Ollie on Work

My guest this week is Tony Jamous, CEO of Oyster.Oyster mission is to make global employment easier for companies and talented workers.Tony's team is fully distributed and has grown by over 650 people in the past year alone.Previously Tony was previously founder and CEO of Nexmo, acquired by Vonage in 2016 for $230 million.We discussed:Why Tony is so passionate about remote work and the opportunities it unlocksWhy the best talent choosing remote work will shape future organisations.How to build trust when you're not meeting people in real life.The skills needed to create a thriving remote working culture.What defines a good leader, whatever the company structure.How distributed work creates opportunities for people and communities in developing economies....and more.LINKS:OysterTony's LinkedInFuture Work/Life newsletterFuture Work/Life websiteMy book, Work/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear, will be published on 17th January 2023. You can pre-order your copy HERE. Here’s what Daniel Pink has said about it:"Creating new opportunities requires fresh thinking. With the Work/Life Flywheel model, Ollie Henderson gives you the system you need to make bold changes in your career and the motivation to share your ideas with the world.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Future Work/Life #117: Building in public is the secret to a legendary career Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's guest is strategy consultant, executive coach, and keynote speaker Dorie Clark.Dorie has twice been named one of the Top 50 Business Thinkers in the World by Thinkers50, and the #1 Communication Coach in the World by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards, as well as one of the Top 10 Communication Professionals in the World by Global Gurus. She's also the author of several books, including the WSJ bestseller "The Long Game" (Harvard Business Review Press, 2021), as well as "Entrepreneurial You," which was named "one of the most important business books of the year" by Inc. magazine and one of the Top 5 Books of the Year by Forbes. I really enjoyed our conversation in which we discussed:Prioritising your time to focus on the things that matter mostThe importance of tracking your progressExperimenting with new ideasSharing your ideas with the worldBecoming a recognised expertNetworking..and more.LINKS:Dorie's websiteDorie's LinkedInFuture Work/Life newsletterFuture Work/Life websiteMy book, Work/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear, will be published on 17th January 2023. You can pre-order your copy HERE. Here’s what Daniel Pink has said about it:"Creating new opportunities requires fresh thinking. With the Work/Life Flywheel model, Ollie Henderson gives you the system you need to make bold changes in your career and the motivation to share your ideas with the world.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Future Work/Life newsletter #116: Time to update your LinkedIn profile (before radically rethinking how you design your career) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've got a very special guest today - me!I share the first chapter from my new book, Work/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear, which will be published on 17th January 2023. You can pre-order your copy HERE.LINKS:Future Work/Life newsletterFuture Work/Life website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Future Work/Life newsletter #115: 5 fresh ideas on supporting your team during a recession Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest today is Jacob Morgan.Jacob is the bestselling author of 4 books, an entrepreneur and podcast host. He's also founder of the Future of Work University and a regular speaker at global events on subjects including leadership, employee experience, and, of course, the future of workWe had a fascinating discussion covering:Work/life integration vs work/life balanceWhat to do when a member of your team is disengagedWhy understanding mindset helps you improve as a leaderThe role of technology at work...and much more.LINKS:Jacob's LinkedIn pageFuture of Work UniversityLeading the Future of Work podcastFuture Work/Life newsletterFuture Work/Life websiteMy book, Work/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear, will be published on 17th January 2023. You can pre-order your copy HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Future Work/Life newsletter #114: If not balance, then what? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest today is making her second appearance on the show. Christine Armstrong is a researcher, speaker and vlogger on work - present and future.We discuss her recent research on how businesses are responding to a fresh set of challenges that are emerging, including topics like:The latest data on hybrid work and what's driving people back to the office (or not, as the case may be).How the coming recession is affecting planning and strategy in organisationsWhy all things are not equal in the talent market....and much more.LINKS:Armstrong & Partners websiteChristine's LinkedInChristine Armstrong - Making Work BetterLynda Gratton - Transforming organisations and making hybrid work for everyonePhil Kirschner - Activating the workplaceTim Oldman - Reimagining the Workplace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Future Work/Life newsletter #113: Making it easier to hire the right people Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.