
Transform Work
The Transform Work podcast, hosted by John Winsor and presented by Open Assembly, is your front-row seat to the revolution reshaping how work gets done. Each episode features candid conversations with leading thinkers, bold organizational leaders, innovative platforms, and forward-thinking academics—all united by a shared mission: to advance the practical application of open talent strategies.Guided by John’s vision and experience at the forefront of the open work movement, this podcast offers more than just ideas—it’s a collaborative space for fresh insights, real-world stories, and powerful connections that are redefining the future of work.
Latest episodes

Nov 2, 2022 • 42min
WORK. with Tammy Browning, President of KellyOCG
This episode of the WORK. podcast welcomes Tammy Browning, the President of KellyOCG.Kelly OCG is the he outsourcing and consulting business of Kelly, and Tammy is responsible for the company’s more than $10 billion global MSP portfolio. She is always seeking new ways to add value for her customers by helping them discover what’s next in the future of work. She is passionate about the opportunity to change lives and provide talent with purposeful work.

Aug 17, 2022 • 34min
WORK. with Simon Hill, CEO and Founder of Wazoku
On this episode of the WORK podcast we welcome back Simon Hill, the founder and CEO of Wazoku. Wazoku is an idea management and open innovation platform which enables organizations of any size to drive innovation at scale. John Winsor interviewed Simon two years ago, just after the acquisition of Innocentive, and much has happened since then as the company continues to help organizations solve their toughest problems.Show Notes:Simon HillWazokuInnocentiveWORK Podcast with Simon Hill from August 26, 2020

Aug 5, 2022 • 38min
WORK. with Rich Wilson, CEO and Co-founder of Gigged.AI
This episode WORK. podcast features Rich Wilson, the CEO and Co-founder of Gigged.AI. Gigged.AI is an ecosystem to make tech talent hiring easier by using Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain technologies. Rich is an experienced leader who has had senior positions with Allegis Group and Gartner, and is passionate about mental health, technology and the future of work. Rich WilsonGigged.AIAllegis GroupGartnerUpworkFiverrPaul Estes - Gig MindsetJon Younger

Jun 27, 2022 • 45min
WORK. with Prakash Gupta, Chief Revenue Officer at Turing
This edition of the WORK. podcast welcomes Prakash Gupta. Prakash is the Chief Revenue Officer at Turing. Turing is an Intelligent Talent Cloud that uses deep expertise in Machine Learning and Data Science to deliver top engineers to build your software development dream team. Prakash GuptaTuring

May 30, 2022 • 24min
WORK. with Cal Adamson, Co-founder & CEO of Distributed
This WORK. features Cal Adamson, the Co-founder and CEO of Distributed.Distributed is a private talent cloud platform that has rebuilt enterprise outsourcing to harness modern freelancer developer talent at scale. Show notes:Cal AdamsonDistributedTopcoderGigsterTuring ToptalElastic TeamsCenter of the Transformation of Work

May 25, 2022 • 27min
WORK. with Mynul Khan, CEO & Founder of Field Nation
This episode of the WORK. podcast features Mynul Khan, the Founder and CEO of Field Nation. Founded in 2008, Field Nation is a leading online work marketplace for connecting people to get work done. The online platform combines a deep expertise marketplace with a complete project and workflow management platform to deliver skilled, onsite professionals anytime and anywhere.Show notes:Mynul KahnField NationCrowdsourcing: Why the Power of the Crowd is Driving the Future of Business by Jeff HoweFujitsuSteve Rader

May 17, 2022 • 25min
WORK. with Sam Orrin, Global Director of Business Development at Worksome
This episode of the WORK. Podcast features Sam Orrin, the Global Director of Business Development at Worksome. Worksome is a platform that makes managing a contingent workforce fast and painless by automating freelancer and contractor payments, billing, and compliance processes. Sam OrrinWorksomeCenter of the Transformation of WorkYunoJunoStaffing Industry Analysts TuringToptalUpworkDweetBraintrust

May 2, 2022 • 33min
WORK. with Mina Bastawros, VP of Creative and Digital Marketing at Airbus
This edition of the WORK. podcast features Mina Bastawros, the Vice President of Creative and Digital Marketing at Airbus, where he oversees how to do better marketing, but also marketing better at Airbus. Mina BastawrosAirbusStever RaderCrispin Porter & BoguskyHavasHarvard Business PressBarry MatthewsFreelancer.comUpworkExperfyJimmy ChinFree Solo

Mar 18, 2022 • 35min
WORK. with David Alberts, Co-founder of BeenThereDoneThat
This episode of the WORK. podcast welcomes David Alberts. David is the Chairman and Co Founder of BeenThereDoneThat, a Network Intelligence System powered by a Global Community of 350 of the worlds most experienced Chief Strategic , Chief Creative and Chief Innovation Officers. His mission is to Harness the World’s Best Thinkers to Solve the World's Toughest Problems. David AlbertsBeenThereDoneThatVictors & SpoilsAlex BoguskyCrispin Porter & BoguskyMatt Close Baked InTinker Hatfield

Mar 4, 2022 • 42min
WORK. with Enrique Rubio, Founder of Hacking HR
This Work Podcast, brought to you by Open Assembly, features Enrique Rubio. Enrique is the Founder of Hacking HR, a global learning community of HR leaders, practitioners, vendors, consultants, and everyone else interested in advancing the HR profession.