# 1604: Emotional Intelligence, Purpose and Healing with Bryan Blakeny

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Published: 2026-07-02T13:41:21+00:00
Episode link: https://www.robertplank.com/1604-emotional-spiritual-intelligence-purpose-bryan-blakeny/
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## Resource

Are you outwardly “successful” but inwardly exhausted, conflicted, or unsure what your life is really about? Do you find yourself stuck between fear and possibility, wanting deeper purpose, better relationships, and more peace of mind, but not knowing how to get there? In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Bryan Blakeny explores the deeper drivers behind our behavior, particularly the two fundamental emotional currents Bryan sees at the root of nearly everything: love and fear. Bryan explains how negative emotions like anger, greed, and resentment are almost always fear-based, while qualities like generosity, humility, and joy emerge from love. Instead of treating emotions as random or chaotic, he lays out a more structured way of understanding them, like a “map” that helps you locate where you are and consciously move toward something healthier and more empowering. Bryan shares how purpose operates on two levels: a personal, unique calling you design for your own life, and a larger, collective purpose that allows you to contribute to something greater than yourself. He and Robert talk about how clarity of vision, “outward-looking” contribution, and a horizon bigger than your own comfort can liberate your energy and pull you through difficult, long-term, and often thankless tasks, especially as an entrepreneur or leader. They also discuss the “seasons of life,” why many of us get stuck in survival mode, and how raising our awareness can help us shift from self-centered patterns into more connected, meaningful ways of living and working. Bryan also dives into entrepreneurship, asking hard questions about what we truly value: money, status, or the limited time and life we have to spend. Through thought experiments and reflection, he challenges listeners to realign thei…

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