We have conditioned and trained "bad" emotions out of us but the truth is is that a wide array of emotions add to the tapestry of our lives. Being literate with our emotions is the first step towards embodying emotional intelligence and being more prepared to lead with courage and presence. In this episode, I plant the seed that all emotions deserve a seat at the table. 

In this 5 Minute Friday, you will learn: 

• What emodiversity means 
• Who Dr. Jill Botle Taylor is and how her work speaks to the power of emodiverstiy 
• Dr. Jill Botle Taylor's TED Talk, "My Stoke of Insight"
• How life without a diversity of emotions is a flat place to live
• How emotions only last up to 90 seconds in the body - and when they last longer, it's because we have a narrative that is fueling the physiological response 
• How emotions are data 
• The next time you are feeling a strong emotion, ask yourself, "what is it I am needing right now?"

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Elisa Haggarty is a Conscious Leadership Coach and host of The School of Unlearning Podcast. Elisa has been a coach for over 18 years- from college basketball to nutrition to more recently helping leaders bring more consciousness and play into their personal and work lives. Her work is influenced by a philosophy and belief that, "life happens for you" which has been a through line for Elisa her entire life. Believing life happens for you begs the question, "how can I learn and grow from whatever is happening?". She has sought to find and create meaning from every chapter of her life and empowers her clients and teams to do the same. From her first heartbreak, first job loss, divorce and enduring the grief that comes with slowly losing her Dad to a rare form of Dementia, Elisa's rich life experience and humble curiosity is what allows others to connect with her, and ultimately themselves in a deeper way. She finds joy in making her friends homemade chocolate and can most often be found hiking or spending time in nature and has two adorable cats, Josie and Lou.