82 Episodes

  1. Deep Listening: How to Have Better Meetings and Less Conflict, with Oscar Trimboli

    Published: 3/25/2025

  2. Navigating the Belonging Paradox: Culture, Crises, and Relationships, with Dr. Otito

    Published: 3/18/2025

  3. Girding Resiliency Through Spiritual Practices, with Linda Marsanico

    Published: 3/11/2025

  4. Professional Equity: How to Take Charge of Your Career, with Dr. Karen

    Published: 3/4/2025

  5. When the Soul Feels Heavy: Healing from Moral Injury with Dr. Byrne

    Published: 2/25/2025

  6. Client Q&A: Empower Your Team and Maintain Morale in the Face of Fear and Uncertainty

    Published: 2/18/2025

  7. Explicit Expectations: Better Navigate Work Relationships and Politics

    Published: 2/11/2025

  8. How Much Does Identity and Culture Matter and Shaping Team Dynamics and Outcomes?

    Published: 2/4/2025

  9. Feedback with Finesse: Mastering the Science of Constructive Coversations

    Published: 1/28/2025

  10. Overcoming 6 Unhelpful Mindsets That Hold High-Achieving Women Back

    Published: 1/21/2025

  11. The Power & Pitfalls of Sponsorship

    Published: 1/14/2025

  12. Client Q&A: Helping Your Team Manage Change Through Feedback, Boundaries, and Prepping

    Published: 1/7/2025

  13. From Strategy to Impact: Catalyzing Change and Communication for Hybrid Organizations, with Katy Herr Hew

    Published: 12/17/2024

  14. Frameworks to Improve Your Influencing and Communication Skills, with Zachary Ames

    Published: 12/10/2024

  15. Celebrating the Launch of the Millennials' Workbook for Navigating Workplace Politics!

    Published: 12/3/2024

  16. The Body Knows: Trauma-Informed Strategies to Shape a More Human-Centered World, with Laura Phoenix

    Published: 11/26/2024

  17. How to Navigate Tensions, Paradoxes, and Core Dilemmas of Inclusive Leadership, with Dr. Bernardo Ferdman

    Published: 11/19/2024

  18. When Should Leaders Increase Visibility Using Thought Leadership?, with Emily Crookston

    Published: 11/12/2024

  19. Client Q&A: "How Can I Better Regulate My emotions When I Get Triggered at Work?"

    Published: 10/29/2024

  20. Empowering Economic Development in Underserved Areas, with Dionne McGee

    Published: 10/22/2024

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Welcome to “The Hard Skills” podcast, a practical and research-driven show that explores the core leadership skills needed to fuel leadership to activate real change, such as creating inclusive and healthy workplaces. Through expert interviews and live coaching calls, we challenge the notion of "soft skills," question long-held but inaccurate leadership development beliefs, and offer real, practical solutions for complex leadership challenges. Hosted by Dr. Mira Brancu, a clinical and organizational development psychologist with extensive leadership experience, we’ll delve into topics of leadership identity, leading with uncertainty, navigating workplace politics, and creating critical organizational change. This podcast will especially appeal to high-achieving leaders in healthcare, tech, and academic, industries. Whether you're seeking personal growth, looking to enhance your leadership abilities, or interested in Dr. Brancu's coaching services and membership community, join us as we unravel the complexities of leadership and inspire you to embrace the hard skills.