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What happens when resilience, emotional intelligence, artificial intelligence, workplace stress, and chocolate all end up in the same conversation?You get a pretty fun podcast episode.
I recently had the opportunity to join TJ Moore on his podcast for a conversation about something I care deeply about: how we stay resilient, connected, and emotionally intelligent in a world that is changing faster than ever.
And yes—we talked about Who Ate My Chocolate?
Resilience in a Rapidly Changing WorldChange isn't slowing down.
Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace. Technology is changing how we communicate, learn, lead, and solve problems. Employees and educators are navigating increasing demands, uncertainty, burnout, and information overload.
That's why I believe resilience is becoming one of the most important workplace and leadership skills we can develop.
Resilience isn't pretending everything is fine.
It's our ability to adapt when things aren't fine.
It's learning how to navigate change, recover from setbacks, manage stress, communicate effectively, and keep moving forward—even when someone has metaphorically (or literally!) eaten your chocolate.
Where AI and Emotional Intelligence MeetOne of the fascinating parts of our conversation was exploring the intersection of AI and emotional intelligence.
AI can help us work faster.
It can analyze information, generate ideas, automate tasks, and increase productivity.
But there are some things technology can't replace: human connection, empathy, self-awareness, communication, trust, and emotional intelligence.
As workplaces become more technologically advanced, I believe our human skills become even more valuable.
The future of work won't simply belong to people who know how to use AI.
It will belong to people who can use technology while still knowing how to work with people.
That requires resilience.
It requires emotional intelligence.
And it requires leaders and teams who understand that relationships aren't a distraction from the work—they're part of how great work gets done.
So… Who Ate My Chocolate?Of course, we also talked about my signature program, Who Ate My Chocolate?
The idea is funny, but the message behind it is very real.
Sometimes it isn't the enormous crisis that pushes us over the edge.
It's the coworker who doesn't communicate.
The meeting that should have been an email.
The change nobody explained.
The overflowing inbox.
The person who ate the chocolate you were saving for 3:00.
Who Ate My Chocolate? uses humor, storytelling, practical resilience strategies, and emotional intelligence to help people recognize how they respond to stress, change, conflict, and the everyday frustrations of working with other humans.
Because sometimes we can't change what's happening around us—but we can become much better at choosing what happens next.
Resilience Is a SkillOne of the messages I hope listeners take away from my conversation with TJ is this:
Resilience isn't something you're either born with or you're not. It's something you can build.
We can become better at navigating discomfort.
We can become more emotionally intelligent.
We can learn healthier ways to respond to stress and workplace conflict.
We can become better communicators, coworkers, educators, and leaders.
And yes, we can learn to survive when someone eats our chocolate.
Listen to My Conversation with TJ MooreI'd love for you to listen to the full conversation below.
https://youtu.be/BXGn8PXZKos?si=4DjK25W-N6Fsl14A
We talk about:
Bring Who Ate My Chocolate? to Your OrganizationMichelle is The Resiliency Lady, a TEDx speaker, educator, trainer, and creator of Who Ate My Chocolate? Her interactive keynotes and workshops help teams navigate change, strengthen emotional intelligence, build resilience, improve workplace relationships, and handle stress without losing their minds—or each other.
Ready to build a more resilient team?
Contact me now! thespeakerlady@gmail.com
I recently had the opportunity to join TJ Moore on his podcast for a conversation about something I care deeply about: how we stay resilient, connected, and emotionally intelligent in a world that is changing faster than ever.
And yes—we talked about Who Ate My Chocolate?
Resilience in a Rapidly Changing WorldChange isn't slowing down.
Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace. Technology is changing how we communicate, learn, lead, and solve problems. Employees and educators are navigating increasing demands, uncertainty, burnout, and information overload.
That's why I believe resilience is becoming one of the most important workplace and leadership skills we can develop.
Resilience isn't pretending everything is fine.
It's our ability to adapt when things aren't fine.
It's learning how to navigate change, recover from setbacks, manage stress, communicate effectively, and keep moving forward—even when someone has metaphorically (or literally!) eaten your chocolate.
Where AI and Emotional Intelligence MeetOne of the fascinating parts of our conversation was exploring the intersection of AI and emotional intelligence.
AI can help us work faster.
It can analyze information, generate ideas, automate tasks, and increase productivity.
But there are some things technology can't replace: human connection, empathy, self-awareness, communication, trust, and emotional intelligence.
As workplaces become more technologically advanced, I believe our human skills become even more valuable.
The future of work won't simply belong to people who know how to use AI.
It will belong to people who can use technology while still knowing how to work with people.
That requires resilience.
It requires emotional intelligence.
And it requires leaders and teams who understand that relationships aren't a distraction from the work—they're part of how great work gets done.
So… Who Ate My Chocolate?Of course, we also talked about my signature program, Who Ate My Chocolate?
The idea is funny, but the message behind it is very real.
Sometimes it isn't the enormous crisis that pushes us over the edge.
It's the coworker who doesn't communicate.
The meeting that should have been an email.
The change nobody explained.
The overflowing inbox.
The person who ate the chocolate you were saving for 3:00.
Who Ate My Chocolate? uses humor, storytelling, practical resilience strategies, and emotional intelligence to help people recognize how they respond to stress, change, conflict, and the everyday frustrations of working with other humans.
Because sometimes we can't change what's happening around us—but we can become much better at choosing what happens next.
Resilience Is a SkillOne of the messages I hope listeners take away from my conversation with TJ is this:
Resilience isn't something you're either born with or you're not. It's something you can build.
We can become better at navigating discomfort.
We can become more emotionally intelligent.
We can learn healthier ways to respond to stress and workplace conflict.
We can become better communicators, coworkers, educators, and leaders.
And yes, we can learn to survive when someone eats our chocolate.
Listen to My Conversation with TJ MooreI'd love for you to listen to the full conversation below.
https://youtu.be/BXGn8PXZKos?si=4DjK25W-N6Fsl14A
We talk about:
- resilience in the workplace and everyday life
- artificial intelligence and the future of work
- why emotional intelligence matters more than ever
- navigating change and uncertainty
- workplace relationships and communication
- stress, burnout, and adaptability
- building stronger, more resilient teams
- and, of course, Who Ate My Chocolate?
Bring Who Ate My Chocolate? to Your OrganizationMichelle is The Resiliency Lady, a TEDx speaker, educator, trainer, and creator of Who Ate My Chocolate? Her interactive keynotes and workshops help teams navigate change, strengthen emotional intelligence, build resilience, improve workplace relationships, and handle stress without losing their minds—or each other.
Ready to build a more resilient team?
Contact me now! thespeakerlady@gmail.com
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