82 Episodes

  1. Your Leadership Signature: Mapping Your Personal Pursuit of Influence and Impact

    Published: 1/9/2024

  2. Ringing in the New Year with Towerscope Leadership Academy Founding Member Insights

    Published: 1/2/2024

  3. How Women in Senior Leadership Roles Lead with Impact & Authority

    Published: 12/12/2023

  4. How to Build Bridges in a Polarized World

    Published: 12/5/2023

  5. Self-Reinvention: Thinking Strategically About Your Career

    Published: 11/28/2023

  6. Using Your Core Values to Build Your Leadership Identity and Team Culture

    Published: 11/21/2023

  7. Becoming Coachable: Unleashing the Power of Executive Coaching to Transform Your Leadership

    Published: 11/14/2023

  8. Authenticity vs Authority: The Tricky Balance of Mastering Both

    Published: 11/7/2023

  9. Having Crucial Conversations: A Live Coaching Session for People-Pleasers and Neurodiverse Leaders

    Published: 10/31/2023

  10. Leading with Emotional Intelligence and Strength

    Published: 10/24/2023

  11. How to Combat Ageism and Regain Confidence in Middle Age, with Nori Jabba

    Published: 10/20/2023

  12. How to use Subtle Strength and Motivational Capital to Navigate Nebulous Organizational Politics, with Rob Fazio

    Published: 10/13/2023

  13. Journey Through Uncertainty: The Path to Global Tech and Philanthropy with Olivia Nadasan

    Published: 10/6/2023

  14. The Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions the Workforce Needs to Face an Uncertain World

    Published: 9/29/2023

  15. Navigating Leadership Role Changes During Uncertain Times

    Published: 9/22/2023

  16. Unlocking Leadership Amidst Uncertainty: When Your Gut is Compromised, with Dr. Vanessa Roddenberry

    Published: 9/15/2023

  17. Leading with Uncertainty in Engaging in DEI Efforts - with Dr. Rehman Abdulrehman

    Published: 9/8/2023

  18. How To Counteract (Unhelpful) Societal Messages When Leading With Uncertainty, With Dr. Patti Weiter

    Published: 8/25/2023

  19. Embracing Uncertainty: The Benefits Of Leading With Ambiguity

    Published: 8/18/2023

  20. Self-Trust & Uncertainty

    Published: 8/11/2023

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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.