Unlocking Leadership Potential with Eric Pfeiffer: A Journey of Self-Awareness and Emotional IntelligenceIn this enlightening episode, we are joined by Eric Pfeiffer, an accomplished author, coach, and founder of MPWR Coaching, who shares his in-depth journey in leadership development spanning over 15 years. Eric delves into the pivotal moments that inspired him to start his own coaching business, highlighting the importance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and continuous personal growth. He discusses the impact of his mentor, the lessons learned from both success and failures, and introduces key concepts from his books 'Leadership Gravitas' and 'Transform Your Trajectory'. Eric emphasizes the significance of humility, vulnerability, and the revolutionary tools he has developed to help leaders bridge the gap between theory and practice. Whether you're in a leadership role, aspire to be, or seek personal development, Eric's insights and strategies offer practical steps towards becoming the best version of yourself, both professionally and personally.00:00 Introduction to Eric's Journey00:21 Early Struggles and Mentorship02:37 Discovering Emotional Intelligence05:01 Lessons from Failure07:41 The Importance of Self-Awareness13:31 Tools for Personal Growth22:10 Defining Emotional Intelligence27:30 Leadership Operating System31:12 The Universal Power of the Operating System32:31 Key Components of the Operating System35:13 Bridging the Gap Between Ideas and Practice35:40 Addressing Overwhelm and Small Steps40:42 The Importance of Vulnerability and Humility49:25 Practical Tools for Self-Awareness53:11 Final Thoughts and ResourcesPurchase Transform Your Trajectory on Amazon Listen to Leadership Gravitas on AudiobookTake the eCourse Emotional Intelligence for Everyday LeadersFollow MPWR on InstagramFollow Eric on LinkedInLearn more about MPWR Coaching: www.mpwrcoaching.comEric Pfeiffer is the founder and CEO of MPWR Coaching. Eric has been in the leadership development space for over 15 years, having helped build a multi-million dollar coaching business and trained over 150 coaches worldwide. He founded MPWR Coaching in 2019 to expand his efforts to unlock leaders' potential so they can grow their organizations and teams in new, never-imagined ways. He is known for creating one of the only Leadership Operating Systems available today, which empowers the true engine of any business - its people. He has published two life-transforming books: Leadership Gravitas and Transform Your Trajectory, each introducing simple tools that give leaders a competitive advantage in any context. Eric speaks and leads out of the overflow of his own journey, is a fierce practitioner of what he teaches and is committed to daily becoming a better version of himself.https://www.mpwrcoaching.com/https://www.instagram.com/mpwrcoaching/https://www.linkedin.com/company/mpwr-coachingIf you have enjoyed my podcast, visit my website at⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.suesaller.com/⁠⁠⁠. Do you need to find a personal coach or mentor? ⁠⁠⁠https://www.personalcoachfinder.com/⁠⁠⁠ And remember, life doesn’t get better by chance, it gets better by choice! Have an awesome day, friends!