Pauline Roussel is a co-author of the book "Around the World in 250 Coworking Spaces" and an expert in the field of coworking spaces. With years of experience running a coworking space in Berlin and extensive research and travel to over 500 coworking spaces across 50 cities, Pauline has gained deep insights into the uniqueness, importance, and impact of collaborative work environments on people and communities. Her mission is to make coworking better by understanding the diverse ways in which co...
Oct 08, 2023•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, you will be able to: Discover how advancements in web three and AI technologies are transforming the workplace. Uncover the rising trend of immersive 3D virtual environments and the role of digital avatars. Understand the compelling career desires of the younger generation for fulfillment and purpose. Learn the urgency of a values-driven approach and significant work culture in today's workplace. Grasp the growing importance of employee experience design and its role in the evol...
Sep 24, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dave Cairns, a man who bridges the gulf between the digital realm and commercial real estate with ease and ingenuity. Dave's journey from online poker player to office leasing broker gives him a unique ability to envision and address the needs of corporate spaces in their urban context. Constantly pushing the envelope, he promotes a futuristic approach to repurposing office spaces. His focus on designing sustainable, people-conscious corporate spaces brings to the table fresh perspectives on the...
Sep 10, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Does this sound familiar? You've been told that simply implementing policies and procedures will shape your organization's culture, but despite your efforts, it still feels inauthentic and lacking. The pain of this ineffective action is the disengagement and lack of enthusiasm from your team, resulting in a stagnant and unproductive work environment. It's time to shift your focus to the importance of leadership and core values in shaping organizational culture, and unlock the potential for a str...
Aug 27, 2023•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Get ready to dive into the future of work with financial expert Joshua Jahani. Discover how he's shaping the industry with his deep understanding of financial approaches and the power of collaboration. But be prepared for the unexpected twist that leaves Joshua in a difficult situation, leaving you craving more answers. Stay tuned! In this episode, you will be able to: Uncover nuances of future financial strategies in the evolving workspace. Develop robust connections within your industry and be...
Aug 13, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Unleash the untapped potential of your coworking space with a surprising twist that will ignite a new wave of human connection. Discover how Cat Johnson's journey through brand communities uncovers the secret to transforming your workspace into a thriving community where loneliness becomes a thing of the past. Brace yourself for an unexpected twist that will leave you craving for more. In this episode, you will be able to: Gain insights into the transformative power of brand communities in the c...
Jul 30, 2023•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Future of Work Podcast, Frank Cottle dives deep into the art of empathetic marketing with Andrea Pirrotti-Dranchak, a seasoned expert in understanding and capturing the heart and mind of the buyer. They explore how conversational marketing transcends traditional sales tactics, focusing on solving both the objective and subjective needs of decision-makers. Andrea shares her insights on leveraging data, understanding customer fears, and the delicate balance between human tou...
Jul 16, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you want to improve employee retention and create a thriving workplace culture? Are you tired of high turnover rates and disengaged employees? Look no further, as I have the solution for you. Join me, Jamie Hodari, as I share how building a strong sense of community within your workplace can lead to happier employees and increased retention rates. By fostering a supportive environment where employees feel connected to one another and the company's mission, you can achieve a workforce that is ...
Jul 01, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Does this sound familiar? You've been told to invest in WeWork, the king of coworking spaces, only to see its spectacular collapse. You're left wondering what's next for the industry, and how you can protect your investments. The pain of watching your money disappear into what seemed like a sure bet is all too real. But fear not, because there's a bigger story at play here. Join us as we explore the future implications of WeWork's collapse and uncover the hidden potential for growth in the flexi...
Jun 18, 2023•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Join Angela R Howard on a journey of understanding the future of work as she uncovers a surprising twist in the shifting power dynamics between employers and employees. What she discovers will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the traditional workplace model. In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the critical role autonomy and flexibility play in employee satisfaction within the workplace. Grasp the shift in power dynamics between employers and employees toward...
Jun 04, 2023•40 min•Ep 79•Transcript available on Metacast If you're feeling frustrated and defeated because despite trying different strategies, your business still can't keep up with emerging trends, then you are not alone! In this episode, you will be able to: Explore the surge of flexible workspaces as a response to post-pandemic workstyle changes. Implement strategic habit work models to enhance productivity and teamwork within your organization. Understand the necessity of flexibility in the workplace in adapting to AI-induced shifts. Assess the i...
May 21, 2023•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Proximity bias creates an ironic situation for Phil Simon, a hardworking employee working from home, as his office-working colleague gets the credit due to their presence in the office, prompting Phil to research and write his fourth book, The Nine, to explore the powerful potential of hybrid work and challenge existing workplace norms. In this episode, you will be able to: Embrace hybrid work models for improved teamwork and adaptability. Navigate the effects of inflation on business policies a...
May 07, 2023•40 min•Ep 77•Transcript available on Metacast Andrew Filev is the founder and CEO of Wrike, a leading collaborative work management platform. He started the company in 2006 to help people and companies work more productively and be more time and cost-efficient. Andrew Filev was running a successful micro-multinational company in 2000 and adopted an agile methodology to speed up the projects. Despite this, it was challenging to keep up with the pace of the workload. This inspired him to create a new software category, which is now a multi-bi...
Apr 02, 2023•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ryan Anderson is the Vice President of Global Research and Insights at Miller Knoll, leading research efforts in partnership with global collaborators and sharing insights with organizations around the world. With nearly 30 years of industry experience, Ryan's work focuses on how places can be better designed and managed to support positive and productive experiences. Ryan Anderson spent 10 years of his career studying the intersection of technology and the workplace, and noticed that organizati...
Mar 07, 2023•40 min•Ep 75•Transcript available on Metacast Peter Miscovich is the Global Head of Future of Work at JLL and has been in the business of orchestrating hybrid workplace pilots since 1995. After the pandemic accelerated the need for hybrid work, Peter's expertise has been invaluable in helping organizations redesign workspaces to ensure employee engagement. Through various companies such as Accenture, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, Peter has observed that immersive technologies and metaverse are rapidly developing and will shape the future o...
Jan 17, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Adam Riggs, CEO at Frameable.com, talks to Frank Cottle about the virtual reality office. It’s a digital space where people who are physically separate can get together, virtually speaking, and work collaboratively. Adam gave up his office lease in favor of the virtual version, and in his words, it’s “an experience that could replace the physical office.” Think he’s right? Listen in and get the full story.
Dec 15, 2022•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast What happens when leaders don’t want to change in a world that’s constantly changing? It leads to bad decisions with painful ramifications on the business, its employees, and the economy. Dr Gleb Tsipursky is working to put things right. In this insightful conversation with Frank Cottle, Dr Tsipursky reveals the judgments that lead to bad (and good) decision making, the dangers of proximity bias in the workplace, and how to adapt in an ever-changing world.
Nov 17, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Many employees believe they can do their job from anywhere. So why should they commute to the office? Rather than focusing on when, where, or how often employers should use the office, CBRE’s Julie Whelan has a different view: let’s unleash the workforce. Let’s release any preconceived notions we have about the way work is done and take a bigger, holistic approach. In this insightful discussion, Julie touches on workspace design, rightsizing, the flight to quality, how companies are engaging wit...
Nov 10, 2022•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ever wished you could take your family - and your business - to exciting new places? Mauro Repacci, CEO of Boundless Life, is making it happen. He’s on a mission to stretch the boundaries of remote work by creating family-friendly digital nomad experiences. Blending local education, coworking, and travel, it’s a transformative experience for every generation and a fresh twist on the future of work.
Nov 03, 2022•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Steve Cadigan is a self-confessed “recovering HR executive”. He was LinkedIn's first Chief HR Officer and has been in the field of talent for over 35 years. He wrote ‘Workquake’ against a backdrop of increasingly dissatisfied and unhappy workers. People were tired of the old model of work and wanted change. Then came the pandemic -- and work as we knew it changed forever. In this episode, Steve talks about the ‘workquake’ we’re experiencing, and why now is our opportunity to throw out old norms ...
Oct 13, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast What happens when the built environment fails to keep up with modern business needs? Enter Sarah Davis, Director of Strategy at Pophouse Design. Through thoughtful and intentional design, their mission is to optimize the workplace for everybody – whether they’re in the office full-time or just passing through. Sarah talks with Frank Cottle about the human experience and how data-driven insights can transform the built environment into a space of connection, belonging, and enhanced performance. _...
Oct 06, 2022•37 min•Ep 68•Transcript available on Metacast Daan van Rossum is the CEO of FlexOS and Dreamplex. Switching from a traditional to a hybrid workplace is fraught with challenges, and Daan is on a mission to help companies manage hybrid workplaces and deliver a better workplace experience every day. Why? Because attracting the best people is just part of the equation; a positive workplace experience ensures organizations can thrive by engaging and retaining the right people for the long-term. _______________________ Want to thrive in the world...
Sep 15, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lisa Gevelber is the founder and head of Grow with Google, Google's tech skilling workforce development initiative. Two-thirds of jobs today require some level of digital skills in a country where 65%+ of the population doesn’t have a college degree. Lisa is working to give everyone a fair shot at those jobs by bringing the information and the employees to the same spot. Drawing on experience spanning more than a decade, Lisa talks with Frank Cottle about the great economic opportunity of massiv...
Jul 28, 2022•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast What if you could increase productivity by 20% simply by giving your people more time off? That’s the idea that led Charlotte Lockhart to co-found 4 Day Week Global, a research and pilot program advocating a more flexible 4-day work week. It may seem radical - and yet, it works. Find out why companies all over the world are embracing this new style of flexible work, and discover the secret to producing more with less. _________________________ Want to thrive in the world of work? You’ve come to ...
Jul 21, 2022•33 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast Tim Leberecht is the co-founder and co-CEO of the House of Beautiful Business, a global community with a mission to make business more beautiful and more human. In this episode, Tim explains that by tapping our human abilities, we can create better and more inclusive businesses that in turn, strengthen our communities and enhance our way of life. _________________________ Want to thrive in the world of work? You’ve come to the right place. We help workers and organizations understand and prepare...
Jul 14, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Cheryl Sinclair is the Chief People Officer at Buckle, a remote first company that provides financial services to gig economy workers. Cheryl is working to transform traditional, “transactional” HR to make it more about the people - and it all starts with the simple act of listening. Drawing on a career spanning 2 decades, Cheryl talks with Jo Meunier about the value of a “people first” culture and how it can help companies strengthen their core values and navigate times of change effectively. _...
Jun 30, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast You’ve heard of VR and the metaverse. But what is it actually like? And will we use it in the future of work? Frank Cottle tried it out for himself with Arthur, a virtual world, before chatting with its creator Christoph Fleischmann. In this episode, Christoph reveals his vision of a “mixed reality” world that enables people to connect, collaborate, and work more closely together - wherever they are in the world. _________________________ Want to thrive in the world of work? You’ve come to the r...
Jun 23, 2022•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you balance the needs of small businesses, large corporations, and multiple employees – all within the same space? It's all in a day’s work for Nasim Köerting, Head of Design for The Office Group. Nasim discusses how the Blackstone-backed company, which has 50+ flexible spaces across the UK and Germany, is utilising timeless design, flexibility, and a ‘lab like’ approach to create a more inclusive and sustainable future of work. _________________________ Want to thrive in the world of wor...
Feb 24, 2022•29 min•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast Long before most other companies had even heard of remote work, Larry English was building a remote-first organization with a mission to create a better work-life balance. Here’s how he and his co-founders created a successful business out of a culture of employee and client happiness, and the valuable lessons they learned — and continue to learn — along the way. _________________________ Want to thrive in the world of work? You’ve come to the right place. We help workers and organizations under...
Jan 13, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith, board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and award-winning author reveals the real reason why we are chronically tired and burnt out at work despite getting the recommended amount of sleep, one of the seven types of rest available to us. _________________________ Want to thrive in the world of work? You’ve come to the right place. We help workers and organizations understand and prepare for the #FutureOfWork Let's stay in touch 👇🏻 Instagram: https://www.i...
Jan 06, 2022•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
