Do any of these sound like you?

Did you answer my question in the last email? But first....

Let me say the quiet part out loud.

Most high-performers I coach say things like:

• “I don’t trust half my team—and they don’t trust me either.”

• “I’m strategic, but the people part? That’s where it falls apart.”

• “I’ve taken every assessment. Still feel stuck.”

• “Feedback wrecks me.”

• “I have the title, but don’t feel like a leader.”

  
  

I see you. And I’ve built a method that helps leaders like you stop spinning and start leading with impact.

EQ Impact® is not a workbook, boring training, or just another theory. It’s a shift.

One that gives you:

✅ Clarity

✅ Emotional Authority

✅ Confidence

✅ Trust-building skills

✅ Real presence in real time

You don’t have to keep leading through burnout and guesswork.

🔥 You can lead with clarity—even in chaos.

👉 Let’s get started. Talk soon!

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OK, HERE IS MY QUESTION!

I’m cooking up something new behind the scenes and would love your input. If you had to choose, which of these challenges feels most real for you right now?

A. I want to build more confidence in how I communicate, especially during conflict.

B. I know emotional intelligence matters, but I’m not sure how to actually integrate it into my leadership style and daily decisions.

C. I feel stuck in my role and need clarity on how to grow or transition with clarity and intention.

D. Not too sure - how about this?

Just reply with A, B, C, D… and if it’s D, let me know what you’d rather see. Your input will help me know what to focus on next and make sure it’s exactly what you need. I’m listening!

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What do they say!?

Nicole F. Smith, M.Ed.

Emotional Intelligence Expert and Strategist

Creator of the EQ Impact® Framework

www.thenicolefsmith.com/contact

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Leaders choose to work with me and my team because we don’t just talk strategy—we build emotionally intelligent leaders who lead with clarity, presence, and purpose.

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