This episode is about the skills that actually move the needle: The very real, very underrated ability to be human at work.

I’m joined by Hayley Dawson, founder of Let’s Talk Human Skills, who helps people develop the kind of presence, trust, and clarity that gets you hired, remembered, and respected, without faking it.

We get into what human skills actually are (spoiler: not fluff), how to show up with quiet confidence in interviews and conversations, and why deep thinkers and good listeners might already have the upper hand. Hayley shares frameworks, real stories, and those mic-drop moments that make you go, “Oh… that’s what I’ve been trying to say about myself.” If you’ve been craving something more real in your work life, this one’s for you.

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You’re doing the work. Making moves.

And still—the doubt hits. Loud.

This episode is a soft landing for that in-between.

A quiet check-in on ambition, identity, and what it means to build something slow, sharp, and real.

If you’ve ever questioned your pace, your path, or whether you’re “doing enough”—you’re not alone.

This is the part we don’t post about. But it matters.

The second half? A 6-minute grounding track.

No mindset hacks. No pressure.

Just something solid to come back to.

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If you're the type who'd rather think than speak, process slowly, and say “I’ll circle back” instead of jumping in... this one’s for you. We’re flipping the script on the idea that loud = powerful. Spoiler alert: sometimes, the quietest voice in the room is the one that actually shifts the conversation.

We’ll break down what “low-key loud” actually looks like, why it works (especially if you’re introverted), and how to practice it in meetings, emails, and moments where you usually overthink your way into silence.

Hit play if you're over proving yourself and ready to move differently.

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