In this inspiring episode of Resiliency The Podcast, hosts Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver sit down with Chris George — executive coach, former actor/dancer, luxury retail leader, and author of the upcoming book The EQ Dance — to explore what it truly means to lead with emotional intelligence and resilient presence.

Chris helps leaders strengthen their emotional agility, build quiet resilience, navigate overwhelming situations, and reconnect with their own internal rhythm. Through compelling storytelling and deeply human insight, he reminds us that clarity is the foundation of courage — and that every pivot begins with the willingness to pause and listen.

🎙️ In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How emotional intelligence shapes meaningful leadership
• Why resilience is less about toughness and more about adaptability
• How to break reactive patterns and create new empowering habits
• The difference between reversible and irreversible decisions — and why it matters
• How to recognize when it’s time to pivot in your career or your life
• Why clarity must come before courage
• A sneak peek into Chris’s new book The EQ Dance and its powerful frameworks

Chris also opens up about his own transformation — leaving the stage, building a new identity, confronting uncertainty, and discovering the power of “quiet resilience” as a daily practice rather than a dramatic event.

This episode is a deeply human conversation about reinvention, emotional depth, and the inner work required to lead yourself before leading others.

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🔗 Connect with Chris George

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisgeorgecoaching/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgeorgecoaching/

Website: https://www.chrisgeorgecoaching.com

🔗 Connect with Jenn Quader:

- Jenn Quader’s Website: http://jennquader.com

- Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/

- Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKMeo3GW2k

- The Smart Agency Website: https://thesmartagency.com/

🔗 Connect with Dr. Kelly Culver:

- Culver Group Website: https://new.culvergroup.ca/

- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website: http://drkellyculver.com

- Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/

- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV

🎙 Hosted by: Dr. Kelly Culver & Jenn Quader 📍

Executive Producer: Asef Quader

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Chapter List:

00:00 Introduction: Who Is Chris George?

01:42 The Power of Emotional Intelligence

04:10 What Is “Quiet Resilience”?

07:25 Reinvention: Leaving the Stage Behind

11:02 Clarity Before Courage

14:45 Breaking Reactive Patterns & Building New Habits

18:30 Reversible vs. Irreversible Decisions

22:05 Navigating Overwhelm with Emotional Agility

26:40 Leadership as Human Connection

30:20 Inside Chris’s Book “The EQ Dance”

33:50 Coaching Leaders Through Change

38:10 Reinvention as a Lifelong Practice

41:55 Final Wisdom on Resilience

44:00 Closing & Where to Find Chris George