The Soft Skills Every Leader Needs To Be Successful In Today’s Marketplace
Sep 29, 2023
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John Kim, The Angry Therapist, and Noelle Cordeaux, CEO of Lumia, discuss the importance of soft skills in today's marketplace, the challenges in acquiring them, the significance of having a clear vision, the role of soft skills in coaching and personal success, the evolution of fame and identity, and the value of nurturing soft skills and coaching certification.
Effective communication is crucial for establishing vision and goals, encompassing not just words but also tone, timing, and follow-up.
Soft skills are essential for coaches to be successful, including active listening, asking clarifying questions, and understanding diverse client perspectives.
Deep dives
The Importance of Soft Skills in Today's Marketplace
Soft skills are essential for success in today's marketplace. While hard skills are technical and measurable abilities, soft skills are unique to individuals and focus on traits like communication, vision, and the ability to relate to others. Effective communication plays a crucial role in establishing vision and goals both at work and at home. It involves not just the words used, but also tone, timing, and follow-up. Additionally, relating to people who think differently from oneself is key in creating shared goals and fostering understanding in both personal and professional relationships. Soft skills are increasingly valued in today's digital and technology-driven world, as they set individuals apart and enable effective human interaction and connection.
The Impact of Soft Skills in Coaching
Soft skills are the cornerstone of coaching and essential for coaches to be successful. While hard skills in coaching, like knowledge of coaching techniques, are important, it is the soft skills that truly distinguish a coach. Effective communication, including active listening and asking clarifying questions, creates psychological safety and trust in coaching relationships. Soft skills also involve understanding and respecting the diverse values, motivations, and perspectives of clients. Soft skills, when honed and practiced, allow coaches to create a supportive and impactful coaching experience.
The Changing Landscape of Fame and the Value of Soft Skills
The concept of fame has evolved with the rise of social media and technology. Traditional definitions of fame no longer solely apply, as individuals can now gain fame and influence through platforms like TikTok or personal branding. In today's fragmented society, where identity and status can be tied to specific environments or online platforms, the importance of soft skills remains constant. Soft skills, which are unique to individuals, will always be valuable, regardless of technological advancements. Developing soft skills, such as effective communication and the ability to relate to others, has never been more crucial in navigating the rapidly changing digital landscape.
John Kim (The Angry Therapist) and Noelle Cordeaux (CEO of Lumia) are teaming up to tackle the big world of positive psychology, meaning, and life coaching.
Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by Lumia-- at Lumia, we train and certify impact-driven coaches, making sure they’ve got all they need to build a business they love and transform lives, on their terms.
Music in this episode is by Cody Martin, used under a creative commons license. The Everything Life Coaching Podcast is Produced and Audio Engineered by Amanda Meyncke.
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