Ollie on Work

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.

This series, I'm sharing insights from my book Work/Life Flywheel.In this episode, I explain why rest and recovery are an essential component of building a successful, sustainable career.Chapter Summary:Sustained high-performance means pacing yourself.Plan your diary to balance intense periods with opportunities to stop and recover.Give yourself time throughout the working day to gather your thoughts and regain focus.Think like an elite athlete and consider how you manage your efforts to peak at the right times throughout the year.Being yourself and sticking to your values is vital to success and happiness.While setting goals is important, accepting that you can’t control everything is liberating.Sleep is essential to recovery and high performance, so try to make up for lost hours through napping.If you’re tired, you can offset the negative impacts with a gratitude practice, exercise and being in nature.Incorporate pacing, active recovery, and good sleep habits into your work/life to achieve your potential.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 Alex Hutchinson, author Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, has said about it:“Ollie Henderson offers a timely and perceptive critique of the never-ending pursuit of work/life balance, and suggests a better way to build momentum in our personal and professional lives.” 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 finding your purpose may not be as difficult as you think - just follow your curiosity.Chapter Summary:It’s normal to experience crises of confidence and a lack of direction mid-career.To remind yourself of matters, focus on what you look forward to most.Following your curiosity and concentrating on things that make you feel good helps you rediscover your purpose.Track your daily highlights to notice the things you enjoy doing every day and do more of them!Curiosity is crucial because it’s an opportunity to explore ideas without judgement.Being patient about seeing the results of your work is easier when you’re doing something that aligns with your purpose and goals.It’s never too late to reimagine your career, and there are always ways to deploy your skills and experience in new ways.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 Kathrin Hamm, CEO of Bearaby, has said about it:“Ollie Henderson's Work/Life Flywheel offers the practical tools to redesign your work and reimagine the career of your dreams. Whether you're amid a big pivot or you're looking for a healthy dose of inspiration to find what your next chapter will hold, the tangible insights and success stories in Work/Life Flywheel will help harness your mindset, spark your creativity, and lead to substantial breakthroughs for harmony and alignment in both your personal and professional life.” 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 why we're moving to an era of the multi-stage life, and why that requires us to adapt our view of learning.Chapter Summary:An obsession with winning will hold you back, so it's essential to reframe success.Rather than comparing yourself to others, focus your energy on creating a work/life that gives you purpose and in which you feel like you're making progress.A longer, multi-stage life means more people will start their own businesses, develop portfolio careers and develop broader networks.As well as formal training, staying open-minded to new experiences and discovering new perspective accelerates your learning.Think about your approach to learning like elite sportspeople do about training and coaching – it should be highly personalised.Become autodidactic and use systems to keep you on track even when creativity or motivation falter.Keep your eyes open for new business opportunities based on problems you experience - how could you help solve them for others?Take advantage of communities to help your development and then pay it back to people earlier in their journey.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 Lynda Gratton, author of Redesigning Work, Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, has said 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.

This series, I'm sharing insights from my book Work/Life Flywheel.In this episode, I discuss the significance of building connections with others and outline the perfect conditions for great collaborative sessions.Chapter Summary:The risk of remote work is less connectedness with others.Businesses need to reimagine how in-person interactions can enable more collaboration and build trust and connection between people.The internet now allows you to develop new types of relationships with people around the world.Cohort-based courses combine learning, collaboration, networking and accountability.They also present a fantastic opportunity for you to monetise your expertise.Thinking intentionally about how to design collaboration sessions allows you to maximise the value of ‘group flow’.Liquid Super Teams are examples of how cognitively diverse people can coming together to leverage their highly specialised sets of skills, unbound by location or time zone.While we’re seeing more people go it alone, new technology and communities provide the tools to work collaboratively on projects.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 Justin Welsh, Entrepreneur, investor, and SaaS advisor, has said about it:“With the right mindset and systems, you can make positive changes in your career. Ollie Henderson's Work/Life Flywheel gives you the tools and motivation to develop both, creating the momentum you need to maximise your potential and succeed in the new world of work." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.