Episode #136 | Creating Synergy Podcast

What does it really mean to connect with yourself and others on a deeper level? 

How can understanding your emotions unlock new possibilities in life, leadership, and relationships?

In this episode of the Creating Synergy Podcast, we sit down with Nathan Jones, Co-Founder of Mood.ai, TEDx speaker, and pioneering emotional researcher. Nathan shares his remarkable journey of self-discovery and how his experiences shaped his mission to revolutionise emotional intelligence.

What You’ll Learn (and Love):

• Hear Nathan’s raw and honest story of growing up chasing approval and finding the courage to embrace his authentic self.
• Discover how journaling can be a transformative practice for self-awareness and mental clarity.
• Explore the groundbreaking work of Mood.ai and how it’s redefining how we measure and use emotional data.
• Gain insights into the emotional spectrum and why understanding your emotions is the key to resilience and meaningful connections.
• Learn how emotional intelligence can go beyond the workplace and impact every aspect of your life.

This episode is packed with science, storytelling, and actionable insights that will challenge you to rethink how you show up in your own life.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the leading voices in emotional research.

👉 Listen now and unlock your potential with Nathan Jones!

00:00 - Introduction and Nathan’s journey to finding his purpose

04:47 - Defining purpose and the importance of emotional connection

08:57 - Growing up chasing approval and discovering self-acceptance

21:57 - The transformative power of journaling for self-awareness

44:45 - Understanding the emotional spectrum and its role in personal growth

45:21 - Measuring and using emotions as data: The Mood.ai story

48:02 - What emotional intelligence really means and why it matters

57:46 - The link between emotional intelligence and intrinsic motivation

1:02:10 - Communication as a key pillar of emotional intelligence

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Guest Info

Nathan Jones

Co-founder at Mood.ai | Director at Mood Institute | Lecturer at University of Adelaide | PhD in Experimental Psychology

Nathan Jones is the Co-Founder of MOOD.ai, the world’s most intuitive workplace wellbeing platform, and the Founding Director of the Mood Institute. With over 20 years of experience as a corporate presenter and commercial voice artist for global brands like Paramount, Adidas, and Microsoft, Nathan seamlessly blends communication expertise with groundbreaking research in emotional intelligence.

Holding a PhD in Experimental Psychology from the University of Adelaide, Nathan’s innovative research focused on using visual cues like color and emojis to measure emotions. This work laid the foundation for MOOD.ai, a pioneering platform set to launch in 2025, designed to enhance psychological safety and wellbeing in the workplace.

A TEDx speaker and award-winning entrepreneur, Nathan has delivered more than 50 keynotes and workshops globally in 2024, including talks at SXSW and the World Congress on Positive Psychology. His insights into emotional wellbeing and AI innovation have been featured in prominent media outlets, including the Sydney Morning Herald and SiriusXM.

Through his work, Nathan is redefining how organisations approach psychological safety, combining science, technology, and practical training to transform workplace wellbeing.

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