Episode Overview:

In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, host Suzie Price explores the often misunderstood world of emotional intelligence—and why it’s less about fixing and more about feeling. Inspired by a viral Twitter thread from executive coach Joe Hudson, Suzie is joined by Douglas White, former MLB coach and now CEO of Soul-Integrated Athletics, to unpack 30 truths about emotional awareness, embodiment, and leadership from the inside out.

Through vulnerable storytelling and sharp insights, Suzie and Douglas show how emotions aren’t problems to solve—they’re signals to honor. From Suzie’s personal story of moving from overthinking to true embodiment, to Douglas’ practical wisdom on navigating anger, joy, and self-trust, this episode offers a new model for emotional wellbeing as the foundation of high performance.

You’ll hear how feeling your way forward—not intellectualizing your way out—is the key to unlocking resilience, alignment, and true connection with others. Whether you’re navigating workplace stress, personal growth, or leading a team through change, this conversation is a reminder that how we feel is feedback—and it’s meant to guide us.

Read the transcript for Episode 134 below and discover how emotional awareness, practiced intentionally, can help you lead with more presence, power, and peace.

Takeaways of Episode #133 ---

• You’ve Never Heard the 7 Habits Like This Before
  This episode brings The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People into the 21st century by aligning each habit with the six thinking dimensions of the Hartman Value Profile—showing how Covey’s principles are not just inspiring, but scientifically measurable and actionable through TriMetrix.
• The Journey from “Before Covey” to “Wake Up Eager”
  I share my deeply personal transformation—from lacking confidence and direction to building a purpose-driven life—using Covey’s book as a foundation. I’ll shows how self-leadership evolves into people-leadership, and how tools like TriMetrix helped deepen that evolution.
• Timeless Habits Meet Modern Tools for Self and Team Mastery
  You will walk away not only inspired, but equipped. With downloadable tools, TriMetrix tie-ins, and exercises to reflect on you own habits, this episode turns personal growth into practical momentum—for individuals, teams, and leaders at any level.

Takeaways of Episode #134 ---

• Feeling is the gateway to freedom.
  Emotional intelligence isn’t about analyzing your emotions—it’s about actually feeling them.
• There’s no finish line.
  Growth is a practice, not a trophy. The soul is always inviting us into what’s next.
• Be real, not perfect.
  People connect with what’s true, not what’s polished. And the universe responds to how you feel, not just what you say you want.

In this episode:

Suzie Price [00:36:10]:
“I used to live in my head. Everything was logic, performance, achievement. But embodiment taught me that wisdom lives in the body—not just the brain.”

Douglas White [00:42:57]:
“The more we try to control emotions, the more they control us. You can’t outthink a feeling—you have to feel your way through it.”

Suzie Price [00:57:48]:
“When I gave myself permission to feel the hard stuff without judgment, that’s when I started to grow—for real.”

Douglas White [00:51:30]:
“Real presence isn’t about fixing—it’s about listening, breathing, and allowing. That’s when transformation happens.”

Douglas White [00:45:15]:
“Emotions aren’t the enemy of high performance. They’re the gateway to it.”

Episode Overview:

In this episode of the Wake Up Eager Workforce podcast, host Suzie Price revisits the timeless wisdom of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People—but with a powerful twist. Drawing from her own transformation and years of coaching leaders, Suzie reimagines Covey’s habits through the lens of TriMetrix and Axiology, offering a modern, science-backed approach to personal and professional growth.

From her “before and after Covey” story to practical applications using the six Acumen Dimensions, Suzie reveals how these habits aren’t just inspiring—they’re measurable, teachable, and transformational. You’ll hear how concepts like self-direction, role awareness, and understanding others connect directly to the habits of proactivity, synergy, and renewal.

Whether you’re leading a team, navigating change, or simply seeking clarity and purpose, this episode gives you a fresh framework to master both self-leadership and people leadership.

Read the transcript for Episode 133 below and explore how timeless principles paired with modern tools can help you lead—and live—with more energy, clarity, and intention.

Takeaways of Episode #133 ---

• You’ve Never Heard the 7 Habits Like This Before
  This episode brings The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People into the 21st century by aligning each habit with the six thinking dimensions of the Hartman Value Profile—showing how Covey’s principles are not just inspiring, but scientifically measurable and actionable through TriMetrix.
• The Journey from “Before Covey” to “Wake Up Eager”
  I share my deeply personal transformation—from lacking confidence and direction to building a purpose-driven life—using Covey’s book as a foundation. I’ll shows how self-leadership evolves into people-leadership, and how tools like TriMetrix helped deepen that evolution.
• Timeless Habits Meet Modern Tools for Self and Team Mastery
  You will walk away not only inspired, but equipped. With downloadable tools, TriMetrix tie-ins, and exercises to reflect on you own habits, this episode turns personal growth into practical momentum—for individuals, teams, and leaders at any level.

In this episode:

[00:05:50] Suzie Price: “This book gave me the tools to grow self-awareness, clarify my values, and take ownership of my life. It was like finding a blueprint for who I wanted to become.”

[00:17:34] Suzie Price: “Between the stimulus and the response, there is a space—and in that space is our power to choose. That’s what it means to be proactive.”

[01:09:32] Suzie Price: “If you want to feel alive, you have to invest in yourself. Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s what fuels your ability to serve.”

[00:47:24] Douglas White: “We are not our emotions. They’re guidance systems—signals to help us interpret our life experiences.”

[00:47:56] Douglas White: “You are not anger. You are not insecurity. Inside you, there’s just energy—and that energy is giving you feedback.”