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Top Podcasts for Emotional Leadership in 2026

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The emotional leadership space keeps producing fresh voices and long-running favorites. This list rounds up 26 of the best, including The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos, We Can Do Hard Things, and A Bit of Optimism.

  1. The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
    The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
    You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong. Yale pro...
    Content:
    CultureDaily MotivationalEducationExperience Of LifeFounder WellnessEmotional Leadership
    +32
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursCollege StudentsEducatorsFitness BeginnersMotivated Listeners
    +6
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessBurnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryEmotional RegulationEmotional Resilience
    +10
    Style:
    EducationalInterview
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkCommutingDoing ChoresFocused Learning
    +2
  2. We Can Do Hard Things
    We Can Do Hard Things
    Come do life with Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach, and Amanda Doyle. With more than half a billion plays, We Can Do Hard Things is a hilarious, raw, co...
    Content:
    Divorce RecoveryExecutive LeadershipFounder WellnessHealth & FitnessHolistic WellnessEmotional Leadership
    +24
    Audience:
    ParentsPeople With AnxietyStay At Home DadsTherapistsWomen In Leadership
    +1
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting MotivatedImproving Health
    +6
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    Doing Chores
  3. A Bit of Optimism
    A Bit of Optimism
    My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I ...
    Content:
    Creative Entrepreneur PodcastDaily MotivationalEntrepreneur InterviewsExecutive LeadershipInspirational VoicesEmotional Leadership
    +6
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursCEOsEntrepreneursHR ProfessionalsNew Managers
    +2
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessGetting MotivatedLearning New SkillsProfessional Development
    When:
    At WorkCommutingLeadership Retreats
  4. The Science of Happiness
    The Science of Happiness
    Learn research-tested strategies for a happier, more meaningful life, drawing on the science of compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and awe. Hosted...
    Content:
    Medicine Self CareMeditation PracticePositive MindsetScienceSelf LoveEmotional Leadership
    +2
    Audience:
    College StudentsTherapists
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessImproving HealthRelaxing
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    At WorkDoing ChoresFocused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  5. The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk
    The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk
    Leaders are learners. The best leaders never stop working to make themselves better. The Learning Leader Show Is series of conversations with the w...
    Content:
    BusinessBusiness MasteryExecutive LeadershipLeadershipPodcast GrowthEmotional Leadership
    +1
    Audience:
    CEOsMale FoundersNew ManagersWomen In Leadership
    Goal:
    Learning New SkillsProfessional Development
    When:
    Focused LearningLeadership Retreats
  6. Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement
    Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement
    Most self-help advice is guesswork dressed up as wisdom. We dig into psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science to find what actually changes...
    Content:
    Limit Pushing MindsetMental HealthMindset BreakthroughsMindset MasteryOpen MindednessEmotional Leadership
    +2
    Audience:
    People With ADHD
    Goal:
    Emotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessProfessional Development
  7. Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais
    Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais
    Dive into the minds of the world’s greatest athletes, leaders, thinkers, and doers with Dr. Michael Gervais—a high performance psychologist and wor...
    Content:
    Athletic MindsetCareer ChangeCoaching StoriesDaily MotivationalEducationEmotional Leadership
    +30
    Audience:
    AthletesCareer ChangersCoachesCollege StudentsCreators
    +7
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceGetting Expert Insights
    +10
    Style:
    Interview
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkFocused Learning
  8. Unlocking Us with Brené Brown
    Unlocking Us with Brené Brown
    I’ve spent over 20 years studying the emotions and experiences that bring meaning and purpose to our lives, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned i...
    Content:
    Daily MotivationalEducationLife CoachingMental HealthMotivational InterviewsEmotional Leadership
    +4
    Audience:
    College StudentsPeople In RecoveryStudentsTherapistsWomen Over 40
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional Wellness
    +4
    Style:
    EducationalInterviewSolo Commentary
    When:
    Focused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  9. Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, English
    Dare to Lead by Brené Brown, Book Summary, Podcast, English
    Checkout the book on Amazon : https://amzn.to/3HG6wuS#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Brené Brown has taught us what it means to dare greatly, rise s...
    Content:
    BusinessCreative AttentionEmpowerment CoachingExecutive LeadershipLeadershipEmotional Leadership
    +4
    Audience:
    Ambitious Women CareersCEOsFemale EntrepreneursNew ManagersPeople With Anxiety
    +2
    Goal:
    Emotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting Expert InsightsGetting Motivated
    +2
    When:
    Leadership Retreats
  10. The Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast
    The Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast
    Many pastors and church leaders today feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and frustrated that their churches don't seem to be making mature disciples. The...
    Content:
    Christian DiscipleshipChurch HealthGospel Anchored LeadershipEmotional Leadership
    Audience:
    Worship Leaders
    Goal:
    Improving Health
  11. Speak Up
    Speak Up
    The Speak Up podcast by Speech Pathology Australia highlights conversations with esteemed contributors in the speech pathology space. We explore ke...
    Content:
    Executive LeadershipPublic SpeakingEmotional Leadership
    Audience:
    Introverts
    Goal:
    Improving Public Speaking
  12. The Leadership Habit
    The Leadership Habit
    Welcome to the Leadership Habit podcast from the Crestcom Leadership Institute, the show that brings you inspiration and information to help you tr...
    Content:
    Executive LeadershipLeadershipEmotional Leadership
  13. Unlocking US
    Unlocking US
    Unfiltered conversations where we talk about relationships, health, work/life balance, motivation & our personal experiences.
    Content:
    Compassionate RecoveryDaily MotivationalEmpowerment CoachingExecutive LeadershipInspirational VoicesEmotional Leadership
    +28
    Audience:
    Career ChangersCollege StudentsFemale EntrepreneursHighly Sensitive PeopleMotivated Listeners
    +10
    Goal:
    Burnout PreventionBurnout RecoveryEmotional RegulationEmotional ResilienceEmotional Wellness
    +8
    Style:
    EducationalInterview
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkFocused LearningWeekend Deep Dive
  14. Más allá del resultado I Liderazgo y mentalidad para entrenadores
    Más allá del resultado I Liderazgo y mentalidad para entrenadores
    Un podcast sobre liderazgo emocional en el deporte para entrenadores que quieren recuperar claridad, confianza y autoridad en su rol. Soy Daniela C...
    Content:
    LeadershipEmotional Leadership
    Audience:
    Athletes
  15. The Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills Intersect
    The Kingsley Grant Show: Where Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ) and Leadership Skills Intersect
    Increase Employee Engagement, Productivity, and Retention. The 1-skill that makes the difference is Emotional Intelligence (EI/EQ). Research shows ...
    Content:
    Emotional Leadership
  16. Tactical Empathy
    Tactical Empathy
    The Tactical Empathy Podcast, hosted by Erin Thorp, Author, Leader, Coach, and Speaker, is your essential guide to unlocking the transformative pow...
    Content:
    Emotional Leadership
  17. Living and Leading with Emotional Intelligence
    Living and Leading with Emotional Intelligence
    Living and Leading with Emotional Intelligence is brought to you by Emotional Intelligence Magazine™. Join us in conversation with expert guests as...
    Content:
    Emotional Leadership
  18. Human Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay
    Human Centred Leadership Podcast with Kul Mahay
    Leaders from around the world, exploring emotional intelligence
    Content:
    Empathetic LeadershipEmotional Leadership
  19. The MiMi YouYou Show - Creating Empathy
    The MiMi YouYou Show - Creating Empathy
    It's easy to relate to like-minded people, but what about those who are not like-minded? Those who live differently, in another part of the world, ...
    Content:
    Emotional Leadership
  20. Tearin’ Up My Heart: Emotional Leadership Lessons
    Tearin’ Up My Heart: Emotional Leadership Lessons
    Welcome to ”Tearin’ Up My Heart: Emotional Leadership Lessons,” the podcast where we explore the connection between emotions and leadership. In eac...
    Content:
    Emotional Leadership
  21. EQ for World Leaders Podcast | Emotional Intelligence | Politics | Leadership | Empathy | Decision making | Make an Impact
    EQ for World Leaders Podcast | Emotional Intelligence | Politics | Leadership | Empathy | Decision making | Make an Impact
    If you want to learn how you can become a better leader in politics and business with help of emotional intelligence - EQ for World Leaders Podcast...
    Content:
    Emotional Leadership
  22. Creating Emotional Intelligence
    Creating Emotional Intelligence
    Creating Emotional Intelligence is everything about inner healing and personal growth that I wish I would have known. Listen in as I (Jeremy) am ca...
    Content:
    Emotional Leadership
  23. EQ U by ChoiceCenter Leadership University
    EQ U by ChoiceCenter Leadership University
    EQ U by ChoiceCenter Leadership University is where emotional intelligence meets extraordinary results. Founded in 1998 in Las Vegas, ChoiceCenter ...
    Content:
    Emotional Leadership
    Goal:
    Emotional Regulation
  24. Emotional Leadership
    Emotional Leadership
    Emotional Leadership brings leaders the tools they need to move beyond being good managers to being exceptional leaders, using passion, cognitive p...
    Content:
    Emotional Leadership
  25. PauseCast
    PauseCast
    PauseCast is a weekly show about video games, and why we play them. Join us each week, as we discuss the games we're playing, what we love, and whe...
    Content:
    Emotional Leadership
  26. Leading With Empathy & Allyship
    Leading With Empathy & Allyship
    Join us each week for deep, real conversations about how we can all be more inclusive leaders in our workplaces and communities. In intimate conver...
    Content:
    Empathetic LeadershipEmotional Leadership