Hardcore Soft Skills Podcast

Resilience is a skill we can develop over time and in our guest has shown an example of persistence to achieve his dreams. Jesse Iwuji (https://www.jesseiwuji.com/) is a race car driver and member of the US Navy Reserve. He is also a big supporter of NASCAR diversity and inclusion, and speaks to many audiences about leadership and resilience. In this episode he talks about his career, and his family who migrated from Nigeria with barely anything. We also discuss how you can also overcome adversity. 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

In this episode we will talk about Humor with Andrew Tarvin. He is a Humor Engineer. While he started his career in the world of computer science, he is a now a speaker and coach who teaches people and organizations how to use humor to be more effective while having fun. In this episode we talk about this transition in his career, the steps you can take to apply humor and the different personas you will find in the workplace. You can find out who you are via the website humorthatworks.com. You can see his TEDx Talk here. 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

In this episode we discuss a skill many of us want to improve at: Persuasion. In the book Persuade, Andres Lares and Jeff Cochran gives very practical advice, including the building blocks to create persuasion. Andres Lares is a Managing Partner at the Shapiro Negotiations Institute and his expertise is in dealing live negotiations with major sports clients. He has lectured on the topic of negotiation and influence at various universities. 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

Do you consider yourself a motivated person? How about a person who can motivate others? Motivation is not a matter of getting the right speech for your team or about reading motivational quotes. It takes understanding yourself and others, it is about dealing with change. In this episode you will learn about Motivation with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Bobbi Wegner (https://www.drbobbiwegner.com/) . She is an author, international speaker, and lecturer at Harvard. She discusses about the right and wrong ways to motivate your team members. Dr. Wegner is also the founder of Groops (https://joingroops.com/ ), an online service which provides virtual support groups for work-life, relationships, parenting and self-care. Use promo code 4HEALTH to get a month free. 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

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

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