<p>In this episode, Richard Alvin speaks with Sara Sabin, a transformational leadership coach, about the importance of emotional mastery and intuition in leadership. They discuss how emotions influence decision-making, the significance of emotional neutrality, and practical techniques for leaders to process their emotions effectively.</p><p>Sara emphasizes the role of intuition as a skill that can be developed and its grounding in neuroscience. The conversation also covers the connection between communication, influence, and emotional awareness, as well as Sarah&#39;s journey from accountancy to coaching.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>Emotional mastery is about achieving emotional neutrality.</li><li>Leaders must be aware of their internal emotional states.</li><li>Emotions can drive decisions, impacting outcomes.</li><li>Emotional neutrality helps in making rational decisions.</li><li>Simple techniques can help shift emotional states quickly.</li><li>Intuition is a skill that can be trained and developed.</li><li>Intuition is grounded in neuroscience, not just gut feeling.</li><li>Effective communication requires understanding emotions.</li><li>Storytelling can enhance influence and communication.</li><li>Leaders should prioritize self-care to regain clarity. </li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>