The Hard Skills

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Liz Sweigart who will share with us about the importance of Adaptive Planning, practical frameworks for strategic decision-making, and how to embrace innovation and creativity in that process. Given the ongoing uncertainties we face, our ability to infuse flexibility, continuous adjustment, and creativity into thoughtful scenario planning, risk management, and other strategic tools can help navigate ambiguity and mitigate potential challenges, and empower us to to know what to do, when, and how. In this episode we delve into how to strategically navigate the complexities of uncertain futures without fear or trying new things. Liz Sweigart, PhD will emphasize the critical need for adaptive planning, highlighting the importance of continually evaluating and adjusting strategies in response to evolving circumstances. Through practical frameworks and methodologies shared in the conversation, audience members gain actionable tools for strategic decision-making amidst ambiguity. Moreover, Liz will champion the role of innovation and creativity in strategy formulation, encouraging listeners to embrace uncertainty as a catalyst for innovation rather than a hindrance. She also reflects on her own experiences and what she has learned about caring for herself, especially her mental health, in the midst of change and uncertainty. This episode will hopefully be a beacon of guidance, empowering individuals and organizations alike to confidently map out strategies to thrive in uncertain environments.The audience will gain: 1. An understanding the Importance of Adaptive Planning2. Practical Frameworks for Strategic Decision-Making3. Encouragement to embrace Innovation and CreativityFrom history major (who dabbled in Medieval Studies and chemical engineering) to nonprofit finance leader to Big 4 tax partner to emerging tech startup executive, nothing about Liz Sweigart's 20-plus year career has been linear. As an independent board director and advisor, Liz works with individuals and organizations ranging from startup founders to the C-suites and boards of publicly traded multinationals in various industry sectors. At her core, Liz is passionate about fostering environments where human beings can thrive and flourish. She holds a BA from Rice University, an MBA from the University of St. Thomas (Houston), and a PhD in Organizational Leadership from The Chicago School. https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/LizSweigart#strategy, #tech, #leadership, #mentalhealth, #leadershipdevelopment #TheHardSkills

There is a lot of hype about authenticity, making us feel like unabashed authenticity is the panacea: a path to success for all. That’s not the case, and we’ve all met the people that we wish would be a little bit *less* authentic. Listeners to this episode will be invited to consider:1.        What authenticity actually is (and is not)2.        That being authentic is a form of privilege (we don’t all have equal access!)3.        That authenticity is important if and only if authenticity is important to you (values matter). 4.        If authenticity is important, how it can be harnessed and utilized at every point in the career journey. Authenticity is a current buzzword and authentic leadership is an exploding topic of interest. But do we really understand what it means? Is it something we should all pursue? Do all people have equal and equitable access to pursuing it? This episode pulls listeners back from the ‘authenticity as panacea’ mindset and takes the construct on a DeLorean ride back to its philosophical, sociological, and psychological roots. We’ll spend time exploring whether authenticity is universally important for leaders (or just for leaders that find authenticity important), consider nuanced ways about what authenticity might mean for and to you, and finally, in cases where authenticity does matter, give thought to how to strategically map out a dynamic and authentic career from start point to end point (spoiler alert: life audits required). Dr. Alexis Franzese is the Department Chair and an Associate Professor for the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Elon University, and a licensed psychologist with a small private practice. With academic training in the fields of sociology and psychology, her teaching and research interests are at the intersection of these fields and her main area of expertise is within issues of self, identity, and well-being.  She is especially passionate about her study of authenticity- being one’s true self and is currently conducting research on authenticity and identity within travel and tourism, with Disney as a strategic domain of focus. Her work has been published within edited volumes and other peer-reviewed collections, including journals that span the breadth of her scholarly interests. She is a graduate of Union College (B.A.) and Duke University where she completed two separate doctoral degrees, in sociology and in psychology (clinical).  She loves debating the ethics of authenticity and tries to incorporate her knowledge into her own approach and adventures.www.authenticaf.me #authenticity, #identity, #privilege #leadershipdevelopment #careerdevelopment #TheHardSkillsTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

The audience will learn Tammy Gooler Loeb's "C.E.O. of Your Career" framework to grow a sustainable career through an employment marketplace that requires us to be more fluid, flexible and creative. (C = Be Curious; E = Be Engaged; O = Take Ownership). We spend a lot of time at work, more than we do with our families, sleeping, or in other important areas of our lives. As we are living longer, many of us are working later in life too. We have invested significant resources and made sacrifices to meet our highest professional goals. Yet, our expectations of how our careers would advance have not always aligned with what we anticipated. Tammy will share strategies to help you stay on track as obstacles and opportunities show up in your career while serving the needs of the organization and your growth. We will define what it means to effectively take an inside-out approach to your career so that you are feeling clear and confident about your professional advancement and direction.Tammy Gooler Loeb is the author of Work from the Inside Out: Break Through Nine Common Obstacles and Design a Career That Fulfills You. She is a career and executive leadership coach, speaker and facilitator with expertise in career transitions, workplace communication and leadership development. During her two plus decades in business, Tammy has worked with clients across a wide array sectors and industries. Since 2018, Tammy has hosted a podcast, Work from the Inside Out, which showcases the fascinating journeys of people who developed meaningful and satisfying careers. Her expertise has appeared in Forbes, Fast Company, The Boston Globe, Harvard Business Review Ascend, US News and World Report, and Newsweek. Tammy holds a B.A. in Psychology from Hampshire College, Amherst, MA, an MBA from Boston University, and is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach from the Co-Active Training Institute, an International Coach Federation (ICF) accredited coaching certification program.https://www.tammygoolerloeb.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammygoolerloeb/https://www.instagram.com/tammygoolerloeb/https://www.facebook.com/TammyGL/https://www.facebook.com/TammyGoolerLoebCoachingWork from the Inside Out: Break Through Nine Common Obstacle and Design a Career That Fulfills You #WorkFromTheInsideOut #CareerChange #CareerTransition #CareerGrowth #CareerDevelopment #CareerCoaching #TheHardSkillsTammy Gooler Loeb Tune in to "The Hard Skills" podcast with Dr. Mira Brancu every Tuesday at 5pm EST to join the conversation and gain further insights!!  ⚙️#WorkFromTheInsideOut #CareerChange #CareerTransition #CareerGrowth #CareerDevelopment #CareerCoaching #TheHardSkills

Listeners will gain insight into a practical, easy to digest framework for understanding and celebrating your unique personality strengths and applying them to add strategic value to people and organizations. In this episode we talk about how to leverage your unique personality, accurately gauge your own strengths and weaknesses, increase your self-knowledge, and learn to identify and address the ‘shadow” side of your personality traits. We’ll offer a way to analyze your own personal leadership style and utilize your personality to its greatest advantage. Don’t change, grow! Become more of who you are when you’re at your best!Dr. George Watts and Laurie Blazek are the principals of TLT Coaching, a leadership training and development firm based in Chicago. Their clients are global professional service firms. They coach at the C-suite and executive level. George was CEO of a publicly traded company, holds a Doctoral Degree in Counseling Psychology. Laurie was a Managing Director in several global banking roles as well as earning in MBA in Finance. Their book, “Becoming a Strategic Leader: Capitalize on the Power of Your Personality” offers practical guidance on how to use your strengths to add strategic value. Tune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

How can your personal self-awareness help your career and performance success? How do I hone this? Our guest Nancy Parsons will share her insights on this question along with assessment and data-based ideas for mapping a strategy for effective development.Deep self-awareness is critical to mapping an effective strategy for development and performance improvement.  Research shows that leaders tend to lack the clarity and personal objectivity needed to recognize, build upon, or leverage their inherent character talent, gifts and acumen; while understanding, managing and neutralizing their risks and short sides. This means that leaders spend a lot of time trying to develop the wrong things or have difficulty honing in on what matters most. In fact, an HBR study (Eurich, 2018) of 5000 participants found that while most people think of themselves as self-aware, only 10 to 15% actually are!  Nancy Parsons will share insights and stories of how accurate self-awareness leads to breakthrough success and fulfillment.Nancy Parsons is one of today’s foremost experts in combining the science of assessments with the art of developing people. She co-founded CDR Companies, LLC and developed the break-through CDR 3-Dimensional Assessment Suite® an in-depth coaching tool used by global clients. The Suite measures:  character traits, inherent risk factors for derailment, and drivers and rewards.  In 2020, Nancy and her team launched CDR-U Coach, the first of its kind digital avatar coach providing individualized feedback and development for all employees. In 2022, CDR-U Coach was awarded the international Gold Star Winner of the “Best New Product” by the Stevie Awards for Women in Business. This is a scalable solution to assessment and coaching that can reach all levels of employees. Nancy was awarded the prestigious MEECO International Thought Leadership of Distinction in Executive Coaching in 2019 which only a select few have received such as Marshall Goldsmith and Jim Kouzes.www.cdrcompanies.com, www.cdr-u.com, www.cdrassessmentgroup.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyeparsons/     Leadership Development, Self-Awareness, Leader Action Planning, Assessments, Executive CoachingTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

What is belonging? How can organizations harness the energy that comes from true belonging? Wendy Gates Corbett will share her 3-pillar framework of belonging along with tactical ideas to foster a culture of belonging.​​What is belonging? How can organizations harness the energy that comes from true belonging? Wendy Gates Corbett will share her 3-pillar framework of belonging along with tactical ideas to foster a culture of belonging.Wendy Gates Corbett is a bestselling author and belonging researcher. She works with organizations worldwide to identify the specific behaviors that build belonging in their workplace communities. She is an international keynote speaker who has spoken to over 150,000 people and an adjunct professor of leadership and management at Duke University. While she has worked in the organizational culture space for almost 30 years, her work on belonging stems from her personal journey as a biracial child growing up in predominantly white neighborhoods. Her book, The Energy of Belonging: 75 Ideas to Spark Workplace Community (you can omit the subtitle if you want), highlights her research on belonging behaviors. It was released in January 2024 and is a #1 bestseller in Business Management, HR and Personnel Management, Org'l Behavior, Org'l Change categories. www.wendygatescorbett.com / www.signature-presentations.com / www.linkedin.com/in/wendygatescorbett#energyofbelonging  #youbelonghere  #belonging #organizationaldevelopment #teamdevelopmentTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

Who Drives Your Leadership Identity?How do expectations, relationships, and changes in identity related to how leaders are perceived and how they might develop their personal and personal brand? What if the brand we intend as leaders is damaged or needs to be intentionally transformed to meet the needs of customers? We talk with a lawyer who has a passion for intellectual property to get a unique perspective on this.We hear about branding and intellectual property protection as methods to developing and protecting our work and reputation. But we don't often think about how they connect to a leadership identity or transform us and others.Matthew Asbell is a Renaissance lawyer with a background in information technology, entertainment and medicine, a love for global culture, and a passion for his work in intellectual property. His personal and professional interests arise from a deep appreciation for creativity, whether in the form of invention, design, expression or marketing. He assists clients in clearing, obtaining, enforcing and defending trademark rights in the United States and throughout the world, and advises on utility and design patents, copyrights, domain names and related areas. His work in the fields of trademark and rights of publicity gives him a different perspective on the concepts of identity, reputation, and branding.https://www.linkedin.com/in/masbell/#identity #reputation #branding #expectations #qualitycontrol #trademark #intellectualpropertylaw #TheHardSkills #leadershipidentity #leadershipdevelopmentTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

Listeners will learn how leadership is changing globally, what leaders need to know more than ever, how leadership identity connects with these global changes, and how technology can be leveraged to get there.Dr. Jonathan Kirschner is the Founder and CEO of AIIR Consulting -  a global business psychology consulting firm dedicated to increasing the effectiveness of leaders around the world. He is also the CEO of AIIR Analytics, a people analytics organization focused on building great assessment tools and technology to drive the next generation of talent and succession planning solutions.  He is a leadership expert and regularly writes and speaks on the topic of leadership. Dr. Kirschner graduated from New York University with a BA in Psychology and Religion. He holds a Doctorate in Clinical and Business Psychology from Widener University.Jonathan will share what he has learned from serving some of the top leaders around the world and how they need to keep up with global changes. He will also share insights from his ongoing surveys of leadership needs. https://aiirconsulting.com/#leadership #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipconsulting #leadershipcoaching #TheHardSkillsTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

What if you lead a business, department or team, but find it unnatural to see yourself as a leader? It's hard to fully step into your power when your personal identity as at odds with how others see you in your leadership roles. In this episode, we explore the power of mentorship in leadership identity and non-traditional leadership paths. We'll learn how well-matched mentoring relationships paired with systematic skills-based personal growth strategies can help leaders with marginalized identities conquer their dreams.Dr. Sara Rabinovitch is a clinical psychologist, as well as an expert trainer, supervisor, and consultant in evidence-based therapies for anxiety disorders, OCD & traumatic stress. Her clients are primarily engineers & scientists who are blessed with brilliantly logical & scrupulous minds that fuel their ability to solve complex problems, while sometimes diminishing personal happiness & life satisfaction. As a consultant, Dr. Sara provides training & support for employee wellbeing & inclusion across sectors including finance, tech, media & athletics. In her tech work, Dr. Sara founded EquiSkills App by MinMind, a skills-based training app for inclusive and progressive companies that addresses employee wellbeing and DEI issues with on-demand research-based skills from behavior science. EquiSkills offers effective, complementary support for translating employee learning into actionable and measurable outcomes. Sara is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Keck Medicine of USC, where she supervises & trains medical residents. pacificmndfl.com#DEI, #mindfulness, #employeewellbeing, #behsci, #skills, #inclusion, #mentalhealth#TheHardSkills #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipcoaching #leadershipconsultingTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc

Listeners will learn how leaders from marginalized groups - specifically, neurodivergent leaders - can change the old "rules" and lead authentically, without assimilating. Ludmila N. Praslova, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP, is the author of “The Canary Code: A Guide to Neurodiversity, Dignity, and Intersectional Belonging at Work” (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, April 2024). A Professor of Graduate Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Accreditation Liaison Officer at Vanguard University of Southern California, she is a global inclusive talent strategy expert with extensive experience in global diversity and neurodiversity. Her current consulting is focused on creating organizational systems for inclusion and wellbeing and providing neuroinclusion training and support to organizations such as Amazon, Bank of America, IBM, MIT, and Affinity Health. She regularly writes for Harvard Business Review, Fast Company and Psychology Today, and is the first person to have published in Harvard Business Review from an autistic perspective.Neurodivergent people are marginalized by society and often excluded in the workplace. And yet, there are many people who look for authenticity and fresh solutions to problems "the old leadership" has not solved. We'll discuss how neurodivergent leadership can be an answer to the need for authenticity and fresh solutions.​​https://www.linkedin.com/in/ludmila-praslova/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/152300584X?tag=randohouseinc7986-20 #neurodiversity #ActuallyAutistic #canarycode #leadershipdevelopmentTune in for this empowering conversation at TalkRadio.nyc