Future Work/Life

In this episode, my conversation with Matthew Dicks sheds light on storytelling as a craft that everyone can master, offering insights into life and work.Matthew Dicks is an internationally bestselling author, columnist, blogger, podcaster, playwright, and teacher. A 59-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 9-time Moth GrandSLAM champion, Matthew teaches storytelling and public speaking to individuals, corporations, universities, entrepreneurs, religious institutions, and school districts around the world. He also consults with advertising agencies, documentarians, filmmakers, writers, comedians, and more.TALKING POINTS:Demystifying Storytelling: Matthew reveals storytelling is a skill, not just an innate gift.'Homework for Life' Concept: A daily ritual that turns routine into stories.Finding Narrative Gems: How everyday life is ripe with impactful stories.Crafting Suspense: Tips for keeping audiences on the edge of their seats.Injecting Humour: Learning the art of bringing humour into any story.The Role of Reflection: Matthew explains why reflection is essential to storytelling.Storytelling's Professional Edge: Using personal narratives to stand out in the workplace.LINKS:StoryworthyMatthew's new book, Stories SellMatthew's LinkedInInterested in me sharing insights on these topics with your team? Book me to speak with your team.Ollie's LinkedInFuture Work/Life NewsletterWork/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear, is out now. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, I sit down with David Green, Host of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, co-author of Excellence in People Analytics, and Director of Insight222 and myHRfuture.David's round-up of the best HR and people-related content is legendary in the industry, and he brings that incredible expertise and insight to our conversation, which explores the role of data and technology in driving growth in people and organisations.TALKING POINTS:Defining people analyticsThe impact of technology on HRTalent marketplaces and worker mobilityAI's role in leadership and business strategyVisibility and recognition in remote and hybrid teamsLINKS:David's LinkedInInsight222Digital HR Leaders podcastExcellence in People Analytics: How to Use Workforce Data to Create Business ValueInterested in me sharing insights on these topics with your team? Book me to speak with your team.Ollie's LinkedInFuture Work/Life NewsletterWork/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear, is out now. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s episode, I speak with Vanesa Pazos, a Partner at NoBa Capital.NoBA is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage tech-enabled businesses shaping the Future of Work. Their portfolio companies deliver worker-centric solutions that make this possible. Whether it's through providing access to work opportunities, improving career development, enhancing diversity and inclusion, providing financial stability, supporting wellbeing, or fostering flexibility.TALKING POINTS:The personalisation of workThe role of community and networks to support professional and personal growthHow technology can enable personalised work experiences and real-world connections.Why focusing self-care is critical in your careerEmpowering women in the start-up ecosystemLINKS:Vanesa's LinkedInNoBa CapitalInterested in me sharing insights on these topics with your team? Book me to speak with your team.Ollie's LinkedInFuture Work/Life NewsletterWork/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear, is out now. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jenny von Podewils, co-founder and co-CEO of Leapsome.Leapsome is revolutionising how companies engage with employees and foster a culture of continuous improvement, providing tools for performance management, personalised learning, and employee engagement.TALKING POINTS:Insights into the challenges managers face, especially in a post-pandemic world, and how Leapsome assists in overcoming these hurdles.The evolving workplace expectations and how younger generations prioritise purpose and meaningful conversations.Fostering a feedback culture and the significance of OKRs for transparent and effective management.Jenny's entrepreneurial journey and her approach to building a strong company culture at Leapsome.The importance of clear expectations and alignment in performance management, catering to full-time employees and external talent.The critical role of manager enablement and effectiveness as a top priority for 2024, with a focus on leveraging technology to support managers.LINKS:LeapsomeJenny's LinkedInInterested in me sharing insights on these topics with your team? Book me to speak with your team.Ollie's LinkedInFuture Work/Life NewsletterWork/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear, is out now. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is Tonille Miller, Transformation & Experience Leader, and author of The Flourishing Effect: Unlocking Employee Thriving and High Performance as Your Competitive Edge.This was a great conversation covering not just the biggest challenges faced by organisations and leaders right now, but many practical tips and strategies to help solve them.TALKING POINTS:Flourishing at Work: Tonille discusses creating workplaces that fulfil human needs inspired by positive psychology.Workplace Obstacles: Fixing common issues like outdated technology and rigid structures that hinder productivity and engagement.The New Employer-Employee Relationship: Introducing a model based on transparency and mutual valueCulture: Adapting company culture for a diverse workforce including freelancers and contractors.Investing in All Talent: Learning and development to retain and grow talent.Work and Life: Creating a positive work/life connection.LINKS:Tonille's LinkedInThe Flourishing Effect: Unlocking Employee Thriving and High Performance as Your Competitive EdgeInterested in me sharing insights on these topics with your team? Book me to speak with your team.Ollie's LinkedInFuture Work/Life NewsletterWork/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear, is out now. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest, Noelle London, is the founder and CEO of Illoominus. She's focused on unlocking the full value of companies' HR tech stacks, enabling leaders to foster people-first workplaces.This conversation delves into HR leaders' challenges and opportunities in leveraging data to make informed decisions.TALKING POINTS:Why is the increasing number of HR data sources such a big problem?Integrating disparate HR tech tools to provide comprehensive, actionable insights.Quick quitting and how reframing the problem through data can help organisations tackle the issue.LINKS:Illoominus websiteNoelle's LinkedInInterested in me sharing insights on these topics with your team? Book me to speak with your team.Ollie's LinkedInFuture Work/Life NewsletterWork/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear, is out now. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guests today are Debra and Ken Corey, authors of the new book Bad Bosses Ruin Lives: The Building Blocks for Being a Great Boss.Debra Corey is a global HR thought leader, recently recognised among the top 101 global engagement influencers and most influential HR thinkers, while Ken has extensive leading technical teams as an engineer. Together, they delve into the evolving complexities of workplace dynamics and give a blueprint for how we can improve as leaders.TALKING POINTS:Understanding Bad Bosses: Why 99.6% of us have experienced bad bosses and the profound impact this can have on our work and personal lives.The Ripple Effect: How bad management practices are passed down and perpetuated, creating cycles of inefficiency and dissatisfaction.Well-being: How the quality of leadership directly affects employee engagement, productivity, and overall happiness.Shifting Mindsets: How current and aspiring managers can transform their approach to leadership by focusing on empowerment, respect, and effective communication.The Building Blocks for Great Bosses: Actionable strategies and practices for overcoming common leadership pitfalls and fostering a positive work environment.LINKS:badbossesruinlives.comBad Bosses Ruin Lives: The Building Blocks for Being a Great BossDebra's LinkedIn profileKen's LinkedIn profileInterested in me sharing insights on these topics with your team? Book me to speak with your team.Ollie's LinkedInFuture Work/Life NewsletterWork/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear, is out now. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Future Work/Life podcast, I speak with John Winsor, formerly an advertising founder and exec and now a pioneer, entrepreneur and thought leader on open talent.John is the Executive in Residence at Harvard Business School's Laboratory for Innovation Science, founder and Chairman of Open Assembly, and the author of his sixth book Open Talent: Leveraging a Global Workforce to Solve Your Biggest Challenges, co-authored with Jin Paik.TALKING POINTS:Journey to Open Talent: John shares his transition from traditional advertising to embracing open talent, driven by necessity and entrepreneurial spirit.The concept of Open Talent: The benefits of Open Talent and the freelance workforce over traditional employment models.Work culture: How open talent influences work culture, requiring a shift in mindset among leaders and managers.Micropreneurs & AI: John discusses how AI reshapes jobs, and why now is the time for micropreneurs to thrive.Adaptation: The challenges traditional industries face in adopting open talent strategies and how forward-thinking companies benefit from this flexibility.LINKS:John's LinkedInOpen Talent: Leveraging a Global Workforce to Solve Your Biggest Challenges Interested in me sharing insights on these topics with your team? Book me to speak with your team.Ollie's LinkedInFuture Work/Life NewsletterWork/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear, is out now. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a special episode today. We recently celebrated the 200th episode of the Future Work/Life podcast, which coincided with the same milestone for my guest’s show, "Conversations with Tyler."Tyler Cowen is an economist, columnist, blogger and podcast. He’s a professor of economics at George Mason University, founder of the Marginal Revolution blog (which he’s been writing daily for 20 years), and a columnist for Bloomberg.Tyler and I delve into various topics in this episode, reflecting his diverse interests and expertise, including his recent book GOAT, which explores the greatest economists of all time, and his previous work on talent in collaboration with venture capitalist Daniel Gross. Our conversation also ventures into unexpected areas like football and dating!TALKING POINTS:Writing and podcasting: Tyler reflects on his journey as a podcaster and writer and how these roles have influenced his thinking.GOAT: Tyler shares why he published his new book in GPT and what we can learn from asking questions like an economist.Music and creativity: I ask Tyler about his passion for music and its influence on his creative endeavours.Future of work: Tyler's views on the impact of AI on jobs and productivity, especially in knowledge work.Remote work trends: Remote & hybrid work's impact on productivity, culture, and talent development.The role of AI in identifying talent: The potential and limitations of AI in talent acquisition.LINKS:Tyler's TwitterConversations with Tyler podcastGOAT: Who is the Greatest Economist of all Time and Why Does it Matter?Marginal Revolution podcastInterested in me sharing insights on these topics with your team? Book me to speak with your team.Ollie's LinkedInFuture Work/Life NewsletterWork/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear, is out now. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s guest is Matt Abrahams, a Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business and an expert in communication. With decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach, Matt has helped countless presenters improve their communication skills, including those who have delivered IPO roadshows as well as Nobel Prize, TED, and World Economic Forum presentations.In our conversation, we delve into various aspects of effective communication, focusing on the challenges and techniques of speaking spontaneously in high-pressure situations.Talking Points:Anxiety management: Strategies for managing anxiety during public speaking and understanding its impact on communication effectiveness.The role of structure: The importance of structuring thoughts and messages to enhance clarity and audience engagement.Capturing and keeping audience attention: Techniques for engaging audiences, including physical involvement, mental engagement, and linguistic strategies.Non-verbal communication: Finding the right balance in physical movements during presentations to augment verbal communication without being distracting.Frameworks for spontaneous speaking: 'What, So What, Now What' Authenticity: Balancing structured communication with authenticity to effectively express your personality and viewpoints.Ongoing improvement: The importance of practice, reflection, and feedback in honing communication skills.LINKS:Matt's websiteMatt's LinkedInMatt's book, Think Faster, Talk SmarterThink Fast, Talk Smart podcastInterested in learning more about these themes? Book Ollie to speak with your team.Ollie's LinkedInFuture Work/Life NewsletterWork/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear, is out now. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US).  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.