Hybrid/Remote Centre of Excellence

Which episode should someone start with?

Well, the beginning is a very good place to start:) #1.

Which have been your favourite episodes so far?

It always takes me by surprise that my solo episodes get the most traction. With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility is episode #5 and it's about personal branding and employee advocacy.

Which episode are you most proud of?

This is like being asked to pick you favourite child but I'm really fond of the episode with Leslie Ehm and Erica Ehm. Erica was one of the original VJs for Much Music when I was a teenager and she has been part of the fabric of my life for a long time. I've gotten to know her via social media but I was blown away at how well she has learned about me through observation and interaction. This episode marks the first time Erica and her sister Leslie have been interviewed together.

What is your vision for your show?

My vision for the show is to talk about things other people won't talk about regarding hybrid/remote and the future of work. The type of change that is needed is systematic and systems are designed to survive. We need to dismantle many things that we have accepted as normal if employees are going to thrive and organizations are going to succeed in the future of work but many people are invested in the status quo. You can't change what you can't see and I hope to illuminate the path to change.

What is your favourite other podcast that isn't yours?

There are a few: Revisionist History - Malcolm Gladwell WorkLife/Think Again - Adam Grant Indestructible PR - Molly McPherson What Works - Tara McMillan Rethinking Trust - Rachel Botsman Reinvention of the VJ - Erica Ehm

How did you come up with the name for your podcast?

The name of the podcast has been an evolution. I originally called it The Janus Oasis because the Roman god Janus has two heads - one looking back tot he past and one towards the future. Oasis because I wanted the podcast to be a brave space where people felt safe to share their hopes and dreams and expertise about how to build the future of work. However, there are two different pronunciation of Janus which caused confusion and Oasis made people think of the band so I rebranded.

Tell us a bit about yourself

I've worked some version of hybrid/remote since 2012. Back then, I had 2 kids under the age of 7 and a 2 hour commute each way. I either advocated for flexibility or I never saw my kids. When my job got restructured in 2020, I realize that the most meaningful work I've done in my career is advocating for change and creating hybrid/remote strategies and implementing them. I founded a consulting firm so I could work with organizations who are interested in redesigning work. www.nolasimon.com