Leadership Expert "The 2 Skills You Need to Cultivate NOW!" Friska Wirya Change Management Thought Leader, #1 Best Selling Author

 "The illiterate of the future won't be those who cannot read and write. It will be those who cannot learn, re-learn and un-learn." "Our Ability to Absorb Information is 2.5x less than pre-pandemic levels." ___________________________________ 🎥 Watch the full episode on Youtube  👯‍♀️ Sisterhood Club - Website 🔗 Connect with Georgie - LinkedIn 🔗 Connect with Pam - LinkedIn Thanks to our sponsor - CH Talent Solutions  ___________________________________ Connect with Friska - LinkedIn Fresh by Friska - Website 📚 Book - The Future Fit Organisation: A Leader's Guide to Transformation ___________________________________ Friska Wirya is a Top 50 Global Change Management Thought Leader, TEDx Speaker and now Author, having just published her first book, 'The Future Fit Organisation.’ On today's podcast, Friska discusses her journey of writing a book and the importance of preparing for the future. She emphasises the need for digital literacy and relational intelligence as key skills for success. We also explore the concept of a future-fit organisation and the importance of investing in people. Friska shares insights on retaining women in the workplace and embracing change as a leader. Additionally, she discusses the importance of effective communication, emotional intelligence, and creating inclusive workplaces. Friska also highlights the significance of prioritising mental health and wellbeing and provides advice on time management and building a personal brand. We also discuss the themes of uniqueness, self-expression, overcoming fear of judgment, continuous learning and growth, future projects, and building confidence.   Takeaways How we can embrace our uniqueness and why we should share it with the world. Why we can't let the fear of judgment hold us back from pursuing our goals. Why investing in continuous learning and growth enables us to stay ahead of trends whilst providing value to our peers and connections. How to practice and develop confidence through using these 4 skills. Chapters  03:19 Preparing for the Future 08:27 Skills for the Future 11:05 Building a Future-Fit Organisation 13:47 Retaining Women in the Workplace 15:09 Embracing Change as a Leader 18:28 Effective Communication and Emotional Intelligence 20:14 Advice for New Managers and Leaders 23:17 Creating Inclusive Workplaces 25:52 Prioritising Mental Health and Wellbeing 30:09 Writing a Book and Time Management 34:49 Work-Life Blend 37:08 Building a Personal Brand 40:40 Finding Your Voice and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 41:45 Uniqueness and Self-Expression 42:37 Overcoming Fear of Judgment 45:07 Continuous Learning and Growth 46:30 Future Projects and New Book