Perfectionists and conscientious personalities often pride themselves on being measured, rational, and composed. But here’s the hidden challenge: when emotions are suppressed or hidden behind logic, the weight of unexpressed feelings can build up into stress, burnout, or disconnection.

In this episode, Amira and Carol unpack why feelings aren’t weaknesses — they’re signals — and how learning to express them resourcefully creates deeper trust, healthier relationships, and greater resilience.

✨ In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why conscientious personalities often equate emotions with “loss of control”

• Real stories — from David Beckham to workplace leaders — showing how measured emotional expression creates presence and power

• The difference between unresourceful suppression vs. resourceful expression

• Practical hacks to tune into your body, pause before over-explaining, and balance logic with empathy

• How to transform emotions from a hidden liability into a leadership strength

If you’ve ever thought “I don’t do feelings — I just think”, this conversation will show you a better way.

• Emotions aren’t flaws; they’re data for connection.

• Suppressing feelings creates disconnection — in yourself and with others.

• Logical clarity + embodied empathy = trust and influence.

• You don’t have to lose control to show you care.

• Even small expressions of empathy can shift how others see your leadership.

• Learn more about DISC:

  • DISC with Amira

  • DISC with Carol

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✨ This is just the beginning. Join us each week as we explore how DISC shapes your communication, relationships, and resilience — and discover practical ways to shift from stuck to thriving.