Future Work/Life

Welcome back to a new series of the Future Work/Life podcast.Today’s guest is Nick Bloom, a Stanford Economist who has been studying remote work for over two decades. He is the co-founder of www.wfhresearch.com, a platform that provides insights and best practices on working from home. We had a fascinating chat covering everything from Gangsta Granny to the perilous future of trains in the UK and the US. Talking points:Performance Management: Managing employee performance in remote settings, the role of HR, and the evolving landscape of performance reviews.Productivity: The latest data on productivity in remote and hybrid work environments and what it means for businesses and individuals.The Future of Remote Work: Insights into long-term trends, technological advancements, and cultural shifts shaping the future of work.Impact on Transit and Public Services: The implications of reduced office commuting on public transport systems and services.Public Sector Work: The impact of remote work on public sector employees, including challenges in performance evaluation.Workplace Culture and Burnout: Addressing the risks of burnout in the workplace and maintaining healthy work cultures.LINKS:Nick's LinkedInWFHResearchInterested 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.

BEST OF 2023 EPISODES:Today's guest is Jennifer Moss, a workplace speaker and strategist.Jen's also an award-winning author, journalist, national radio columnist, and the author of The Burnout Epidemic and Unlocking Happiness at Work.She first appeared on the show in March 2021 and returns to discuss:Why burnout is far from curedWhy businesses need to embrace changeHow to build a sustainable performance cultureThe changing role of community in work and lifeUsing data to inform leadership and create great businessesLINKS:Jen's LinkedIn pageJen's websiteThe Burnout Epidemic: The Rise of Chronic Stress and How We Can Fix ItYou can get in touch or find out more about me using one of the links below: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). Here’s what Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret, Drive and When, 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.

Tom Goodwin, a digital transformation specialist, discusses the power of technology in driving growth and the importance of taking action. He shares insights on job satisfaction, the future of VR, decision-making in advertising, and the impact of technology on human connection.

BEST OF 2023 EPISODES:Today's guest is New York Times bestselling author Bruce Feiler.Bruce's last book Life is in the Transitions greatly impacted Ollie and featured in his book Work/Life Flywheel. His new book is called The Search: Finding Meaningful Work in a Post-Career World. It provides a bold new road map for finding meaning and purpose at work, based on insights drawn from hundreds of life stories of Americans from all backgrounds and vocationsOllie and Bruce discuss:Why work and life are non-linear.How to understand your life through the ABCs of meaning: Agency, Belonging, Cause.Why the stories we associate with ourselves shape our personal and work identities.How to use self-questioning for personal and professional growth.How to be the heroes of your own stories, not others.LINKS:Bruce's websiteThe Search: Finding Meaningful Work in a Post-Career WorldBruce's LinkedInYou can get in touch or find out more about me using one of the links below:Book me to speak with your team.Ollie's LinkedInFuture Work/Life NewsletterMy bestselling book, Work/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). Here’s what Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret, Drive and When, 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.

BEST OF 2023 EPISODES:Today's guest is Julia Hobsbawm, Writer, Speaker, Consultant and Broadcaster about the future of work, Social Health and creating a better connected and functioning society.Julia is the founder of The Nowhere Office and the author of a book of the same name. She's previously authored five more books, including Reinventing Work and the Workplace of the Future, and is now a contributing commentator and columnist for Bloomberg, writing the 'Working Assumptions' column for Bloomberg Work Shift.We had a fascinating conversation covering:Whether the office era is over.The emergence of The Nowhere Office.Reframing the language of work.Why we need to approach hybrid flexibly.Tackling the issues of poor management and leadership.LINKS:The Nowhere Office: Reinventing Work and the Workplace of the FutureJulia's LinkedInJulia's TwitterJulia' websiteFuture Work/Life newsletterFuture Work/Life websiteBuy Work/Life Flywheel HERE (UK) or HERE (US).This is what Lynda Gratton, author of Redesigning Work and Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, says about it:“We all know that the old three-stage life course of full-time education, full-time work and full-time retirement is not fit for purpose. But we also know that to make the changes to a more flexible and adaptive multi-stage life, we need to be bold and courageous. In this inspiring book, Henderson shows the foundations for this courage and shares the stories of those who have created momentum and energy in their working life.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BEST OF 2023 EPISODES:A special episode recorded live in conversation with Ogilvy Vice Chairman Rory Sutherland at the Work/Life Flywheel launch at a pub in Soho in January 2023.We discuss various topics, including flexible work, autonomy, AI and creativity, and the rise of the 'multi-stage life'.Thanks to everyone for your support in making my book a bestseller!If you haven't ordered a copy yet, you can do so HERE (UK) or HERE (US). If you have, please leave a review!LINKS:Rory's LinkedIn pageFuture Work/Life newsletterFuture Work/Life website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This series, I'm sharing insights from my book Work/Life Flywheel.In this final episode, I explain the impact writing has had on my work/life and what I'm working on next.LINKS:Book Ollie to speak with your teamOllie'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).Here’s what Rory Sutherland, Vice-Chairman of Ogilvy, author of Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense, has said about it:“Work and leisure have become a false dichotomy. As Ollie Henderson shows using the superb Flywheel metaphor, done right, each can make you better at the other.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This series, I'm sharing insights from my book Work/Life Flywheel.In this episode, I explain why during the inevitable ups and downs of work and life, you must trust the process and keep your flywheel turning.Chapter Summary:Work/Life transitions aren't easy, and you'll frequently experience moments of doubt.While having a 'north star' can provide motivation and purpose, true satisfaction only comes if we recognise and enjoy the moment.    Accepting that not everything goes to plan can be a relief.There are some things you can't control, which is what makes life exciting.Focus on the small decisions you make every day.Rather than chase work/life balance, reframe your relationship with time and be open-minded.Concentrate on what really matters and what brings you joy.Embrace creativity and experimentation.Appreciate the pleasure of meeting new people, following your curiosity and constantly learning.Trust the process.LINKS:Book Ollie to speak with your teamOllie'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).Here’s what Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret, Drive and When., 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.

This series, I'm sharing insights from my book Work/Life Flywheel.In this episode, I explain why we value making progress so highly, and how to help track yours.Chapter Summary:Developing a journaling habit helps provide unique levels of self-awareness and insight.Recording significant events and emotions in a tracker allows you to spot connections between patterns of behaviour and thinking.As we get older and responsibilities rack up, a sense that we have fewer options gets stronger, but reimagining work needn't be a binary choice – either continuing in the same job or quitting.The secret is finding the motivation to get started and then giving yourself credit for the progress you make on your journey.Your work doesn't need to change the world to be meaningful. It just needs to matter to you.Micro-journaling focuses your attention on the things that matter most and recognises your progress each day.LINKS:Book Ollie to speak with your teamOllie'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).Here’s what Andy Ayim MBE, founder of Angel Investing School, has said about it:“Life is a continuous learning journey with feedback loops along the way to help us reflect and adapt where appropriate. The Work/Life Flywheel is a much-needed read after the world has experienced a pandemic that puts the harmony of our work and personal lives in question.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This series, I'm sharing insights from my book Work/Life Flywheel.In this episode, I discuss the power of journaling in our work and personal lives.Chapter Summary:Ensuring that your 'stress bucket' doesn't overflow can help prevent physical and mental health challenges.Journaling is a powerful reflection tool, helping you manage and organise the vast amounts of information going through your mind every day.Innovation requires constant iteration and inevitable failure before you ultimately achieve breakthroughs.Design thinking takes a 'human-centric' view of problems to create realistic, actionable solutions.Reflection is a vital part of the creative and learning process.High-performance requires the energy to push yourself mentally and physically, so it's critical to counterbalance the exertion with downtime.Passion can lead to burnout, so lean on your community's support and incorporate downtime in your schedule.Book Ollie to speak with your teamOllie'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).Here’s what Damian Hughes, host of The High Performance podcast and author of High Performance and Liquid Thinker, has said about it:“Ollie’s excellent book will show you the practical techniques of reimagining your life and career and reveals how much better things could be for you, if you can adopt his hard-earned wisdom.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.