Have you ever stopped to think about the skills you've picked up over the years? Not just the technical know-how specific to your job, but the experiences and abilities that aren’t written down in a job description. Those subtle but powerful skills that you’ve mastered, often without even realizing it, are what we call “transferable skills.”

The beauty of transferable skills? They stay with you no matter where you go. 

Recognizing the Power of Transferable Skills

I recently spoke with someone who spent years in a heavily regulated industry. They were nervous about switching to a new, completely unrelated field. They said, “I’m not sure what I bring to the table; I feel like I’m starting from scratch.”

💡But the moment we started breaking things down, it was like a light bulb went off.

They realized they weren’t starting over at all. They brought with them refined skills in communication, the ability to handle crises, and a confident grasp of leadership. And here’s the thing—I bet you have some of these skills too.

Have you ever wondered why your team sometimes has great synergy, yet sometimes hits bumps along the road? 

Understanding your Team DiSC Profile Chart can unlock insights for better communications, empathy, and awareness. There are two very dynamic ways to create a team profile chart to help you and your team members get the most out of Everything DiSC Workplace. One is on the Catalyst portal where you can create your own customized team chart with individual insights: 

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Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It reminds me of how impactful a gratefulness practice can be. I created my Thankful for YOU playlist in 2021, as a thank you gift to all my amazing clients, colleagues, friends and family who enrich my life all year long. Each year I update it with new songs but it maintains a theme of happiness and gratefulness. Something to play when making dinner, on a drive, whenever you need a pick me up.  Enjoy!

Have you ever participated in a workshop, conference, off-site, retreat, and felt like saying, "This was fun, but nothing ever comes of these things afterward." One way to capture all those great ideas and actually DO something with them is to engage a graphic facilitator for your event. 

Have you ever wondered why your teams are good at some things and maybe not so good at others? Are you curious about improving team communications, decision-making, innovation?

As the new year unfolds, think about making the most of time spent communicating with those around you, those you work and live with. It can be as easy as providing a space for everyone to "think out loud". In this post, we'll explore what it takes to transform your everyday space into a space that enables brainstorming, creativity, dare I say, innovation, and most importantly understanding. With an investment of time, some planning, and a few (or a lot of!) dollars, you can transform the way you work with colleagues, students, clients, volunteer organizations, even family members!

Cognitive Agility, LLC founder Melynda Benlemlih will be a featured webinar panelist for the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP) to discuss tips for more effective Black Hat proposal workshops.