106:The Inner Power Source: Discovering Purpose, Emotional Intelligence, and True Greatness

What if the things that frustrate you most about the world are pointing you straight to your purpose? What if emotional intelligence is not about control, but about awareness, choice, and values?

This episode invites you to look inward, reflect deeply, and reconnect with what truly matters.

💫 Episode Summary

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, John Merkus continues his thoughtful and energising dialogue with counsellor, executive coach, and author Dr Greg Stewart.

With warmth, curiosity, and clarity, John guides the discussion into purpose, self mastery, leadership, courage, and legacy. Greg shares how life experiences shape our mission, why purpose acts like an internal power source, and how emotional intelligence helps us respond wisely rather than react automatically.

This conversation is grounded, human, and deeply affirming. It explores how values guide behaviour, how feedback fuels growth, and why true greatness is built through relationships and legacy.

John’s ability to ask the questions that matter brings out Greg’s depth, generosity, and wisdom, creating a conversation that feels expansive and real.

💡 Episode Highlights

✨ How your life experiences shape your purpose ✨ The question that reveals what truly matters to you ✨ Why purpose protects your heart and fuels your energy ✨ Emotional intelligence explained in a clear, human way ✨ Self awareness and situational awareness in everyday life ✨ Responding from values instead of emotions ✨ The power of feedback, listening, and teachability ✨ Building cultures of safety, trust, and growth ✨ Why greatness is measured in relationships and legacy

👤 Meet Today’s Guest: Dr Greg Stewart

🧠 Counsellor | Executive Coach | Author

Dr Greg Stewart works with leaders, teams, and individuals to strengthen emotional intelligence, purpose, and personal growth. His work helps people become more by understanding what drives them from the inside out.

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🌱 Why This Conversation Matters

This episode reminds us that leadership starts within. That growth requires courage. That values matter more than reactions. That purpose gives life its energy.

John’s calm presence, insightful questions, and genuine curiosity create the conditions for a conversation that feels both grounding and uplifting.

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Whether you're on a walk, driving, or just needing a boost, this conversation is for you. Hit play and rise into your greatness today.

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🙏 About Your Host: John Merkus

John is a passionate speaker, transformation coach, and host of Rise and Thrive: Conversations for Greatness. His conversations are thoughtful, energising, and filled with insight that sparks reflection and action. John has a natural ability to bring out the best in his guests, helping them share wisdom that truly lands. This episode is a powerful example of that gift.

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