Ever lost your temper at work and instantly regretted it?
If you’ve ever been called “too emotional” or felt dismissed in leadership, this episode is for you.
In this powerful conversation on From a Woman to a Leader, I sit down with Cecile Peterkin—leadership coach and emotional intelligence expert—to talk about how women can lead with calm, confidence, and clarity… without losing themselves or their cool.
We explore why emotional management is more than just staying calm—it’s the secret to earning respect, building trust, and unlocking your leadership potential.
🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ How to manage emotions without suppressing them
✅ How emotional control can boost your leadership influence
✅ Why you don’t need to know everything to be a great leader
✅ A real-life story of coaching a struggling employee with empathy
✅ The mindset shift that helps women stop competing and start leading
🎯 Whether you’re navigating difficult conversations, leading a team, or trying to step into a bigger role—this episode is your guide to mastering emotional strength without burning out.
📍 Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: Why emotional control matters in leadership
01:30 – Meet Cecile Peterkin and her father’s lasting influence
04:45 – Why women feel they must “know it all” in leadership
08:30 – Emotional triggers and managing conflict with calm
13:00 – The legacy of mentoring and leading with trust
16:40 – How to coach people without breaking their spirit
20:20 – Strategies to build respect (without yelling)
27:15 – Leading with empathy in male-dominated spaces
32:00 – Cecile’s story: Turning a mistake into growth
34:00 – Final takeaways on confidence, respect, and emotional mastery
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👤 Connect with Cecile Peterkin:
🌐 Website: https://leadershipcoachingcentre.com/
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecilepeterkin
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