The Power of Emotional Intelligence

Upgrade Your Mindset to Boost Self-Awareness, Develop Empathy, Nurture Social Skills & Lead with Confidence to Thrive in Work & Life

De: Johanna Tomlin

Narrado por: Roshelle Simpson

Practical emotional intelligence skills for self-awareness, resilience, and relationships that thrive—backed by science and built for real life.

Even if you’ve struggled with emotional overwhelm, reactive communication, or self-doubt, lasting change is possible.

This compassionate, research-based guide helps you recognize patterns, build emotional agility, and navigate interactions with clarity and empathy—at work, at home, and within yourself.

Whether you’re guiding a team, raising a family, or simply trying to stay grounded in a noisy world, emotional intelligence (EQ) is the skillset that helps you lead with calm insight and steady confidence. Includes a free EQ self-assessment to identify strengths, uncover growth areas, and personalize your development journey.

You’ll Learn:

• The 4-step Pause Method to shift out of emotional autopilot and respond with intention
• How to regulate your nervous system and manage triggers in real time
• Tools to build empathy and read emotional cues across diverse settings
• Techniques for feedback, conflict resolution, and rebuilding trust
• How EQ strengthens leadership, parenting, and personal relationships
• Ways to create a flexible, sustainable EQ growth plan with micro-habits and reflection tools

Grounded in psychology and guided by real-world experience, The Power of Emotional Intelligence offers practical insight and steady guidance you can actually use.

If other books have felt vague or hard to apply, this one’s different. Every story and strategy is crafted for busy adults who want meaningful change they can sustain.

Even if self-awareness or empathy hasn’t come easily before, you’ll find tools designed for real life—so growth feels natural, thoughtful, and aligned.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2025 Johanna Tomlin (P)2025 Johanna Tomlin

Better Than I Expected

I picked this up hoping to understand myself a bit more at work and at home, and it honestly helped me slow down and see what drives my reactions. The examples felt real, and I actually used a few tips during a tough conversation with my team. It made things smoother, and I felt more grounded walking away.

Growth within reach

The audiobook has a sense of calm authority that makes the goals inside feel attainable from the start. The narration maintains a steady rhythm that gives space for reflection while translating complex ideas into something grounded and useful. I appreciated how it balances research with warmth. By the end, it left me with a quiet confidence that small, consistent shifts can make emotional growth feel natural rather than aspirational.

Fantastic and Helpful Information on EQ

This audiobook is an insightful, practical, and genuinely transformative introduction to emotional intelligence. It weaves together self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills in a way that feels inspiring and immediately usable.
I especially valued how it reframes our reflexive “survival” reactions. Rather than shaming those impulses, the author shows how to redirect them toward better communication and more supportive feedback. The idea that consistent practice can build new neural pathways—and gradually make our responses more measured and reflective—was both hopeful and empowering.
The timing for me was uncanny: I listened while navigating a tough miscommunication in a group I’m part of. Applying the concepts in real time deepened my empathy and helped me express solidarity even in conflict. The analogy of IQ as the “emperor” and EQ as the clothing he wears was unforgettable; when EQ is missing, it’s as obvious as an emperor with no clothes.
Chapter 2 stood out, especially the line: “Recognizing these triggers helps loosen their grip. By mapping your emotional landscape and identifying patterns, you can work towards intentionally redefining your responses.” Practices like “The Pause,” the One Minute Pause for breathing, and simple EQ check-ins at the beginning and end of the week are accessible tools I’m excited to adopt. The guidance to “stay in relationship with your growth” particularly resonated.
The narration is superb—warm, clear, and perfectly paced. The narrator’s tone matches the content beautifully, making complex ideas easy to follow and giving the reflective exercises emotional depth. It feels more like being coached than merely read to.
This is a multi-purpose toolkit for work, relationships, and inner peace. By the time I reached the conclusion—“the journey started long before I had words to describe it”—I felt exactly that. This audiobook absolutely deserves a follow-up workbook.
All. The. Stars.

Helped Me Handle People Better

I wanted to stop reacting so quickly in stressful moments, especially at work. It made me pause and actually think about how my emotions affect my choices. I’ve already noticed better conversations and fewer misunderstandings, which feels like a big win. What I liked most is how practical the ideas felt in everyday situations. It helped me become more aware, more patient, and more confident without feeling forced or fake.

Clear, Practical, and Profoundly Transformative

This is one of those rare audiobooks that feels both grounding and empowering. Instead of vague advice or pop-psychology clichés, it delivers practical, science-backed tools you can actually use in real moments—when emotions run high, communication breaks down, or self-doubt creeps in.
Everything felt very actionable for me. The 4-step Pause Method alone is worth the listen—it’s simple, memorable, and incredibly effective for interrupting emotional autopilot. The guidance on nervous system regulation, empathy, and conflict resolution is explained clearly without sounding clinical or overwhelming.
I also appreciated the inclusive and realistic tone. This audiobook doesn’t assume you’re naturally empathetic. It meets you where you are and offers small, sustainable shifts that add up over time. The examples feel relatable across work, family, and personal relationships, making the lessons easy to apply immediately.
The free EQ self-assessment is a great bonus, helping to personalize the experience and highlight real growth areas without judgment.
If you’ve read other emotional intelligence books that felt abstract or hard to implement, this one is different. It’s calm, thoughtful, and deeply practical—a valuable listen for anyone who wants to lead, relate, and live with more clarity and confidence.