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114. Bridging the Soft Skills Gap: A conversation With Gerry Gribbon

Season #5

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In this episode of The Champion Within Podcast, host Kate McCauley sits down with leadership expert and certified coach Gerry Gribbon to tackle a growing issue in today’s workforce: the soft skills gap. Gerry brings his wisdom from 28 years at Johnson & Johnson to the mic, sharing stories and insights that reveal why communication, feedback, and emotional intelligence are non-negotiable in leadership and how we're missing the mark in developing them.

Together, we explore:

-Why so many young professionals lack strong interpersonal skills -How parents and coaches can help close the gap early -The true meaning of feedback and how to make it land -How empathy and self-awareness create better leaders This episode is for leaders, parents, educators, coaches, and anyone committed to growing the next generation with intention.

🧠 "Words matter." 💬 "Feedback is a gift." 🧭 "Communication is the foundation of personal and professional success."

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Gerry's Website: https://www.evolutioncc.org/