How Great Leaders Leverage EQ
- Jacqui Butler
- Apr 15
- 2 min read
Updated: May 12
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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sue McNamara, Regional Director of Six Seconds Asia Pacific, to explore the powerful role of emotional intelligence (EQ) in both leadership and personal development.
We unpack the core pillars of emotionally intelligent leadership, including:
How EQ shapes trust, collaboration, and success within organisations
Why emotions are data and how leaders can use them to guide decision-making
The role of leaders in modeling emotionally intelligent behaviour
Building trust and psychological safety within teams
The key behaviors that signal high EQ leadership
The critical role of feedback in fostering growth
We also dive deep into the three components of empathy: emotional, cognitive, and action empathy, and discuss how curiosity strengthens connections and deepens understanding across teams. Along the way, we bust common EQ myths and share practical strategies for developing emotional intelligence, no matter where you're starting from.
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About Sue McNamara
Dr Sue McNamara is a strategic leader, executive coach, and corporate consultant specialising in emotional intelligence, leadership development, and organisational transformation. As the Regional Director of Six Seconds for Asia Pacific, she leads initiatives that embed learnable, measurable, and scientifically grounded emotional
intelligence skills into businesses, enabling leaders and teams to drive performance, engagement, and
sustainable success.
With over 30 years of experience in leadership, training, and executive development, Sue has partnered with multinational corporations, educational institutions, and government agencies to build high-performing, emotionally intelligent workplaces. Her expertise lies in helping organisations cultivate resilient, agile cultures where individuals contribute with passion, purpose, and peak performance. Through data-driven insights and neuroscience-backed methodologies, she empowers executives and teams to enhance decision-making, improve collaboration, and drive business growth.
Connect with Sue:
Instagram: @6secondseqasiapacific
LinkedIn: Sue McNamara or Emotional Intelligence Network
Website: www.6seconds.org
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