The Hard Skills is a live internet radio show and podcast hosted by TalkRadio.nyc focused on what it takes for high-achieving leaders in healthcare, academic, STEM, and other technical fields to develop the nuanced “soft skills” required to navigate today’s complex organizational challenges, create healthy, inclusive workplace, retain the best people doing the highest level work, and make a greater positive impact.

You can check out our newest episodes below, subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, or watch past recordings on our YouTube Playlist.


Interested in applying to be a guest on our show?

Here are the steps to take and what to expect:

  1. Please review our podcast guide on the right (you may also click the expand button on the bottom right to better view it).

  2. If you feel you might be a good fit based on the guide’s description, apply to start the process using this direct application link.

  3. We review submissions monthly and invite people to continue moving through the process once we determine if they are a good fit.

  4. Note that we book each season about 6-8 weeks in advance. Most of our bookings will be for the live show that airs on Tuesdays at 5pm EST, but sometimes we will pre-record if needed.