Risky Women Partners with SoftSkillingIt to deliver essential ‘Soft’ Skills training for the Risk and Compliance Workforce

London 1 December 2025 – Risky Women, the global network dedicated to connecting, celebrating and championing women in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) today announced an affiliate partnership with SoftSkillingIt to deliver its online training programme to the emerging and established risk and compliance workforce. 

This course is designed to address the growing need to equip individuals at all career stages with essential soft skills -aka human skills and professional skills - for personal development and professional growth. 

In an era defined by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and automation, the demand for uniquely human attributes such as critical thinking, problem-solving, emotional intelligence, adaptability, communication, and collaboration has surged. 

In fact, the latest World Economic Forum "Future of Jobs Report 2025" highlights a significant skills gap, with 63% of employers identifying it as a major barrier to business transformation, and LinkedIn’s 2024 Hiring Prioritization report on ‘Global Talent Trends’ found that 69% of senior executives will prioritize hiring candidates with soft skills. 

This partnership between SoftskillingIt and Risky Women directly addresses this need, providing accessible and effective training tailored for all career stages.

Commenting on the partnership, Kimberely Cole, Founder of Risky Women said, "I am tremendously excited to launch this partnership between SoftSkillingIt and Risky Women. As AI and automation reshape our industries, the value of the workforce increasingly lies in uniquely human capabilities, making soft skills foundational for organisational success and employee growth.” 

This collaboration is a vital step in ensuring that ambitious professionals, particularly female leaders navigating complexity and risk, have the tools to master these critical competencies, thereby boosting their impact and credibility, both professionally and personally. We believe deeply in the transformative power of lifelong skills development, delivered via contemporary online training methods and through partnerships like this, we are enabling more people to invest in their adaptability and unlock their full potential.”

Julia Streets, MBE, Founder  of SoftSkillingIt and CEO of Streets Consulting, said: “This is such an important collaboration.  From our work within the financial services and technology industry, we know that investing in these skills makes a huge difference. As individuals climb the career ladder and build high-performing teams, investment in these skills can really set you apart.  

As industry practitioners working with startups, scaleups, global organisations and industry bodies, we deliver campaigns, content and coaching. The question of how best to teach professional skills comes up time and again, and we are really proud to have shaped an online course that blends training and coaching designed to add value at many stages of an employee’s career evolution. Our goal is to democratise access to these essential soft skills, ensuring this vital learning is accessible to everyone, not just simply top executive talent.”

Starting in December 2025, Risky Women can benefit from a special discounted access to the online course from SoftSkillingIt, and Julia Streets MBE will be leading an exclusive “Rev Up” session with a deep dive into two key areas covered in the online course. 

The SoftSkillingIt  programme delivers a comprehensive set of modules  focusing on:  

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Emotional Intelligence
• Communication skills
• Adaptability & Resilience
• Collaboration & Teamwork

Sign up to SoftSkllingIt today: https://www.softskillingit.com/