Challenging traditional notions of soft skills and leadership with Stephen Shedletzky

Challenging traditional notions of soft skills and leadership with Stephen Shedletzky

Author: The Soft Skills Group June 12, 2023 Duration: 44:18
Send us Fan Mail In this Soft Skills Salon podcast episode, Diana Kawarsky speaks with leadership speaker and coach Stephen "Shed" Shedletzky about soft skills and leadership. Shed emphasizes the importance of teaching and helping others to succeed in leadership roles, promoting from within, and building solid relationships through empathy. The conversation also touches on the difference between leadership and management, the importance of safe and effective use of self in building trust with...

Imagine a conversation that feels less like a lecture and more like pulling up a chair in a vibrant salon, where the real talk about work and life happens. That’s the space Soft Skills Salon creates. Hosted by Diana Kawarsky and presented by The Soft Skills Group, this podcast gathers an international mix of voices-from those just starting their journey to seasoned experts-to share unfiltered stories and practical strategies. You’ll hear how subtle shifts in communication, empathy, and self-awareness have fundamentally changed projects, repaired team dynamics, and reshaped entire organizational cultures. Each episode digs into the messy, human side of professional growth, moving beyond theory to explore the actual moments where these skills made a critical difference. It’s for anyone curious about the often-overlooked tools that build stronger relationships and more adaptable careers. Tune in for a thoughtful, global perspective on the personal capabilities that quietly power success in business and beyond.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 35

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are joined by Audley Bell, a retired Chief Audit Executive, most recently with World Vision, a humanitarian aid organization helping children, families, and their communities overcome…
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are joined by Una Wright, the founder and executive director of YouthSpeak, an organization promoting mental health and well-being to increase the resiliency of youth facing challenge…
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Duration: 47:50
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Konstantin Tskhay, the Vice President of Organizational Effectiveness at Top Hat, an online teaching platform headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Diana and Konstantin…