When someone close begins to lose their independence and you have a role in their care, the emotional challenges increase and radical compassion is required. And for people dealing with family members with special needs similar types of emotional challenges emerge.

Two parts. Part 1 is with award winning author, Six Sigma black belt, Kaizen specialist Mark Hamel talking about how to address the human element in dealing with nonstop change. Part 2 with Zorana Ivcevic Pringle, Sr. Research Scientist at Yale talking about her book the Creativity Choice and how it relates to emotional intelligence and innovation.

This episode begins with an explanation of my show, The Emotion Roadmap, and then dives into the relationship between music and emotion exploring how music helps regulate and create emotions. Juliane Volker has expertise in emotional intelligence and music. The end of the show carries a heartfelt message to be kind to the "other" as we welcome the new year.

Expert on team emotional intelligence, Vanessa shares her research and innovative ideas for helping teams perform in an inspired way.

Many small business leaders deal with anxiety when business slows down. Listen to Mike share his experience and how I help him move from feeling anxious to feeling successful, competent and confident.

Puerto Rican parade is July 13 Bridgeport CT plus 2 callers looking for help with eldercare situations and what makes people want to come to work

Caregiving concerns dominate this show. The Emotion Roadmap provides help to two women who face challenging situations.

In this episode initially I help a businessman who is struggling to increase productivity find a way to grow his business through innovation and relationship building. Another show highlight is a Dad hoping to repair a relationship with his adult daughter. This show takes place close to Father's Day and will be appreciated by all dads and daughters.