Matt McCarthy: A Life of Fulfillment | Dealing With Trauma | Emotional Intelligence

Guest:Matt McCarthyPersonal Development Coach | Emotional Intelligence AdvocateHost:Melissa AarskaugExecutive Connect | WebsiteYouTube: @ExecutiveConnectEpisode Overview:In this powerful episode of Executive Connect, host Melissa Aarskaug talks with Matt McCarthy, a personal development coach who helps individuals navigate trauma, build emotional intelligence, and pursue fulfillment. Matt opens up about the impact of trauma on achievement and how leaders can work through emotional barriers to live more meaningful, intentional lives. They explore how emotional intelligence shapes coaching, how to set purpose-driven goals, and what it really takes to stay prepared when life throws curveballs. If you're striving to grow, recover, or lead with deeper empathy, this episode offers tools and mindset shifts that can help. Timestamps:00:00 – Understanding Emotional Intelligence in Personal Development03:22 – Addressing Trauma and Achieving Personal Growth16:37 – Meaningful Goal Setting for Fulfillment and PreparationConnect With Us:Podcast Website: https://www.executiveconnectpodcast.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExecutiveConnectSocial:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-aarskaug/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissa_aarskaugX: https://x.com/melissaaarskaug

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