Ever walk out of a meeting thinking, “Who even was that? That’s not me!)I’ve been there — and in this episode, I share how I learned to understand and manage my emotional triggers as a leader. If you've ever felt frustrated, defensive, or overwhelmed at work, this is for you.
In the very first episode of Soul Hustle and Hype, I get vulnerable about a tough leadership truth — emotional triggers show up whether we like it or not. I share the exact moment I realized I was reacting instead of leading, and the three self-awareness steps that helped me come back to clarity, confidence, and compassion.
Through personal stories and practical tools, I walk you through how I identified my core values, unpacked my emotional responses, and finally learned to pause before letting ego take the lead.
My emotional responses weren’t weak — they were windows into my values.
I learned that resentment, blame, and burnout often stem from a lack of clarity within myself.
Personal awareness starts with knowing my own “hooks” — not about “fixing” others.
The real leadership power? Awareness + compassion in real time.
00:00 – Intro I share why this podcast exists and how it blends leadership with soul.
00:46 – Emotions, Values, and Leadership The connection between emotions, values, and leadership — and why awareness matters.
02:00 – Step 1: Identify My Values How I learned that my emotional reactions often stem from core values like respect and fairness being challenged.
05:00 – A Story From My Career That one meeting I’ll never forget — when I reacted instead of understanding, and how it showed me I needed a different approach.
08:00 – Step 2: Understand the Impact How unchecked emotions impacted my leadership, relationships, and even my sense of self-trust.
12:30 – What I Wish I Knew Sooner Why saying “don’t give them power” isn’t helpful — and what I do instead to protect my energy without disengaging.
17:00 – Step 3: Awareness is My Superpower How I learned to stop activating my own “hooks” and reclaim my focus, presence, and peace.
20:00 – Final Reflection Why I no longer try to fix people — and how letting go restored my confidence and self-trust.
Music: “Soul on Fire” by Cortez Jordan
Connect with me: Instagram @SusieSoulCoach | SusieSchumacher.com
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