Ep 107: The emotional demands of leadership - with guest Dina Smith

In this episode of Beyond Potential, Tom Emery and Tomas Mason are joined by executive coach, author, and speaker Dina Smith to explore the emotional realities of leadership. Drawing on the ideas from her book Emotionally Charged, Dina explains why the emotional demands placed on leaders have grown significantly in recent years and why managing emotions has become an essential leadership skill. Together, they discuss emotionally charged conversations, emotional labour, compassionate leadership and practical strategies for handling difficult situations with confidence and empathy. From navigating redundancies to preparing for high-pressure meetings, Dina shares approaches that help leaders regulate their own emotions while supporting others. This episode is for anyone looking to build emotional resilience, lead with greater compassion and create healthier, more human workplaces. Connect with Dina on LinkedIn Explore more from Dina Dina's book: Emotionally Charged   More from Beyond Potential: Website: www.beyond-potential.co.uk Email: [email protected]. Connect with Tom Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomas-mason-b9531252/ Connect with Tom Emery: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-emery-b8809818/ You can also find out more about HEX and Potentia at www.hex-development.com and www.potentia-leadership.com. However you’d like to contact us, we’d love to hear from you.