Soft skills: The hidden toolkit for success in tech and life

While degrees, certifications, and hard skills are often the first things employers look for, they are no longer enough to sustain long-term success in today’s dynamic work environments. In this presentation, we explore the vital non-technical skills—often referred to as job-ready or life skills—that differentiate top performers and effective leaders from the rest.

Why Soft Skills Matter:

Soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and conflict resolution aren't just "nice to have"—they're essential. Studies show that:

Core Soft Skills Covered: During presentation we will address three critical pillars and how does each soft skill impact performance on Information Security and Organisation

Improving Soft Skills with the 93 Cues Framework:

Vanessa Van Edwards, behavioural researcher and bestselling author, developed the 93 Cues — a science-backed set of nonverbal and verbal signals that influence how we are perceived and how we connect with others. Her methodology offers a roadmap for enhancing soft skills in practical, measurable ways for the audience in leadership role to improve skills.