In this episode of Devo Talks, you'll get the opportunity to listen to an amazing interview on the topic of soft skills and emotional intelligence with Benoit Chalifoux.  In this show, you'll learn what these skills are all about and how you can master them, so you can win in every aspect of your life.  My guest, Benoit, is no stranger to the topic of soft skills. He is an internationally sought out speaker on motivation, sales, and cross-cultural management in the world of business in Canada, Africa, and Europe.  He currently holds a position on the management faculty at the University of Quebec in Montreal (ESG UQAM) and is also the deputy director of international affairs.  Over the years Benoit has developed over 80 partnership agreements with the world's most prestigious universities while also maintaining his passion for encouraging and supporting various start-ups.  He holds an Executive Master in Business (EMBA) from the University of Paris Dauphine as well as a BAA and MBA from the University of Quebec in Montreal (ESG UQAM).

If you're watching on YouTube, be sure to like the video, subscribe, and share it.  If you're listening via a podcasting app, please rate the show and subscribe to it as well.

SHOW TIMESTAMPS

- Introducing Benoit Chalifoux - 1:44
- Benoit's journey from soccer to soft skills - 2:22
- The importance of soft skills in business - 9:03
- How can we develop soft skills in our own lives - 11:50
- Soft skill: Empathy - 12:57
- Soft skill: Communication - 13:52 
- Soft skill: Self-Control - 14:52
- Soft skill: Kindness - 15:34
- Soft skill: Self-Discipline - 15:55 
- Soft skill: Motivation - 22:05
- Three skills to empower those on your team - 24:10
- Soft skill: Self-Awareness -  25:38
- Soft skill: Social-Awareness - 29:10
- How to step out of your comfort zone - 32:20
- Final words of wisdom to encourage - 39:14
- How to connect with Benoit - 41:48

GUEST CONTACT INFO

On Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/benoit-chalifoux
Via Email: [email protected]

ABOUT DEVO TALKS

Devo Talks is devoted to sharing the latest advances, ideas, and trends in the world of business, technology, and cybersecurity.  It also provides a platform for tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and IT influencers to share some of their stories, experiences, and insights with the rest of the world.

Devo Talks is made ad-free as a result of the generous and kind support from its sponsor, Devolutions Inc.

PODCAST RESOURCES

- YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfidkb9pPIfIQRjFYIU9EiGIsLGcGDo0E
- Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/devo-talks/id1482122818
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34t7kS3sinxYesqqXDdLek
- Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS82MzYyMjYucnNz
- Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/devo-talks
- iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-devo-talks-51006225/
- TuneIn + Alexa: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/Devo-Talks-p1254447/
- RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/636226.rss

SOCIAL MEDIA OUTL