

23. Managing Emotions Under Pressure with Jay Moon Fields
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by emotions at work, struggling to maintain control? In this episode of Psychology at Work, Melody speaks with Jay Moon Fields, a leading embodiment educator and expert in emotion regulation. Discover how connecting with your body can transform your professional experience, enhancing your emotional intelligence and relationships.
You’ll Discover:
- The role of embodiment in emotional regulation and why it's crucial for personal and professional success.
- Practical techniques like grounding, centering, and orienting to help you stay present and composed.
- The significance of the vagus nerve and its impact on your social engagement system.
- How subtle shifts in language and self-awareness can transform people-pleasing tendencies into personal empowerment.
About Jay
Jay Moon Fields, M.A. is a leading educator, coach and author. Over a half million people have taken her courses featured on LinkedIn Learning, and her book Teaching People Not Poses is used by yoga teacher training programs globally. For over twenty years, she has taught the principles and practices of embodied social and emotional intelligence to individuals and groups from Patagonia, Wieden + Kennedy, Apple, the UN, Baker Tilly and GoPro. Jay has been a guest on over 30 podcasts and was named one of the top 50 health and wellness bloggers making a difference in the world by Greatist.com. She received her BA in Psychosocial Health and Human Movement from the College of William and Mary and her masters in Integral Transformative Education from Prescott College. https://jaymoonfields.com/
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