Ollie on Work

This week's guest is Co-Founder and CEO of Teamraderie Michael McCarroll.Teamraderie offers curated and customised online experiences designed to help build high-performing teams. Their evidence-based approach to collaborative learning is delivered by a network of trusted creators and work experts (which they call 'hosts') from a wide range of fields, including sport, music and even chess (here's a link to a session on improving your perspective with Chess Grand Master Garry Kasparov).Ollie and Michael discussed:How the increasing focus on performance cultures impacts learning and development budgets.The most popular types of sessions booked by Teamraderie clients and how hosts facilitate them.Why new work modes add increasing complexity to management and the effect that has on skill development.How learning together improves the retention of knowledge, and the value of the 'epiphany effect'.The role of shared learning experiences in building a positive team culture.LINKS:Teamraderie websiteMichael's LinkedInGallup's 12 Engagement QuestionsBook 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). Here’s what Dr. Christian Busch, bestselling author of The Serendipity Mindset: The Art & Science of Creating Good Luck and Professor at New York University, has said about it:“The world is changing fast, and life can be short – so we might as well start making it meaningful today. This book provides a superbly pragmatic and useful take on how we can reimagine our career and life. A book worth reading and an approach worth taking.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's guest is culture and transformation consultant Catrin Lewis.After a decade leading culture and engagement at Employee Engagement Platform business Reward Gateway, Cat recently founded a consultancy.She's incredibly knowledgeable on everything related to building engaged teams, working with leaders to create positive and productive work cultures. As well as her consultancy, she's an advisor for private equity firm Tenzing, the Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance. She also works as an Associate Partner for The People Experience Hub.Ollie and Cat discuss:- How leaders set the tone and can't necessarily bring their 'whole selves to work'.- Why CEOs should focus on shaping culture, building engagement, and creating opportunities for their people.- Leading during challenging times, including treating your people respectfully through transparent communication.- How leaders can create communications strategies that help them showcase their personality and build trust.LINKS:Cat's LinkedInCulture and Transformation consultancy websiteYou 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 Damian Hughes, host of The High Performance podcast, 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.

Today's guest is Eryn Peters, a startup advisor, community architect, and future of work expert.Eryn's been working remotely for well over a decade, so she has brings both personal experience and knowledge of working for and helping grow remote-first businesses, including the global talent networks Andela and Toptal. She's now Co-Founder and Editor of the Freelance Focus newsletter, Global Director for the Association of the Future of Work, and a consultant for the Startup Consortium.Remote-first vs remote-okPrinciples of building a remote-first cultureLimitations and advantages of in-person and remoteHow to build good meeting habits, wherever they take placeThe role of HR in building company cultureThe changing importance of communityCommunity-Led-GrowthLINKS:Eryn's LinkedInFreelance Focus newsletterRegister for Eryn's Community MasterclassYou 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 Annie Auerbach, 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.

In this episode, Ollie and Marcus Mossberger, Future of Work Strategist at Infor, discuss some of the key themes of the moment.As both of them spend so much time talking to business leaders and organisations about the challenges and opportunities in the market right now, they share some of their insights on both timely and timeless topics, such as:The differences between how individuals and companies are using generative AI.The opportunities to use advanced technology in hiring, onboarding and management.Why continuous performance ENGAGEMENT is better framing than MANAGEMENT.Why burnout can affect those who love their jobs even more than those who don't.Orchestrating increasingly complex workforce ecosystemsLINKS:Marcus' 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 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.

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.

Today's guest is Tom Goodwin, a digital business transformation specialist and the founder of All We Have Is Now, a consultancy created to help companies unleash the power of new technology, focusing on making better products and services and on consumer-centricity.This was a fantastic conversation. One part analysis of the world of business and work. One part therapy session.Tom's the host The Edge", an original series on Euronews which reaches 250 million households and the author of Digital Darwinism.He's a proponent of what he calls “Nowism” (also the name of his newsletter), which he describes as "a more practical form of futurism". His point of view is that we already have the technology we need to drive meaningful growth. We just need to take action and use our imagination to unleash its power.Tom always offers a great take on the challenges and opportunities in the business world and has an interesting perspective on the future of work. He and Ollie discuss:Why Tom’s an optimist but avoids hype.How zooming out can help you get a realistic perspective of what matters to people.What people have got right and wrong when it comes to finding meaning in their jobs.Lessons we can learn from marketing, including listening, observing people and being curious.What makes a good question, and the importance of asking difficult ones.The role technology should play in making us more human.LINKS:Tom's LinkedInTom's websiteNowism newsletter--------------------------You 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.

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.

This week’s guest is Gina Bianchini, CEO of Mighty Networks, the cultural software platform for creators, entrepreneurs, and brands to build communities.Gina is an incredible entrepreneur, category designer and leader who recently wrote her first book, the Wall Street Journal bestseller Purpose: Design a Community & Change Your Life.Gina and Ollie discuss:Why leaders thrive when asking generative, future-oriented questions.How establishing a clear purpose helps you attract similarly-minded people.How powerful questions lead to transformative change (and how to ask them).Why, whether in a community or organisation, engagement is fuelled by a shared mission.How to turn your interest – however niche – into a community that you can monetise.LINKS:Mighty NetworksPurpose: Design a Community & Change Your Life.Gina’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 Godfather of Category Design and author of Play Bigger, Christopher Lochhead, has said about it:"Ollie Henderson gives you the tools to create a legendary career by embracing being different, harnessing your creativity and building a system to share your ideas. Forget chasing work/life balance and build a Work/Life Flywheel instead.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's guest is David Spinks, founder, writer and all-round 'Community Guy'.He founded CMX, the annual conference and community of over 20k+ community professionals, which was acquired by Bevy in 2019. After serving 3 years as VP of Community, he left the company in 2022 for a sabbatical. He's now working as a community strategy consultant, and runs a job board and talent collective to help companies hire qualified community professionals.He's also the author of The Business of Belonging.Ollie and David had a great chat, digging deep into work and life transitions and why he's been pulled back towards Community despite temporarily stepping away. They discussed:Why David decided to take a sabbatical and how he approached it.His return to community-building with a fresh, new perspective.Community-Led Growth & Communities as the product.Community's role in personal and professional growth.Embracing experimentation and trusting the process.LINKS:David's newsletterDavid's LinkedInThe Business of BelongingYou can get in touch or find out more about me using one of the links below:Book me to speak with your team.LinkedIn Future 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.

Today’s guest is Dan Bladen, Co-Founder and CEO of Kadence.Kadence is building an operating system for the future of work, to improve the coordination of people, time and space, and to help teams feel trusted and empowered to make the best choices about how, when and where they get their best work done.Ollie and Dan discuss:The importance of intentionality in hybrid work.The impact of hybrid work and how it's affecting both organisations and individuals.The significance of community and sacrifice in creating flourishing work environments.How flexibility is a two-way street in the modern workforce, affecting not only employers but also individual employees.How AI and machine learning are transforming work processes and creating new opportunities for efficiency.The evolution of user interfaces and the emerging role of natural language in interacting with technology.LINKS:Kadence websiteDan's LinkedIn You can get in touch or find out more about me using one of the links below:BOOK A KEYNOTE OR ASK-ME-ANYTHING SESSIONLinkedIn | Future Work/Life Newsletter | Future Work/Life WebsiteMy 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.