Podcasts about hard skills

What if everything you were taught about success and leadership was causing you to abandon your own needs? This conversation will completely change how you see work, identity, and what it means to truly win in life.In this episode of The Hard Skills, Dr. Mira Brancu sits down with Dr. CarolLaine M. Garcia, a Dominican-American I/O psychologist, decolonial researcher, and creator of Queen Mindset Leadership(R) who spent a decade consulting for Fortune 500 companies before walking away to rebuild leadership from lived experience.CarolLaine unpacks why self-abandonment has been typecast as leadership, and what it actually means to lead from wholeness rather than exhaustion. You'll learn about the four data centers of mind, heart, body, and spirit that most leaders leave completely offline, why burnout recovery starts with tuning into the intelligences you've been trained to ignore, and how personal development rooted in creativity and decolonial thinking can transform the way you lead yourself and others.Whether you're navigating burnout prevention, questioning traditional leadership development, or simply tired of performing a version of success that doesn't feel like yours, this conversation will give you both the language and the permission to lead differently.Subscribe for weekly conversations on leadership, mental health, and the hard skills nobody teaches you.Learn more about Dra. CarolLaine M. Garcia at:https://www.drcarollainemgarcia.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarollainemgarcia https://www.instagram.com/drcarollainemgarciaIF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!Subscribe to my free newsletter at: mailchi.mp/2079c04f4d44/subscribeWork with me one-on-one: calendly.com/mira-brancu/30-minute-initial-consultationConnect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/MiraBrancuLearn more about my services: www.gotowerscope.comGet practical workplace politics tips from my books: gotowerscope.com/booksAdd this podcast to your feed: www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/

What does it take to move from individual contributor to C-Suite and from the public to the private sector? This conversation reveals the hidden mistakes that keep smart people stuck and the mindset leaps required to succeed. In this powerful episode, Dr. Mira Brancu sits down with forensic psychiatrist and CMO, Dr. Mehul Mankad, to explore the real journey from being a high-performing technical expert to becoming an effective executive leader. It dives deep into the mindset shifts required to move from simply doing the work to leading others, including how to handle responsibility, prioritize what truly matters, and influence decisions at a higher level. You'll also learn the stark differences between working in structured environments and stepping into fast-paced startup roles where there's no safety net and accountability is entirely on you. More importantly, this discussion highlights why continuous learning and adaptability matter far more than collecting degrees, and how understanding people, systems, and decision-making can redefine your career path. Whether you're aiming for leadership, considering a career shift, or feeling stuck despite working hard, this episode offers insights that can completely change how you approach growth and success.Ready to stop over-doing and start leading? Subscribe to The Hard Skills for weekly strategies on clinical and corporate high performance.Referenced Episodes and Links:The Science and Future of Great Coaching, with BetterUp's Chief Coaching Officer, Dr. Woodward: https://youtu.be/3X3xs_B6L4M?si=bhzJVgSF2sJx8Xt6How to Build a Career That Actually Serves Your Life, with Dr. Sharon Hull: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Wdfa3axn0TI https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmankad/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psychiatry-and-law-podcast/id1352806975https://www.novumhealth.com/ IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!Subscribe to my free newsletter at: mailchi.mp/2079c04f4d44/subscribeWork with me one-on-one: calendly.com/mira-brancu/30-minute-initial-consultationConnect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/MiraBrancuLearn more about my services: www.gotowerscope.comGet practical workplace politics tips from my books: gotowerscope.com/booksAdd this podcast to your feed: www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/

Leaders want high-trust teams, but their daily actions might be actively destroying them. Most leaders believe they're building trust and leading the right way, but their teams quietly experience the opposite. Are you experiencing an intention-action gap in creating the workplace culture you want?In this episode of The Hard Skills, Dr. Mira Brancu sits down with lawyer-turned-leadership expert Valerie Zolezzi-Wyndham, who breaks down one of the most overlooked problems in modern leadership: the intention–action gap, where leaders genuinely want to create inclusive, high-trust workplaces, but their actions fail to match those intentions. Drawing from her background in law, Valerie explains why relying on rules, compliance, or legal frameworks alone can actually damage workplace culture. She shares how leaders unknowingly break trust, why fast-paced environments amplify bias, and how companies often solve the wrong problems entirely. You'll also learn about her company's 8 Leadership Principles, why empathy and courage are often misunderstood, and how “hidden strengths” can reshape how leaders grow. If you're a manager, entrepreneur, or team leader trying to build trust and engagement in your organization, this episode gives you a practical, science-backed framework to close the gap between intention and impact.Learn more about Valerie Zolezzi-Wyndham at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriezolezziwyndham https://promotinggoodllc.com/ IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!Subscribe to my free newsletter at: mailchi.mp/2079c04f4d44/subscribeWork with me one-on-one: calendly.com/mira-brancu/30-minute-initial-consultationConnect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/MiraBrancuLearn more about my services: www.gotowerscope.comGet practical workplace politics tips from my books: gotowerscope.com/booksAdd this podcast to your feed: www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/

Most people think being a "good follower" means staying silent and obeying. In reality, your silence might be the very thing destroying your organization from the inside out.In this episode of The Hard Skills, Dr. Mira Brancu speaks with leadership expert and author Ira Chaleff about the concept of courageous followership and why leadership success depends not only on strong leaders but also on followers who are willing to speak up. They explore how followers can influence leaders, the four styles of followership, and the balance between supporting leadership and constructively challenging decisions when necessary. Ira also explains the idea of intelligent disobedience and how individuals can develop the courage and critical thinking needed to question authority when actions conflict with shared values or organizational goals. This episode offers practical insights on navigating power dynamics at work, building healthier leader–follower relationships, and using your voice responsibly to strengthen teams and organizations. Whether you're navigating a corporate hierarchy or dealing with a toxic political environment, this conversation provides a roadmap for leveraging your influence, setting boundaries, and ensuring your voice is heard. Learn how to break the "freeze" response and use critical thinking to protect your career and your values.If you want to master the "hard skills" of leadership and followership, hit the subscribe button and join our community of growth-minded professionals!Find Ira Chaleff at: www.irachaleffauthor.com IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!Subscribe to my free newsletter at: mailchi.mp/2079c04f4d44/subscribeWork with me one-on-one: calendly.com/mira-brancu/30-minute-initial-consultationConnect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/MiraBrancuLearn more about my services: www.gotowerscope.comGet practical workplace politics tips from my books: gotowerscope.com/booksAdd this podcast to your feed: www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/

This episode explains how leaders can master hard skills quickly using focused learning, rapid application, and real-world repetition. Learn how to accelerate skill development and build credibility through action.Host: Paul FalavolitoConnect with me on your favorite platform: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Substack, BlueSky, Threads, LinkTree, YouTubeView my website for free leadership resources and exclusive merchandise: www.paulfalavolito.comBooks by Paul FalavolitoThe 7 Minute Leadership® Handbook: bit.ly/48J8zFGThe Leadership Academy: https://bit.ly/4lnT1PfThe 7 Minute Leadership® Survival Guide: https://bit.ly/4ij0g8yThe Leader's Book of Secrets: http://bit.ly/4oeGzCI

Wahrer Wandel beginnt, wenn radikale Ehrlichkeit unbequemer wirkt als alte Muster. Zsolt Tököli zeigt, wie Glaubenssätze, Selbstschutz und Identität zur Falle werden, selbst wenn sie in Erfolg und Anerkennung führen. Seine Erfahrung als Executive Coach zwischen Budapest und Ho Chi Minh City reicht von leisen Überzeugungen bis zu Schockmomenten – immer mit dem Ziel, Menschen zurück an das Steuer ihres eigenen Lebens zu bringen. Eine Einladung, innere Autor:innenschaft neu zu bestimmen. Du erfährst... ...wie Zsolt Tököli radikale Ehrlichkeit und Empathie im Coaching balanciert. ...warum Identität nicht durch Glauben und Gedanken definiert werden sollte. ...wie man persönliche Glaubenssätze hinterfragt und neue Perspektiven gewinnt. __________________________ ||||| PERSONEN |||||

Your team isn't resistant to change. They're grieving, and most leadership training never names it. That's why every "move on" conversation backfires and every engagement initiative fails.In this three-part compilation of The Hard Skills, Dr. Mira Brancu walks through what ambiguous workplace grief actually is, why restructures and layoffs create real loss that looks nothing like typical grief or depression, and how leaders keep mislabeling it as disengagement, low morale, or quiet quitting.Part one shows you how to spot the difference between grief, burnout, change resistance, and institutional betrayal. Part two breaks down the three well-meaning leader responses that make everything worse (the minimizer, the false optimist, and the conflict avoider) and why even great change management fails without a grief-informed leadership framework. Part three gives you the exact framework, including specific language you can use with your team after layoffs, a merger, or a reorg.If you lead people through organizational change, this is the episode that will change how you show up.Subscribe for weekly conversations on leadership, burnout, and mental health at work.IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!Subscribe to my free newsletter at: mailchi.mp/2079c04f4d44/subscribeWork with me one-on-one: calendly.com/mira-brancu/30-minute-initial-consultationConnect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/MiraBrancuLearn more about my services: www.gotowerscope.comGet practical workplace politics tips from my books: gotowerscope.com/booksAdd this podcast to your feed: www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/

In dieser Folge nehme ich dich mit in ein ganz besonderes Gespräch:Ich war zu Gast bei Daniel Schmalhaus im Rahmen der Sichtbarkeitsoffensive – und genau darum geht es auch in diesem Interview: echte Sichtbarkeit.Wir sprechen darüber, warum so viele Selbstständige – auch virtuelle Assistent:innen – richtig gut in dem sind, was sie tun……aber trotzdem nicht sichtbar werden.Und Spoiler:Es liegt selten an fehlenden Strategien.Viel häufiger fehlt etwas anderes:

Is workplace tension draining your team's energy? Discover how a well-timed humorous comment might resolve issues faster than another difficult conversation. And when it doesn't.In this powerful episode of The Hard Skills, Dr. Mira Brancu sits down with experiential consultant, psychologist, and self-proclaimed “comedic philosopher,” Dr. Daniel Cruz Lattimore to unpack a critical, overlooked leadership tool. Humor isn't just about getting laughs; it's a strategic driver of psychological safety and team resilience. You'll learn when humor is misused and acts as cloaked bullying and damages trust, how to properly read your organization's unwritten cultural rules before attempting a joke, and why the improv concept of "yes, and" builds unstoppable, supportive teams. Whether you are dealing with heavy change management or simply want a low-risk way to spark genuine connection in your daily huddles, this episode proves that sometimes the heaviest work requires a lighter touch.Subscribe to The Hard Skills podcast to master authentic leadership and transform your workplace culture today!Find Dr. Lattimore here:https://www.instagram.com/omiyoconsultingllc?igsh=MW9iMjN5c214ODItMQ== https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellattimore/ IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!Subscribe to my free newsletter at: mailchi.mp/2079c04f4d44/subscribeWork with me one-on-one: calendly.com/mira-brancu/30-minute-initial-consultationConnect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/MiraBrancuLearn more about my services: www.gotowerscope.comGet practical workplace politics tips from my books: gotowerscope.com/booksAdd this podcast to your feed: www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/

What skills actually matter in technical careers now that the work is more digital, more automated, and more interconnected?Industrial employers are not asking schools to choose between hard skills and soft skills. They're asking for both, and they still need the hard skills to come first. At Bosch, Justin Allen sees that every day: teamwork, drive, and professionalism matter, but technical problems don't get solved unless people understand the systems, tools, and engineering underneath them.In this episode:The hard skills vs. soft skills debate: soft skills matter, but technical work can't get done without hard skillsAre digital skills now a soft skill?What employers really mean when they say they want drive, work ethic, and teamworkHow MAGMA has figured out how to successfully re-skill the current workforceHow technical careers are shifting from narrow expertise to systems thinking3 Big Takeaways from this Episode:1. Industrial employers still expect hard skills for all technical positions, not just "soft" or "employability" skills. Justin says it directly: while companies like Bosch value teamwork, drive, and professionalism, technical problems don't get solved unless people understand the systems, tools, and engineering behind the work. It's an important distinction for schools that hear employers talk about soft skills and assume the technical bar has somehow been lowered.2. Digital fluency is moving from specialized skill to baseline expectation. Justin argues that younger workers are already showing up comfortable with digital tools, automation, scripts, and AI, while many employers are still adjusting to how fast that shift is happening. In technical roles, that means software awareness and digitalization are becoming part of the expected skill stack.3. Schools and workforce programs need tighter alignment with industry's talent and skill needs. Justin shares how he's working directly with universities to help shape curriculum, evaluate where students are still missing key competencies, and bringing real engineering problems into capstone projects so learning stays connected to actual technical work. He also points to MAGMA and Michigan's workforce ecosystem as examples of how employers, public partners, and training providers can help incumbent workers build new skills, retrain for technical roles, and stay aligned with what industry needs now.Resources in this Episode:Learn more about Bosch: https://www.bosch.us/Learn more about MAGMA: https://miautomobility.org/More links & resources on the episode page: https://techedpodcast.com/allenWe want to hear from you! Send us a text.Instagram - Facebook - YouTube - TikTok - Twitter - LinkedIn

Tired of over-proving yourself and still feeling like it's "never enough"? It's time to stop reacting and start leading with a 5-stage strategic framework that actually sticks.In this final part of the "Leading with Agency" series, Dr. Mira Brancu deconstructs the "Cycle of Never Enough", a reactive pattern driven by the fear of losing standing or being "found out." She introduces the Strategic Leadership Pathway, a five-stage developmental journey designed to move leaders from uncertainty to high-impact influence. You will learn how to build a contextual identity, map specific strategies for your unique environment, and navigate organizational complexity without sacrificing your self-worth. Whether you are in STEM, Healthcare, or Higher Ed, this episode provides the hard skills needed to thrive in disrupted fields.Ready to break the cycle? Subscribe for more "Hard Skills" and join the upcoming Leadership Accelerator starting April 24, 2026.Enroll in the Strategic Leadership Resiliency Fellowship: https://luma.com/auobmkbyIF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!Subscribe to my free newsletter at: mailchi.mp/2079c04f4d44/subscribeWork with me one-on-one: calendly.com/mira-brancu/30-minute-initial-consultationConnect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/MiraBrancuLearn more about my services: www.gotowerscope.comGet practical workplace politics tips from my books: gotowerscope.com/booksAdd this podcast to your feed: www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/

Most high achievers don't fail because they're lazy, they fail because they're doing too much of the wrong things. Are your best leadership traits actually stress responses keeping you exhausted? It is time to break the cycle of "never enough" and stop sacrificing your health for success.In this episode of The Hard Skills, Dr. Mira Brancu exposes the hidden behaviors that trap high performers in burnout, including over-pleasing, overachieving, perfectionism, and over-persisting. You'll learn how these habits are often shaped by social conditioning, leadership expectations, and the pressure to constantly prove your worth. More importantly, you'll start to see why these patterns feel like virtues even when they're damaging your clarity, health, and long-term impact. If you're a leader, entrepreneur, or someone striving for success but feeling stuck, this video will help you recognize the cycle and prepare you to break free from it.If you want to stop overworking and start leading with true agency, hit that Subscribe button and join us for the journey!Enroll in the Strategic Leadership Resiliency Fellowship: https://luma.com/auobmkby---IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!Subscribe to my free newsletter at: mailchi.mp/2079c04f4d44/subscribeWork with me one-on-one: calendly.com/mira-brancu/30-minute-initial-consultationConnect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/MiraBrancuLearn more about my services: www.gotowerscope.comGet practical workplace politics tips from my books: gotowerscope.com/booksAdd this podcast to your feed: www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/

In this episode, Dr. Long reflects on returning to Kentucky after time in Arizona, adjusting back to rhythm, and rediscovering the value of hard skills—from cutting trees and building fences to baking bread, fishing, and living more intentionally.What can you actually do with your hands? What skills have we lost in modern life? And how might reclaiming them reshape the way we live?Along the way, Dr. Long shares:- Lessons from working in tree cutting and safety- The importance of physical work and embodied life- Thoughts on food, health, and homemade bread- Opportunities to learn bread making, German, or voice lessons via Zoom- A glimpse into farm life, fishing, and sustainable livingThis is a reflective, practical, and surprisingly theological look at everyday life.

If you're always working harder but still feel like it's never enough, this episode will hit hard. Here's the hidden cycle that keeps high achievers stuck, burned out, and constantly doubting themselves.In this episode of The Hard Skills, Dr. Mira Brancu explores the vicious cycle that keeps high achievers stuck in burnout, overworking, and self-doubt, using the powerful story of Elaine, a high-performing physician who proved her capability repeatedly yet was still overlooked and undervalued in her leadership role. This episode breaks down why driven professionals push themselves beyond their limits, how people-pleasing and perfectionism develop as coping mechanisms, and why external success never truly fills the internal need for validation. It also challenges the common belief that these struggles are personal weaknesses, revealing instead how workplace environments and systemic pressures play a major role in creating imposter syndrome, fear, and exhaustion. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right but still not getting the recognition or results you deserve, this conversation will help you rethink your approach to success, leadership, and self-worth.Stop the cycle and start leading with agency. Enroll in my upcoming 5-week Strategic Leadership Resiliency Accelerator by March 30: https://luma.com/auobmkbyIF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!Subscribe to my free newsletter at: mailchi.mp/2079c04f4d44/subscribeWork with me one-on-one: calendly.com/mira-brancu/30-minute-initial-consultationConnect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/MiraBrancuLearn more about my services: www.gotowerscope.comGet practical workplace politics tips from my books: gotowerscope.com/booksAdd this podcast to your feed: www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/

Are employers hurting themselves by only asking for 'soft skills' and ignoring their real technical needs? How can homeschool students get the same access to STEM labs as students in traditional schools? And what can education leaders learn from the way the Manhattan Project mobilized talent and innovation to solve an enormous problem?These questions (and more!) came directly from the you, and we're answering them on this episode of Ask Us Anything. Entrepreneurship, career strategy, workforce skills, and the rapidly evolving role of AI in modern organizations - we cover them all!In this episode:The best times to take entrepreneurial risksWhy your professional network is probably bigger than you thinkThe "soft skills" issue and why employers are actually hurting themselves by asking educators to teach themRapid-fire real examples of AI being used in business3 Big Takeaways from this Episode:1.Early-career risk can be an advantage for entrepreneurs. Matt explains that early in your career the consequences of failure are often much smaller, which makes it an ideal time to experiment with starting a business or pursuing a bold opportunity. With fewer financial obligations and more flexibility, young professionals often have the greatest ability to take meaningful risks.2. Industry is hurting itself by only asking schools for soft skills instead of technical ones. Businesses frequently tell educators they want graduates who communicate well, collaborate, and show initiative. So why is industry so shocked that there aren't enough students with any technical background or interest? Employers: take a look at your job postings and start asking education to teach all the skills for those jobs: soft and technical (hard) skills alike.3. Private schools have a unique opportunity to innovate in STEM education. Because they often have more flexibility than traditional public systems, private schools can move quickly to adopt emerging technologies, modern equipment, and new instructional models. That freedom creates an opportunity to design programs that expose students to advanced STEM fields earlier and more creatively.Resources in this Episode:Jack Dorsey's Block to Lay Off 40% of Its Workforce in AI RemakeOppenheimer movieDeveloping an AI Strategy: Best Practices for Business Leaders - Todd Wanek, CEO of Ashley Furniture IndustriesUsing AI to Build Better Relationships with Your Network - Canay Deniz, CEO of RenMore notes & resources on the episode page!We want to hear from you! Send us a text.Instagram - Facebook - YouTube - TikTok - Twitter - LinkedIn

Great coaching goes far beyond simply listening. Whether you're a leader trying to improve how you show up at work, or a coach or consultant looking to sharpen how you support others, this episode is designed for you. If you moved into leadership because you were a top performer, this conversation might change how you see leadership forever. Here is the science-backed framework from BetterUp's Chief Coaching Officer on how to actually lead in the age of AI.In this episode of The Hard Skills, Dr. Mira Brancu sits down with Dr. Woody Woodward, the Chief Coaching Officer at BetterUp, to unpack why so many leaders struggle after moving into leadership and how coaching actually drives real behavior change.Dr. Woodward breaks down their proprietary "GUIDE" framework the 5-step system used to coach thousands of executives. You will learn why 72% of employees are "passengers" in the AI revolution , how to identify and avoid the "Vanity Coaches" who are scamming you , and the specific difference between therapy and executive coaching. The discussion also goes deeper into how AI and technology are reshaping coaching not by replacing human coaches, but by enhancing them and why leaders navigating constant disruption need more than advice: they need structured, science-backed support that helps them lead through others, not around them. If you want to humanize the work experience and drive actual results, this episode is your blueprint.Stop guessing at leadership. Subscribe for more science-backed strategies to build your hard skills.IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!Subscribe to my free newsletter at: mailchi.mp/2079c04f4d44/subscribeWork with me one-on-one: calendly.com/mira-brancu/30-minute-initial-consultationConnect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/MiraBrancuLearn more about my services: www.gotowerscope.comGet practical workplace politics tips from my books: gotowerscope.com/booksAdd this podcast to your feed: www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/

Most people wait for a mentor to find them or believe that supervisors automatically become mentors and that networking is only for extroverts, but these ideas can quietly damage your career growth. Career success isn't built on hard work alone; it's shaped by the people and relationships you build along the way.In this episode of The Hard Skills, leadership advisor and psychologist Dr. Mira Brancu challenges two common career myths: that supervisors automatically become mentors and that networking is only for extroverts. She explores how mentorship can happen informally through observation and shared experiences, and explains the concept of “work netting,” an authentic approach to networking focused on meaningful connections rather than forced small talk. This episode offers practical insights on building supportive professional relationships, finding mentors naturally, and creating a strong foundation for long-term career growth and leadership success.Want to build the "hard skills" of leadership? Subscribe for weekly science-backed career strategies.Links to mentoring and networking blog posts on Psychology Today:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/a-new-look-at-womens-leadership/202001/advancing-your-career-through-informal-mentoring https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/a-new-look-at-womens-leadership/201908/how-to-improve-mentoring-relationshipshttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/new-look-womens-leadership/201905/the-roi-women-who-invest-in-networkinghttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/a-new-look-at-womens-leadership/201904/solutions-to-5-common-networking-challenges-for-women Link to Career Design Workshop Registration: https://luma.com/auobmkbyIF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!Subscribe to my free newsletter at: mailchi.mp/2079c04f4d44/subscribeWork with me one-on-one: calendly.com/mira-brancu/30-minute-initial-consultationConnect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/MiraBrancuLearn more about my services: www.gotowerscope.comGet practical workplace politics tips from my books: gotowerscope.com/booksAdd this podcast to your feed: www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/

What if the biggest career breakthrough comes before you feel ready? Most leaders believe career growth is a ladder. It's actually a series of "scary" leaps into the unknown. Most professionals wait for confidence before taking the next step but real career growth happens just outside your comfort zone.In this episode, Dr. Mira Brancu explores why career growth rarely follows a linear path and how the most transformative opportunities often appear before we feel fully prepared. She breaks down the psychology behind stretch opportunities, explaining how stepping just outside your comfort zone within the Zone of Proximal Development builds real capability and long-term career momentum. Learn how to evaluate new roles using a practical five-question framework, why feelings of being underqualified are often misleading, and how social conditioning influences confidence in career decisions. Dr. Brancu also introduces the importance of building an “Informal Board of Directors,” highlighting how mentors, feedback, and strategic support systems help professionals navigate uncertainty, develop resilience, and turn intimidating career leaps into defining moments of growth.Ready to stop playing it safe? Subscribe to The Hard Skills for more science-backed leadership strategies.Links to Career-Defining blog posts on Psychology Today:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/a-new-look-at-womens-leadership/202001/advancing-your-career-through-informal-mentoringhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/new-look-womens-leadership/202002/how-create-career-defining-experienceshttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/a-new-look-at-womens-leadership/201901/why-go-for-opportunities-when-you-are-under-qualifiedhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/a-new-look-at-womens-leadership/201902/5-rules-to-live-by-when-looking-for-the-perfecthttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/a-new-look-at-womens-leadership/201812/7-tips-to-say-yes-to-more-of-the-right-opportunitiesLink to Career Design Workshop Registration: https://luma.com/auobmkbyIF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!Subscribe to my free newsletter at: mailchi.mp/2079c04f4d44/subscribeWork with me one-on-one: calendly.com/mira-brancu/30-minute-initial-consultationConnect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/MiraBrancuLearn more about my services: www.gotowerscope.comGet practical workplace politics tips from my books: gotowerscope.com/booksAdd this podcast to your feed: www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/

Heute spreche ich über ein Thema, das wir oft belächeln – und das gleichzeitig ein absoluter Gamechanger in deiner Kundengewinnung sein kann: Smalltalk.Ganz ehrlich? Ich habe Smalltalk selbst lange unterschätzt. Vielleicht kennst du diesen Satz: „Ich bin kein Typ für Smalltalk.“ Oder: „Bei mir geht's direkt in die Tiefe.“ Klingt souverän – kann aber für dein Gegenüber auch überfordernd sein.Gerade als virtuelle Assistenz arbeiten wir mit Menschen. Und bevor uns jemand sensible Einblicke ins eigene Business gibt, braucht es eines: Vertrauen. Und genau hier beginnt Smalltalk.In dieser Folge zeige ich dir, warum Smalltalk kein oberflächliches Gerede ist, sondern strategischer Beziehungsaufbau. Warum deine Haltung wichtiger ist als jede Technik. Und wie du gerade im Online-Business – auf Zoom, LinkedIn oder Instagram – Präsenz, Neugier und echte Verbindung zeigst, statt mit Skripten zu arbeiten.Ich spreche darüber,- wie du positive Gesprächseinstiege findest,- warum aktives Zuhören deine größte Stärke sein kann,- wie du auch als introvertierte VA souverän wirkst- und wie du Smalltalk ganz konkret trainieren kannst – im Alltag und im Business.Denn: Menschen kaufen von Menschen. Und deine Persönlichkeit hält dich langfristig im Gespräch – nicht nur deine Hard Skills.

Welcome to episode 234 of Sports Management Podcast. College sports has changed forever. NIL is here, brands are everywhere, and student athletes are now entrepreneurs whether they like it or not. But are they actually prepared? Today I'm joined by Stephen Bienko, co-founder of 42U, former dual-sport athlete and life coach. We dive into: NIL Athlete identity Branding Why passion alone won't prepare athletes for life after sport. And much more!  SPONSOR: Listeners of the Sports Management Podcast get an exclusive 20% off on SportsPro+ with the code SMPOD20. All you need to do is head to sportspro.com/membership and start exploring today. 00:00 Intro 00:28 What 42U Is Building in the NIL Era 02:03 Transferable Skills Beyond "Hardworking Athlete" 05:16 Athlete Identity & Overthinking Performance 08:45 NIL Should Have Existed Years Ago 10:35 Soft Skills vs Hard Skills in the AI Era 12:18 Why Identity Impacts Performance 14:21 Why Athletes Are Underprepared for NIL 17:37 Why Most NIL Partnerships Fail 20:33 Brand First, Deals Second 23:41 The Power of Athlete IP & Social Media 29:31 The Future of NIL and High School Athletes 32:59 Putting "Butts in Seats" Through Athlete Brands 39:44 The Decathlete Mindset in Business 49:18 Why Now Is the Best Time to Enter Sports 55:00 Outro Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com  

In an industry built on speed, what actually sustains long-term success. In this Industry Spotlight, Kortney Harmon sits down with Elizabeth Rosenberg to examine why trust and reputation remain recruiting's most durable advantage.Drawing on decades of experience advising executives on communication and personal brand, Elizabeth offers a grounded perspective on how credibility is built through everyday behavior. The conversation explores where transactional habits quietly undermine relationships, why visibility without intention can weaken trust, and how recruiters shape their reputations long before deals are closed. Rather than focusing on tactics, this discussion reframes personal brand as a reflection of consistency, judgment, and how leaders show up when it matters most.The conversation reveals why lasting relationships—not speed alone—define long-term success, and how investing in trust and authenticity shapes both stronger firms and more durable careers.______________________Follow Elizabeth Rosenberg on Linked: LinkedIn | ElizabethCheck out her website hereFollow Crelate on LinkedIn: CrelateWant to learn more about Crelate? Book a demo hereSubscribe to our newsletter: https://www.crelate.com/blog/full-desk-experience

Gute Führung, starke Unternehmenskultur und nachhaltiger Erfolg – wie hängt das zusammen? In dieser Podcast-Episode spricht Ute Zankl, Leadership-Expertin mit über 40 Jahren Erfahrung, über menschenzentrierte Führung, Leadership im Wandel, Mentoring und Vielfalt in Unternehmen.Du erfährst, wie Führungskräfte eine Kultur schaffen, in der Menschen wachsen, Teams erfolgreich zusammenarbeiten und Veränderung aktiv gestaltet wird. Eine inspirierende Folge für alle, die Leadership, Unternehmenskultur und People First nicht nur als Schlagworte sehen, sondern als echten Erfolgsfaktor.

Is your team cynical, disengaged, or "quiet quitting" despite your best efforts to stay positive? You might be accidentally overlooking "Ambiguous Grief"—and your leadership style could be making it worse.In Part 2 of this special series on The Hard Skills, Dr. Mira Brancu reveals breaks down the three specific "villains" of leadership during crisis: The Minimizer ("It's just business"), The False Optimist ("Everything is great!"), and The Conflict Avoider (The ghosting boss). Learn how to identify which one you are and how to shift from "forcing progress" to "facilitating resilience." Stop hidden grief from eating your company's productivity from the inside out.Stop the churn. Subscribe for Part 3 to get the Grief-Informed Leadership Framework: IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!Subscribe to my free newsletter at: mailchi.mp/2079c04f4d44/subscribeWork with me one-on-one: calendly.com/mira-brancu/30-minute-initial-consultationConnect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/MiraBrancuLearn more about my services: www.gotowerscope.comGet practical workplace politics tips from my books: gotowerscope.com/booksAdd this podcast to your feed: www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/

Is your team "Quiet Quitting" or are they mourning? Discover when traditional change management fails and how to fix an unknown root cause of disengagement: Ambiguous Grief.In this episode of The Hard Skills, Dr. Mira Brancu reveals the hidden psychology destroying workplace culture: Ambiguous Grief. If you have recently gone through a restructure, layoff, or leadership change, your team isn't just "resisting change"—they are experiencing unresolved loss.Dr. Brancu breaks down the critical differences between burnout, organizational trauma, and the "Glass Cliff" phenomenon affecting female leaders. Learn to identify the symptoms of "Resenteeism" and "Job Hugging" and stop mislabeling grief as performance issues. This is essential listening for executives, HR professionals, and mid-level managers navigating the psychological impact of corporate restructuring.Subscribe for more leadership psychology and strategies to navigate the hard skills of management. Work with me 1:1, book me to speak or provide team training, or explore my free or low-cost resources at www.gotowerscope.com IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!Subscribe to my free newsletter at: mailchi.mp/2079c04f4d44/subscribeWork with me one-on-one: calendly.com/mira-brancu/30-minute-initial-consultationConnect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/MiraBrancuLearn more about my services: www.gotowerscope.comGet practical workplace politics tips from my books: gotowerscope.com/booksAdd this podcast to your feed: www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/

Francie Jain is the founder and CEO of Terawatt, a B2B coaching marketplace on a mission to make professional development scalable, affordable, and accessible across every level of an organization. With a career spanning hedge fund marketing, entrepreneurship, and leadership development, Francie brings a unique blend of strategic insight, business acumen, and deep commitment to human potential.Before launching Terawatt, Francie founded Nxt Chptr, a community designed to supportindividuals navigating career transitions. Her first venture, West River Partners, was a third-party marketing consultancy through which she raised nearly half a billion dollars in institutional capital for emerging markets-based hedge funds.Francie's transition from high-stakes finance to human-centered development was sparked by a realization: high-achieving professionals often lack the coaching and support necessary at pivotal moments in their careers. Through Terawatt, she's changing that narrative—empowering businesses to reduce turnover, improve performance, and build resilient teams through targeted group coaching and expert-led development.A graduate of Princeton University (A.B.) and The University of Chicago Booth School ofBusiness (M.B.A.), Francie is passionate about reframing leadership, democratizing access to learning, and helping organizations invest wisely in their most valuable resource: their people.

Why do we make hard skills and soft skills battle each other for attention? It's dumb. They're both important. The problem is, they are more fluid than we assume. Your hard skills can improve or get worse and your soft skills will need to change with different relationships. There is no perfect way to train either of them but the best teams know how to use them to build something significant. I wanted to invest some time in the process teams and leaders need to work through to help their people use each of these. Do this well and you'll find an incredible generous culture that attracts top talent and loyal customers. Have a skilled rest of your week.

Advocating to transform soft skills into hard skills to improve patient and caregiver experiences.

In this episode of What Are You Made Of?, host Mike “C-Roc” sits down with author, speaker, and top-producing real estate leader Karen Briscoe, whose book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day has inspired countless professionals with its practical, bite-sized principles. Karen opens up about what she's truly made of—blending the “hard” side of business, like strategy and numbers, with the “soft” side of empathy, connection, and people skills. Together, Karen and Mike "C-Roc" dive into the differences between transactional and transformational business, the importance of language and intention, and how living with a mindset of abundance can completely shift your results. Karen also shares her journey from commercial real estate to building a thriving residential business, her faith-driven perspective on service, and the lessons she's learned about growth, resilience, and contribution. This powerful conversation is a reminder that real success is about both results and relationships—and how we choose to show up in both.Website-https://www.5minutesuccess.com/ Social Media Links/Handles- https://www.facebook.com/groups/5minutesuccess/ , https://www.facebook.com/karen.g.briscoehttps://www.instagram.com/5_minute_success/ / https://www.instagram.com/karen.briscoe/https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenbriscoe/

“Hard skills（硬技能）” 和 “soft skills（软技能）” 之间的区别真的在于 “硬度” 吗？其实不然。在个人发展和职场中，“hard skills” 通常指那些 “通过培训和学习获得的、可以用证书或学历证明的技能”，而 “soft skills” 则往往指的是 “个人的行事特点或完成工作的方法、思维或技巧”。听节目，跟主持人 Phil 和步理学习这两者之间的区别以及相关的英语知识。

What happens when tech built to boost performance erodes trust? We unpack the legal, cultural, and human cost—and how leaders can protect psychological safety.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:Imagine discovering that the same workplace tech meant to make your job easier is quietly dismantling trust, blurring boundaries, and draining morale. In this episode of The Hard Skills, we pull back the curtain on how tools like productivity trackers, AI decision-making, and remote monitoring reshape not just workflows—but the culture, safety, and well-being of entire teams. You'll hear how leaders face a growing legal and ethical duty of care in tech-integrated workplaces, and what it takes to meet that responsibility in real terms—not just policy statements. We explore the blind spots that make even well-intentioned technology harmful, the risks that can spiral into legal exposure, and the choices that can either protect or undermine psychological safety.If you've ever wondered whether the systems you've built are quietly shaping a culture you didn't intend, start here. This isn't theory—it's a deep, unflinching look at the human side of workplace tech. ***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Dr. Cameron Stockdale is an internationally recognized leader in organizational behaviour, workplace wellness, and change leadership. He is the former CEO of the Work Wellness Institute and currently serves as Chair of the International Leadership Association's Healthcare Leadership Community and Vice Chair of the Executive Health and Safety Council of British Columbia. With over 25 years of experience in emergency health services, Dr. Stockdale brings a practical and policy-informed perspective to the intersection of health, leadership, and innovation. He holds a Doctor of Education in Interdisciplinary Leadership (Creighton), a Master of Laws in Innovation and Technology (Edinburgh), a Master of Arts in Leadership (Guelph), and a postgraduate certificate in Organizational Behaviour from Harvard. Dr. Stockdale holds both national and provincial appointments advising Canadian governments on workplace policy and legislative change. His current research explores how emerging technologies influence psychological safety, legal accountability, and leadership practices in modern workplaces undergoing rapid transformation.***IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!***LINKS:www.gotowerscope.comhttps://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-cameron-stockdale-388b4b46/#PsychologicalSafety #Trust #Tech #AI #LawTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

Imagine discovering the hidden traits quietly sabotaging your leadership. This episode reveals the 11 risks that can derail even the most promising careers.Leadership failure rates remain shockingly high—studies show that 50% to 75% of leaders are ineffective. Why? Because their hidden personality-based risk factors are quietly sabotaging performance, communication, and team results. Most leaders don't even know these risks exist, let alone how to manage them. In this episode, we'll uncover what's really behind poor leadership—beyond skills or knowledge—and explore a breakthrough approach to improving leadership effectiveness at every level. You'll learn why traditional development falls short, how to recognize your own derailers, and what leaders must do differently to succeed. It's time to stop tolerating mediocre leadership and start raising the bar—with data, accountability, and coaching that goes beneath the surface.Imagine this: You're confident in your skills, respected for your expertise—and yet, under pressure, something subtle starts eroding your impact. Missteps you can't quite explain. Tension in conversations you thought you handled well. That's not bad luck—it's likely your personality-based risk factors at work. In this episode of The Hard Skills, we go beneath the surface of leadership. You'll hear why half of leaders fail—not because they lack ambition or know-how, but because of how their hidden derailers quietly sabotaged their performance, relationships, and results. We unpack the 11 risks that can wreck even the strongest careers, how to recognize them in yourself and others, and what to do to stop them before they stop you. At the end, our guest will offer a free eBook so you can start your own self-awareness journey!Nancy Parsons is a recognized expert in blending the science of assessments with the art of developing people. She is the co-founder and CEO of CDR Companies, creators of the powerful CDR 3-Dimensional Assessment Suite® and the 360 Leader Scan. In 2020, Nancy led the launch of the award-winning True Talent Coach (formerly CDR-U Coach), the first digital avatar coaching platform delivering personalized debriefs and action planning to employees at all levels. A recipient of the MEECO International Thought Leadership of Distinction in Executive Coaching, Nancy is also the author of Women Are Creating the Glass Ceiling & Have the Power to End It, an Amazon #1 Bestseller. She provides executive coaching across industries, leads strategic team development sessions, and trains coaches worldwide through the CDR Executive Coaches' Certification. Nancy's work is data-driven, deep, and transformational—equipping leaders to overcome risks and achieve sustainable performance.:#riskassessment, #derailers, #LeadershipCoaching #ExecutiveCoaching tools, #Coaching Feedback #DigitalCoachingTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

Vorstellungsgespräch Sprüche wirken wie ein Turbo, denn mit den richtigen Worten bleibst du im Kopf – und sicherst dir den Job.   Warum sind knackige Vorstellungsgespräch Sprüche so stark? Einerseits erzeugen Worte sofort Bilder. Andererseits wecken diese Bilder Gefühle. Weil Gefühle Entscheidungen lenken, solltest du jeden Spruch zusätzlich mit einer kurzen Story verankern. Dadurch wird aus frecher Phrase handfeste Kompetenz, die dein Gegenüber deutlich spürt.   Nachfolgend findest du meine zehn besten Sätze – alle unter 20 Wörtern, dadurch leicht merkbar, jedoch maximal wirkungsvoll:   „Ich bin der Typ für Projekte, die nicht scheitern dürfen.“ „Dieser Job sitzt mir wie ein Maßanzug.“ „Wissen kann man googeln; Haltung bringt man mit.“ „Ich entlaste Sie, statt nur zu beeindrucken.“ „Keine Superkräfte. Nur Resultate, die so wirken.“ „Ich kann nicht zaubern, aber es fühlt sich so an.“ „Ich komme, um Wert zu schaffen – nicht um Zeit zu füllen.“ „Für Können gibt's nur einen Beweis: Tun.“ „Wer immer tut, was er schon kann, stagniert.“ „Soft Skills holen den Job, Hard Skills behalten ihn.“   Setz einen Spruch – anschließend liefer Fakten nach dem Muster Problem – Aktion – Ergebnis. So bleibt dein Satz glaubwürdig. Beispiel: „Projekt X lag vier Wochen zurück, deshalb richtete ich Daily-Workflows ein, sodass der Launch 30 % schneller kam.“   Fehlt dir spontan eine Antwort? Dann verschaffe dir, dennoch charmant, etwas Luft: „Ich bin genauso gespannt wie Sie, was ich jetzt sage.“ Der Recruiter lächelt, während du kurz nachdenkst und schließlich um Präzisierung bittest. Dadurch entsteht eine lockere Atmosphäre, zudem gewinnst du wertvolle Sekunden.   Trotz aller Formulierungen gilt: Ein Spruch ersetzt niemals Expertise. Vielmehr ist er das Salz, allerdings nicht die Suppe. Daher kombiniere jeden Satz mit Zahlen, Resultaten oder Referenzen. Somit verwandelst du Emotion in Überzeugung.   Zum Schluss ein Profi-Move: Stelle selbst Fragen, wodurch du weitere Bilder pflanzt. „Woran würden Sie in sechs Monaten merken, dass ich die perfekte Wahl war?“ – dadurch lenkst du das Gespräch direkt auf Erfolgsszenarien, in denen du die Hauptrolle spielst.   Üb die Sprüche laut, außerdem kombiniere sie wie LEGO-Steine. So hast du, sofern nötig, jederzeit einen passenden Baustein parat. Damit wirst du gesehen, gehört … und eingestellt.  

Ready to grow your customer service career? Learn what skills matter most, and how to start building them now.More information is available at https://www.ttecjobs.com/en/10-customer-service-hard-skills-and-how-to-develop-them TTEC City: Austin Address: 100 Congress Avenue Website: https://www.ttecjobs.com/en

Carmelina es ingeniera industrial con más de quince años de experiencia en el mundo del bienestar. Tras una carrera corporativa en Nestlé fundó su primer spa en Mérida. Más tarde, trajo a la vida y dirigió el área de Wellness en Chablé Yucatán, reconocido como uno de los mejores spas del mundo. Hoy lidera Sisi Atelier, su firma consultora, y ha desarrollado un curso de Gestión Financiera para Spas y Wellness en la Universidad de California en Irvine. En este episodio conversamos sobre las claves para operar con éxito espacios Wellness. Para Carmelina, todo espacio cuenta una historia, y esa historia debe ser coherente con el diseño conceptual, espacial y financiero. En un mundo donde el bienestar es físico, mental, espiritual, social y ambiental, la pregunta central es: ¿Cómo diseñar lugares donde seamos artesanos del cuerpo físico y también del cuerpo mental, social, espiritual y ecológico? ¿Y cómo comunicar este propósito no solo a los clientes, sino también a los inversionistas que hoy buscan algo más que solo retorno financiero?___________________________________________________Para saber más de The Wellness Business Lab consulta el sitio web aquí: wellnessbusinesslab.com, me encantará que formes parte de este ecosistema que impulsa proyectos conscientes y sostenibles. Además, te invito a conectarte en vivo a las próximas sesiones Wellness Talks¿Quieres conversar o tienes dudas? Escríbeme directamente a: vs@victorsaadia.com

Ever wonder what it's like to start and keep a podcast going? For my 100th episode I'm celebrating by sharing some insights, lessons learned, surprising benefits, and the greatest challenges I've faced so far hosting a radio broadcast and podcast show.Today we are celebrating the 100th episode of The Hard Skills!! It is no easy feat to show up consistently like this and plan things out each week, it's also a great topic for this Season's Focus on Endurance in Leadership. To celebrate 100 episodes, I'm going to “keep it 100” for you - I'm sharing:- 3 reasons I started podcasting- 4 insights about the time and cost resources needed- 3 challenges about finding the right guests- 4 unexpected benefits- 3 mistakes and blunders- 4 surprising successes, and - what I have found tp be the hardest partThat's 22 insights and lessons learned over the course of the 100 episodes I've done. So come join me and get the inside peek behind the scenes!www.gotowerscope.com:#BehindTheScenes #PodcastingLife #TheHardSkillsTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

Imagine doing everything “right” — and still feeling like it's not enough. This episode of The Hard Skills isn't just about burnout or ambition — we're exposing the invisible blocks that sabotage even the most successful women — and the real shifts that unlock creative power, self-trust, and meaningful momentum. If you've ever felt overqualified but undervalued, this one will hit home. You've got the title, the accolades, the resume. So why does it still feel like something's missing? This isn't imposter syndrome. It's the result of trying to lead from a leadership and achievement model that was never built with you in mind. In this episode of The Hard Skills, we go beneath the surface of traditional success with former military officer and federal executive turned woman-centered leadership coach, Tina Parker — someone who led 70 all-male drill sergeants through the biggest training overhaul in Air Force history while navigating cancer, loss, motherhood, and reinvention. If you've ever been told to “just go for it” and wondered why that doesn't work for you, Tina's story — and her insights — will connect the dots.You'll learn:- Why traditional success strategies leave women stuck or burned out- The deeper reasons women undervalue their lived experience — and how to change it- A practical path to move from reactive, hustle-based leadership to creative, aligned action***ABOUT OUR GUEST:Tina Parker is a Visionary Leadership Coach and TEDx Speaker bringing a heart-centered, science-backed approach to leadership and personal transformation. With nearly 25 years of experience as a military officer, C-level executive, and business owner, Tina understands the high stakes of leadership—and the toll it can take on our wellbeing.  Her own transformative journey followed profound life challenges—including the loss of a child, a cancer diagnosis, and a divorce—prompting her to find a new way to lead holistically. More than two decades as a trusted advisor to hundreds of leaders and years of study earning certifications in Brain Health, Transformational Mindset, Conscious Leadership Facilitation, and Woman-Centered Coaching, led her to develop her coaching company Lead Outside the Lines: guiding visionary women to step into their Authentic Power, so they can live, lead, and love with clarity, courage, and confidence.***IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!***LINKS:www.gotowerscope.comhttps://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/https://leadoutsidethelines.com/https://leadoutsidethelines.com/vwahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tpsunshine/FREE EBOOK: The 10 Key Shifts Visionary Women Must Make To Step Into Their Authentic Power—Without Apology: https://leadoutsidethelines.com/10keysebook#LeadOutsidetheLines #VisionaryWomen #UnlearnSuccess #HighAchievingWomen #RewriteTheRulesTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

361Firm Meetup and Briefing "U.S. Deficit Concerns & Russia's Wartime Economy" June 10, 2025Transcript: https://361.pub/transcriptjune102025Video: https://youtu.be/Hp7jX5tSCE8Podcasts: Apple https://lnkd.in/eRh8iztB and Spotify https://361.pub/spotifyThis 361Firm Meetup and Briefing on June 10, 2025, covered key economic and geopolitical issues. Stephen Burke discussed the US deficit, highlighting a proposal to boost productivity by 0.5% to raise GDP by 7% and reduce the deficit by 1.2% over a decade. Adam Blanco detailed Ukraine's strategic attacks on Russian airfields, noting the destruction of irreplaceable Soviet-era aircraft and the emergence of Ukraine's drone industry. The discussion also touched on the broader implications of these events, including potential shifts in global power dynamics and the need for strategic investment in defense and productivity. The meeting discussed the future of trade vocations, emphasizing their importance in education. Charles Beyrouthy highlighted the geopolitical implications of Russia and China's nuclear capabilities and the potential for coexistence. The conversation shifted to AI investment, noting a bubble and the need for infrastructure. Lucia Ordonez-Gamero and Anthony Gordon discussed AI's impact on jobs, with AI replacing entry-level roles. Khadija Mustafa predicted a potential AI market crash and emphasized the importance of small language models and machine learning. The discussion also touched on the ethical considerations of AI and the integration of AI with other technologies like quantum computing.SPEAKERS: Lucia Ordonez-Gamero, Keith McCall, Rob Ricciardelli, Lubna Dajani, Sameer Sirdeshpande, Jason Ma, Maher Nasri, Jack Wyant, Erica Lill, Depinder Grewal, Michael Hammer, Mark Sanor, Khadija Mustafa, Giovanni, Glenn, Chloe Sun, Tim Gallabrant, Karolina, Bruce, Kate Lawrence (Bloccelerate), Carl Pro, Anthony Gordon, Mark Mueller-Eberstein (ex-Microsoft, now investor), Adam Blanco, Bill Deuchler, Eyad Kishawi, Jeff Zawadsky, Stephen Burke, Charles Beyrouthy, Robin Blackstone, Detlef Schrempf, Rafiq Ahmed, and many others.SUMMARY KEYWORDS: US deficit, Russia war economy, Ukraine attacks, productivity improvements, immigration policy, military spending, AI advancements, global economy, national security, defense procurement, economic growth, social unrest, UBI, investment strategies, geopolitical issues., AI investment, trade vocations, supply chain, military operation, NATO expansion, economic warfare, AI bubble, job displacement, hard skills, soft skills, intellectual property, quantum computing, enterprise AI, global change, investment strategy. You can subscribe to various 361 events and content at https://361firm.com/subs. For reference: Web: www.361firm.com/homeOnboard as Investor: https://361.pub/shortdiagOnboard Deals 361: www.361firm.com/onbOnboard as Banker: www.361firm.com/bankersEvents: www.361firm.com/eventsContent: www.youtube.com/361firmWeekly Digests: www.361firm.com/digest

What happens when diplomacy becomes avoidance and truth-telling becomes backlash? In this raw solo episode, Dr. Mira Brancu shares two very real, very different stories that led her to rethink how—and when—we speak up. If you've ever struggled to find the right words at the right time (or said nothing at all), this one's for you.In this candid and timely episode, Dr. Mira Brancu explores the complex dance between truth-telling and diplomacy in leadership and team dynamics. Prompted by a last-minute guest cancellation—and an emergency surgery of her own—Mira contrasts two real-life situations that raise important questions about responsibility, trust, and communication. She reflects on her personal journey from being celebrated for diplomacy to realizing its limits when it comes to confronting dysfunction. Drawing on research, client stories, and her own leadership path, Mira offers a framework for knowing when and how to speak up, including practical tools, reflection prompts, and sentence starters for navigating hard conversations without causing harm—or staying silent. Whether you lead teams or work within one, this episode helps you build the courage and skill to surface truth with clarity, care, and impact.Dr. Mira Brancu, host of The Hard Skills, is a consulting and coaching psychologist who specializes in leadership identity development and building adaptive, high-performing teams. She is also an Associate Professor at Duke University, author of the Millennials Guide to Workplace Politics and companion workbook, and a Psychology Today columnist. Some of her specialties include working with leadership “misfits,” politics, upheaval, and transitions. Her award-winning social impact firm, Towerscope, empowers and elevates leaders and teams within disrupted and complex learning and innovation industries. www.gotowerscope.com#TruthTellingWithCare #DiplomaticLeadership #SpeakUpSkillfully #LeadershipDevelopment #TheHardSkillsTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

Send us a text! It used to be that went sent our boys into groups like the Boy Scouts of America to train for manhood. But as those organizations have drifted left, we lack male spaces for discipleship and formation for young men. At St. Brendan's Academy and Refuge Church, we're trying to forge a new path forward. Recently, pastor Ethan Senn and Tate Taylor took some of the young men from Refuge Church on a field training exercise in the high Uintas of Utah. During their time in the mountains, the boys learned land navigation, fire building, firearms handling, and various other survival skills. It's all part of the Titus 2 program, which aims to train boys in hard skills and mental fortitude in preparation for manhood. 2025 New Christendom Press Conference: https://www.newchristendompress.com/2025Sign up for the NCP Games:https://beregenerated.com/games/Fuel your training with Mt. Athos — The path to peak performance.  https://athosperform.com/Visit KeepwisePartners.com or call Derrick Taylor at 781-680-8000 to schedule a free consultation. https://keepwise.partners/Talk to Joe Garrisi about managing your wealth with Backwards Planning Financial. https://www.backwardsplanningfinancial.comLivingstones Studio offers strategic design solutions to help you grow your business, communicate your values, and stand out with a timeless brand. Learn more at https://livingstones.studio/Support the show

In this episode, we explore how love, compassion, playfulness, visualization, meditation, and stillness can be healing spiritual practices that gird resiliency. The Hard Skills is hosted by TalkRadio.nyc, a global live Podcasting Station focused on Empowering, Inspiring, Uplifting, and Educating our audiences and importantly, offsetting the fear and negativity that is so common in traditional programming. In this episode, I introduce Linda Marsanico, one of the newer hosts on this platform. She hosts The A Train to Sedona podcast and we'll be exploring resiliency through the lens of various spiritual practices.  Linda Marsanico initially trained as a social psychologist, but transitioned to writing, speaking, and coaching about love, compassion, playfulness, visualization, meditation, and stillness as a road to a joy-filled life. She encourages clients to develop themuscle of meditation and mantra as a support for a disciplined mind. She is a spiritual coach who considers the mind,body, spirit of a person. Linda sees herself as a healer, through various modalities, including Reiki, Vortex (R) and Integrated Energy (R). Her podcast is named after her recently published book, The A Train to Sedona, in which she shares her journey toward love, compassion, and enlightenment and we'll hear more about that today.  Twitter X - @LMarsanicoLinkedIn - www.linkedin.co/in/linda-marsanico-b2854a5b/Facebook - www.Facebook.com/profile.php?id=00007089480249Website: LindaMarsanico.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ5Vf8uv2rwhttps://www.talkradio.nyc/shows/the-a-train-to-sedona#SpiritualPractice, #Healing #Resiliency #TheHardSkillsTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

We're continuing with the #LeaderSHIFT series on the podcast this week. These episodes are very direct & to the point, where we'll talk about the different challenges leaders tend to face & how to shift into becoming an influential leader who leads a healthy culture & engaged team!In this episode, I'm sharing how you can shift from stalling on voiced problems to focusing on value proposition!  Need one-on-one help with navigating being a new leader? Schedule your complimentary clarity call with me here!  www.baproinc.com/ep167       Apply to join the New Leader, BIG IMPACT Coaching Program to level up your leadership & build an engaging team... even if the culture is toxic & without management's support! https://baproinc.com/newleaderbigimpact   Questions about this episode? Topic suggestions for future episodes? Send them to culture@businessadvocatespro.com  Let's chat about this episode on “X”: @BAPROINC or IG: @CultureBuildingPRO  The Culture Building like a PRO Podcast: Simple ways to transform your company culture... Today!| Company Culture | Culture Building | Organizational Culture | Employee Engagement | Effective Leadership | Servant Leadership | baproinc.com

Drawing on insights from business leaders and contemporary educational theory, we propose that effective safety professionals require both technical expertise and sophisticated narrative capabilities. The findings suggest significant implications for safety education and professional development, challenging institutions to reconsider how they prepare safety practitioners for increasingly complex organizational environments. Rather than perpetuating false dichotomies between hard and soft skills, we argue for an educational approach that develops both technical and narrative capabilities in an integrated manner, particularly crucial for safety change management where success depends on both procedural competence and compelling storytelling. Discussion Points:(00:00) Introduction - Should safety education focus on hard or soft skills?(01:04) Background - Safety Science Innovation Lab and higher education context(02:27) Hard vs Soft Skills - Discussing the limitations of this categorization(05:08) Storycraft Report - Overview and methodology of the Oxford study(15:00) Understanding Narrative - Definitions and importance in business(18:15) Three Core Business Purposes of Narrative: Communicating business values, persuasion and influence, driving and managing change(26:06) Five Essential Narrative Skills Framework: Narrative communication, empathy and perspective taking, critical analysis, creativity and imagination, digital skills(36:00) Who Needs Narrative Skills - Integration of STEM and humanities in education(40:35) Three Key Takeaways - Value of tertiary education, importance of narrative skills in safety, managing changeThe answer to our question: Should safety education focus on hard skills or soft skills? If you didn't like the question, I think you will like the answer, which is: We should stop dividing the world into hard skills and soft skills, or into STEM and into humanities. Just teach everyone both.Like and follow, send us your comments and suggestions! Quotes:“There are different skill categories, but they're mostly about specific skills versus transferable skills.” - Drew“One of the things that Griffith [University] was specifically set up for is based on the idea that education is important for social mobility.” - Drew“A narrative in business is the communication of a business activity or idea…it's the ability to tell your story or your direction.”- David“if a business can convey some narrative or strategic vision about who they are and what they're doing, they're going to get much more useful work out of their employees.” - DrewResources:Storycraft: the importance of narrative and narrative skills in businessThe Safety of Work PodcastThe Safety of Work on LinkedInFeedback@safetyofwork

Description: I break down the TOP 5 hard & soft skills you need to be an effective coach.    Apply to ASC's Spring Class: www.chatwithjess.com   Stay in Touch: www.jessicademarchis.com IG @jess_demarchis_coaching   

Have you ever wondered when it might be time to leave your job? Or how to keep repeating the same mistakes at work? Set yourself up for success? Make your voice heard? Create a healthy workplace for your team/employees? This episode is the virtual launch party for the "Millennials' Workbook for Navigating Workplace Politics" where we'll interview the co-authors, get a sneak peek into their framework and process, challenges for writing about these topics, and activities the audience can try right after listening. Have you just graduated from school and are entering the workforce for the first time? Are you a millennial who has a tough time gelling with older generations of coworkers? Are you interested in leveling-up at work, having your voice heard, or moving into a leadership position? In this episode, Dr. Brancu, the host of the Hard Skills talks with her co-authors of the Millennials Workbook for Navigating Workplace Politics about how the workbook can help put into practice the principles outlined in their original guide published in 2021 (Millennials Guide to Workplace Politics). The episode will also be their virtual launch party since the book comes out on this air date! We'll offer a sneak peek into talk what led to writing this workbook, how long it took, hiccups along the way, challenging decision points, and do a brief reading with several activities! Sarah A. Rose is a project manager and consultant with 15 years of experience working for nonprofit organizations aiming to improve quality of life through education and science. Upon entering the workforce, Sarah struggled to reconcile her multiple identities in corporate America. During her tenure at the American Psychological Association, she was offered numerous personal and professional opportunities, one of which is co-authoring this book. Sarah executes her work through a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This stems from her multicultural and bilingual upbringing as a German-American in a military family. She graduated with bachelor's degrees in psychology and international studies. Sarah lives in Germany with her twin cats, Berlioz and Toulouse. Dr. Jennifer Wisdom is a licensed clinical psychologist and board-certified organizational psychologist. She is principal of Wisdom Consulting, a Senior Organization Development Psychologist with the Veterans Health Administration's National Center for Organization Development, and an Affiliated Professor at the Oregon Health and Science University. She has published and taught extensively on leadership and public health, including authoring the Millennials' Guides series. She has a PhD in Clinical Psychology and a Master's of Public Health in Biostatistics and Epidemiology.***IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!***LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE:Guest sites: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarsonderhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferpeltwisdom/https://www.leadwithwisdom.com/booksBook series on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNRBP81H?binding=kindle_edition&searchxofy=true&ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_tkin&qid=1732221877&sr=8-1Our website: www.gotowerscope.com

In these ‘Moment' episodes, I'll be selecting my favorite moments from previous episodes of Mind Bully Podcast. Interpersonal skills are everything. You can improve with people, once you're interested in people. EP 127. How to Overcome Adversity and Thrive During Hard Times https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qyLD51vRveNLknmlOfr7O

In this episode of Mortgage Lending Mastery, Lady Jen Du Plessis discusses the importance of balancing hard and soft skills in the mortgage industry. She explains how soft skills enhance client relationships and how hard skills are crucial for technical proficiency. Jen's insights aim to help professionals align both skill sets to achieve better results and continuous referrals. _______________________ Connect with Lady Jen Connect and Schedule a Strategy call at https://supportfromjen.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LadyJenDuPlessis Free Gifts: https://jenduplessis.com/gifts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soft Skills, Hard Skills, Attributes, Traits, Competencies—these words sometimes get used interchangeably when we talk about assessment and team building. As the momentum around skills-based hiring increases, it is important to know what we really mean when we talk about skills generically and how exactly we are measuring someone's ability to do a particular role. My guest this week is Rich Diviney, founder of The Attributes. Rich is a former Commanding Officer in the US Navy SEALs, where he was responsible for assessing and selecting the elite of the elite for the famous SEAL Team Six. He now speaks and writes about the use of attributes in team building and hiring. We had a fantastic discussion about the difference between skills and attributes in the context of hiring and development. We also discuss my somewhat surprising results from taking Rich's attributes test.  In the interview, we discuss: Identifying the elite of the elite for SEAL Team Six The difference between attributes and skills Understanding how people react in times of stress, challenge, and uncertainty How do you measure and assess attributes? Are soft skills and attributes the same thing? Can you develop attributes? The difference between perseverance, resilience, and tenacity What are companies getting wrong when it comes to skills and hiring? The "Dream Team Paradox" When AI takes over skills, attributes become even more critical. What does the future look like for hiring and managing talent? You can get 15% of The Attributes Assessment by using the code RECRUITING15 Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

The crew is back together again, and we explore the intricate journey of career specialization and its pivotal role in achieving professional success. Join us as we uncover strategies for identifying your strengths, navigating career paths, and making informed decisions about specialization.  Wait, what's a Financial Griot?The Financial Griot is a play on two words (Finance + Griot) that hold significance in closing the wealth gap while embracing our differences. Alainta Alcin, Lovely Merdelus, and Lawrence Delva-Gonzalez give their take on current events relating to your personal finances and wealth mindset. Features in the New York Times, Bankrate, and other publications, the hosts share the stories that others don't. Stories about growth, opportunity, and even Wars. Beyond that, we tie it back to how it reflects on your finances. Specifically, we teach you how to become financially literate, incorporate actionable steps, and ultimately build generational wealth.Can you imagine being a Millionaire in 20 years or less?Yeah, it's possible. Eighty percent of millionaires are the first generation, which means they didn't come from wealth. We teach you how. Join a community of subscribers who welcome a fresh take on money.So there you have it, The Financial Griot, or TFG for short. The hosts amassed over $3 million in wealth in about eight years and are on track to retire early. We will gladly share the secrets if you want them since the opportunity is abundant and Win-Win.Find the TFG Crew Hosts on Instagram: Alainta Alcin - Blogger, Travel and Money Enthusiast https://www.linkedin.com/in/alaintaalcinLawrence Delva-Gonzalez, Financial Foodie and Travel Blogger @theneighborhoodfinanceguyLovely Merdelus - Entrepreneur and Small Business Growth Specialist @lovelymerdelus

Dr. Mira Brancu is a consulting and coaching psychologist specializing in leadership identity development and in building adaptive, cohesive, high-performing teams. She is also an Associate Professor, the author of "The Millennials Guide to Workplace Politics," a "Psychology Today" columnist for the blog series "A New Look at Women's Leadership," and the host of "The Hard Skills" internet radio show and podcast. Her award-winning social impact firm, Towerscope, focuses on empowering and elevating women in leadership within the education and innovation industries.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn about the intricacies of leadership and identity, especially the challenges women face in the corporate sphere and the liberating journey of defining your career and leadership path.Dr. Mira and I discuss:The link between job titles and personal identityThe freedom and creativity in starting your own businessThe experience of high achievers leaving the corporate worldThe challenge of separating personal identity from job rolesNavigating leadership ambivalence among high-potential womenDeciding whether to continue on the leadership trackThe impact of societal expectations on career decisionsStrategies for tuning out unhelpful advice from othersAdjusting to a sudden lack of structure after a career changeTips on joining and engaging with communitiesLearn more about Dr. Mira Brancu at http://www.gotowerscope.com/ and join the Tower Scope Leadership Academy for a special offer.Thank you to our sponsor:The Smashing the Plateau CommunityGet exclusive entry to select, streamlined advice from our podcast specialists by subscribing now – a single click can pave your way to success!