Skills of the Future: What Leaders and Employees Need to Thrive in a Changing World

The world of work is evolving rapidly—and so are the skills required to stay relevant, competitive, and effective. While technical expertise and digital literacy are valuable, it is human skills—like adaptability, critical thinking, communication, and emotional intelligence—that are the true differentiators in the workplace of the future. For over a decade, Bailey Parnell has owned and led a soft skills training company, working with some of the world’s leading organizations to develop their workforce for long-term success. Her TEDx talk on soft skills further underscores how these competencies are becoming more critical than ever, not just for career advancement, but for building organizations that thrive in change. In this engaging and hands-on keynote, Bailey not only shares what the future of work demands but actively helps attendees start building these essential skills during the session itself.
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Bailey Parnell’s unique keynote style incorporates a combination of short, interactive exercises to engage audiences and help ensure attendees retain what they learn! Imagine a keynote speaker with a bit of what you love about workshops all in one.
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Attendees will gain:

• A roadmap of the most critical future-ready skills for career and leadership success
• An understanding of why soft skills—such as adaptability, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence—are becoming more valuable than ever
• Insights into the intersection of soft skills and technology and how leaders can balance both
• Practical, actionable steps to start building these skills today to stay competitive in an AI-driven world

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