Rajkumari Report
13 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsRajkumari Neogy has trained leaders at Google, Facebook, Adobe, Indeed and dozens of other high-power tech companies as an epigenetic coach and executive consultant.
In her podcast, Rajkumari explores what it means to be a person in today’s workplace—cognitively, psychologically and emotionally—and how leaders can work toward building resilient office cultures.
Through a series of in-depth interviews and conversations over multi-episode series, Rajkumari and her network of CEOs, HR leaders, researchers and coaches uncover how humans can bridge their left- and right-brain tendencies to yield a more coherent, empathetic world and connected workplace.
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Episodes
ROI of EQ: Managing blame and accountability
May 05, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 25.5 MBIs there a world in which power dynamics are non-existent? In the final episode of this series, Sarah and I dive explore this question and its implications, analyzing internal power imbalances, how our brains handle empathy and morality, and external power imbalances, like how U.S. society enforces a conscious, continuous power disparity. Together, we identify how we can get on the right track and course correct when imbalance occurs. Links & Resources Find out more about Rajkumari h...
ROI of EQ: Can you change a narcissist?
April 28, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 24.6 MBBlame and denial allow us to hover over the acceptance of reality. In companies and organized systems, blame stops leaders from seeing what’s really happening around them and from seeing a system as a whole. In today’s conversation, Sarah and I discuss how blame manifests inside each of us, when blame comes from leaders in the workplace and if narcissists can be changed. Humans have a tendency towards narcissism as soon as we hold power over others. Successful leaders must let go of blame, h...
The ROI of EQ: Addressing and overcoming alarmed aloneness and addiction in the workplace
April 21, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 19.6 MBCan you identify when you are feeling “alarmed aloneness” or a sense of addiction at work? In this episode, Sarah and I resurface our conversation about alarmed aloneness and discuss different addictions and how to overcome them with feelings of belonging, connectedness and, yes, good food. A high-functioning team requires full bellies and a balance of warmth, humor and power. Throughout the discussion, we spotlight how to address alarmed aloneness and addiction in the workplace. Links...
ROI of EQ: Understanding emotion and self-awareness by reflecting on childhood behavior
April 14, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 24 MBIn the ninth episode of our ongoing conversation, Sarah and I dive into the neurobiology behind why some people say things such as, “I don’t miss people.” Processing emotion as an adult is based on the households we grow up in, wired by how we were raised. Many people feel sorrow and joy less deeply than others, cruising with stable cortisol levels and less self-awareness, because their brain has insulated itself to protect against their own feelings. These people often become our workhorses...
The ROI of EQ: Leadership: Learning to manage with an integrated brain
April 07, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 31 MBIn today’s episode, Sarah and I talk about leadership and how self-awareness enables managers to better guide and support their teams. The brain functions differently when operating in a leadership role, making accountability and responsibility more imperative as leaders learn to vacillate between the two hemispheres of the brain. We dive into this subject and the fascinating science of thermal receptors and human socialization that can help managers understand their employees and ultimately...
The ROI of EQ: Exploring the emotional tone in our heads and why it matters for leaders
March 31, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 29.2 MBIn today’s conversation, I explore with Sarah the inner voice in all our heads, also known as the default mode network (DMN) of the brain. It’s the constant subtext of our lives—an incredible tool for positive creation, or adversely a system deeply affected by trauma that can lead to negative performance patterns. We discuss how the DMN impacts people in positions of power and how individuals can learn to relate to diverse teams, lead with accountability and reset a fragmented mind to create...
The ROI of EQ: Dichotomy of the brain and personality traits: How to be comfortable with yourself no matter who you are
March 24, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 19.6 MBThe ability to understand ourselves and others depends on which side of the brain we perceive the world from. In today’s episode, Sarah and I examine the differences between operating from the left or right hemisphere of the brain and its impact on relationships. We also discuss introversion, extroversion and how these communication styles impact our comfort level in work situations. We believe that transparency and clarity around these topics helps all employees better understand themselves...
The ROI of EQ: Cultivating creativity through social engagement
March 17, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 24.8 MBHow do stress, shame and aggression impact creativity in the workplace? In this episode, Sarah and I explore the neurological aspects of interoception, decision making and internal stressors that impact how employees show up to work. Unpacking what’s happening in the mind and body increases social engagement, enabling employees to feel a sense of belonging, that their voice is valued and they are contributing in creative ways. Links & Resources Find out more about Rajkumari here Co...
The ROI of EQ: Nurturing the seeking circuit to avoid burnout
March 10, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 21.5 MBThis episode of the ROI of EQ uncovers humanity’s critical need to nurture our seeking circuit, a motivational system that fills the mind with interest and motivates humans to effortlessly search for the things they need, crave, and desire. Sarah enlightens me that when the seeking circuit is blocked, it leads to boredom, depression and burnout. We then discuss how organizations must build and maintain an ideal work environment that empowers employee seeking circuits to roam free within the...
The ROI of EQ: Fight, flight, freeze and alarmed aloneness: How to understand psychological states to better manage your employees
March 03, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 27.5 MBIn today’s conversation on the ROI of EQ, Sarah and I discuss a newfound psychological state: Alarmed aloneness. Together, we unpack the neurochemical responses associated with fight, flight, and freeze and explore the uncharted waters of alarmed aloneness. Sarah describes the effects of Western culture on normalized emotions and how alarmed aloneness has never been more prevalent as the country battles COVID-19. Throughout the discussion, we describe how leaders and employees can identify a...
The ROI of EQ: How being nice to your employees directly impacts your bottom line
February 24, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 26.6 MBIn episode two of our ROI of Emotional Intelligence series with Sarah Peyton, I share an anecdote that has shaped how I coach each leader in my network. A CEO recently stopped me dead in my tracks by asking, “What’s the point of being nice to my employees?” In this episode, Sarah and I discuss the toxic effects of excluding your employees and the consequences to your bottom line. Sarah encourages leaders to view employees as whole people—not robots who exist to fill a function. We dive into ...
Introducing the ROI of Emotional Intelligence Series: Discussions with Sarah Peyton, author of Your Resonant Self
February 17, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 26.7 MBWelcome to episode one of twelve of my discussions with Sarah Peyton, international speaker and facilitator and author of Your Resonant Self. In this series, we explore the ROI of Emotional Intelligence: How humans can bridge their left- and right-brain tendencies to yield a more coherent world and connected workplace. In episode one, we investigate how companies are tackling remote working—in particular, virtual meetings—and the steps they can take to create more resilient cultures in and b...
Welcome To Rajkumari Report
January 08, 2021 10:17 - 1 minute - 3.36 MBRajkumari Neogy has trained leaders at Google, Facebook, Adobe, Indeed and dozens of other high-power tech companies as an epigenetic coach and executive consultant. In this new podcast, Rajkumari explores what it means to be a person in today’s workplace—cognitively, psychologically and emotionally—and how leaders can work toward building resilient office cultures. Through a series of in-depth interviews and conversations over multi-episode series, Rajkumari and her network of CEOs, HR ...