Ollie on Work

This series, I'm sharing insights from my book Work/Life Flywheel.In this episode, I discuss why networking remains critical to building your career and that it needn't be something you fear.Chapter Summary:Communities have never been more important.Finding your tribe creates tremendous collaboration and learning opportunities.It’s essential to maintain relationships with your ‘weak ties’ to develop a broader range of opportunities.Aspiring for reciprocity helps you identify your value and create inspiring possibilities with others.Formal communities provide support and guidance when changing careers or entering new industries.Preparing a financial runway gives you options when pivoting your career – many people aim for 6-months of flexibility.Technology facilitates new ways of nurturing relationships and enabling your network to become a committed community of supporters.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 importance of expressing your ideas and how to build a content flywheel.Chapter Summary:It's no longer about what you know but how you communicate ideas.Most people never engage in public thinking because of a perceived lack of time, fear of looking stupid or having nothing profound to say.Thinking in public demonstrates the value you create, sparks new opportunities, and improves your reputation.Consistently addressing your audience's problems builds credibility and trust.The future of work will be increasingly personalised, and the ability to communicate your expertise and perspective to the right people is critical.Curating the ideas of others can be as valuable as sharing your own.Look for signals about what people need help with, through questions and engagement on social media.Create a Content Flywheel based on your interests.Share your unique perspective with the world!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 Elizabeth Akanbi-Ogabi, author of Side Hustle in Progress, has said about it:“As people are beginning to reimagine work and reconsider their careers, Work/Life Flywheel is a brilliant resource to help you get started in redesigning your work/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 explain why the only way to grow is by making many small experimentsChapter Summary:Imposter syndrome can breed humility, help you appreciate how others support your ambitions, and spur you on to succeed.Innovating requires frequent failure as you push the boundaries of what’s possible.Learning fast is crucial as you develop a culture of experimentation in your work/life.Use testable hypotheses to help you measure the effectiveness of your experiments.Instead of obsessing about outcomes, concentrate on guiding principles and what you can control.Starting new projects often depends on doing new things and learning on the job, but always keep your ‘north star’ in mind.A determination to learn quickly will give you the knowledge and inspiration to create bigger and better things.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 Hung Lee, Curator of Recruiting Brainfood, has said about it:"There isn't a person out there that hasn't thought about radically reinventing work and life. What's been missing is an accessible guidebook to transform desire-to-action and action-to-outcome. Ollie Henderson's Work/Life Flywheel sketches out a framework for thinking about transformation, bringing the lessons to life with his own personal journey, along with expert insight from industry figures who have themselves gone on idiosyncratic paths to successful unconventional futures. Fantastic read, and essential for anyone thinking about career change." 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 niching down is important and share a practical exercise to help you identify your focus area.Chapter Summary:Writing is one of the critical skills for the future of work.The scale of the online audience for your product, service, or ideas is limitless.Digital writing allows you the opportunity to rapidly test and iterate your ideas.No-code technology means it's never been easier to produce a digital product.The secret to success as a digital writer, launching a new business or pivoting your career, is carving a niche.Being known for something specific is a career accelerant, particularly when combined with something you're genuinely passionate about.Going niche feels uncomfortable, but, by experimenting, you'll find something that resonates with you and your audience.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 Marc Effron, Nicolas Cole, 8x Author & Captain of Ship 30 for 30, has said about it:"Ollie and I have similar stories: burned-out agency owners who started writing online and experienced life-changing results. If this sounds like you too (whether you're an entrepreneur or a high-achieving, exhausted employee), then you'll feel right at home reading this book." 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 stories are important to understand what's possible and helping you achieve it.Chapter Summary:Using character-driven stories with emotional content to illustrate your point of view makes it significantly more memorable.To reimagine your career, you must first address why you want a change, before crafting the story to help you achieve it.To be truly effective, you have to be specific about the new future you're trying to create and bring it to life.The ability to communicate effectively helps you build credibility and inspire others.You create powerful new possibilities in articulating your ideas and persuading others to join you on your mission by mastering storytelling.Recording 'story-worthy' moments allows you to spot trends in your thinking, trigger new ideas, and slow down time.Free-writing enables you to recall stories from your past that have helped form your personality and beliefs, helping contextualise decisions you make in the future.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 Marc Effron, author of 8 Steps to High Performance and President of The Talent Strategy Group, has said about it:“Henderson provides clear direction and practical steps to help you find the work/life harmony that you richly deserve. The Flywheel’s 6 building blocks offer an easy to follow guide for your journey.” 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 how harnessing the different flow triggersChapter Summary:Flow state isn’t something reserved for sportspeople or artists, you can harness it in your work/life.Everyone’s habits and schedules may be different, but we all access flow in the same way.By getting into flow we significantly increase our creativity, productivity and rate of learning.Internal triggers require us to be in control, remove distractions, set the right goals and challenge level, and to tap into our intrinsic motivation.Unpredictability, novelty and taking risks can help increase flow.Constant learning is a prerequisite to living a creative life, full of flow.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 Shaun Tomson, Surfing World Champion and author of The Code: The Power of "I Will", has said about it:"If you want to redefine your life and work relationship, get connected to the wisdom inside Work/Life Flywheel." 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 it pays to treat creativity as a value.Chapter Summary:Creativity has always been an important skill at work, but it's about to become the most significant of all.As technology and automation change jobs, human characteristics like creativity, critical thinking and context will be vital.Creativity is a state of mind and a willingness to think differently about problems and solutions.A creative lifestyle isn't just about what you do but also about immersing yourself in the creativity of others, which inspires action.An ability to keep an open mind improves your decision-making.Optimising for creative inputs and outputs increases your empathy, decision-making, and ability to persuade others.Forget about personal branding and focus on the problem you're looking to solve or the opportunity you're creating for others.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 Annie Auerbach, author of FLEX, Reinventing Work for a Smarter and Happier Life, has said about it:“Ollie is an important and empathetic voice in the conversation around the future of work. His book will help us all navigate a better way to work and live." 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 how combining different techniques will help you with your goal-setting and attainment.Chapter Summary:Materialising your goals - seeing them as real-life things - increases your chances of meeting and exceeding them.Fixing your attention on a single point contracts your perception of distance, inducing a visual illusion that it’s nearer.The secret to maximising your chances of success is pairing positive visualisation with ‘foreshadowing failure’.Being specific about how you’ll judge success in advance avoids being tricked by your unreliable memory.Setting objective milestones ensures you’re always heading towards your ‘north star.’Aiming high and having people to help hold us accountable, pushes us to reach our potential.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 Emily Balcetis, author of Clearer, Closer, Better: How Successful People See the World, Associate Professor of Psychology at New York University, has said about it:"Work/Life Flywheel offers honest and practical advice from accomplished industry mavens coupled with candid reflections on their real experiences when trying to recreate themselves professionally and personally. A must-read for anyone looking to make bold changes in their career and at home.” 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 identifying the things that really matter to you helps you make better decisions on where to focus your energy.Chapter Summary:Using The Code’s simple framework can help you define your values.Commitment to anything requires pursuing the goal while ignoring the millions of other available opportunities.Non-negotiables force you to identify the things on which you’ll never compromise.Establishing your ‘north star’ helps clarify where you’re going, even while being flexible about how you get there.If defining your values is difficult, concentrate on where you already spend your time and what you find interesting.Ikigai - a meaningful life - requires combining what the world needs, what it will pay for, what you’re good at and, importantly, what you love.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 Cath Bishop, Olympic rowing medalist, former diplomat, leadership coach and author of The Long Win has said about it:"If you want to reimagine what's possible in the worlds of work and life beyond work, then this book will give your brain, thought processes and imagination a fascinating and exhilarating workout to help you develop fresh thinking about how to create the best future for you" 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, given there are only a limited number of hours in the day, you need to decide what matters most.Chapter Summary:The era of a ‘profession for life’ is over - instead, we should focus on our values and what we want to experience in our work/lives.The only way to manage its complexity is by taking an integrated approach to our work/life.The Four-Way Win helps you do a time audit and check whether you’re spending it in a way which aligns with your aspirations.Visualising how your life will look in the future unlocks insights into how you manage your time now.Designing a Work/Life Flywheel helps you overcome the inevitable challenges of pivoting your career.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 Alyssa Westring, Co-author of Parents Who Lead, Chair of the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship at DePaul University, has said about it:“In Work/Life Flywheel, Henderson deftly combines decades of wisdom to create a compelling framework for how we think about work and life in today’s complex world. Using insights gleaned from academic research, business leaders, personal anecdotes, and his own life, Henderson provides a conversational and practical approach to stepping out of your routines, creatively considering a new way of approaching work and life, and taking practical steps to make it happen. If you’re ready for change but aren’t sure where to begin, this book is a great place to start!” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.