We're hanging up the dog lead for 2024. This is the last of the 2024 Emotional Intelligence Pawdcast series. We'll be back with a new format and some new ideas for 2025!

High PAWS for all of our fantastic furry friends and their humans in 2024! Including this week's stars of the show...

Meet Claire Bidwell and her four-legged dream team - Bruce the polar bear type Lab who thinks he's a teddy bear, and Bean, the pint-sized powerhouse who's revolutionising university life as an autism assistance dog.

Claire, now a veterinary physiotherapist, shares how these remarkable pups have transformed her family's world. From Bean sporting military-grade goggles in university labs (yes, really!) to Bruce mastering the art of strategic treat-waiting, these dogs showcase the extraordinary emotional intelligence that makes our canine companions so special.

Learn how Bean helps Claire's daughter navigate university life with remarkable intuition, and discover fascinating insights about dogs' ability to hear human heartbeats across a room (who knew?). Claire also shares invaluable tips for keeping our furry friends healthy and happy.

Join us for heartwarming tales, practical advice, and plenty of evidence that dogs make everything better - except maybe your chances of claiming the comfiest spot on the sofa.

Check out these links Claire shared with us - fascinating science all to do with dogs!

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/247496989_Reduction_of_state-anxiety_by_petting_animals_in_a_controlled_laboratory_experiment

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3408111/

Have a Pawsome Christmas and see you with some new tricks in 2025.

Website: eievolution.com

Podcast links: eipawdcast.podbean.com

The Emotional Intelligence Pawdcast is a weekly show featuring amazing humans and their fantastic four-legged furry friends. In each episode we’ll explore the transformative world of emotional intelligence and empathy guided by inspiring and heartwarming stories about our beloved canines and the impact they have on us. We’ll also discuss and share practical tips and insights on how to cultivate empathy and emotional awareness and regulation.

Website: eievolution.com

Podcast links: eipawdcast.podbean.com

The Emotional Intelligence Pawdcast is a weekly show featuring amazing humans and their fantastic four-legged furry friends. In each episode we’ll explore the transformative world of emotional intelligence and empathy guided by inspiring and heartwarming stories about our beloved canines and the impact they have on us. We’ll also discuss and share practical tips and insights on how to cultivate empathy and emotional awareness and regulation.

In this episode of the Emotional Intelligence Podcast, Sandra interviews Nicki Cameron, a personal brand photographer who transitioned from dog walking to capturing the emotional connection between pets and their owners. Nicki shares how the lockdown sparked her interest in photography and how she now helps business owners showcase their authentic selves through images that tell a story.

The conversation emphasizes the role of empathy and emotional intelligence in photography. Nicki explains that building trust with clients is essential for capturing candid, meaningful moments. By creating a comfortable environment, she helps clients feel confident, enabling her to photograph them—and their pets—in an authentic way.

Nicki also highlights the unique challenges of dog photography, noting that pets, especially dogs, add personality and emotion to photos. This emotional connection enhances the overall impact of the images, showcasing how empathy and understanding can transform both the photo session and the final result.

Website: eievolution.com

Podcast links: eipawdcast.podbean.com

The Emotional Intelligence Pawdcast is a weekly show featuring amazing humans and their fantastic four-legged furry friends. In each episode we’ll explore the transformative world of emotional intelligence and empathy guided by inspiring and heartwarming stories about our beloved canines and the impact they have on us. We’ll also discuss and share practical tips and insights on how to cultivate empathy and emotional awareness and regulation.

This week we get to meet Lee and Daisy.

Tune in and get to know the guest, Lee, whose background in business and passion for improvement offer valuable insights into personal and professional growth.

Lee shares his unique approach to connecting deeply with clients, making a case for how genuine human connection can drive successful leadership and meaningful change.

Lee dives into how connection plays a key role in effective leadership, sharing relatable examples like Nativity Plays and how people naturally bond through shared experiences.

A special guest on this episode is Lee’s dog, Daisy, who Lee sees as more than just a pet—she’s an important family member. Daisy’s presence leads to a broader discussion about how dogs exemplify empathy, loyalty, and an uncomplicated outlook that humans can learn from. Lee talks about Daisy’s nurturing nature and protective instincts, reflecting on how having a dog can enrich family life and teach valuable lessons in compassion and trust.

The episode wraps up with an insightful discussion on using metrics in organizations, where Lee introduces a playful yet practical concept: leading, wagging, and lagging metrics.

This episode combines heart, humor, and strategy, offering listeners a fresh perspective on leadership through the lens of relationships and the simple joys of life.

Website: eievolution.com

Podcast links: eipawdcast.podbean.com

The Emotional Intelligence Pawdcast is a weekly show featuring amazing humans and their fantastic four-legged furry friends. In each episode we’ll explore the transformative world of emotional intelligence and empathy guided by inspiring and heartwarming stories about our beloved canines and the impact they have on us. We’ll also discuss and share practical tips and insights on how to cultivate empathy and emotional awareness and regulation.

This week we meet Angelica Ponder and her dog Brooklyn, joining from Arizona. Angelica has a background in luxury hospitality, customer experience, and emotional intelligence (EQ). Before adopting Brooklyn, Angelica and her husband had prepared for pet ownership by creating a special ceramic treat jar, which they painted and fired in 2009, months before finding Brooklyn at an adoption event.

Brooklyn, who turned 16 in September, is an Australian Kelpie - a mix between a Border Collie and a dingo. Initially labelled as a mutt at the adoption center, Brooklyn's breed was later identified by a groomer. She displays typical Kelpie characteristics: highly task-driven, independent, strong-willed, and excellent at problem-solving. Unlike typical companion dogs, she's not particularly cuddly but gives Angelica "exactly what she needs."

One of Brooklyn's most remarkable displays of emotional intelligence was detecting Angelica's pregnancy before she knew herself, showing this by repeatedly placing her head on Angelica's belly. Brooklyn also proved to be an invaluable companion during Angelica's postpartum depression, providing constant presence and encouraging her to visit dog parks, which helped with recovery. Another notable trait is Brooklyn's seems to immediately seek forgiveness after being scolded, showing emotional awareness and humility.

We'll also learn more about the transformative power of pet ownership. Angelica, who didn't grow up with dogs and was initially distant from them, discovered a new type of love through Brooklyn. Her husband noted how this relationship had changed her, introducing her to both giving and receiving unconditional love from a pet. The impact extends to their daughter, who considers Brooklyn so much a part of the family that she used to tell her schoolmates she had a sister named Brooklyn.

Website: eievolution.com

Podcast links: eipawdcast.podbean.com

The Emotional Intelligence Pawdcast is a weekly show featuring amazing humans and their fantastic four-legged furry friends. In each episode we’ll explore the transformative world of emotional intelligence and empathy guided by inspiring and heartwarming stories about our beloved canines and the impact they have on us. We’ll also discuss and share practical tips and insights on how to cultivate empathy and emotional awareness and regulation.

Today, we're excited to welcome Mike Yodice, a customer experience professional who's learned some unexpected lessons in emotional intelligence from his four-legged family members. Mike will introduce us to Millie, his German Shepherd, and Lucy, his Belgian Malinois mix, and share how these two very different dogs have taught him about non-verbal communication, empathy, and the importance of being present.

Get ready for a tail-wagging good time as we explore the joys and challenges of multi-dog households, the art of canine body language, and the emotional connections that make the human-dog bond so special.

So, grab a treat (for yourself or your furry friend), get cozy, and join us as we discuss the wisdom our canine companions have to offer on The Emotional Intelligence Pawdcast.

If you're new to the Emotional Intelligence Pawdcast, here's a bit about it: We explore the world of dogs and their humans to uncover valuable lessons in emotional intelligence. In each episode, we dive into the unique bonds between canines and their owners to discover how these relationships can enhance our EQ skills.

Website: eievolution.com Podcast links: eipawdcast.podbean.com

The Emotional Intelligence Pawdcast is a weekly show featuring amazing humans and their fantastic four-legged furry friends. In each episode we’ll explore the transformative world of emotional intelligence and empathy guided by inspiring and heartwarming stories about our beloved canines and the impact they have on us. We’ll also discuss and share practical tips and insights on how to cultivate empathy and emotional awareness and regulation.

• The unique characteristics of the Bracco Italiano breed
• Michelle's experiences in training and competing with her dogs
• The deep bonds formed through working closely with intelligent canines
• How dogs can teach us about nonverbal communication and emotional intelligence

Website: eievolution.com

Podcast links: eipawdcast.podbean.com

The Emotional Intelligence Pawdcast is a weekly show featuring amazing humans and their fantastic four-legged furry friends. In each episode we’ll explore the transformative world of emotional intelligence and empathy guided by inspiring and heartwarming stories about our beloved canines and the impact they have on us. We’ll also discuss and share practical tips and insights on how to cultivate empathy and emotional awareness and regulation.

Welcome to The Emotional Intelligence Pawdcast, where we dive into the incredible bond between humans and their canine companions, exploring how our furry friends can teach us about empathy, connection, and emotional well-being.

Today, we're excited to have Dave Foy joining us from Massachusetts, bringing his unique perspective on the intersection of dogs and human emotions. Dave's journey from a mediocre car technician to customer service expert, and now a podcast host himself, is as intriguing as his experiences with his furry companions. We'll hear about Max, the 14-year-old Beagle-Chihuahua mix with a big personality, and Saint, the lovable 10-month-old Australian Mountain Doodle who's brought new energy into Dave's life.

Get ready for heartwarming stories, insights on how dogs can enhance our emotional well-being, and a candid discussion about the power of being present and how this can help us conquer habits that harm us - something our canine friends seem to have mastered.

So, whether you're a dog lover, curious about emotional intelligence, or just in need of a mood boost, stay tuned. It's time to let the wisdom our four-legged friends have to share with us take the lead.

Website: eievolution.com Podcast links: eipawdcast.podbean.com

The Emotional Intelligence Pawdcast is a weekly show featuring amazing humans and their fantastic four-legged furry friends. In each episode we’ll explore the transformative world of emotional intelligence and empathy guided by inspiring and heartwarming stories about our beloved canines and the impact they have on us. We’ll also discuss and share practical tips and insights on how to cultivate empathy and emotional awareness and regulation.