Roberta Ndlela: The Most Essential Soft Skills for Career Success

In this episode Roberta Ndlela shares her experience as a transportation economist and management expert in South Africa. Listen in as Deborah and Roberta discuss the importance of soft skills in career success, adaptability in a changing world, and the need for authentic communication. They also explore the power of storytelling and overcoming the fear of making mistakes while speaking. Roberta shares how she helps tech professionals improve their communication skills.   Roberta Ndlela hails from the Zulu tribe in South Africa, where the foundation of 'Ubuntu'—meaning humanity—shapes her worldview. Growing up in an environment that prioritizes human connection and community has instilled in her a deep appreciation for these values, which she carries into their professional life.   With a corporate career spanning over 15 years as a Transportation Economist/Manager in South Africa, Roberta recognized that technical skills alone can only take one so far. She understood that to maximize career success, one needs to possess essential soft skills. Working on project teams that comprised various experts such as civil engineers, CAD technicians, transportation economists, and planners, Roberta navigated client relationships, led internal project teams, and coordinated with joint venture companies and subcontractors. She also gained experience in corporate advisory teams, facilitating headline-making M&A transactions.   You can connect with Roberta in the following ways: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/eloquentspeakersclub Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeaker/     Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and leverage the insights of The CEO's Compass: Your Guide to Get Back on Track.  To learn more about The CEO's Compass, you can get your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AKiflR    Other episodes you’ll enjoy: C-Suite Goal Setting: How To Create A Roadmap For Your Career Success - http://bit.ly/3XwI55n Natalya Berdikyan: Investing in Yourself to Serve Others on Apple Podcasts -http://bit.ly/3ZMx8yw Questions to Guarantee You Accomplish Your Goals - http://bit.ly/3QASvymSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.