Beyond The Surface
Hi everyone, welcome to Beyond The Surface! My name is Betsabel Garcia, but I’m mostly known as Betsy. I’ll be the host of this podcast. I am excited to share this space with you all where we will dismantle different ideas and thoughts through powerful conversations. I hope that through these conversations you will feel more empowered to face life in a much more confident and fulfilling way. Alright, let’s dive right in and go beyond the surface!
Beyond The Surface
Boost Emotional Intelligence: Practical ways to level up
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Emotional Intelligence (EI) refers to an individual's ability to note and understand their own emotions as well as those of others. In this week's episode, we will discuss the differences between Emotional Intelligence and Intelligence Quotient (IQ) along with Emotional Maturity. Key components of EI will be introduced as well as practical ways to enhance EI in our day-to-day lives. Benefits of EI will be mentioned such as better mental health, greater work performance, higher academic achievements, healthier relationships, etc.
References:
8 Myths about Emotional Intelligence. Psychology Today. (2025).https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/between-cultures/202511/8-myths-about-emotional-intelligence
Srivastava M et al. (2022). Emotional Quotient vs. intelligence quotient to achieve professional excellence in life: a systematic literature review. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 9(12):4662-4665. https://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20223229
What Are the 6 Benefits of Emotional Intelligence? Science Insights. (2026). https://scienceinsights.org/what-are-the-6-benefits-of-emotional-intelligence/#google_vignette