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Hey Reader,

Do you ever find yourself losing it over something small, then wondering, “Uhhhh, what just happened?”

Sadie and I have both been there. That’s actually how this week’s conversation started on the podcast: with a story about sunglasses, a slammed door, and very big feelings that didn’t make sense…until they did.

Here’s what we’ve both learned on our journeys (the hard way): Most of us were never taught how to really feel our emotions, let alone understand them.

We’re taught to push through, stay positive and hold it together. But that doesn’t make the feelings go away. It just makes them louder…and sneakier.

This week on Life Intended, we’re talking about emotional intelligence. Sadie and I discuss what the buzz phrase "emotional intelligence" looks like in real life (not just in books), how to notice what your reactions are really telling you, and why your emotions aren’t the problem…they’re the signal.

We think emotions can be used as a tool FOR us, even though most of us have been taught that they were something we need to shut down or ignore.

• Emotional intelligence isn’t “soft”, it’s a superpower
• You can learn to recognize what your reactions are really telling you
• There is so much power in building your emotional literacy (yes, that’s a real thing)
• With awareness and practice, you can move from triggered to thoughtful, quickly

Want to make some space in your life to practice this with us?
​Join one of our upcoming resets:

The Friday Reset – June 27th at 11AM ET
​An open, guided space to pause, reflect, and get emotionally clear heading into the weekend. This week's topic is Boundaries!
→ [Reserve your spot]​

The Monthly Reset – July 1 at 7:15PM ET
​ Our 90-minute in-person women’s circle (Tequesta, FL) to reset your energy and reconnect with what matters.
→ [Claim your seat]​

And if you know someone who would love more opportunities to connect and more space to feel without judgment, please forward this along. It's our mission to offer this space to any women who need it.

That’s what Life Intended is here for.

With you,
Kelly & Sadie

P.S. If you’ve ever called yourself “too emotional,” we promise you’re not broken. You’re just overdue for a different kind of leadership. The kind that starts with you. We're mid-way through our current cohort of Awaken and we are hearing such incredible feedback and seeing such amazing growth and connection. If you want to jump on the waitlist for our fall cohort, sign up here!​

Kelly Berry Strategic Leader, Coach & Podcast Host ​​​​​​

Sadie Wackett C-Suite HR Executive & Coach ​​​​