20. Remote, Not Distant: Create a Thriving Hybrid Culture with Gustavo Razzetti and Prina Shah

05/20/22 • 28 min

Ways to Change the Workplace with Prina Shah

Is your workplace turning hybrid or considering it?

Is your manager not sure about all this talk of hybrid work?

Is your workplace asking you to return fully to the office?

If you answered yes to any of those questions, you need to listen to this episode of Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast with my guest Gustavo Razzetti who is the CEO & Founder, Fearless Culture.

About today’s episode: Gustavo’s latest book titled “Remote Not Distant: Design a Company Culture That Will Help You Thrive in a Hybrid Workplace” is full of practical lessons any organisation large or small can apply.

I talk to Gustavo about how you can be: Remote, Not Distant: Create a Thriving Hybrid Culture

Gustavo has a background in innovation, social psychology and human centred design, I ask him all about how he has married those elements to bring you his latest work
His latest book, Remote, Not Distant is a title that says it all!
- Gustavo tells us what gems he is sharing in his new book.
- I tell Gustavo that where I live in Perth, we’ve been lucky not to be too badly affected by the pandemic, remote work for most organisations has been a temporary band aid. I am pro remote work, how do we get the reticent orgs to embrace remote work?
- From your years of research, what are the cons of remote work? (Very insightful info to manage psychological safety.)
- What are the unexpected pros of remote work? (There are many!)
- I asked Gustavo about all of the open source material he freely provides, that is truly generous – I ask what drove you to be so open with your material?
Gustavo shares practical tips for organisations who are iffy about embracing remote work.
Gustavo’s answer to “what is one way you would change the workplace if you had a magic wand!” is fantastic!

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About today’s guest: Gustavo is passionate about helping teams

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Is your workplace turning hybrid or considering it?

Is your manager not sure about all this talk of hybrid work?

Is your workplace asking you to return fully to the office?

I talk to Gustavo about how you can be: Remote, Not Distant: Create a Thriving Hybrid Culture

Gustavo has a background in innovation, social psychology and human centred design, I ask him all about how he has married those elements to bring you his latest work
His latest book, Remote, Not Distant is a title that says it all!
- Gustavo tells us what gems he is sharing in his new book.
- I tell Gustavo that where I live in Perth, we’ve been lucky not to be too badly affected by the pandemic, remote work for most organisations has been a temporary band aid. I am pro remote work, how do we get the reticent orgs to embrace remote work?
- From your years of research, what are the cons of remote work? (Very insightful info to manage psychological safety.)
- What are the unexpected pros of remote work? (There are many!)
- I asked Gustavo about all of the open source material he freely provides, that is truly generous – I ask what drove you to be so open with your material?
Gustavo shares practical tips for organisations who are iffy about embracing remote work.
Gustavo’s answer to “what is one way you would change the workplace if you had a magic wand!” is fantastic!

Before you do anything - Join the Ways to Change the Workplace Facebook Group

About today’s guest: Gustavo is passionate about helping teams

Send Prina a text to let her know how you'd change the workplace

Support the show

Subscribe to the Ways to Change the WorkplacePodcast for more actionable insights.

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19. Develop your Consulting Skills to Deepen Your Influence with Deb Zahn and Prina Shah

Consulting is a crucial skill for ANYONE in the workplace, but if you lack it, here’s what could happen:

Miscommunication
Failed projects
A waste of time and money
Your professional brand being tarnished

And all of the above is probably because the project lead (or you) couldn’t influence or consult.

About today’s episode:
If you want to Develop your Consulting Skills to Deepen Your Influence, you need to listen to this episode of Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast with my guest Deb Zahn who is a specialist in The Craft of Consulting.

I speak with Deb about: How Develop your Consulting Skills to Deepen Your Influence.
Deb shares so many of her own secrets in this episode, it got me spilling the beans as to how I consult too!

Get your pen and paper ready for this one. Here are some of the things we cover:

How consulting is an important leadership skill, yet many leaders lack the skill!
The results of being a poor internal consultant.
The key skills you need to be a legendary consultant – and the best news, these skills can be learnt!!
Deb and I share our very own consulting tools.
And listen in to Deb’s answer to my question: if you had a magic wand, what is one way you would change the workplace?

About today’s guest: Deb Zahn helps professionals create successful consulting businesses, especially in the first 2 make-or-break-it years. As a practicing consultant for 11+ years, Deb routinely brings in 6- and 7-figures a year and have built a steady, reliable pipeline of work. Deb specializes in securing high-value contracts with hard-to-get clients. Over the last decade, She has coached 68+ new consultants and helped them fast track their success. She is also the host of the Craft of Consulting podcast.

Resources and links:

Connect with Deb via her Website, LinkedIn Profile, LinkedIn Page and

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21. Five Ways to Communicate to Get Buy In

Do you wish your message would land better?

Do you feel unheard at work?

Do you want to learn how to use the right mode of communication, for the right situation, so you can end up with a win / win outcome?

Well wait no longer!

This week’s episode is titled: 5 Ways to Communicate to Gain Buy In

I help workplaces to become even better.

One of the recurring issues I have seen with not so great workplace is issues happening because of a lack of communication, mixed communication or just plain poor communication.

When people communicate about #change it is dull and generic AF.
When people are trying to sell an idea, they often fail.
When people are trying to influence others in the workplace, they find it difficult.
When people are trying to improve team or stakeholder engagement, they don’t know how to.

In this episode, I share 5 Modes of Communication that you can apply to help your message stick.

I wish you well in finding Ways to Change the Workplace!

Get your FREEBIES and connect with Prina:

Email me to get your FREE Guide: 5 Ways to Communicate to Gain Buy In
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Tune in to Deb Zahn's Episode 19: Develop Your Consulting Skills to Deepen Your Influence

More about your host, Prina Shah:

We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be! Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes.

I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.
My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.

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