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The Magnetic Communication Podcast for Leaders
Actionable EQ and Communication Tips You Can Use Today
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Hosted by award-winning communication keynote speaker Sandy Gerber, the Magnetic Communication Podcast helps leaders, teams, and growth-minded professionals improve how they connect, lead, and communicate. Each episode delivers proven tools, real stories, and emotional intelligence insights for work and life. Every Tuesday new Magnetic Communication Podcast episodes are released. All episodes are under 12 minutes in length to give you valuable tips you can use right away!
Episode #56: My Teen’s Best Friend Is an AI – 5 Tools to Help Kids Build Real Human Connection
A parent in one of my leadership workshops recently told me her teen’s best friend isn’t a classmate or a pet - it’s an AI chatbot. And she’s not alone. AI companions like Replika and My AI are being used by millions of teens worldwide - replacing real relationships with emotionally optimized interactions. In this episode, I dive into the growing trend of emotional attachment to AI, how it’s rewiring our kids’ ability to connect, and what we can actually do about it. You’ll learn five powerful, practical tools to rebuild emotional intelligence and communication - from the EQ Switch™ to the Mystery Tour - and help this generation reconnect with what really matters: people. 🎧 Listen now to learn:
- Why AI companions are so appealing to teens
- What the research says about emotional outsourcing
- How to teach your teen (or yourself) to connect again, one real moment at a time
Episode #55: Feel It, Don’t Flail: The 3-Step Emotional Intelligence Tool to Stop Spirals Fast
Ever reacted in a conversation and immediately thought, “Oh no… why did I say that?”
In this episode of the Magnetic Communication Podcast, host Sandy Gerber introduces one of her most powerful emotional intelligence tools: the Emotion Equalizer™. It’s a simple and proven emotion regulation tool that helps you respond with calm instead of reacting on autopilot.
If you’ve ever lashed out in a meeting, shut down in a tough conversation, or rage-ate a bag of chocolate almonds after a frustrating email… you’re not broken. You just haven’t been taught how to regulate your emotions in the moment. Until now.
In the last episode, we explored Self-Perception, the first dial on Sandy’s EQ Switchboard™. This week, we take that awareness and turn it into action.
You’ll learn:
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Why most of us were taught to ignore or bury emotions and how that sabotages your communication
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What really happens in your brain and body when you get emotionally triggered
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A practical 3-step emotion regulation tool you can use in under 10 seconds
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Why naming your emotion is a science-backed way to reduce reactivity
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How your body’s physical signals can help you regulate emotions in real time
You’ll also hear a funny and painfully honest story involving swedish berries, built-up resentment, and Sandy’s squirrel-like grudge.
The Emotion Equalizer™ isn’t about being perfect or polite.
It’s about communicating with emotional intelligence, even when your logic is nowhere to be found.
🎧 Listen now and flip the EQ switch in real life.
Next up: Self-Expression, where we’ll explore how to say what you mean without bottling it up or bulldozing others.
Because emotional intelligence isn’t just about staying calm.
It’s about choosing how you show up when you’re not.
Episode #54: What Am I Even Feeling? How to Boost Self-Awareness with Emotional Intelligence
Ever wonder how your emotional intelligence shapes what you say and how you show up?
In this episode of the Magnetic Communication Podcast, we dive into Emotional Intelligence Self-Perception, the first dial on your EQ Switchboard.
Host Sandy Gerber (Certified Communication & Emotional Intelligence Trainer) helps you discover how to tune into your own emotions - before they spill into your conversations, meetings, or relationships.
If you’ve ever found yourself overthinking something you said (or didn’t say), felt emotionally foggy at work, or snapped when you meant to stay calm… this episode is for you. Because before you can say the right thing or lead with impact, you have to know what’s going on inside your own mind. That’s what Self-Perception is all about - and today, you’ll get a clear, funny, and surprisingly doable breakdown of what it really means to “be self-aware.”You’ll learn:
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What Emotional Intelligence Self-Perception actually means
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How to boost your self-awareness using the EQ Switch™
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The 3 subskills of Self-Perception: Self-Regard, Self-Actualization & Emotional Self-Awareness
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How to take an EQ Snapshot to discover where you shine—and where you need to grow
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A sneak peek of Sandy’s powerful tool: the Emotion Equalizer
You’ll also get the breathing technique that helps you shift from reaction to intention—in just 7 seconds.
You won’t just hear theory. You’ll get real-world examples, relatable insights, and Sandy’s signature magnetic humour that make emotional intelligence feel less like a corporate buzzword - and more like your new secret weapon in leadership and life. Whether you’re navigating a tough conversation, trying to stay calm in a stressful moment, or just figuring out why you feel so off lately, this episode will help you get clear on what you’re actually feeling - and why it matters.Sandy walks you through the EQ Switchboard™ - her five-part framework for emotionally intelligent communication. You’ll see why Self-Perception is the foundation, and how it quietly shapes what you say, how you lead, and even how people respond to you.
And just when you think the episode’s done - there’s a teaser for what’s coming next: The Emotion Equalizer™, a simple 3-step EQ tool that helps you respond on purpose instead of reacting on autopilot. (Trust us, you’ll want this in your back pocket for your next Zoom call.) This episode is perfect for: - Leaders who want to model emotional intelligence without losing their edge - Professionals navigating stress, team tension, or tough conversations - Anyone who wants to stop replaying awkward moments on loop and start responding with clarity and confidence 🎧 Tune in now and get to know the most important person in your communication: you. Because when you know how you feel - you can finally say what you mean.Other related Episodes for you:
- Episode #50: Emotional Intelligence in Action – Part 1: 3 EQ Moments That Make or Break Leadership (And What to Do Instead)
- Episode #51: Emotional Intelligence in Action – Part 2: The Final 2 EQ Moments That Make or Break Leadership
Whether you’ve ever overreacted in a meeting or gone silent and overthought it for days, this episode will help you get clear, calm, and confident from the inside out.
🎧 Listen now—and take the first step toward mastering your EQ.
Episode #53: Emotional Intelligence in Communication: Stay Calm and Connect Under Pressure
Ever wish you could take back something you said in the heat of the moment? In this episode of the Magnetic Communication Podcast, Sandy Gerber walks you through how emotional intelligence shows up in everyday communication. You’ll learn how to pause before reacting, communicate with intention, and apply EQ to strengthen both personal and professional relationships. Whether you’re a leader managing a team, a parent trying to stay calm with your teen, or someone who just wants fewer awkward conversations and more connection - this episode is for you. You’ll discover how to flip the EQ Switch™ - a 7-second breathing technique that rewires your brain, lowers stress, and improves how you respond instead of react. This technique can be used in meetings, arguments, or anytime your brain starts spiraling. If you’re ready to build your emotional intelligence in communication, this episode will show you how to start today. It’s practical, science-backed, and delivered in Sandy’s signature real, relatable way. Sandy breaks down the 5 core dials of emotional intelligence (Self-Perception, Self-Expression, Interpersonal Relationships, Decision Making, and Stress Management) and shares practical ways to apply EQ at work and at home. In this episode of the Magnetic Communication Podcast, communication expert Sandy Gerber introduces emotional intelligence (EQ) as your real-time tool to handle stress, frustration, and conflict with clarity and confidence. What you'll learn:
- What emotional intelligence really is (and why it’s a choice)
- How to use the EQ Breath to pause and respond with intention
- Science-backed EQ benefits for leadership and relationships
- A challenge you can try today to shift your next conversation
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In the Magnetic Communication Podcast, Sandy delivers every episode with tactical advice, relatable personal stories, and tips you can use right away to connect better in your relationships at work and home.
