Hardcore Soft Skills Podcast

Welcome to Season 5 of the Hardcore Soft Skills podcast.   Today we talk about Body Language with an expert who has been voted as a number one body language expert. Mark Bowden (https://truthplane.com/home/people/mark-bowden/ )  is a bestselling author who has been featured in CNN, CBS, the Dr. Phil Show, and many others to share his expertise on body language and human behavior. You should take a look at his popular TedX talk ‘The Importance of Being Inauthentic” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rk_SMBIW1mg  Also take a look at the show The Behavior Panel to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBehaviorPanel?app=desktop  Our conversation today focused on what is really involved with developing your ability to understand body language and that of others. After this episode you will have taken a very important steps on your journey to understand body language for your advantage at work and life.  For bonus materials and updates, subscribe to the newsletter via the website https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/ Connect with Yadi via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadiraycaro/ or email her at yadi@hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com  

Season 5 is coming up soon! In the meantime, you can practice all of the skills we have discussed in the podcast with teh 30 Days 30 Skills guide.  Get it via https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/ Connect with me via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadiraycaro/ or email me at yadi@hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com  

This is the final episode of Season 4. In this episode we republish an interview from the podcast Innolatino https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innolatino/ hosted by Gonzalo Pena https://www.linkedin.com/in/gonzalopena/.   ------------------ Do you feel stuck in your career or organization? This episode will help your breakthrough! This episode features Tech Consultant Yadira Caro. She's the creator behind the Hardcore Soft Skills podcast, and her expertise will help you take your career, team and organization to the next level. 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/ or email me at yadi@hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com

John P. Kotter, a best-selling author and Harvard Professor renowned for his work in change management, shares compelling insights on navigating change. He outlines his influential 8-step process for leading transformation, focusing on genuine urgency and avoiding pitfalls. Kotter discusses the importance of assembling a diverse guiding coalition to foster innovation. He also addresses the unique challenges organizations face post-pandemic, advocating for improvement and embracing new practices as opportunities for growth.

This episode was originally aired in February 2021.  ------------ Negotiation is not about winners or losers, playing tough or misleading. It is about seeking a deal where everyone can benefit. In this episode we learn how to become better negotiators from Diana Buttu, a lawyer specializing in negotiations, international law, and international human rights law. Buttu worked as a negotiator on the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, serving as the only female negotiator during her five-year tenure. She also currently teaches at the Harvard Extension School. For bonus materials, subscribe via the website https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/ Connect with Yadi via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadiraycaro/ or email her at yadi@hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com

The book Getting Things Done, by David Allen, was published over 20 years ago and today is it as relevant as ever.  The book, has which been published in 30 languages, has turned into a whole methodology called GTD and it is now being taught by coaches all over the world.   This episode originally aired in March 2021.  ----------------- I spoke with David about the origins of GTD, and he shared specific actions you can take now to enjoy your life. For more information about GTD go to https://gettingthingsdone.com/ 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

This episode originally aired in February 2021.  -------------------- Networking is an essential skill which can determine the success in our careers. However, many of us neglect it or do not know the correct way to do it. In this episode, Jordan Harbinger (https://www.jordanharbinger.com/), Wall-Street attorney turned podcaster, shares how networking has driven the success of his career. To access Jordan’s free Networking course, go to https://www.jordanharbinger.com/courses/ For bonus materials on this theme, subscribe via the website https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/  Connect with Yadi via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadiraycaro/  or email her at yadi@hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com 

My guest today, Oscar Trimboli (https://www.oscartrimboli.com/ ), shared some fascinating data that made me realized, we are barely listening to each other. Oscar is the author of Deep listening and Breakthroughs, professional speaker and host of the apple award winning podcast Depp Listening. This episode is a master class on listening. We talk about some fascinating concepts including listening villains and really simple steps you can take now to become a better listener and save you significant time on your work week. 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/  or email me at yadi@hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com 

My guest today realized how essential mentoring is and create a whole network to help both potential mentors and mentees. Dr. Deborah Heiser holds a degree in Applied Developmental Psychology and she is also the founder of The Mentor Project (https://mentorproject.org/) which connects mentors in science, technology, engineering, the arts, mathematics, with the community. Today we talk about what drove her to create this network and the steps required to become a good mentor and mentee. 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/ or email me at yadi@hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com

Hardcore Soft Skills Podcast was launched a year ago! Therefore, we are re-broadcasting a recent interview from the Empathy for Breakfast podcast with Mimi Nicklin which features an interview with Yadi Caro. Yadi shares more about her career and the importance of cultivating soft skills. 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/ or email me at yadi@hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com