Beyond Hard Skills

About Beyond Hard Skills

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.

Publisher

Rick Sarkar

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Nov 2023

Latest episode

3 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Oct 2026

   Beyond Technology: Understanding the Consumer in the Digital Age

   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.

2. 

   19 Sept 2026

   Reinventing Yourself: From Starting Over to Leading in the Age of AI

   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.

3. 

   29 Aug 2026

   Investing, Leadership & the Power of Clear Thinking

   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.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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