In this episode of The Corporate Burnouts, hostsMandy Holt and Mandy Alt tackle one of the most underestimated career game-changers, soft skills. Building onlast week’s conversation about personal branding and digital identity, this episode dives deeper into how your communication style, adaptability, empathy,and emotional intelligence can be the difference between staying stuck in burnout and stepping boldly into your next opportunity.
The Mandys share real-world examples from theirown careers, showing how success in any industry, whethercorporate, creative, or entrepreneurial, comesdown to your ability to lead, connect, and collaborate. They discuss the soft skills that matter most in 2025, why they’re often more important than hard skills, and how to identify and showcase your natural strengths on your resume, in nterviews, and across your online presence.
You’ll also learn how to translate experiencefrom one career to another, build confidence in your professional identity, and turn imposter syndrome into unstoppable motivation. Whether you’re a teacher ready for a new chapter, a corporate professional craving something different, or a business owner learning to pivot, this conversation will help you rediscover the value you already bring to the table and use it to create new opportunities. The Mandys also open up about mindset, mentorship, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who remind you of your worth when you forget it.
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