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.
Mira’s energy shines through, stories, anecdotes and a sense of fun all add to the mix making it an engaging and thought provoking conversation about modern leadership. Mira unpacks what it takes to lead with EQ, to create the right environment for others to perform at their best and the leadership behaviours that shape successful businesses.
2024-09-24
Dr Mira Brancu asks great questions and keeps the conversation on point!
As a recent guest on The Hard Skills podcast, our topic was “Leadership Presence Preparation: Unlocking Joy and Impact On under Pressure with Christopher Rawden. It was my pleasure to explore with Dr Brancu what it’s like to present in a way that connects and truly communicates with our audience. Getting the attention off ourselves and on to our audience is key.
For leaders, accepting our nerves and vulnerability- rather than pushing away and denying those distracting feelings - is decisive in staying present in our high pressure moments.
I am focused on helping people step up and rise to the occasion to live their moment in the spotlight, rather than play safe in survival mode.
Dr Brancu facilitated a stimulating and thought provoking talk, drawing so many threads skilfully together for the audience’s enjoyment. Have a listen!
