Mastering the Moment: Emotional Intelligence Tools for Turbulent Times with Dr. Relly Nadler

In this compelling episode of The Coaching Studio, host Lyssa deHart sits down with Dr. Relly Nadler, Psy.D., MCC, to explore the art and science of moment mastery—how leaders and coaches can harness emotional intelligence (EI) to make smarter decisions, build trust, and stay present in today’s turbulent world.

Dr. Nadler shares powerful insights from his decades-long journey, including defining moments from his early career in behavioral youth programs and lessons drawn from the football field. His reflections reveal how every interaction has the potential to elevate or deflate, and why managing emotions in those critical seconds can change everything.

Listeners will discover practical tools like the Leadership Two-Step, the Emotional Audit, and the newly coined Empathy Audit, designed to be used in under 15 seconds to bring awareness, emotional clarity, and intention into real-time conversations. From meditation practices to laughter yoga and polyvagal techniques, this episode explores how to regulate ourselves so we can show up at our best—especially when the stakes are high.

Dr. Nadler also shares a vivid acronym (V.I.V.I.D.) for understanding what people actually want from us in the moment—validation vs. direction—and how that distinction can transform relationships at work and at home.

“If you stay on autopilot, you stay average. Mastering the moment is what makes leaders extraordinary.” — Dr. Relly Nadler

Whether you're a coach, a leader, or simply someone who wants to respond rather than react, this episode is filled with actionable insights that will help you lead and live with greater awareness, balance, and brilliance.

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Host: Lyssa deHart, LICSW, MCC, BCC

Music: Frolic by Harrison Amer

Production Editing: Lyssa deHart

Social Media and Communications: Michele Logan