Ollie on Work

In this episode, Dror Gurevich explains why Velocity Network Foundation is building the Internet of Careers and how it will revolutionise the way we collect and share career credentials.Original episode:Dror Gurevich - The Internet of Careers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I explore with We Are Rosie founder Stephanie Nadi Olson why although we're seeing more people choose more independent careers as freelancers, contractors, and solopreneurs, this doesn't mean maintaining a sense of relatedness isn't important. In fact, with new ways of forming teams of independent experts who share a mission, you can create magic.Original episode:Stephanie Nadi Olson - The Flexible Future of Work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this show, you'll hear from Dr Christian Busch and Dr Grace Lordan about why you make your own luck.Christian is the bestselling author of Connect the Dots: The Art & Science of Creating Good Luck. Christian is director of the CGA Global Economy Program at New York University (NYU), and also teaches at the London School of Economics (LSE). Grace is an Associate Professor in Behavioural Science and Director of The Inclusion Initiative at the London School of Economics and Political Science. She's also the author of Thing Big: Take Small Steps and Build the Future You Want.Original Episodes:Christian Busch - The Art & Science of Creating Good LuckGrace Lordan - Thinking Big About Your Career Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I share a clip from my fantastic conversation with the legendary surfer Shaun Tomson, who now speaks to millions worldwide about how to clarify your purpose. He does this using what he calls 'The Code', which asks you to write 12 statements of commitment, each starting with, "I Will'.Original episode:Shaun Tomson: Purpose and Flow in Surfing, Work and Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I explore why embracing constraints can be a good thing, both when prioritising your time and also, as Tim Harford explains, when it comes to creativity.Original episode:Tim Harford - Following your Curiosity & Learning from Failure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've just got one guest for you this week, but he's a good one! Writer, Dror Poleg, explains why the future of work is global and the implications on how we think about deploying our expertise.Original episode:Dror Poleg - Future of work, cities, and human communities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this show, you'll hear from two successful entrepreneurs about how journaling has changed their lives in very different ways.My first guest is Andy Ayim MBE, founder of Angel Investing School, who explains how he uses his 'tracker' to record the most significant events in his daily life. Then you'll hear Nik Whitfield's remarkable story. He's the founder and Chairman of Panaseer and journaling was partly responsible for curing his previously debilitating back pain.Original Episodes:Andy Ayim - Investing in yourself and othersNik Whitfield - Wellbeing, Leadership & The Power of Journaling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this show, you'll hear why you need to start pacing yourself like an elite athlete.My first guest is George Bettany, founder of Sanctus, a mental health coaching business.Then you'll hear from journalist and author of Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, Alex Hutchinson.Original Episodes:George Bettany - Mental Health in the WorkplaceAlex Hutchinson - Human Performance: The Role of Mind and Body Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this show, you'll hear from two experts on why rest and recovery are vital to performing at your best. about why creativity is such an important skill for the future of work.My first guest is mental health campaigner Geoff McDonald, and my second guest is the author of Rest and Shorter, Alex Soojung-Kim Pang.Original Episodes:Geoff McDonald - Mental Health & The Power of PurposeAlex Soojung-Kim Pang: 4-Day Week & Doing More In Less Time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this show, you'll hear from two world-renowned expert guests about why creativity is such an important skill for the future of work.My first guest is twice Pulitzer prize nominated author and founder of the Flow Research Collective, Steven Kotler.Then you'll hear from one of the world's top business thinkers, Lynda Gratton, who talks about her own creative process and the importance of creativity in relation to increased automation. Original Episodes:Steven Kotler - Flow State & Peak PerformanceLynda Gratton - Transforming organisations and making hybrid work for everyone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.