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The power of emotional batteries and positive curiosity with Steve “Mr. Pineapple” Mathieu
Soft Skills Salon
06/05/23 • 40 min
In this Soft Skills Salon podcast episode, Diana Kawarsky speaks with guest Steve "Mr. Pineapple" Mathieu about his philosophy on living a positive and authentic life. They discuss the importance of emotional batteries, positive curiosity, and self-awareness in communication. Mr. Pineapple emphasizes the significance of daily self-reflection and recharging to maintain positive energy and emotional balance. He also suggests that success is about leaving a positive legacy and making others feel their best. Finally, Mr. Pineapple's philosophy emphasizes the importance of being present and appreciating each day as it comes.
Today's Selected Questions
- How do you have a conversation with someone who has their facts wrong?
- What does success leading others look like to you?
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05/29/23 • 35 min
In this episode of the Soft Skills Salon podcast, host Diana Kawarsky sits down with David Chapman, a seasoned trainer and executive coach, to explore the fascinating world of purpose-driven teams. Through their engaging conversation, Diana and David delve into the roles of entrepreneurs, leaders, and managers, highlighting the importance of purpose in inspiring and securing results. They discuss David's visionary framework, the vision triangle, which offers a fresh perspective on creating a sense of purpose and aligning teams towards a common goal. The episode emphasizes the power of asking meaningful questions, embracing vulnerability, and developing the confidence to lead with purpose. Join Diana and David as they uncover the crucial role of soft skills and purpose in fostering effective teamwork.
Today's Selected Questions
- What does success leading others look like to you?
- How have you created teamwork during your career so far?
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04/17/23 • 34 min
In this episode, we are joined by Garima Gupta, the founder and CEO of Artha Learning - an award-winning, e-learning design firm providing custom and off-the shelf learning solutions. Diana and Garima begin by discussing how confidence really has two distinct forms namely an external perception that we present to the world, and a second, deeper form of confidence rooted in our values, self-worth, and sense of belonging. They conclude their conversation with the idea that an evolution of authenticity in leadership requires a willingness to be vulnerable and genuine with one's team, while also maintaining a level of professionalism and projecting confidence. By embracing growth and striving for authenticity, leaders can inspire their teams to do the same and achieve greater success.
Today's Selected Questions
- What does success leading others look like to you?
- How do you define confidence?
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The importance of empathy, leadership and assertiveness in policing with Lorelle Luciuk
Soft Skills Salon
03/20/23 • 35 min
In this episode, we are joined by Lorelle Luciuk, a platoon staff sergeant with over 27 years of experience in Ontario's policing community. Diana and Lorelle discuss how the policing community has undergone a shift in culture towards empathy as a form of communication. The traditional military-based approach has given way to a more empathetic approach that allows officers to build better relationships with the people they serve. This shift towards empathy is not only important in communication but also in mental health promotion, as it fosters genuine caring and better self-awareness. They continue their discussion by examining how clear communication and a culture of assertiveness are crucial to effective policing. They conclude the discussion by stressing that asserting oneself on the job can be challenging and complicated, especially for female law enforcement officers who face gender biases.
Today's Selected Questions
- Where have you seen or experienced empathy in your career?
- What does success leading others look like to you?
- How do you effectively assert yourself on the job?
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02/24/23 • 36 min
In this episode, we are joined by Marsha Shandur, a storytelling, communication and sales coach and trainer who founded Yes Yes Marsha, a company that has helped thousands of executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals gain storytelling skills for ethical influence. Diana and Marsha begin by emphasizing the significance of empathy in effective storytelling. Through well-crafted narratives, people can connect with and gain insights into experiences they may not have personally encountered. They conclude their discussion by stressing the importance of empathy and curiosity in communicating with someone who may have inaccurate information rather than solely focusing on proving oneself to be right. Now let's have a conversation.
Today's Selected Questions
- What do you recommend others do to improve their soft skills based on your experience?
- What is your favourite way to solve interpersonal conflicts or problems on your team?
- How do you provide feedback to others?
- How do you define confidence?
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Confidence and accountability with Audley Bell
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02/17/23 • 34 min
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 poverty and injustice. Diana and Audley begin by discussing the importance of taking an inventory of oneself to determine strengths and areas needing improvement as a way of improving their soft skills. They continue their talk on conflict management and the need to avoid the "blame game" by setting the expectation up front that mistakes are going to be made, which fosters a non-judgmental and open environment. They conclude their discussion by examining the merits of face-to-face feedback and its timely importance.
Today's Selected Questions
- What do you recommend others do to improve their soft skills based on your experience?
- What is your favourite way to solve interpersonal conflicts or problems on your team?
- How do you provide feedback to others?
- How do you define confidence?
Visit The Soft Skills Group to explore all our workshops to help you and your team in all aspects of communication.
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Finding clarity through listening with Cian Donnelly
Soft Skills Salon
02/10/23 • 44 min
In this episode, we are joined by Cian Donnelly, who, among many things, is the founder of Diamond Dog Coaching, a company that provides training, development, and coaching for artists. Diana and Cian begin their discussion by exploring the importance of empathy in conversations where just listening can offer people a safe space to analyze and make difficult decisions. They continue their talk by examining how the conversation is the relationship. They conclude their discussion by exploring how the concept of self-talk is linked to self-awareness and emphasize the importance of understanding the weight of our words and how we can effectively communicate with others.
Today's Selected Questions
- Where have you seen or experienced empathy in your career?
- What is your understanding of the phrase "Conversation is the currency of communication"?
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Self-awareness, leadership and teamwork with Una Wright
Soft Skills Salon
12/21/22 • 37 min
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 challenges. Diana and Una begin their discussion by examining how self-awareness and accountability are the first steps toward empathy. They continue their conversation by suggesting that successfully leading others is looking for someone's strengths in unexpected areas and providing them with opportunities and places to demonstrate those strengths. They also discuss that teamwork can prosper when a culture of mentorship is organically allowed to happen. They conclude their discussion by considering if one can acquire confidence from the result of taking action with a mindset of viewing failures as opportunities.
Today's Selected Questions
- Where have you seen or experienced empathy in your career?
- What does success leading others look like to you?
- How have you created teamwork in your career so far?
- How do you define confidence?
Visit The Soft Skills Group to explore all our workshops to help you and your team in all aspects of communication.
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Being assertive and confident with Kelly Shannon
Soft Skills Salon
12/14/22 • 40 min
In this episode, we are joined by Kelly Shannon, an executive coach and development strategist for female leaders. Kelly is the founder of Women Lead Daily, a platform developed to inspire and engage women on their path to leadership. Diana and Kelly begin their discussion by examining the synergy between performance evaluation and professional development to successfully lead others. They continue their conversation by discussing the benefits of promoting yourself and your expertise confidentially without waiting to be asked for an update. They conclude the discussion by offering advice that we don’t need to have the perfect answer to successfully assert ourselves when we offer our opinions or ideas.
Today's Selected Questions
- What does success leading others look like to you?
- What do you recommend others do to improve their soft skills based on your experience as a ____ or in ____ industry?
- How do you effectively assert yourself on the job, and what have you seen others do to effectively assert themselves?
Visit The Soft Skills Group to explore all our workshops to help you and your team in all aspects of communication.
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Challenging traditional notions of soft skills and leadership with Stephen Shedletzky
Soft Skills Salon
06/12/23 • 44 min
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 others, and the need for deliberate courage to step into discomfort. Shed and Diana conclude that recognizing patterns and being open to feedback can lead to growth and success in leadership.
Today's Selected Questions
- What does success leading others look like to you?
- Where have you seen or experienced empathy in your career?
- Do you use the term soft skills? If yes, why? And if not, why not?
Visit The Soft Skills Group to explore all our workshops to help you and your team in all aspects of communication.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Soft Skills Salon have?
Soft Skills Salon currently has 35 episodes available.
What topics does Soft Skills Salon cover?
The podcast is about Training, Leadership, Empathy, Personal Development, Conversational, Development, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Business, Communication and Confidence.
What is the most popular episode on Soft Skills Salon?
The episode title 'The power of emotional batteries and positive curiosity with Steve “Mr. Pineapple” Mathieu' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Soft Skills Salon?
The average episode length on Soft Skills Salon is 39 minutes.
How often are episodes of Soft Skills Salon released?
Episodes of Soft Skills Salon are typically released every 15 days.
When was the first episode of Soft Skills Salon?
The first episode of Soft Skills Salon was released on May 4, 2022.
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