In episode 41, Dani Tan, a leadership and career coach, discusses the importance of soft skills in career advancement. She emphasizes that while hard skills are necessary, soft skills are often overlooked and undervalued. Dani shares her personal experiences of pivoting careers multiple times and achieving promotions by leveraging her soft skills. She explains that soft skills, such as communication, leadership, adaptability, and emotional intelligence, are crucial for success in the workplace. Dani also introduces her Pivot and Promotion Community, a 12-month career and leadership program for women of color who are looking to pivot their careers or get a promotion.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Soft Skills and Career Advancement

06:02 Defining Soft Skills and Their Importance

08:18 The Role of Hard Skills in Getting the Job

11:07 Soft Skills as the Foundation for Learning Hard Skills

13:17 The Ever-Evolving Nature of Hard Skills

19:16 The Benefits of Group Coaching and Networking

21:06 Introducing the Pivot and Promotion Community

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