kept getting more and more delayed. And my wife and I found ourselves pulling up to the house
1:29.6	at about one or two in the morning in California. And the next day was a Monday and I had a very,
1:36.4	very early client and I like to record. I like to get here really early and record before
1:40.4	clients come in. And so I was wide awake from unpacking and we happened to have a
1:45.2	vehicle situation where one was being fixed. And so my wife was going to ride me or drive me to work.
1:51.1	So it was either get up early or go now. So I said, yeah, why don't you, you know, if you want to,
	...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Previous episode | Next episode

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Tony Overbay LMFT, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Tony Overbay LMFT and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.