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The best podcasts for hybrid/remote, leadership & the future of work

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Who am I?

I'm an international B2B consultant who has advised hybrid/remote work teams for the last 10 years (well before it was a daily headline). I've worked for 5 different corporations, 2 of them global, over the last two decades. I pioneered hybrid work and have worked some version of hybrid/remote since 2012. If I’m tossing metrics, I like to mention that I owned business-critical relationships totalling more than $1 billion. My deep expertise means that I’ve been interviewed extensively in the media - newspapers, television, radio, magazines. I spoke at a world-class conference about the positive impacts of hybrid/remote on work and wellness. I am well-connected and have the ear of senior transformation consultants and futurists around the globe. In addition to working with organizations, I run the Hybrid/Remote Centre of Excellence, a membership designed to support & inspire C-Suite, HR experts and leaders. This cutting edge resource is powered by my podcast of the same name - 30 episodes & counting & thousands of downloads. I’m focusing my efforts on becoming one of the best resources for B2B hybrid/remote education today. The #1 skill for the 21st century is navigating uncertainty. You don’t have to do it alone. If you have been tasked with creating hybrid/remote strategy and are feeling overwhelmed with content, statistics, opinions (no shortage of those!!), I can help you make progress. What you get when you work with me: -deep research -innovative thinking -leadership through storytelling -expertise in difficult conversations -future-focused creativity -accountability -employee perspective -co-creation -ability to operationalize change How does my work make people feel? ´You are the voice of the unheard employee.’ ‘I need you to speak to my management team. I don’t think they have any idea how to do hybrid well.’ ´I’ve been working remotely for 20 years and it’s so good to see someone talk about remote in such a positive way. Thank you for being an advocate.’ ´I had to speak with you because it’s so rare to find like-minded people who are willing to go on camera and advocate for a better future of work.´ The work I do with you helps you create long-term solutions that will not only retain and attract staff, it will help them thrive. You will ensure the business is set up to succeed but also be at the forefront of leadership. Work with me 📥 www.nolasimon.com [email protected] Listen to me 🎙 Hybrid/Remote CoE https://apple.co/3WH1bG6 Ice breakers 🥶 - George Michael/Wham! - Outlander - Star Trek: Next Generation I'm Nola Simon. I'm a change strategist and storyteller. I've worked some version of hybrid or remote since 2012. I started advocating for work from home when I had two kids under 5 and a 4 hour daily commute.

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What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?

The Hybrid/Remote Centre of Excellence is a podcast where we talk about co-creating the future of work. How do we bring the best elements of corporate from the past into the future? How can we design a workplace that will allow employees to thrive and integrate their work into their lives? What will the corporation of the future look like more importantly, what will it feel like? Will the future be hybrid or will we be working remotely? How will the office be re-imagined. And how does that affect leadership process procedure? Employee engagement and retention. We'll talk about all aspects of life and work with interesting and creative people. Chatting is my super power. Let's chat.

What is my podcast playlist about?

This podcast playlist is a selection of guest appearances or contributions I've made to other podcasts about hybrid/remote, leadership and the future of work.

The podcasts I picked and why

1. Hybrid/Remote Centre of Excellence

Why this podcast?

This my own podcast where we talk about co-creating the future of work. How do we bring the best elements of corporate from the past into the future? How can we design a workplace that will allow employees to thrive and integrate their work into their lives? What will the corporation of the future look like more importantly, what will it feel like? Will the future be hybrid or will we be working remotely? How will the office be re-imagined. And how does that affect leadership process procedure? Employee engagement and retention. We'll talk about all aspects of life and work with interesting and creative people. I'm Nola Simon. I'm a change strategist and storyteller. I've worked some version of hybrid or remote since 2012, chatting is my super power. Let's chat.

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The Hybrid/Remote Centre of Excellence is a podcast where we talk about co-creating the future of work. It’s powered by questions. How do we bring the best elements of corporate from the past into the future? How can we design a workplace that will allow employees to thrive and integrate their work into their lives? What will the corporation of the future look like more importantly, what will it feel like? Will the future be hybrid or will we be working remotely? How will the office be re-imagined. And how does that affect leadership process procedure? Employee engagement and retention? Are you tired of the same old podcasts that rehash what you already know? Do you crave insights from those shaping our world with innovative ideas, all while understanding the vital concept of trust? Want to thrive in the digital disruption era, where trust is key? If you said yes to any of these, listen to the Hybrid/Remote Centre of Excellence podcast. It's not just about hybrid/remote—it's about everything, including the crucial role of trust. Society is shifting from hierarchical organizational trust to distributed trust and this impacts all aspects of life and work. Excellence is subversive. What future would you love to see? This is different from best practices - that's what everyone else is doing. What is your favourite personal vision of the future of work? We are witnessing the transformation of technology, society, and complex systems. Let's explore designing a flexible, human-centric workplace that fosters trust, mastering leadership in hybrid and remote settings. The status quo has its own risks - change is not a bad word but people adapt their worldviews only when the story of change resonates for them. Prepare to challenge assumptions, spark imagination, and take action, with trust and creativity as our guiding principles. Meet experts, leaders, and innovators sharing their expertise and stories about diverse experiences and skills necessary for the future of work. Chatting is my superpower. Let's chat. I'm your host, Nola Simon, a hybrid/remote futurist, an organizational consultant working with companies to create and implement hybrid/remote strategy that works well now but also sets the company and employees up for success in the future of work 5 or 10 years from now.

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2. Remote Work Rants: Should You Turn Your Camera On for Every Meeting?

Why this podcast?

Marisa Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel tackle more pet peeves sent in by listeners, including one from @NikSoro about the annoyance of receiving messages without checking someone's Slack status. The hosts discuss strategies for managing notifications, setting boundaries, and communicating effectively in virtual teams. They also delve into a topic from Nola Simon on webcam usage in virtual meetings and explore the psychology behind camera-on versus camera-off meetings. Whether you're a remote worker or a team leader, this episode offers practical advice on how to navigate common communication challenges and build a more productive and supportive virtual work environment. Tune in to learn how to balance availability and focus, manage expectations, and foster respectful communication in your remote team. Key Takeaways Checking someone's Slack status before sending a message can help you respect their boundaries and avoid unnecessary interruptions. Setting boundaries, such as turning off notifications during specific hours or using an icon in your status to indicate when you're away from your desk, can help you manage distractions and increase your productivity. Respecting others' needs and preferences is essential for building trust and fostering healthy communication in virtual teams. Using a webcam during virtual meetings can enhance connection and collaboration, but it's important to be mindful of the potential for webcam fatigue and to respect individual preferences for camera-on or camera-off meetings. Effective communication in virtual teams requires discipline, initiative, and a commitment to living one's values. By setting clear expectations, managing distractions, and respecting others' needs, remote workers and team leaders can build a more productive and supportive virtual work environment. Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:36 When People Don't Check Slack Statuses Before Messaging 00:03:03 Respectful Communication and Responsiveness 00:07:23 Managing Slack Messages and Video Conferencing Pet Peeves 00:08:54 Benefits of Turning On Cameras During Meetings 00:11:07 Importance of Webcam Functionality in Meetings 00:12:35 Coaching Conversation: The 51% Rule 00:14:11 Conclusion

Long-Distance Worklife - A Hybrid & Remote Work Podcast - Remote Work Rants: Should You Turn Your Camera On for Every Meeting?

Remote Work Rants: Should You Turn Your Camera On for Every Meeting?

Long-Distance Worklife - A Hybrid & Remote Work Podcast

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05/08/23 • 17 min

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Marisa Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel tackle more pet peeves sent in by listeners, including one from @NikSoro about the annoyance of receiving messages without checking someone's Slack status. The hosts discuss strategies for managing notifications, setting boundaries, and communicating effectively in virtual teams. They also delve into a topic from Nola Simon on webcam usage in virtual meetings and explore the psychology behind camera-on versus camera-off meetings. Whether you're a remote worker or a team leader, this episode offers practical advice on how to navigate common communication challenges and build a more productive and supportive virtual work environment. Tune in to learn how to balance availability and focus, manage expectations, and foster respectful communication in your remote team.

Key Takeaways
  1. Checking someone's Slack status before sending a message can help you respect their boundaries and avoid unnecessary interruptions.
  2. Setting boundaries, such as turning off notifications during specific hours or using an icon in your status to indicate when you're away from your desk, can help you manage distractions and increase your productivity.
  3. Respecting others' needs and preferences is essential for building trust and fostering healthy communication in virtual teams.
  4. Using a webcam during virtual meetings can enhance connection and collaboration, but it's important to be mindful of the potential for webcam fatigue and to respect individual preferences for camera-on or camera-off meetings.
  5. Effective communication in virtual teams requires discipline, initiative, and a commitment to living one's values. By setting clear expectations, managing distractions, and respecting others' needs, remote workers and team leaders can build a more productive and supportive virtual work environment.
Timestamps

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:36 When People Don't Check Slack Statuses Before Messaging

00:03:03 Respectful Communication and Responsiveness

00:07:23 Managing Slack Messages and Video Conferencing Pet Peeves

00:08:54 Benefits of Turning On Cameras During Meetings

00:11:07 Importance of Webcam Functionality in Meetings

00:12:35 Coaching Conversation: The 51% Rule

00:14:11 Conclusion

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3. The Secret to Successful Hybrid Work Featuring Nola Simon

Why this podcast?

In this episode of the Bricks+Brands Podcast, we’re speaking with an international consultant who has been a pioneer in remote work since 2012. She's an international consultant who has helped develop hybrid/remote work teams for the last 10 years. People hire Nola because she knows how to get things done. Challenging the status quo is bred in the bone. She's worked for five (5) different corporations, two (2) of them global, over the last two decades. She's developed extensive business acumen and experienced lots of change. Nola pioneered hybrid work and has worked some version of hybrid and/or remote since 2012. It changed her life. The secret to hybrid work is intention. Communication matters - it requires listening, asking great questions, establishing trust and psychological safety. Flexibility and a willingness to experiment and adjust course is the way to build effective culture and process.

Bricks+Brands Podcast - The Secret to Successful Hybrid Work Featuring Nola Simon
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04/26/22 • 49 min

In this episode of the Bricks+Brands Podcast, we’re speaking with an international consultant who has been a pioneer in remote work since 2012.
In this conversation, we cover:

  • Hybrid & remote work
  • Employee engagement
  • Employee advocacy
  • Leadership
  • Future of workplace culture

Meet Nola Simon

She's an international consultant who has helped develop hybrid/remote work teams for the last 10 years. People hire Nola because she knows how to get things done. Challenging the status quo is bred in the bone.

She's worked for five (5) different corporations, two (2) of them global, over the last two decades.

She's developed extensive business acumen and experienced lots of change. Nola pioneered hybrid work and has worked some version of hybrid and/or remote since 2012.

It changed her life.

The secret to hybrid work is intention. Communication matters - it requires listening, asking great questions, establishing trust and psychological safety. Flexibility and a willingness to experiment and adjust course is the way to build effective culture and process.

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04/26/22 • 49 min

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4. How to Prevent Proximity Bias in a Hybrid Workplace, with Nola Simon

Why this podcast?

During this podcast episode, Nola gives powerful insights into what it truly means to work in a hybrid environment and why companies should consider it. Hybrid policies are not just for people who want to avoid commuting or working from the beach, traveling 24/7. These policies matter because it gives people a choice, especially when they have other responsibilities and situations in their lives.

During this podcast episode, Nola gives powerful insights into what it truly means to work in a hybrid environment and why companies should consider it. Hybrid policies are not just for people who want to avoid commuting or working from the beach, traveling 24/7. These policies matter because it gives people a choice, especially when they have other responsibilities and situations in their lives.

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07/25/22 • 49 min

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5. Episode 042: A Conversation on Hybrid Work Culture with Nola Simon

Why this podcast?

Nola Simon is on a mission to make the future of work more flexible, inclusive, and fun. She’s a writer, podcaster, and consultant – a hybrid/remote futurist. Media often interviews her across Canada for her expertise in distributed work strategy. She’s also the creator of the Hybrid/Remote Centre of Excellence, the place for workforce transformation pros to ask questions and get answers from peers.

Conversations on Conversations - Episode 042: A Conversation on Hybrid Work Culture with Nola Simon
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03/01/23 • 57 min

Join Sarah Noll Wilson and guest Nola Simon as they explore the ongoing evolutions of remote and hybrid work, and imagine new possibilities for the future of work.

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03/01/23 • 57 min

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