Hardcore Soft Skills Podcast

In this mini-episode, learn the do's and don'ts on using assessments to hire new people in your  team.  For more resources, sign up for the newsletter at https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/  Connect with me via https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadiraycaro/ 

Today we talk about hiring with Dr Paul Spector ( https://paulspector.com/ ), specifically the role of assessments when it comes to assessing skills. If you have a team or company, what are some of the considerations to take when assessing if you have a capable candidate. Also, what areas should you avoid? And, if you are not hiring, what are some ways to cultivate talent from within.  My guest wi...

In this mini-episode, learn the steps to manage a crisis from the lens of a meta-leader.  For more resources, sign up for the newsletter at https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/  Connect with me via https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadiraycaro/ 

My guest today has dedicated his career to help executives and crisis workers on how to manage crisis. Eric McNulty ( https://ericmcnulty.com/)   is one of the co-authors of the book You're It: Crisis, Change, and How to Matter When it Matters Most . He is also associate director of the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard University. Today we discuss steps to manage a crisis eff...

In this mini-episode, learn how to manage conflict, do a better pitch and answer the question "So, what do you do?" For more resources, sign up for the newsletter at https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/  Connect with me via https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadiraycaro/ 

Don't you feel now that as we mostly engage our lives online that it is very difficult to communicate verbally?  We can be misunderstood, we have to deal with angry customers, pitching our ideas, or how to say no to others. We address all of these issues with Sam Horn ( https://www.intrigueagency.com/) .  Sam Horn is a top speaker, a coach and the CEO of the Intrigue Agency, a branding, positionin...

In this short episode, learn 3 steps to help you achieve self-leadership and be able to lead others.  For more resources, sign up for the newsletter at https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/  Connect with me via https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadiraycaro/ 

In this episode we talk with Lisa Jaster  ( https://deletetheadjective.com/about-lisa-jaster/ ) , an American soldier, combat engineer, and one of the first three women to graduate the elite United States Army Ranger program.  We discussed how to achieve self-leadership and how to lead others.  For more resources, sign up for the newsletter at https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/  Connect wi...

In this short episode, learn the steps to get rid of impostor syndrome and learn confidence.  For more resources, sign up for the newsletter at https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/  Connect with me via https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadiraycaro/ 

In this episode we welcome back Dr. Richard Orbe Austin ( https://www.dynamictransitionsllp.com/dynamic-transitions/) a psychologist, executive coach, organizational consultant, and a speaker. Dr. Orbe Austin and his partner Dr Lisa Orbe Austin co-wrote the books 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞, 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 and their latest book, 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬:...

This episode marks the end of season 6. Today I intend to answer a question: how do we become more agile? Here are three reasons why Agile initiatives fail and what skills to use to address this.  Here are some of the resources shared on the show: Agile Manifesto: https://agilemanifesto.org/ Storytelling episodes: https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/category/storytelling/ Agility episode: ht...

If hearing the expression "let's have a meeting" makes you cringe, you are not alone. Why? Because you and I have been part of some terrible, terrible meetings. Meetings which should have been an email, long meetings where only one person is talking, meeting that seem to go and on…  Should we ban meetings altogether? Not at all. In this episode I share the top reasons why your meetings suck and ho...

If you are a regular listener of this podcast you know that beyond the learning you do for your work related skills to get you in the door, the "soft" skills are the ones that will truly make you succeed. Especially transitioning careers or planning the way ahead, honing your "soft" skills is extremely important.  Thinking of that interest in advancing in your career, or switching gears, here are...

What makes a tech team successful? The great teams and the really good team members integrate their non-technical skills to ensure they deliver good products. To talk more about this, I invited Harry Haralambiev and he's a teamwork and soft skills trainer in Bulgaria.  You can find him at https://softskillspills.com/ . Hari talked about the key skills tech teams need and the, and how to effectivel...

In this episode, Yadi Caro is featured on the podcast Biz Help for You with Candy Messer. Here is the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqVLccKCp4E   In her podcast, she interviews experts in multiple topics to help you thrive as a business owner. In this interview Yadi shares essential skills to learn and how to evaluate new hires based on these "soft" skills.  For bonus materials of...

In this episode we talk about Negotiation. You will learn 5 steps I learned at Harvard University to become a better negotiatior.  Listen to our previous episode on Negotiation here: https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/category/negotiation/   For bonus materials of this and other episodes, subscribe via the website https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/   Connect with me via LinkedIn at...

In this episode we talk about Productivity. You will learn key steps to manage your productivity in 5 steps. This is a framework you can use, including if you have Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).  Listen to the episode with David Allen here: https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/replay-productivity-with-david-allen/ For bonus materials of this and other episodes, subscribe...

In this episode we talk about Skill Stacking featuring Hala Taha, CEO of YAP Media and host of the Young and Profiting Podcast  https://www.youngandprofiting.com/   We talked about:  - What is skill stacking? - How can we build a network?  - Which skills are important to focus on now? For more resources, subscribe to the newsletter via https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/  

In this episode we talk about Self-Assessment.   - Why is it important to conduct a self-assessment?  - Why should we focus on our Strengths?  This episode also includes a replay of Dominate Your Day with Dana Williams, in which she interviews Yadi about how her strengths have shaped her career.  For more resources, subscribe to the newsletter via https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/  

In this episode we begin a series focused on providing actionable advice you can use to cultivate essential skills.  This week, we review: - Why do we use the term "soft" skills? - What are the most effective way ways to learn soft skills? - Find out how "soft" skills were intended to be trained in military organizations.  For more resources, subscribe to the newsletter via https://www.hardcoresof...

In this end of season 5 my guest is Fran Racioppi ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/francisracioppijr/ ) who had also been podcasting interviewing many other experts and fascinating people in the Jedburgh podcast ( https://talentwargroup.com/the-jedburgh-podcast/ )  He is going to share a lot of the lesson he has learned in his podcast and as a leader himself.  He served 13 years in the United States...

This episode originally aired in August 2021.  ----------------- How can we make this less uncomfortable or basically how can we just feel better about promoting ourselves? In this episode you will learn each step to do so. My gust Peggy Klaus ( https://peggyklaus.com/ ) is the author of two best-selling books BRAG! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It and The Hard Truth About Soft...

In this episode we talk about Leadership. While we think some people are born leaders, I believe in most cases leadership is something we develop as time goes on. We may not even be aware of our leadership skills or we think we are just great but we simply suck.  My two guests today will discuss their journey on leadership. Bailey Parnell is the founder and CEO of Skills Camp ( https://www.skillsc...

Today we talk about Optimism. No, I am not referring to how to be all positive all the time and all that stuff. I am referring to how you as tech leader, expert, consultant, can approach the future with a different lens. A lens of possibilities.  My guest is Tech Humanist Kate O'Neill ( https://www.koinsights.com/ ). If you are asking what a Tech Humanist is then listen to this episode as she will...

In today's episode we will talk about Presenting, specifically how can we captivate audiences through our message and to be truly understood. Today you will lean from keynote speaker Tamsen Webster ( https://tamsenwebster.com/ ). For over 20 years Tamsen has helped experts communicate their ideas through storytelling. She is a former TEDx executive producer and the author of the book Find your Red...