Business Coach #212: David Cory - Name It to Tame It: Emotional Intelligence in Action

In this powerful conversation with David Cory , we unpack the real difference between EI and EQ — and why emotional intelligence is no longer a “soft skill,” but a leadership necessity. We explore vulnerability (and the myth of “big boys don’t cry”), the idea of sharing emotions instead of wearing them, and how to “name it to tame it” rather than stuffing feelings down. David breaks down transformational vs transactional leadership, the true meaning of self-awareness and impulse control, and why your influence ultimately comes down to your self-regard, independence, and presence with empathy. Plus — one absolute gold-dust coaching question you’ll want to steal: “Why won’t you let me help you?” “If your emotional abilities aren’t in hand, if you don’t have self-awareness, if you’re not able to manage your distressing emotions, then no matter how smart you are, you’re not going to get very far.” — Daniel Goleman About David Cory - Founder & Leadership Development Coach David Cory is a leadership development coach, trainer, and consultant recognised for his expertise in applying emotional intelligence to improve individual and organisational performance. Since 1998, David and his team have implemented EI development programs with leaders in some of the world’s most progressive organisations. He has been a keynote speaker at conferences globally, including Harvard Medical School, and is a six-time keynote speaker at the Asia HR Congress (Bahrain, Brunei, Singapore, and Kuala Lumpur twice). Most recently, he delivered a keynote at the World of Tomorrow Leadership Conference in Paradise Island, Maldives. Connect with David: Website: Personal LinkedIn: Company LinkedIn:

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Business Coach #212: David Cory - Name It to Tame It: Emotional Intelligence in Action is an episode from The Coaching Podcast by Emma Doyle.

This episode is 46:30 long.

This episode was published on Mar 16, 2026.

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