Soft skills are important, and training and development managers help employees become more empathetic and improve the skills they need to succeed. This may sound easy, but a lot is going on behind the scenes. In this episode, Dr. Johana Lopez, a Training and Development Manager from Houston, Texas, shares her passion for helping people grow and succeed in their careers, emphasizing the shift from traditional technical training to modern leadership skills focused on vulnerability, empathy, and emotional intelligence.  From her educational journey and career inception to the daily challenges and rewards of her role, Dr. Lopez offers a comprehensive look at what it takes to thrive in this profession.  📱 CONNECT WITH DR. JOHANA: LinkedIn/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanalopez/ FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS: 🎙 Podcast / https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jobdictionary 🌍  Website / https://jobdictionary.com 🐦  Twitter / https://x.com/jobdictionary_ 📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/jobdictionary/ 📱  TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@jobdictionary 👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/jobdictionary/ 🎥  Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557725591538 WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY? Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job. ⌚️Timestamps: 00:00 What training and development managers do 06:28 Niches and specialties in training and development 09:20 Companies prioritize leadership skills over technical training 12:31 Work lifestyle of training and development managers 18:25 Advice for aspiring training and development managers 20:46 Recommended books and other resources 23:59 Explore job options at jobdictionary.com