My guest this week is Tony Jamous, CEO of Oyster . Oyster mission is to make global employment easier for companies and talented workers. Tony's team is fully distributed and has grown by over 650 people in the past year alone. Previously Tony was previously founder and CEO of Nexmo, acquired by Vonage in 2016 for $230 million. We discussed: Why Tony is so passionate about remote work and the opportunities it unlocks Why the best talent choosing remote work will shape future organisations. How t...
Nov 30, 2022•32 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Future Work/Life #117: Building in public is the secret to a legendary career Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 29, 2022•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week's guest is strategy consultant, executive coach, and keynote speaker Dorie Clark. Dorie has twice been named one of the Top 50 Business Thinkers in the World by Thinkers50, and the #1 Communication Coach in the World by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards, as well as one of the Top 10 Communication Professionals in the World by Global Gurus. She's also the author of several books, including the WSJ bestseller "The Long Game" (Harvard Business Review Press, 2021), as we...
Nov 23, 2022•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Future Work/Life newsletter #116: Time to update your LinkedIn profile (before radically rethinking how you design your career) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 17, 2022•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast I've got a very special guest today - me! I share the first chapter from my new book, Work/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear , which will be published on 17th January 2023. You can pre-order your copy HERE . LINKS: Future Work/Life newsletter Future Work/Life website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 16, 2022•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Future Work/Life newsletter #115: 5 fresh ideas on supporting your team during a recession Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 10, 2022•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast My guest today is Jacob Morgan. Jacob is the bestselling author of 4 books, an entrepreneur and podcast host. He's also founder of the Future of Work University and a regular speaker at global events on subjects including leadership, employee experience, and, of course, the future of work We had a fascinating discussion covering: Work/life integration vs work/life balance What to do when a member of your team is disengaged Why understanding mindset helps you improve as a leader The role of techn...
Nov 09, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Future Work/Life newsletter #114: If not balance, then what? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 03, 2022•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast My guest today is making her second appearance on the show. Christine Armstrong is a researcher, speaker and vlogger on work - present and future. We discuss her recent research on how businesses are responding to a fresh set of challenges that are emerging, including topics like: The latest data on hybrid work and what's driving people back to the office (or not, as the case may be). How the coming recession is affecting planning and strategy in organisations Why all things are not equal in the...
Nov 02, 2022•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Future Work/Life newsletter #113: Making it easier to hire the right people Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 27, 2022•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week's guest is Phil Kirschner, Senior Expert and Associate Partner of Real Estate, People and Organizational Performance at Mckinsey. Phil has spent the past decade working at the forefront of innovation in workplace strategy for organisations like Credit Suisse, JLL and WeWork. He now advises executive teams on the future of work and post-pandemic workplace strategies, including how to innovate while also smoothing the path for new ways of working. We had a great chat in which...
Oct 26, 2022•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Future Work/Life #112: What would your 95-year-old self advise you to do? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 21, 2022•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to the ninth series of the Future Work/Life podcast. After a 25 year career in leadership roles, ten years ago MarkC. Crowley wrote a book offering a unique perspective on what it takes to bring the best out of the people work with and for you. Lead From The Heart was both a rallying call to consider the impact of how your behaviour makes others feel, but more literally, it drew on scientific research that demonstrated how your heart – the real, physical thing beating in your chest ...
Oct 19, 2022•45 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Future Work/Life newsletter #111: How to ask better interview questions? Like, what browser tabs do you currently have open? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 18, 2022•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Future Work/Life #110: Attracting talent who can make a difference is more important than ever Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 18, 2022•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Future Work/Life newsletter #109: How to scale your career by doing things that don't scale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2022•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Future Work/Life newsletter #108: Multiplayer collaboration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 17, 2022•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode, I share my final lesson of this Top 20 Lessons series - why sharing your ideas with the world is the secret to building a successful and happy work/life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 16, 2022•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I explore why trusting the process is more than a cliche with Professor Damian Hughes. Plus, how to do it in practice. Damian is an organisational psychologist and author. He's written several books about leadership and high-performance culture within some of the world's most successful businesses and sports organisations, including Barcelona Football Club, and Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson. You'll probably know him as the host of one of the UK's top podcasts, ...
Sep 15, 2022•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this show, you'll hear from Shaun Tomson and Steven Kotler about the power of flow state. Shaun Tomson is a former world champion surfer and the author of The Code. Steven Kotler has been twice-nominated for the Pulitzer prize for his non-fiction writing and is the founder of the Flow Research Collective. He's one of the world's leading experts on the neurobiology of peak performance. Original Episodes: Shaun Tomson: Purpose and Flow in Surfing, Work and Life Steven Kotler - Flow State & ...
Sep 14, 2022•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Dror Gurevich explains why Velocity Network Foundation is building the Internet of Careers and how it will revolutionise the way we collect and share career credentials. Original episode: Dror Gurevich - The Internet of Careers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 09, 2022•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I explore with We Are Rosie founder Stephanie Nadi Olson why although we're seeing more people choose more independent careers as freelancers, contractors, and solopreneurs, this doesn't mean maintaining a sense of relatedness isn't important. In fact, with new ways of forming teams of independent experts who share a mission, you can create magic. Original episode: Stephanie Nadi Olson - The Flexible Future of Work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 08, 2022•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this show, you'll hear from Dr Christian Busch and Dr Grace Lordan about why you make your own luck. Christian is the bestselling author of Connect the Dots: The Art & Science of Creating Good Luck . Christian is director of the CGA Global Economy Program at New York University (NYU), and also teaches at the London School of Economics (LSE). Grace is an Associate Professor in Behavioural Science and Director of The Inclusion Initiative at the London School of Economics and Political...
Sep 07, 2022•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I share a clip from my fantastic conversation with the legendary surfer Shaun Tomson, who now speaks to millions worldwide about how to clarify your purpose. He does this using what he calls 'The Code', which asks you to write 12 statements of commitment, each starting with, "I Will'. Original episode: Shaun Tomson: Purpose and Flow in Surfing, Work and Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 01, 2022•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I explore why embracing constraints can be a good thing, both when prioritising your time and also, as Tim Harford explains, when it comes to creativity. Original episode: Tim Harford - Following your Curiosity & Learning from Failure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 31, 2022•6 min•Transcript available on Metacast I've just got one guest for you this week, but he's a good one! Writer, Dror Poleg, explains why the future of work is global and the implications on how we think about deploying our expertise. Original episode: Dror Poleg - Future of work, cities, and human communities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 25, 2022•6 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast In this show, you'll hear from two successful entrepreneurs about how journaling has changed their lives in very different ways. My first guest is Andy Ayim MBE, founder of Angel Investing School, who explains how he uses his 'tracker' to record the most significant events in his daily life. Then you'll hear Nik Whitfield's remarkable story. He's the founder and Chairman of Panaseer and journaling was partly responsible for curing his previously debilitating back pain. Original Episodes: Andy Ay...
Aug 24, 2022•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this show, you'll hear why you need to start pacing yourself like an elite athlete. My first guest is George Bettany, founder of Sanctus, a mental health coaching business. Then you'll hear from journalist and author of Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, Alex Hutchinson. Original Episodes: George Bettany - Mental Health in the Workplace Alex Hutchinson - Human Performance: The Role of Mind and Body Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Aug 18, 2022•6 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast In this show, you'll hear from two experts on why rest and recovery are vital to performing at your best. about why creativity is such an important skill for the future of work. My first guest is mental health campaigner Geoff McDonald, and my second guest is the author of Rest and Shorter, Alex Soojung-Kim Pang. Original Episodes: Geoff McDonald - Mental Health & The Power of Purpose Alex Soojung-Kim Pang: 4-Day Week & Doing More In Less Time Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Aug 17, 2022•5 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast In this show, you'll hear from two world-renowned expert guests about why creativity is such an important skill for the future of work. My first guest is twice Pulitzer prize nominated author and founder of the Flow Research Collective, Steven Kotler. Then you'll hear from one of the world's top business thinkers, Lynda Gratton, who talks about her own creative process and the importance of creativity in relation to increased automation. Original Episodes: Steven Kotler - Flow State & Peak P...
Aug 11, 2022•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
