Walk and Talk

• Walk and Talk - The Evolution of Emotional Intelligence with David Caruso

  In this Walk and Talk, I reconnect with my friend and colleague David Caruso - someone I first met more than 20 years ago, right at the start of the emotional intelligence journey. Together, we reflect on the origins of EI, its distinction from EQ, and how the science has grown and strengthened over the decades. David shares candidly about his career, his role in developing the MSCEIT assessment, and what he has learned about the real-world application of emotions in leadership, relationships, and even everyday life.We also explore the “dark side” of emotional intelligence, the role of culture, and why managing emotions may be the most important ability of all. It is a conversation that is both practical and deeply human - with insights you can apply whether you are a leader, practitioner, or simply curious about how emotions shape our world.Episode links:EI and “EQ”: https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2026-05658-001.htmlMSCEIT 2 5-Study Article: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1539785/full

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• Walk and Talk - Leadership, Legacy and Wellbeing with Dr Suzy Green

  I had the joy of sitting down with my long-time friend and colleague Dr Suzy Green. We talked about the evolution of positive psychology coaching, the lessons of running a business, and what it means to step into our “third act” of life.Suzy shared her own journey with honesty, warmth, and humour - from wellbeing practices that sustain us on the tough days, to leadership maturity and the legacy we hope to leave. It is a rich and inspiring conversation that reminds us of the power of learning, growth, and truly walking the talk!

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• Walk and Talk - Hyper-Personalising Wellbeing with Llewellyn van Zyl

  I had a wonderful conversation with positive psychologist Llewellyn van Zyl about what it really takes for people to flourish. We explored why happiness is only the beginning, how emotions can act as data to guide us, and why hyper-personalisation is so important when it comes to wellbeing. We also talked about the challenges of making interventions scalable and accessible, and how our environment, resources, and support networks shape what is possible. This episode is full of insights on the future of positive psychology, as well as practical reflections on how we can all feel good, function well, and thrive in our own way.

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• Walk and Talk - Wellbeing on the Road

  Travel for work can throw our wellbeing routines off balance - sleep gets disrupted, exercise drops off, and food choices are… well, whatever’s on offer!In this Walk and Talk, I share how small shifts in perception can turn even the most exhausting travel days into moments of joy. From noticing rainbows around plane shadows to savouring fish tacos in a lounge, discover how curiosity, gratitude and openness can help you see the beauty in the everyday.

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• Walk and Talk - Positive Psychology in Practice with Chiara Ruini

  In this episode, I’m joined by positive clinical psychologist and psychotherapist Chiara Ruini. We explore her journey from traditional clinical practice to shaping positive psychology education and research for more than two decades.We chat about the evolving field, the importance of systems thinking, and the small daily actions that make the biggest difference to wellbeing. Plus, Chiara shares exciting work using virtual reality to support positive mental health.Whether you are a practitioner, leader, or simply curious about how wellbeing science is growing and adapting, this conversation is full of insights and inspiration.

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