On today’s McCoy Leadership Podcast, I sat down with emotional intelligence expert Alicia Faricelli, and we dove deep into how leaders can unlock self-awareness, resilience, and authentic impact. From managing stress and breaking out of fight-or-flight patterns, to transforming scarcity mindsets and building stronger teams, Alicia shared actionable tips you can implement right now. If you’re ready to stop fighting for your piece of the pie and start leading with intention and emotional intelligence, you’ll want to tune in to this episode!
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00:00 Entrepreneur Coaching for Emotional Intelligence
03:21 Emotional Intelligence in Tough Industries
08:51 Disconnect for Happiness and Balance
10:04 Morning Routine for Balanced Work-Life
13:53 "Believing in Others' Potential"
18:59 "Serve Others for True Fulfillment"
22:24 "Receiving by Giving: Client Challenges"
24:06 Optimizing Hiring Processes
28:40 Align Personal and Business Vision
30:45 Defining Entrepreneurial Purpose
34:38 Embracing Change: A Healthy Approach
38:09 "Recommended Entrepreneur Book: Traction"
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Here are 3 takeaways every business leader should consider:
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Emotional Intelligence Starts with the Nervous System: Alicia emphasizes that real emotional intelligence is rooted in a regulated nervous system. When leaders manage their stress and emotional responses, it ripples out—impacting productivity, relationships, and overall organizational culture.
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Service Over Scarcity: The urge to “fight for your slice” is often rooted in scarcity mindsets passed down generationally. Alicia’s advice? Shift from a competitive to a service-driven approach—focus on how you can help others, and watch abundance return.
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Hiring for Attitude Over Skills: Skills can be taught. Emotional intelligence, willingness to learn, and alignment with your mission are harder to cultivate. Look for energy, engagement, and adaptability when bringing people onto your team.
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