S3 Episode 10: Thriving or Surviving? Why the ROI of Human Connection Is Crucial for the Future of Work with Emily Hinks

Are traditional office cultures meeting their end? What happens when you start investing in the ROI of Human Connection? (Spoiler alert: great things will happen!)

In this episode of #TheForwardPodcast, we're joined by Emily Hinks, founder and CEO of Mischief Makers. She’s shaking up the Future of Work with her delightfully unconventional, human-centered approach to team collaboration and growth, using facilitation as fuel for good! Emily shares her mischievous methods that have attracted brands like Netflix, Spotify, Nike, and Greenpeace into her orbit. Whether you’re a team member, manager, founder, or CEO—hybrid or fully remote—you can expect relatable, practical tips and real-world examples that highlight the rewards of investing in Human Connection for a brighter future at work. If you’d like to skip along to key moments that work best for you - here you go: 

• 03:32 Why Emily started Mischief Makers
• 08:07 The Importance of fun and mischief in the workplace
• 12:18 Effective meeting communication
• 17:07 Can AI help us spend more time on creativity?21:36 Case studies for facilitation
• 26:12 Building workplace connections
• 31:17 Organizational statements implemented
• 36:53 Budgeting for fun activities
• 42:49 Addressing hybrid session challenges
• 48:34 Move Forward and Leave Behind
• 54:24 Future self advice

Check out Emily’s Check-in Generator for a fun way to energize your meetings or explore Mischief Makers’ Hybrid Facilitation Training to lead groups more effectively in today’s evolving work environment.

You can find out more at Mischiefmakers.co and EmilyHinks.com! About The Forward Podcast: In a world where technology intertwines with every aspect of our lives, how do industry experts and leaders plan to navigate forward? Explore bold moves and strategies for success amid constant disruption. Learn the ideas, behaviours, tools, and trends they'll leave behind, and those they'll carry forward to shape the future of work, life, and leadership. Each episode is hosted and edited by Aziza O'Beirne.