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Let Your Emotional Brilliance Shine!
Note from Nicole
I have so many thoughts that I want to share that I gained during my 26 year journey in the corporate world. Here is my platform to do so! The gems I share in the blog post are the good, the bad, and the ugly. But there is a lesson in everything if you are paying attention. These lessons have unleashed my emotional brilliance which has helped me thrive, survive, and succeed.
I hope they do the same for you!
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Welcome to the EQ Impact® Leader Challenge
You're here because you know something has to shift. Maybe it's your reactions. Maybe it's your communication. Maybe it's the emotional weight you've been carrying for too long.
Whatever it is, you're ready to lead differently. And that decision alone puts you ahead of most leaders.
Nicole F. Smith, M.Ed. (CEO/Founder)
Dec 8, 20253 min read
Stop Overworking Your Happiness
Because you and I live in a culture that pushes us to track every habit, optimize every moment, avoid negative emotion, and force confidence on the days we feel anything but. And then we wonder why we feel tired, reactive, or emotionally stretched thin.
Nicole F. Smith, M.Ed. (CEO/Founder)
Nov 28, 20255 min read
2026 Will Expose Every Person Who Refuses to Evolve.
2026 Will Expose Every Person Who Refuses to Evolve. You already know what happens when leaders dodge the emotional work.They react.They spiral.They create confusion they never intended. Pause and ask yourself: Where am I pretending I’m “fine” when I’m actually frustrated, overwhelmed, or unsure?
Nicole F. Smith, M.Ed. (CEO/Founder)
Nov 24, 20256 min read
I was carrying more than my share.
The truth is, most leaders aren’t struggling because of skill gaps. They’re struggling because no one taught them how to manage the emotional weight that comes with leading people.
Nicole F. Smith, M.Ed. (CEO/Founder)
Nov 13, 20255 min read
Congratulations! You Promoted Them… But Did You Prepare Them?
Leaders do not fail because they’re incapable. But because no one prepared them for the emotional weight of leadership.
Nicole F. Smith, M.Ed. (CEO/Founder)
Nov 8, 20254 min read
🚨Leadership Development Shouldn't Start at the Fire Alarm🚨
Too often, organizations wait until something is broken—a leader burns out, a high performer disengages, or turnover spikes—before investing in leadership or emotional intelligence training.
Nicole F. Smith, M.Ed. (CEO/Founder)
Oct 27, 20255 min read
Goldman Sachs, A New Book, And a Viral Rant Walk Into September
September has been one for the books (literally!). It stretched me in ways I didn’t expect, and it reminded me why I’m so passionate about this work. Here’s a look at what’s been happening — and why it matters to you as a leader.
Nicole F. Smith, M.Ed. (CEO/Founder)
Oct 3, 20255 min read
One wrong word can cost you. Here’s how to lead smarter.
It’s a reminder of how fast words can ripple, how quickly reactions can cost careers, and why the power of the pause is more critical than ever. This is a lesson in 20 Golden Leadership Solutions | Refined By EQ Impact®!
Nicole F. Smith, M.Ed. (CEO/Founder)
Sep 16, 20253 min read
The *NEW* book is FINALLY HERE! Set your Alarms!!🚨
My brand-new book, 20 Golden Leadership Nuggets | Refined by EQ Impact®, is here and I promise, it’s not just another book about leadership.
Nicole F. Smith, M.Ed. (CEO/Founder)
Sep 4, 20253 min read
🛠️✨Your EQ Leadership Toolbox |Everything You Need in One Place
Whether you’re in the middle of a major career decision, trying to reset your team’s energy, or simply craving clarity, I’ve created resources that meet you where you are without the overwhelm.
Nicole F. Smith, M.Ed. (CEO/Founder)
Aug 14, 20253 min read
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