Flor Farsadi’s Post

Not every idea is a #startup, and not every group presentation is a #pitch for investors. #Entrepreneurs don’t just talk about ideas; they discuss how to create value by generating revenue and changing lives. Poco a poco (“little by little”), we are learning and refreshing our knowledge through our group discussions at the Barcelona Tech Center… There is still a lot to learn in our dynamic group and it’s beginning of our challenging journey … Eduard Rosicart Michel Borges Nicolas Raimundez

October 10th is #WorldMentalHealth Day. As my experiences and challenges over the past year, I can say that healing defines confronting what we often run away from. Facing fears has been the best path to mental health for me.For several years, I wasn't comfortable with technology and had a fear of IT matters. I often called the IT teams at Danone and Unilever for help, asking them to assist me with even the smallest tasks. It’s unbelievable how many times I did this! However, when I started working on my thesis about #AI and talent acquisition, I needed to explore #AI tools for this purpose. I had to learn two applications and familiarize myself with the jargon used by AI specialists. It felt like a fascinating journey into an unknown territory. As I explored more—"poco a poco," as the Spanish say—I found clarity through my questions and the support of others. Confronting the new technologies I had avoided for years was a crucial part of my mental health journey. #AI #mentalhealth #learning

I have always been curious about the challenges in business and how to view its components from different angles. Another area of interest for me is becoming familiar with the tech industry, new trend, Generatin Z, the people in tech workplaces, and, most importantly, #AI projects. Yesterday was the beginning of a new chapter in my learning experience at the Barcelona Tech Center. I’m excited to work on my #AI project alongside mentors and students from diverse backgrounds in Tech center. It’s funny but seriously, I need to improve my Spanish very soon (¡muy rápido!), as this is my first time being immersed in the Spanish language for a practical project☺️ Time to move forward and learn every day! Tech Barcelona EAE Business School Eduard Rosicart María José Oyarzun Elinore Cruz Liñer Michel Borges Nicolas Raimundez

Sometimes in life, you might feel frustrated or disappointed by people's reactions. You find yourself thinking of the reason behind their behavior — for example, following up on a recommendation letter multiple times with no response. We all have similar experiences in our professional lives😀 However, I’ve learned it’s more satisfying to focus on the wonderful people who surround me, rather than focusing on moments of disappointment. People who generously share their experiences, guide me, offer feedback on my paper, coach me through my thesis, listen to my concerns without judgment, or even open their house to create memorable moments. This Sunday morning, I found myself reflecting on the incredible people who made past weeks special for me. Looking through photos, I recalled their stories, the insightful questions they asked, and the genuine care they showed me. It no longer matters why that professor didn’t send the recommendation letter. What stands out to me is the kindness and generosity that continues to flourish through others. #careattitude #storysharing Yara Paoli Caterina Toniolo Elisabet Roig Recoder Alejandro de Müller Sydney Triggs Jordi Roigé i Solé

HR Trends for 2025: The most interesting parts of HR trends for me: 1- We, #HR professionals, celebrate HR strategies work as the ultimate driver of value 2- The skills gap has evolved into a mismatch, with #AI and new job demands 3- Economic and political uncertainty is making employees anxious and more hesitate to move jobs. https://lnkd.in/dWqH2Qtk

Attending events and cocktail parties can be a great starting point to meet and connect with a variety of people. Especially when it’s an event with 1,000 attendees from 91 countries, set in one of the most beautiful locations in #Barcelona. A unique aspect of the event was the initiative to distinguish between local and expat attendees by the color of their name cards: dark blue for those “Born in Barcelona”and pink for those “Barcelona by choice.” Like me 😀 It was fascinating to see who, like me, was an expat, and who was a local. Everyone was eager to introduce you to people with shared interests. For example, while I was discussing my thesis on “#AI and #TalentAcquisition,” a woman from the U.S. quickly connected me with another woman from Barcelona who works in the tech industry. The conversations flowed, and I continued meeting more incredible people. What an amazing experience! Barcelona Global #networking

Lately, I’ve noticed how often people say “don’t give up” to someone who’s struggling or going through a tough time. While it’s well-intentioned, I’ve realized that it may carry a negative nuance. In moments of frustration, rejection, loss, or pain, people often need more than regular words. They need #empathy. “Don’t give up” can sometimes feel like a dismissal of their feelings. Have we ever considered what someone is truly going through after facing multiple rejections? How are they coping with that overwhelming sense of failure? For a second, have you ever thought about the sense of frustration a person experiences after being rejected several times in a row? Or their self-esteem? What should they do with their negative feelings? Imagine your friend who is trying to find a job tells you: “I received more than 60 auto-rejection emails last week.” Instead of treating them like a “robot” and saying “don’t give up,” try to acknowledge their frustration and emotions. Show #empathy and treat your friend as a human being. A simple, “How can I help? Do you need to talk? A coffee time this weekend?”  Sometimes, what people need most is to feel heard and to know that someone truly cares about what they’re experiencing. Next time, before tell someone “don’t give up,” think about their feelings at that moment and the frustration they’re going through.Please let’s reflect empty encouragement with genuine connection. Let’s listen more. #sympathy #empathy #listening

I think one of the main purposes of life is to truly experience our emotions and the richness of the human experience. In reality, we often find ourselves comparing our lives, achievements, or experiences to others—whether through reading books, watching films, or simply talking to different people and trying to understand their feelings. What’s interesting is that we all go through similar challenges, like speaking in public in a language that’s not our mother tongue. Many of us have struggled with English public speaking, often carrying certain misunderstandings about what it means to be a ‘professional English speaker.’ But not all of these ideas are true, and it’s important to acknowledge our barriers and, more importantly, recognize the common myths that hold us back. When I watched the video ‘Become a Confident English Speaker – Practical Strategies,’ and heard the part about the five common myths, I realized how much they resonated with the perceptions I’d always had in my own mind😀 5 common myth: 1. Some people are naturally confident speakers 2. Fluent English is always fast English 3.Confident speakers never seek clarification 4. Confident speakers never experience setbacks 5. You either have confidence or you don't. https://lnkd.in/dwKpVcw8 #publicspeaking #englishspeaking

80% of Fortune 500 Companies Use Personality Tests, But Are They Ethical? #ethics #TA #personalitytest

What a great Monday morning with a lady who has valuable insights and concerns about #compliance, #AI, and people. Gail Wessels I look forward to working with you and discussing more of the upcoming topics. #compliance #AI #HR #proplematters #Mondaytalks