Conversation skill and currency value with Ann Butera

Conversation skill and currency value with Ann Butera

Author: The Soft Skills Group May 5, 2022 Duration: 33:04
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are joined by Ann Butera, the president of The Whole Person Project, Inc., an organizational development consulting firm. Diana and Ann do a deep dive into the relationship between a person’s conversation skill level and the associated value of their communication currency. They also have a great discussion about what Ann refers to as “covidity,” where the current covid era challenges each of our soft skills. Lastly, they talk about confidence and the tech...

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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Soft skills and the curious mindset with Dr. Bill Coda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:07
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Bill Coda, the founder of Corporate OD Associates, a company offering a full range of training, organizational development, and consulting services. Diana and Bill b…
Soft skills, sports and academia with Brad Mahon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:10
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Brad Mahon, the Dean of the Faculty of Continuing Education at Mount Royal University. Diana and Brad begin by questioning the use of the word soft in soft skills an…