# 81. Why Emotional Awareness is a Leadership Advantage with Ewelina Samchalk

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Podcast: [The Balanced Leader](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-balanced-leader-7079374)
Published: 2026-05-06T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.aspire-coaching.co/81
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## Resource

When you are used to moving fast, slowing down can feel like losing power. For many high-achieving women, the ability to push through, deliver, and keep going has been the very thing that created success. But there comes a point in leadership where drive alone is not enough. The next level requires emotional awareness, not as a softer skill, but as a deeper form of command. In this episode, I’m joined by Ewelina Samchalk, VP of Business and People Operations at Pernod Ricard, for a powerful conversation about emotional awareness, leadership identity, and the shift from survival mode to command energy. We explore why emotional intelligence is not about becoming less ambitious or less effective. It is about becoming more conscious, more relational, and more grounded in how you use your power. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://aspire-coaching.co/81 Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yanndang Mentioned in this episode: Leadership Edge is BACK! Leadership Edge is a complimentary 90-minute live coaching experience for women who are ready to stop waiting for life to change and start leading from what matters most. It's happening on July 30th, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET. Click here to save your spot: https://thebalancedleader.captivate.fm/edge Sign up for Leadership Edge on July 30th here!

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