In this episode, Amanda Davie and Cynthia get specific about treating emotional intelligence as a skill you practise, not a trait you either have or lack. We talk about coaching moves any leader can use this week, the inclusive norms that make collaboration work, and how communities accelerate careers. Amanda shares lessons from co‑leading Equal Talent, building She Has No Limits, and coaching inside high‑growth, high‑pressure environments. Cynthia layers in Acceptance Without Understanding and the 4P Catalyst Framework to turn values into daily behaviours. You will leave with simple rituals for meetings, feedback, and decisions that grow trust and results.
Key Takeaways
Emotional intelligence is trainable. Practise it through check‑ins, clean questions, and thoughtful closures.
Inclusion shows up in repeatable norms: how we meet, decide, and follow up.
Coaching skills for leaders: listen with curiosity, ask one clean question, and agree on one clear next step.
Community compounds growth. Mentors, peer circles, and alumni spaces create belonging and momentum.
Do not fix women, fix systems. Remove bias, increase access, and design support that makes progress possible.
Guest Bio
Amanda Davie is an executive and leadership coach, consultant, and co‑CEO of Equal Talent, specialising in developing emotionally intelligent, inclusive, and collaborative leaders and cultures. A former digital media entrepreneur and founder, she now works with global organisations, start‑ups, and communities to make the world of work fairer, more inclusive, and more rewarding for everyone.
What you will learn:
How to practise emotional intelligence in everyday leadership
Simple meeting rituals, decision clarity, and feedback habits
One‑question coaching moves that any manager can use
How communities like She Has No Limits accelerate careers
Resources Mentioned
Equal Talent — coaching company co‑led by Amanda
EqualTalent.com
She Has No Limits — community for professional women
https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13058022/
The Coach House — coach training faculty
https://thecoachhouse.ltd/
Leaders who want to explore mentoring and culture change, book time with Cynthia: https://calendly.com/cynthiafortlage/30min.
