Future Of Work Podcast

In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, we sit down with Sophie Wade, a renowned workforce innovator, author of Empathy Works, and founder of Flexcel Network, whose courses on future‑of‑work skills have reached over 650,000 professionals worldwide. Sophie brings a deeply human‑centered lens to major workplace changes — from AI integration to upskilling strategies and generational dynamics. Together we explore why companies must design work thoughtfully, invest in people alongside technology, build trust between executives and teams, and prioritize empathy to navigate the ongoing future‑of‑work transitions. If you’re curious how AI will truly impact jobs, why generational viewpoints matter now more than ever, and what leaders must do to meaningfully prepare for tomorrow’s workforce realities, this episode delivers pragmatic insight with a visionary perspective.

About This Episode  In this powerful episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, three leaders in workplace design and people strategy — Bree Groff, Priya Rathod, and Selena Rezvani — unpack what truly makes work meaningful today. From the myth that work must be drudgery to the practical systems companies can adopt for wellbeing, belonging, trust, inclusion, and confidence — this conversation reframes workplace culture as a strategic advantage. Drawing on decades of experience working with C‑suite leaders and global teams, our guests provide tangible ways leaders and employees alike can build environments where people show up energized, feel like they belong, and are empowered to bring their full selves to work. For anyone shaping the future of work — whether you lead teams, rethink culture, or build inclusive systems — this conversation is a roadmap to better days at work. 

About This Episode  In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, host Daniel Lamadrid sits down with Amanda Litman, co‑founder and president of Run for Something and author of When We’re In Charge — a fresh perspective on how Millennials and Gen Z are fundamentally redefining leadership in the modern world. They explore how generational experiences have shaped new expectations of authenticity, workplace culture, power, and effectiveness. Amanda shares insights from her work helping thousands of young leaders run for local office, and connects those lessons to leading teams, organizations, and communities in today’s evolving workplace. This episode is essential listening for anyone seeking to understand how leadership is changing — from political arenas to corporate boardrooms — and what skills leaders need to thrive in 2026 and beyond. 

In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, we sit down with Selena Rezvani — internationally known leadership speaker, TEDx presenter, LinkedIn Top Voice, and bestselling author of Quick Confidence and Quick Leadership. Selena shares practical tools for transforming traditional leadership into a more human, trust-based practice. Drawing on her work with organizations like Microsoft, Pfizer, and The World Bank, she offers powerful strategies for empowering employees, creating psychologically safe teams, and cultivating inclusion across generations. From ditching bossware to encouraging self-advocacy, this conversation is a must-listen for leaders navigating the new era of hybrid work, shifting generational values, and the mental health crisis impacting today’s workforce. 

About This Episode  In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Britt Andreatta—renowned leadership expert, neuroscientist, and CEO of Brain Aware Training—about why most change initiatives fail, and how leaders can succeed by understanding the brain. Drawing from decades of research and her best-selling "Wired" book series, Britt explains the biological resistance to change, the rise of change fatigue post-pandemic, and what truly empowers employees. Whether you're an executive, a middle manager, or an emerging leader, this episode delivers science-backed strategies for leading with clarity, empathy, and sustainable momentum in a time of non-stop disruption. 

About This Episode  In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, host Frank Cottle is joined by Nadia Vatalidis, Head of People at Doist—the globally recognized company behind Todoist and Twist. With a decade of experience scaling distributed teams at GitLab, Remote.com, and now Doist, Nadia brings deep expertise on what it really takes to build a high-performing, remote-first company. Together, they explore the strategic decisions behind global hiring, equitable compensation frameworks, time zone productivity, employee security, and the cultural strengths of distributed work.  Whether you’re a founder, team leader, or HR exec navigating the complexities of remote hiring or distributed team design, this episode is a roadmap to getting it right. Learn exactly why remote-first is a mindset shaping the future of work. 

About This Episode  In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, Frank Cottle sits down with Robert Schogger — Joint Chief Executive and Co-Founder of MetSpace — to explore how the managed workspace model is reshaping the future of commercial real estate. As a pioneer in the U.K.’s flexible office space sector since 1996, Robert shares hard-earned insights on redefining the client-landlord relationship, improving sustainability, and creating value through self-contained, service-first workspaces.  Together, they break down the industry’s most misused buzzwords, challenge outdated leasing norms, and uncover how flexibility is shifting power from landlords to occupiers. From practical design innovations to the deeper economic and environmental impact of managed offices, this episode is packed with strategic takeaways for property owners, investors, and business leaders navigating a fast-changing work landscape. 

About This Episode  In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, host Frank Cottle sits down with Matt Bertman, a seasoned HR executive and best-selling author of The Insightful Leader, to explore what leadership really looks like—through the eyes of employees. Drawing from over 25 years in leadership development across industries like tech, real estate, insurance, and automotive, Matt reveals the most common blind spots that leaders miss, why 60% of employees would fire their boss if given the chance, and how post-COVID hybrid work has changed the rules of engagement. Together, they discuss the shift from hierarchical command to trust-based communication, the role of emotional intelligence, and how leaders can better empower and understand their teams. This episode is a must-listen for any executive looking to transform their leadership style for the modern workplace. 

About this episode  In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, we bring together three visionary leaders to explore how organizations can radically reimagine work: from reducing time to improving impact, from hierarchical management to leader‑creation, and from forced culture programs to conditions for authentic belonging.   Dr. Dale Whelehan leads the global campaign for the four‑day workweek and helps companies redesign work systems to meet human psychological and physiological needs. Chris McAlister specializes in leadership development that creates self‑sustaining teams, not just managers. Drew Jones examines how workplace culture is shaped by environment, autonomy and experimentation. Together, they offer actionable insight into how forward‑thinking organizations can address burnout, evolve leadership, foster meaningful culture and make shorter workweeks a strategic advantage — not a cost. 

About This Episode  Is burnout a personal failure — or a sign that the system is broken? In this powerful episode, Priya Rathod, Co-Chair of Indeed’s Parents & Caregivers Inclusion Resource Group, unpacks the truth behind today’s workplace stress epidemic. Drawing from her experience in product strategy, UX, and inclusive leadership, Priya explains why burnout, job insecurity, and rigid policies are pushing people — especially working parents and caregivers — to their limits.   This conversation goes beyond wellness perks to spotlight what truly matters: flexible systems, belonging, trust, and real psychological safety. If you're navigating career uncertainty, managing caregiving responsibilities, or leading a team through change, this episode will leave you rethinking how we define success and build supportive work cultures in a constantly evolving world.