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Step into the transformative realm of 'Beyond Hard Skills' with your host, Rick Sarkar, where we unravel the enigma of professional success. Join us on this odyssey of eloquence and expertise as we decode the art of communication and master the elusive world of soft skills. It's not just a podcast; it's your passport to a realm where charisma meets competence, and where professionals evolve into captivating communicators. Tune in, level up, and transcend the boundaries of conventional success with 'Beyond Hard Skills.
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In this episode of Beyond Hard Skills, Rick Sarkar speaks with Akhil Chityal, a technologist and digital transformation leader with 17+ years of experience across digital commerce, consumer products, AI, data, and analytics. They explore how businesses can better understand changing consumer behavior, turn insights into meaningful digital experiences, and leverage technology to transform the way brands connect with their customers.
What does it take to start over, build a career from scratch, and keep reinventing yourself along the way? In this episode of Beyond Hard Skills, Rick Sarkar speaks with technology and product leader Sree Arja about her journey from India to the U.S., navigating career transitions, leadership, resilience, and the human skills that shaped her success. They also explore AI, fraud prevention, cybersecurity, and the lessons Sree hopes to pass on to the next generation.
In this episode, Rick Sarkar sits down with Pawan Khatri to explore what lies beyond technical expertise in finance. They discuss investment mindset, navigating uncertainty, sustainable investing, leadership, communication, and the skills young professionals need to build meaningful careers in a changing financial world.
In this episode of Beyond Hard Skills, Rick Sarkar speaks with Urmi Hossain about finding your voice, embracing identity, and leading authentically. From Toastmasters and public speaking to authorship, mentorship, and empowering women of colour, Urmi shares how confidence and self-awareness can transform both careers and lives. Together, they explore belonging, cultural identity, and the power of using your voice to create space for others.
What if communication isn’t just about speaking well, but about thinking clearly, building trust, and helping people believe in an idea?
In this episode of Beyond Hard Skills, Rick Sarkar sits down with Bratin Mukherjee to explore how communication has shaped his journey across technology, global careers, entrepreneurship, and creativity. They discuss the connection between writing and thinking, building alignment, creating belief, and communicating ideas that move people to action.
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