UpSkill Talks

Michel Shah
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UpSkill Talks

UpSkill Talks is a podcast for leaders. Leaders who are forward thinking and want to be on the cutting edge, actively seeking innovative and creative ways to interact and lead others. Leaders who want the most up-to-date people skills in their toolkit. And it is especially only for leaders who are willing to explore ideas and perspectives outside of their comfort zone and take the risks to go wherever our conversations take us. The UpSkill Corporation Inc. (UpSkill) is an inclusive leadership hub at the forefront of pioneering open innovation, in partnership with North America's premier higher learning institutions, government entities, and both for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. Our mission is to empower individuals and organizations to unlock their full leadership potential, instilling confidence through programs and experiences tailored to address the evolving challenges of the global business landscape.

  1. 11/29/2023

    106. Leadership 101: How To Include People In Conversations

    Inclusivity is an essential part of leadership. But how do you ACTUALLY be inclusive in your day-to-day life, as a leader? In this episode, Michel shares 5 tips on how to help people feel included in social settings, particularly in conversations, to help them feel seen and heard. At UpSkill, we are building a community of UpSkillers, learning and growing together. Please listen, subscribe and share!With decades of combined leadership experience, team of coaches, facilitators a...

    17 min

  2. 11/21/2023

    105. Why You Should Set A Theme For 2024

    In this episode, we discussed why you should set a THEME instead of a New Year's resolution to achieve your goals in 2024. Michel shares reflections on her word for 2023 -- clarity. Flora shares her theme for 2024. UpSkillers share their stories about persistence, designing life systems, and getting set up for success in four easy steps.At UpSkill, we are building a community of UpSkillers, learning and growing together. Please listen, subscribe and share!With decades of combined leaders...

    36 min

  3. 11/13/2023

    104. Flashback: Get Set For Success In 4 Easy Steps

    This is a flashback of episode 64, published on January 22, 2023. It's a new year, new journey and new opportunities abound. Are you Set for Success?Step 1: Choose a theme for your year - a word or phrase.Make this year, a themed year for you. Choose a theme. That's going to make a big difference in your life. Whether that's a verb, that's going to tell you the action that you need to do. Whether that's an adjective, that's going to describe how you go about it, whether that's an ou...

    15 min

  4. 11/06/2023

    103. Case Study: Ben The Bottleneck Leader

    This episode is about Ben the bottleneck leader.Ben handles all the clients and finds his work piling up, while the people he manages are sitting there twiddling their thumbs with no work to do. To make matters worse, all the clients come to Ben, not the people who are supposed to be managing the clients. What can Ben do? In this episode, we discuss...1. WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?- A lack of confidence in his team - The company is lacking a system, or not using their system. B...

    22 min

  5. 10/30/2023

    102. How To Adopt A Systems-Focused Approach To Life

    In this episode, Michel and Upskillers delve into Adopting a System-Focused Approach to Life. Why do we need to laying a solid foundation in forming habits in our lives? Because they are the building blocks of every system.They share insights about:The process of laying the groundwork for a successful system.The role of communication: Why everything revolves around effective communication.Habit Formation: The core of every successful system.At UpSkill, we are building a community ...

    22 min

  6. 10/24/2023

    101. Kiss Burnout Goodbye

    In this episode, Michel and UpSkillers discuss:Work-Life Integration vs. Work-Life Balance: The evolving concept of integrating work into life rather than trying to balance the two as separate entities.Managing Burnout: Identifying the signs of burnout, understanding its causes, and strategies to prevent or mitigate it.They offer key insights about:The role of accountability partners Mindfulness and ReflectionThe Role of Rest: Different ways to rest Resources and ToolsSetting Bounda...

    47 min

  7. 10/16/2023

    100. Behavioral Interviews Case Study: Answering Top 3 Challenging Questions, Using STAR Method And Story Toolbox With UpSkillers

    Mastering Behavioral Interviews: we dissect case study questions!In this episode, we provide sample answers, critique, and feedback for how to expertly answer challenging behavioral interview questions like: Think of a time where you demonstrated good communication skills?Tell me about a time when you had a disagreement with a team memberWhat sets you apart from other candidates applying for this role?At UpSkill, we are building a community of UpSkillers, learning and growing together. P...

    30 min

  8. 10/10/2023

    99. Master Behavioural Interviews: Storytelling Using A Story Toolbox, STAR Method, & More

    At UpSkill, we are building a community of UpSkillers, learning and growing together. Please listen, subscribe and share!With decades of combined leadership experience, team of coaches, facilitators and subject matter experts can help to UpSkill your organization. We offer corporate training, coaching, e-learning courses and consulting services for: Inclusive Leadership Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Communication Soft Skills Senior Leadership Training Email us: hello@theupskillcorporat...

    28 min
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UpSkill Talks is a podcast for leaders. Leaders who are forward thinking and want to be on the cutting edge, actively seeking innovative and creative ways to interact and lead others. Leaders who want the most up-to-date people skills in their toolkit. And it is especially only for leaders who are willing to explore ideas and perspectives outside of their comfort zone and take the risks to go wherever our conversations take us. The UpSkill Corporation Inc. (UpSkill) is an inclusive leadership hub at the forefront of pioneering open innovation, in partnership with North America's premier higher learning institutions, government entities, and both for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. Our mission is to empower individuals and organizations to unlock their full leadership potential, instilling confidence through programs and experiences tailored to address the evolving challenges of the global business landscape.

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  • Creator
    Michel Shah
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    108
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 UpSkill Talks
  • Show Website
    UpSkill Talks

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