d'Skills in Action

About d'Skills in Action

Welcome to "d'Skills In Action," where we're flipping the script on traditional education and career paths! Tired of being told that college + degrees are the end-all-be-all? Welcome to "d'Skills In Action," where the real talk is about d'Skills and real-world IMPACT, not just diplomas. Hosted by 25-year-old Hannah Williams, founder of d’Skills, and 20-year-old Swetha Tandri, founder of Melodies for Math, this podcast is for high schoolers, gap year students, and (epic) parents with a different mind. Each week, we serve you two dynamite takes: d'Skills Deep Dives and Rebel Roundtables. In d'Skills Deep Dives, we showcase students around the globe who are making real-world impacts right now—and aren't relying on their degrees to do so. In Rebel Roundtables, we bring unconventional leaders and experts to chat about their unique journeys to success. Why does this podcast matter? In 2023, less than 30% of employer think college grads have 21st century skills... despite having degrees. BIG YIKES. We're building a new narrative, one where skills and real-world impacts are the stars of the show. But hey, we're not just a podcast; we're a community. So, don't just listen—join the conversation at dskills.io/community. Hit that subscribe button and let’s ditch that script. 🎉 Disclaimer: This podcast was formerly known as the "Native Digital Native Analog Show" but has now been rebranded as "d'Skills In Action."

Publisher

Hannah G. Williams

Category

business · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

3 Jan 2022

Latest episode

10 Oct 2023

Latest episodes

57 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Oct 2023

   Gen Z Engagement Demystified with Coco Brown, CEO at The Athena Alliance and Britt de Visser, Chief of Staff at The Athena Alliance

   Ever wondered what's on the mind of a leader when they're working with someone from Gen Z like you? In this episode, we're going to give you an inside look at how leaders think when they're trying to engage and motivate someone from your generation. This show is all about breaking down what goes on behind the scenes to make Gen Z-Gen X working relationships successful. Join us as we dive into the world of leadership through the unique partnership of Coco Brown, the Founder and CEO of Athena Alliance, and Brit De Visser, the Chief of Staff at The Athena Alliance. Through their honest conversation, you'll get to peek behind the curtain and see how Coco, an experienced leader, keeps someone as talented as Brit (gen Z) engaged and excited about their work. Coco embodies the kind of leader you aspire to work with, and by listening in, you'll gain valuable insights into how leaders like her think and make decisions. This episode is your open door to expanding your connections.... So, put aside those textbooks for a moment, turn up the volume, and get ready to explore the world of leadership and Gen Z engagement with Brit De Visser and Coco Brown! --- Embrace Transparency and Dialogue In our conversation, Britt emphasizes the importance of open communication and alignment between a company's mission and an employee's personal goals. "I think it's really about transparency and dialogue. If you can align your company's mission and vision with their personal goals, it's just a win-win." — Britt de Visser This alignment can lead to mutually beneficial outcomes... "When you give somebody autonomy and trust, you're essentially saying, 'I trust that you know how to get to the destination. I don't need to map out every step of the journey for you.'" — Coco Brown On the other hand, Coco highlights the value of trust and autonomy in empowering employees. Trusting them to find their own way to achieve goals can be more effective than micromanaging. Britt underscores that Gen Z individuals are often motivated by aligning their personal goals with a company's mission. Trust and goal alignment can be key to their success. Shift to a Partnership Mindset I get to ask Coco’s thought on the importance of Gen Z employees... and she stresses that Gen Z should be treated as partners and granting them autonomy and trust. This approach fosters a sense of ownership and collaboration. "With Gen Z, it's more of a partnership where you're saying, 'I trust that you have a unique perspective, unique skills, and unique ideas, and I want to leverage that. I want to harness that.'" — Coco Coco highlights the shift towards a partnership mindset when working with Gen Z, acknowledging their unique contributions and ideas as valuable assets. "It's not just, 'Hey, come here and do this task,' it's, 'Come here and let's collaborate on how we can achieve this goal together.'" — Coco She emphasizes the importance of collaboration and shared goal setting when working with Gen Z... moving away from a purely task-based approach, and the need for a more flexible and non-structured approach in today's world, aligning with the evolving nature of work and society. Cultivating Autonomy, Embracing Continuity, and Nurturing...

2. 

   26 Sept 2023

   10 Commandments with Hannah Williams, CEO –Founder of d’Skills, and Swetha Tandri, Founder of Melodies for Math

   Welcome Rebels! 🤘😎 If you've been following our podcast rebrand and caught the excitement in the air You already know we're not just a podcast... 🔥💥 We're a dynamic community and a powerful movement. This is for high schoolers or a gap year student with a unique perspective... We hope you've joined the vibrant d'Skills community (https://www.dskills.io/community) already, too! 😉 Today, Swetha Tandri and I will unravel the real "why" behind this journey From launching this show and its vitality... Plus, the 10 commandments that shape the very essence of the d’Skills community. Buckle up, because this episode marks the beginning of an extraordinary voyage into the world of skills, empowerment, and a different mindset. Are you ready? Let's dive in! 🎧🌟 Welcome to the groundbreaking inaugural episode of d'Skills in Action! 🚀 --- Our 10 d’Skills Community Commandments: Skills Over Scores: We believe that real-world skills, mindsets, and impacts say infinitely more about who we are than test scores and GPAs. Progress over Perfectionism: We believe that mistakes are ESSENTIAL to grow and build resilience to succeed, and that we should welcome them in our lives. Courage Over Conformity: We believe in the power of courage and tenacity to break the mold and defy the status quo. Impact Now: We believe that we don't have to wait until we’re older to make a real impact in the world on real businesses and real problems. Community Over Competition: We believe in the strength of community to uplift, encourage, and educate one another, rather than just competing for “top spots”. Pathway-Inclusive: We believe that whatever pathway you're on—college, no college, technical school, entrepreneurship, or something entirely different—d’Skills are vital to launch you into a fulfilling, best version of yourself. Different OVER Better: We follow our different. Forge Our Path: We believe that everyone has the opportunity to learn from this community and carve out their own unique career path. Digital Tools, Infinite Potential: We believe Native Digitals are unstoppable when we harness the power of digital resources and AI technology. Real World, Real Skills: We believe that real learning happens when you begin with a real-world impact you want to make, and work backwards. In our community, we don't just learn; we apply and impact the real world. Links Manifesto — d'Skills (dskills.io) (https://www.dskills.io/manifesto) COMMUNITY — d'Skills (dskills.io) (https://www.dskills.io/community)

3. 

   26 Sept 2023

   Welcome to d'Skills in Action!

   If you're in high school, you probably spend a lot of time buried in textbooks, but don't really know how your skills could apply to the real world. Trust me, I get it. It can be daunting to build skills and take them outside the classroom. That's why we started this show. Welcome to d'Skills in Action, the show where we help you get the d'Skills you need to impact the real world, not just ace a test or rely on a degree. I'm your cohost, Hannah Grady Williams. I'm 25 and I'm the brain behind d’Skills and alongside me is Swetha Tandri. She's 20 and she's the founder of Melodies for Math. Both of us have forged our own career paths doing something we love. This is a real dialogue podcast. It's for high schoolers, gap year adventurers, and epic parents with a different mind. Each month, we'll bring you d'skills deep dives with students who are making real world impacts so you can see how it's done, and Rebel roundtables with leaders who had untraditional pathways to success and who inspire us. Why are we doing this? Well, it's pretty simple. Less than 30 percent of companies in the 21st century think that students with degrees have any marketable 21st century skills. Big yikes. It's time to ditch the script and get d'Skills in high school. But we're not just a podcast, we're a movement and a community, and you can join the conversation and have a chance to be featured on the show if you go to d'Skills. io forward slash community or click the link in the show notes. Because we're on a mission to help 1 million high schoolers graduate with an impact portfolio of the skills they've applied to the real world before they ever get a degree. All right, Rebels, ditch the script, and we'll see you on the other side. Links Manifesto — d'Skills (dskills.io) (https://www.dskills.io/manifesto) COMMUNITY — d'Skills (dskills.io) (https://www.dskills.io/community)

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