Replay: Diversity Awareness with Karen Catlin

Replay: Diversity Awareness with Karen Catlin

Author: Yadira Caro November 6, 2025 Duration: 26:39

This episode originally aired on December 2020. 

In this episode we talked about Diversity and specifically Diversity Awareness. While Diversity may be seem as part of an initiative a company takes on to  ensure people of diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures are treated as equal, diversity is also an individual responsibility.

Our guest today, Karen Catlin, is an advocate for inclusive work spaces. After spending 25 years building software products and serving as a Vice President of Engineering at Macromedia and Adobe, she noticed a sharp decline in the number of women working in tech. therefore, she decided to switch gears. She became a Leadership Coach to help more women become leaders and coach men who want to be better allies for underrepresented groups.

She is the author of two books on the topic Better Allies: Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces and The Better Allies™ Approach to Hiring.

In todays' episode we talked about her background and career shift. We also discuss specific steps you can take now to become an ally and help foster diversity.

To get in touch with Karen Catlin, her website: https://karencatlin.com/ 

For resources and updates, visit our website https://hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/


The Hardcore Soft Skills Podcast moves beyond the technical jargon to focus on the human elements that truly drive a career forward. Host Yadira Caro, often going by Yadi, operates from a core belief: that soft skills are what make technical expertise actually function in the real world. This isn't about vague theories; each episode takes a practical, granular look at a single competency-whether it's navigating difficult conversations, building authentic influence, or managing creative energy. The discussions are grounded in the intersections of business, career development, and technology, recognizing that these skills are non-negotiable in fast-paced, modern workplaces. You'll hear actionable strategies and reflective insights designed for immediate application. The tone is direct and engaging, stripping away the fluff to examine why certain interpersonal or intrapersonal techniques succeed where others fail. By consistently breaking down one skill at a time, this podcast builds a comprehensive toolkit for listeners aiming to advance their professional impact. It’s for anyone who knows their craft but wants to master the art of collaboration, leadership, and resilience. Tune in for conversations that treat the so-called "soft" skills with the serious, hardcore attention they deserve.
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