Hardcore Soft Skills Podcast

This episode was originally aired on September 2023.  In this episode, we will review the 8 steps for change management from John Kotter.  If you want to receive more information, subscribe to my newsletter via https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/  Connect with me via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadiraycaro/ 

In this live episode I am joined by Sarah Baldeo. She is an AI Neuroscientist, bestselling author, TED speaker, and innovation advisor. For nearly two decades she has worked at the intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence, helping Fortune 100 companies, governments, and universities prepare for the future of the human mind.She is also the author of 100 Ways to Future-Proof Your Brain in the Age of AI (June 2025). In this episode we discussed the myths about AI, impacts to our brain, and how to train our brains to prepare for the pace of technology.  For courses and coaching https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/courses/ Connect with me via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadiraycaro/  

In this episode we talk about Negotiation. You will learn 5 steps I learned at Harvard University to become a better negotiatior.  For bonus materials of this and other episodes, subscribe via the website https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/  Connect with me via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadiraycaro/    or email me at yadi@hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com

How do you assume a position of leadership effectively? What happens if you feel the odds are against you? In this epsiode you will learn tools to master how to assume a position of power at work.  Dr. Sheila Gujrathi is a leader in biotech and a passionate advocate for equity across industries. She has founded and lead numerous biotech companies that brought life-changing treatments to patients.  She is the athor of the book The Mirror Effect: A Transformative Approach to Growth for the Next Generation of Female Leaders.    For courses and coaching https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/courses/ Connect with me via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadiraycaro/  

This episode originally aired in December 2023.      For courses and coaching https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/courses/ Connect with me via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadiraycaro/

This interview originally aired in April 2023.  --------------------------- Dr. Mark Goulston was a psychiatrist and one of the world's leading experts on listening with his book, Just Listen, becoming the top book on listening in the world. He was also the author of Talking to Crazy and Get Out of Your Own Way.  In this episode we discussed various topics including his fascinating story about why he pursued psychiatry. You will also learn techniques on how to deal with difficult people AND become a better listener.  For more resources, sign up for the newsletter at https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/  Connect with me via https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadiraycaro/ 

This episode originally aired in nov 2023.    For courses and coaching https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/courses/ Connect with me via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadiraycaro/    

Imagine having to compete against Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos to send humans to space.  What if you take the lessons you have learned as a result of that experience and you develop a series of principles to serve as guide to life at home and at work. Andy Crocker, did just that. Andy is an aerospace executive with three decades of experience building high-performing teams and leading ambitious projects, including NASA’s Human Landing System. He holds degrees in engineering, humanities, management, and leadership and is an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. You will learn today about then principles he wrote about in his book The Unconditionals and very simple approaches to adopt each principle.    For courses and coaching https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/courses/ Connect with me via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadiraycaro/

This is a podcast conversation in Spanish. Yadi speaks with Iliana Fuentes Lugo from Hola Podcast about her own challenges through her career journey facing self-imposed limitations. You can view the YouTube episode here. For courses and coaching https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/courses/ Connect with me via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadiraycaro/  

In this episode Yadi shares some of her background, inspirations and other lessons she has learned from mentors.  View the Youtube episode here View the interview to Bob 'Fabien' Zinga here.    For courses and coaching https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/courses/ Connect with me via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadiraycaro/