Bringing People Home – The Leader in You Podcast

What if your workplace could feel like home?

In the latest episode of The Leader in You Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with host Dr Lola, where we explored what it really takes to create emotionally safe workplaces, places where people can show up with courage, authenticity, and connection.

I shared stories from our recent EmC Master Class here in Ireland, powerful moments where leaders and coaches leaned into vulnerability, deepened emotional awareness, and discovered how the structured steps of the Emotional Connection (EmC) process can transform even the most difficult workplace conversations.

We explored themes that are central to my work:
🌱 How emotional awareness keeps us grounded, even in high-stress moments
💬 How structure creates safety, making emotional conversations more effective
🌍 How our universal need to belong transcends teams, cultures, and roles

One key insight I offered was this:

“You can’t allow yourself to connect with someone until you feel safe, and connecting with them is what creates that safety.”

This is the paradox we face as leaders, but it’s also the pathway to healing disconnection and building stronger, more resilient teams.

If you’re a leader who’s ever supported someone in conflict, navigated ‘people issues’, or longed to bring more humanity into your workplace, this conversation will speak to your heart.

🎧 Listen to the full episode, Bringing People Home → here
🎥 Watch here

Let’s keep creating workplaces where people feel safe enough to connect, and brave enough to care.