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FractionalForced Fractional: Kelly Schuknecht on building your business after a layoffSend us a textToday we're joined by Kelly Schuknecht, CEO of Two Mile High Marketing.In this episode, we sat down with Kelly and touched on what it means to be a thought leader (and how that actually plays out on platforms like LinkedIn), why showing up online matters, and when it might make sense to step into a fractional role. We also unpacked the difference between growing your salary and building real business revenue.Kelly Schuknecht on LinkedInBeyond the Bestseller podcastBeyond the Bestseller YouTubeTwo Mile High MarketingLaurel Farrer on LinkedIn2025-04-2444 min
Remotely One - A remote work podcastHow Bo Abrams Turned a Pandemic Insight into Kommu, the Future of Home-Sharing - ep. 105Send us a textIn this episode, our host Kaleem Clarkson, joined by guest co-host Laurel Farrer, dives into the compelling journey of entrepreneur Bo Abrams, co-founder of Kommu, a revolutionary home-sharing platform. Bo's evolution—from a spirited youth navigating diverse environments to an innovative leader tackling inefficiencies in the home-sharing industry—is both impressive and full of insightful turns.Bo’s unique upbringing as part of a nationally ranked basketball team alongside hip-hop legend Master P exposed him to diverse experiences from a young age. These experiences helped build his confid...2025-03-0547 min
The Joy of ConnectingShare a Personality, Not a Pitch | Laurel FarrerWe’re pumped to welcome Laurel Farrer, an internationally-renowned thought leader and expert on the topic of remote work, to The Joy of Connecting. She’s the Founder & CEO of Distribute Consulting, a virtual organizational development think tank and consulting firm.Laurel joins us to share her wisdom on building authentic relationships and creating a more diverse workforce. In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of remote work, the art of networking as an introvert, and why connection starts with generosity.We discuss:Networking tips for introverts (spoiler: Compliment. Never. Fails.)How remo...2025-01-2415 min
New Rules for Work LabsFrom Dusty Binders to Living Operational Guidance with Laurel FarrerJoin remote work expert Laurel Farrer for an insider's guide to transforming outdated employee handbooks into modern operational documentation. Learn how established companies can build living knowledge systems that work for everyone - from the warehouse floor to the C-suite. Perfect for leaders looking to modernize their documentation culture and empower teams to work effectively from anywhere.If you're ready to move beyond dusty policy binders but unsure where to start, this interview is your roadmap. Laurel shares practical steps, common pitfalls to avoid, and insights on how documentation can transform your company culture....2025-01-2241 min
The Collaboration Superpowers Podcast345 - The Future of Work Starts Here: Exploring the Head of Remote RoleWelcome to the first episode of the Head of Remote podcast! In this series, we’ll explore one of the most transformative roles in the modern workplace: the Head of Remote. Remote work is more than a trend—it’s a permanent shift in how we collaborate and connect. But to make it work, organizations need dedicated leadership to guide the cultural, operational, and behavioral changes that come with flexibility. That’s where the Head of Remote comes in. In this episode, host Lisette Sutherland sets the stage for what’s to come, diving into the purpos...2025-01-2013 min
Head of RemoteThe Future of Work Starts Here: Exploring the Head of Remote RoleWelcome to the first episode of the Head of Remote podcast! In this series, we’ll explore one of the most transformative roles in the modern workplace: the Head of Remote. Remote work is more than a trend—it’s a permanent shift in how we collaborate and connect. But to make it work, organizations need dedicated leadership to guide the cultural, operational, and behavioral changes that come with flexibility. That’s where the Head of Remote comes in. In this episode, host Lisette Sutherland sets the stage for what’s to come, diving into the purpos...2025-01-1313 min
National University Podcast SeriesCAVO Ep. 94: The Hazards of HybridAs return-to-office mandates continue to roll out, the national majority of teams are now working from a variety of workplaces. Listen to hear Laurel Farrer, CEO of Distribute Consulting and CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert, and Dr. Jeff Belsky, Director of Strategy and Leadership Development at Solutions 21, discuss what hybrid companies can learn from remote work to help prevent the risks of imbalance, miscommunication and discrimination.2024-09-1223 min
Journey LinesFeaturing: Laurel FarrerSend us a textLaurel Farrer shares her journey from Interior Design to becoming founder and CEO of the world's leading consultancy for virtual-first orgs.Check out Laurel's Journey Line here! 2024-07-1539 min
Journey LinesJourney Lines ft. PJ MetzSend us a textWelcome to the pilot episode of Journey Lines! The podcast answering the question: "How did they get there?".Join us as PJ Metz (@metzinaround most everywhere) walks us through his path from UF Drum Line to English Teach in Florida to Dev Rel life at GitHub.Check out his journey line here, and tune in for the next episode featuring Laurel Farrer!2024-07-0150 min
21st Century Work LifeWLP356 April Monthly Reading and Listening (and Watching!) Recommendations We’ve struggled this month to create a collection around remote work, so we’ve gone a bit “around the edges” - but it’s still all relevant to our audience. There is much content around hybrid work at the moment, and it tends to have more of a “how to” angle to it , so we often give it a miss. So, please send through anything you think we might add in future episodes. https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/contact-us Coffee Break Articles 05.00 MINS The Pyramid Principle Via Sketchplanations How Remote Workers Are Reshaping Corporate Travel Policies via Ski...2024-04-2553 min
The Disgruntled MillennialThe transformative power of remote work with Laurel Farrer and Aaron BolzleIt seems that, nearly everyday, there is another headline about some big name corporate executive bashing remote work or forcing a return to the office. The public narrative, shaped by just a few loud voices, is that the glory days of remote work are over and the old way of working is just better for everyone. However, when we zoom out and think beyond our office walls, the positive economic and societal impact remote work can have is pretty incredible … I’d go so far as to say it can actually change the world for the better. In this episode, I ch...2024-03-1355 min
Remote Work Life PodcastRWL203:From office manager to international remote work expert w/ Laurel Farrer, Founder Distribute ConsultingRemote work has been a game-changer, and no one understands this better than Laurel Farrer. Through her discussion, we talk about the highs and lows that come with a transition away from the traditional office setting, and the impact remote work has had on diverse communities. Laurel's experience make a compelling case for this modern approach to work, addressing the challenges it can pose while celebrating its role in bringing about inclusivity and growth. I’m inspired by her unwavering dedication to championing a work style that brings hope and opportunity to many. Laurel also reflec...2024-03-0436 min
Human Resource Development MasterclassHRD & Remote WorkingIn this seventh episode of Season 4, guests Dr. David McGuire (Edinburgh Napier University), Dr. Jessica Li (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), and Laurel Farrer (GitLab) discuss the relationship between HRD and Remote Working, including:What is meant by the term Remote Working?How has our view of Remote Working been changing, and what is driving those changes?How is the changing nature of Remote Working impacting organizations at different locations around the world?What does all of this mean for individual employees and the workforce as a whole?What are the implications for HRD practice – the work it does, wh...2023-09-2659 min
Default Global Podcast: Navigating Global Expansion, Remote Teams, and International TalentRemote Work Mastery with GitLab: Strategies for Global Hiring and Self-Management🎙 In this captivating episode of Default Global, we discuss remote work mastery with Laurel Farrer, Principal of Strategy and Operations at GitLab and a remote work expert. Laurel shares her insights on effectively managing remote teams and creating a culture of self-management in a remote work environment.🌎 She provides strategies for entrepreneurs transitioning to remote work, including best practices for effective asynchronous communication and balancing support and autonomy for team members.Laurel also advises entrepreneurs on evaluating soft skills in remote candidates and the importance of tracking and evaluating employee performance in a r...2023-05-1719 min
Remote First56. TeamOps and the Next Step in the Remote Work Conversation w/ Laurel Farrer, GitLabIf we keep talking about where people are working, we're never going to stop having this fight about home office versus office. So, we need to shift the conversation to what really matters: how we work.
Today, we have Laurel Farrer, the Head of Workplace, and a Principal of Strategy and Operations at GitLab, who has been a remote work thought leader for almost a decade. GitLab has been able to grow as a company at an accelerated rate that is record-breaking and much of that is because of the ways that they work, which is TeamOps.2023-02-2129 min
Remotely One - A remote work podcastWelcome To The Metrics - Laurel Farrer ep. 038Send us a textIn this live interview, we chat with Laurel Farrer, Founder and Owner of Distribute, the world's foremost thought leader and consulting firm specializing exclusively in remote work and virtual organizational development.Laurel's biggest challenge is setting consistent metrics for company culture. Further, she encourages companies to ask, "How can we calculate our ROI for adopting remote work?"Laurel's team of telework experts help businesses start, strengthen, and leverage virtual workforces to solve corporate and socioeconomic concerns, a major feat in and of itself. We are grateful for her expertise...2023-01-1914 min
Tech BackstageSuccessful Workplace FlexibilityDuring this conversation with Laurel Farrer, Principal Strategy and Operations at GitLab, host Eddie Hudson discusses why successful workplace flexibility has nothing to do with the workplace itself. 2022-12-2133 min
Giving Is A SkillReceivers Make the Best Givers (Ft. Laurel Farrer)The skillset of philanthropy isn’t just developed through the act of giving. In fact, some of the most valuable philanthropy lessons come as you allow yourself to receive support and strength from your own community. This paradoxical growth comes in part because of the empathy gained through the receiving process. When viewed through the lens of receiving, giving becomes less about you and more about the person in need. This week, join a masterclass on empathetic giving with another member of the Basement Philanthropy community, Laurel Farrer. ______________________________________________________Start your Micro-Philanthropy journey today through the fr...2022-10-2540 min
Centaur Stage(re)thinking work with Laurel Farrer, International Remote Work ExpertLaurel Farrer, International Remote Work Expert, joins us at the #CosmicConference to discuss how to become remote first!2022-10-0644 min
Long-Distance Worklife - A Hybrid & Remote Work PodcastMandatory Office Days Marisa asks Wayne about mandatory office days. What's the strategy behind them? Is this a way for management to bring everyone back to the office full time? Are we resistant to it because it's mandatory? Additional Resources Apple's Return to Office Policy Learn more about Marisa Eikenberry Email Marisa Eikenberry Learn more about Wayne Turmel Email Wayne Turmel Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Leader Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Teammate The Remote Leadership Institute The Kevin Eikenberry Group Related Episodes Monitoring Software for Remote Employees What are the Long Term Implications of Work From Home with Lau...2022-09-1923 min
IRIS Pod - IRIS Audio TechnologiesLaurel Farrer - Remote Working Tips for Successful Self-ManagementOur Chief Operational Officer Tom chats to Laurel Farrer, Remote Work Strategist & Advocate, where they cover all things from remote working tips for successful self-management to Zoom etiquette. IRIS improves audio that improves life. Find out how our products enable the world to Listen Well: www.iris.audio/clarity2022-08-0430 min21st Century Work LifeWLP302 What's Going On: Asynchronous Book Clubs, the Metaverse and Work, and the New Hybrid ComplexityThanks to everyone who commented on our 300th episode! You can now find all the interviews over at the new podcast Work Life Changes and Remote Work in Organisations. We kick off looking at “what might be going on”. Maya has written “Virtual e-residency, a future in the metaverse?”, a piece looking at the potential of emerging technologies, and how we might make use of them as part of work in the future. Will “hybrid” mean we use both the metaverse and the office? Will there be a place online where all Estonian e-residents and businesses can meet? And ho...2022-06-0256 min
Remote Work Life PodcastRWL113 - The Power of Asynchronous Workplace Communication w/ Founder of Volley, Josh LittleToday I'm interviewing the Founder and CEO of Volley, Josh Little. Josh's experience in sales and marketing at three Fortune 500 companies provided him with a strong foundation in leadership, storytelling, collaboration above all, communication. His newest company, Volley, was built upon that foundation. Volley helps teams communicate better and escape the problem of "Death by Meetings" by implementing asynchronous verbal conversations, which fill in the gap between text-based tools like Slack and video-chat apps like Zoom. Josh’s work has been highlighted in TechCrunch, Mashable, Entrepreneur, Inc., and Forbes. Let me know what you think.... Want...2022-05-3134 min
Long-Distance Worklife - A Hybrid & Remote Work PodcastRemote-First vs. Remote-FriendlyMarisa asks Wayne about the difference between remote-first and remote-friendly and what phrases companies should be using depending on their circumstances. QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What's the difference between 'remote-first' and 'remote-friendly'? Additional Resources: Robinhood announces they're a remote-first company Buffer Chris Dyer Chris Dyer's company, PeopleG2 Virtual LeaderCon A World Without Email by Cal Newport Wayne's conversation with Laurel Farrer Wayne's conversation with Pilar Ortiz Wayne's conversation with Hoyin Cheung Learn more about Wayne Turmel Learn more about Marisa Eikenberry Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Leader Purchase a copy of The Long-Distance Te...2022-05-0220 minLong-Distance Worklife - A Hybrid & Remote Work PodcastWhat are the Long Term Implications of Work From Home with Laurel Farrer Laurel Farrer, the brains behind Distribute Consulting, joins Wayne to discuss the long-term effects of working from home, the impact this has had on communities all over the country, and even how some of the current tax laws don't support a "work from anywhere" concept. Distribute Consulting is an internationally renowned management consulting form that specializes in workplace mobility. Question of the Week: What are the long-term impacts of working from home? Additional Resources: Learn more about Distribute Consulting Connect with Laurel Farrer on LinkedIn Check out the post that Laurel and Wayne discussed on...2022-04-2522 min21st Century Work LifeWLP298 Towards Equality in Your Hybrid TeamWe welcome Laurel Farrer to the podcast, to talk about how to lay down the foundations to provide an equitable experience for our employees, in a hybrid setup. The conversation was inspired by Laurel’s article 10 Habits to Ensure Equality in Your Hybrid Team. But before we get into the content of the article, we hear from Laurel about her aspirations for the adoption of remote work. In her LinkedIn profile, she says that she “leverages the power of workplace flexibility to impact business operations and socioeconomics.” She named her company “Distribute Consultancy” – they’re not just talking about...2022-04-0749 min
Remote Work Life PodcastRWL112 - How To Create A High Revenue Microbusiness w/ Elaine PofeldtToday I'm interviewing one of my favourite guests of all time on the podcast, Elaine Podeldt. She is a freelance writer, editor and ghostwriter who has worked with publications including The Economist, Fortune, Money, Inc., CNBC, Crain's New York Business, Forbes and others. If you're fed up with the corporate grind and want a guide to getting big results from a small business then stay tuned ... ... because Elaine is also author of the brand new book "Tiny Business, Big Money: Strategies For Creating A High-Revenue Microbusiness" ! (AVAILABLE FROM FEBRUARY 15TH 2022) I re...2022-02-1432 min
Remote Work Life PodcastRWL 111 - How To Approach Asynchronous Work w/ CEO of Remote, Job van der VoortToday's guest is the CEO of Remote, Job van der Voort and during this episode, we talk about asynchronous work and answer key questions including: Why business leaders should care about adopting async work practices How they can approach and address an over-dependence upon meetings Let me know what you think.... Want to learn about remote work from 60+ real-world remote work experts including?: Nick Francis, CEO Help Scout, Laurel Farrer, Co-Founder Distribute Consulting, Andy Tryba, CEO Crossover, Pilar Orti, Founder Virtual Not Distant, Darcy Boles, Dir Of Culture & Innovation TaxJar, Steli Efti, CEO...2021-12-0134 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 181: Remote Work Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies for 2022 with Laurel Farrer of Distribute ConsultingLaurel Farrer is the Founder and CEO of Distribute, a virtual organizational development think tank and consulting firm, where she is passionate about unlocking the power of distributed workforces to create impact in corporate and socioeconomic infrastructures. Mike Petrusky asks Laurel about how she and her team of fellow experts collaborate with the world's leading businesses and governments on three primary topics: how to convert business operations from physical to virtual, how to build products and content for the remote work market, and how to leverage workplace flexibility to solve global concerns. They explore both the challenges and opportunities...2021-10-1223 min
Remote Work Life PodcastRWL 110 - How Empathy Powers Remote Teams w/ Co-Founder of Kona, Corine TanToday's guest is Corine Tan. Corine is Co-Founder of Kona, the wellness platform for remote teams. Since January 2020, Corine has interviewed 550+ remote managers about their experiences and compiled their interviews in an extensive report (https://bit.ly/3hFcI5f). She writes and speaks regularly on emotional intelligence and empathetic remote leadership. Her work has been featured by Yahoo, Entrepreneur, TechCrunch, Harvard Business School, Forbes, BuiltIn, and more. Want to learn about remote work from 60+ real-world remote work experts including?: Nick Francis, CEO Help Scout, Laurel Farrer, Co-Founder Distribute Consulting, Andy Tryba, CEO Crossover, P...2021-09-1943 min
Transforming Work with Sophie WadeLaurel Farrer - Remote & Hybrid Models – Realities, Recommendations, Rewards, & RisksLaurel Farrer, Founder and CEO of Distribute Consulting—a virtual organizational development consulting firm, is well aware of the rewards of transitioning long-term to remote working, and the risks, especially with hybrid models. As a 15-year seasoned remote worker, Laurel has identified the key factors that are critical for success and benchmarking goals for healthy virtual organizations. She shares her experiences, insights, and cautions as we all work through our inevitable, work-related transformations. KEY TAKEAWAYS [04:02] Laurel’s accidental exposure to remote working and her early experiences. [07:43] The primary...2021-09-1737 min
Remote Work Life PodcastRWL 109 - Surviving Remote Work w/ CEO Distant Job Sharon KoifmanSharon Koifman is obsessed with remote management. Over the past twenty years, he’s built and run three fully remote companies. Sharon grew up in an entrepreneurial family and was heavily inspired by his father who first introduced Sharon to the idea of working remotely. These days Sharon runs DistantJob, a unique recruitment agency geared specifically for finding full-time remote employees who work from all over the world. The key difference in his approach is that he wants to show how remote work benefits businesses. His book, Surviving Remote Work, reached number one bestseller status on Amazon....2021-08-0150 min
Remote Work Life PodcastRWL 108 - Why most companies struggle with remote productivity w/ Luke Szyrmer Founder of Align RemotelyLuke Szyrmer Founder of Align Remotely has managed or participated in remote only knowledge work teams for almost a decade. Most recently, he lead a program of approximately 30 distributed across 13 time zones and 8 different locations. Over the last 9 years, he has lead teams building software, running marketing and sales, and launched a bestselling book called Align Remotely. In many cases, with people he never met or spoke to in person. Now that everyone has been thrust into a similar situation, he is keen on helping other leaders come to grip with this pandemic, by sharing what has...2021-07-3034 min
Remote Work Life PodcastRWL 107 - Why engagement of a remote team is critical to success w/ CEO of Space HR Victoria BondToday's guest is Victoria Bond CEO of Space HR. Space HR are an employee engagement agency - super charging business performance through highly engaged teams. "We've built an employee engagement survey platform that works via WhatsApp and is perfect to give everyone in a business a voice." And today we discuss why engagement of a remote team is critical to success and how to overcome the challenges of engagement in remote teams. Giving everyone in your team a voice. Let me know what you think. Want to learn about remote work from 60+ real-world...2021-07-2931 min
Remote Work Life PodcastRWL 106 - How to continue to employ people who have moved to a different country w/ CEO of Boundless Dee CoakleyToday's guest is Dee Coakley, Co-Founder & CEO @ Boundless - They're removing the barriers to scaling teams internationally, allowing companies to employ anyone, anywhere. And I'll be asking: What are the Implications of employees working in another country short term? What are the Implications of employees working in another country long term? What are the options for employing internationally? Boundless recently reached a major milestone and received VC investment of > £2 million. Click here to find out more Let me know what you think. Want to learn about remote work from 60+ real-wo...2021-07-2640 min
Remote Work Life PodcastRWL 105 - How to build a great distributed team w/ John Eckman, Chief Executive Officer at 10upFROM THE ARCHIVE: In this episode, I share the complete conversation I had with John Eckman, Chief Executive Officer at 10up, a distributed digital agency with a focus on building great web publishing experiences on open source platforms, primarily WordPress. Listen in to learn how John has built a great distributed team and what the greatest challenges he and his team have faced along the way. Check here to review 10up's latest jobs https://10up.com/careers/ And check John's talk entitled 'Distributed, Not Disconnected' >> https://www.youtube.com/embed/PmqgK_y...2021-06-3051 min
Hardly Working with Brent OrrellLaurel Farrer on the remote work revolutionFor America’s workforce, the past year has been, if not the worst of times, certainly one of the most challenging in the nation’s history. Pandemic lockdowns have been associated with not only burnout and stress but also the discovery of the potential benefits of remote work. Laurel Farrer, a remote work consultant and strategist, joined us on “Hardly Working” to explain how the pandemic has accelerated a transition that was already underway and how to distinguish between the challenges of remote work and the problems created by the pandemic. Mentioned during the show: Chronicle of...2021-06-0349 min
Remote Work Life PodcastRWL 104 - Remote Work Life Business Spotlight: RechargeThis is the remote work life business spotlight where I highlight top remote businesses, innovations and tech to help you navigate the world of remote work. Today I'm featuring Recharge who are hiring right now check the link for more details... https://rechargepayments.com/careers/ I'm your host Alex Wilson-Campbell, I'm an interview coach and tech recruiter on a mission to help you gain clarity and direction in your career and uncover hidden jobs through one to one and group coaching. Want to learn about remote work from 60+ real-world remote work experts including?:2021-05-2111 min
Remote Work Life PodcastRWL 103 - The One BIG skill You'll need to find your next remote roleIf you're searching for your next remote role have thought about how you're going to find your next role? In this episode, I'm going to share the most important skill you'll need to master in order to find a remote role. Let me know what you think. Want to learn about remote work from 60+ real-world remote work experts including?: Nick Francis, CEO Help Scout, Laurel Farrer, Co-Founder Distribute Consulting, Andy Tryba, CEO Crossover, Pilar Orti, Founder Virtual Not Distant, Darcy Boles, Dir Of Culture & Innovation TaxJar, Steli Efti, CEO - Close, Elaine Pofeldt, F...2021-05-1813 min
The Remote ShowHighlights from Tyler Sellhorn, Peep Laja, Chris Herd, Laurel Farrer, and Kate ListerFull Episodes with:Tyler SellhornPeep LajaChris HerdLaurel FarrerKate Lister
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Remote Work Life PodcastRWL 102 - Diversity In Hiring and Business w/ Managing Director of Good Talent, Leon RichardsOn today's show, I'm sharing a conversation on diversity in business that I had with the Managing Director of Good Talent, Leon Richards. Let me know what you think. Want to learn about remote work from 60+ real-world remote work experts including?: Nick Francis, CEO Help Scout, Laurel Farrer, Co-Founder Distribute Consulting, Andy Tryba, CEO Crossover, Pilar Orti, Founder Virtual Not Distant, Darcy Boles, Dir Of Culture & Innovation TaxJar, Steli Efti, CEO - Close, Elaine Pofeldt, Freelance Writer, Sarah Park, President Meet Edgar, Alina Vandenberghe, Co-Founder Chili Piper, Derek Andersen, CEO Startup Grind, Michelle...2021-05-0140 min
HR LeadersRemote Work: Why we're Just Getting StartedIn this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Laurel Farrer, who is an internationally renowned thought leader on the topic of remote work and Founder of Distribute Consulting. For the past 15 years, Laurel has been unlocking the power of distributed workforces to create impact in corporate and socio-economic infrastructures. Episode highlights00:00 - Intro02:44 - When her passion turned into a business05:33 - Why the challenge for remote work is still ahead of us07:20 - The challenge of managing hybrid workforces2021-04-3040 min
Borrow From the BestUplevel Your Approach to Remote/Hybrid Work w/ Distribute CEO, Laurel Farrer What can companies do better/differently to leverage remote/hybrid work as a tool for humanity and performance? We're sharing all the tips on what companies are doing wrong, where they should put their energy and how to balance keeping your company running smoothly and your humans fulfilled in the new episode of the Borrow From the Best 'Cast. Let's dive in and #borrowfromthebest as we talk with remote/ hybrid/distributed work expert, Laurel Farrer, Founder and CEO of Distribute to give us the best practices and tactics that are going to create t...2021-04-2957 min
Remote Work Life PodcastRWL 101 - 'Remote Voices'; Best Leadership Attributes for Remote Managers w/ Pilar Orti Dir Virtual Not DistantThis is the remote work life's 'remote voices' where I highlight top remote leaders and CEOs to help you navigate the world of remote work. Today I'm featuring Pilar Orti Dir Virtual Not Distant and she shares some of her tips on the best attributes of remote managers. Let me know what you think. Want to learn about remote work from 60+ real-world remote work experts including?: Nick Francis, CEO Help Scout, Laurel Farrer, Co-Founder Distribute Consulting, Andy Tryba, CEO Crossover, Pilar Orti, Founder Virtual Not Distant, Darcy Boles, Dir Of Culture...2021-04-1507 min
Remote Work Life PodcastRWL 100 - How to use your online networks to find your next role w/ Sarah Park- President, EdgarAnother one from the archives: We’ve scoured the planet to bring you the very best location-independent leaders, not to mention the very best in remote businesses. Edgar is yet another example of a remote business that’s paving the way for people like you to work just the way they want. And Edgar President Sarah is another example of a Remote Hero who wants to help your career move forward. In this enlightening session, she shares her communication, marketing and hiring chops to help you to use your own communication and marketing skills to shin...2021-04-1446 minThe Remote ShowLaurel Farrer, Founder Distribute Consulting, Remote Work AssociationOur guest today is Laurel Farrer. As the founder of Distribute Consulting and The Remote Work Association, she starts, strengthens and leverages virtual workforces to solve corporate and socio-economic concerns. A global thought leader on the topic of remote work, Laurel collaborates with the world's leading businesses and governments to eliminate virtual worker discrimination, prevent policy retraction, increased remote job assessability, train distributed leaders and design economic initiatives. Additionally, she also shares her expertise as a Forbes contributor, subject matter expert for business education curriculum, and virtual software product advisor.Links to Laurel's internet resources:...2021-04-1330 min
Culture HappensMaking Remote Work Last in 2021 And BeyondIn 2020, remote work went from a perk to a necessity. In 2021, how will employers adapt to make remote work sustainable for not just the new normal, but the next normal? Eimear Marrinan, HubSpot’s Director of Culture, is joined by Laurel Farrer, an international remote work expert, to discuss what culture, communication and engagement looks like in a successful remote work environment. 2021-02-2641 min21st Century Work LifeREPOST Remote Work for Social ChangeThis episode first went out in October 2019, as episode 212. We don't want this aspect of remote work to get lost amidst the pandemic forced remote work from home conversation. Our guests include Chris Slemp, Mandy Garner, Nacho Rodriguez, Lorraine Charles and Laurel Farrer. For full show notes visit https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/podcasts/remote-social-change2020-12-221h 28
Remote Work Radios2e17_How to adapt to the modern workplace as an employee and an employer with Laurel FarrerIn this episode of Remote Work Radio, our host Marta Nielson interviews Laurel Farrer. Laurel is a remote work consultant and CEO of Distribute Consulting, a firm that helps organizations and people make the switch from the traditional office environment to working remotely. In her interview, Laurel provides insightful tips on how to adapt to the modern workplace practice as both an employee and an employer. She also discusses the long-term implications of the abrupt shift people have made from in-office work to remote work.2020-12-1733 min
Key Conversations for LeadersThe Risks, Rewards and Future of Remote Work with Laurel FarrerAs the Founder of Distribute Consulting and the Remote Work Association, Laurel Farrer she leverages virtual workforces to solve corporate and socioeconomic concerns. A global thought leader on the topic of remote work, Laurel collaborates with the world's leading businesses and governments to eliminate virtual worker discrimination, prevent policy retraction, increase remote job accessibility, train distributed leaders, and design economic initiatives. Laurel is also a Forbes Contributor.
Inside This Episode
The Global Implications of Remote Work
The Evolving Workplace
Managing the Pendulum of Change Management
Risk Factors for Remote Work Discrimination
Maintaining Engagement and Performance with Remote Work
Who Works Lo...2020-10-1734 min
Remotely InclinedThe Real Costs of Running a Remote BusinessOne truth about remote work that’s become a cliché is that it saves you money. Many remote entrepreneurs I’ve spoken with say that their choice to be remote was, at least in part, due to the costs of an office. The challenge I have with this statement isn’t about its truth. Instead, it ignores the other, very real expenses that pop up when you run a remote business. I want to shine a light on those for two reasons: * A lot of bashing around remote work stems from the idea that companies are reap...2020-10-0111 min
Remote Work Life PodcastRWL064 Laurel Farrer Transformative Strategies for Remote Team Management with Laurel FarrerEver wondered how to truly master the art of remote team management? Discover invaluable insights from Laurel Farrer, a leading thought leader in remote work, as she shares her transformative journey from the events industry to becoming a top-tier distributed operations consultant. Learn how Laurel has collaborated with industry giants like Microsoft and Upwork, offering strategies that have reshaped virtual operations. Managers, especially, will find her tips on creating sustainable remote work solutions incredibly enlightening.We also provide a deeper look into the extraordinary growth of the Remote Work Association. What began as a modest gathering of 30...2020-10-0148 min
Leadmore PodcastEmpowering the Future of Work with Laurel FarrerLaurel Farrer was working remotely before it was cool. With over a decade of experience helping organizations transition to remote work, Laurel and her team at Distribute Consulting are ready to lead the world into the future of work. In March, her business leads grew by more than 6,000%, and today she helps companies like Microsoft, Slack, and Zoom do remote work better. In this episode, you’ll hear about how leaders need to lead their remote teams, what the future of remote work looks like,...2020-09-2554 min
Remotely InclinedYou're Probably Doing Remote Work WrongLaurel Farrer has been leading remote organizations for 14 years, well before it was a hot topic. Now, she helps other companies figure out their remote work arrangements with her company Distribute Consulting and she built a thriving community of remote workers in the Remote Work Association. While Laurel knows there’s a lot of flexibility in remote work, one thing that grinds her gears is when people have complained about wanting remote work for years only to deride organizations now for “downloading” office expenses onto employees. To quote: “Will no one ever be satisfied?”In this interv...2020-09-2420 min
GitLab's Universal Remote podcastThe Socioeconomics of RemoteHow can we quantify the benefits of remote work? CEO and Founder of Distribute Consulting, Laurel Farrer, breaks down how removing the office democratizes work and empowers cities to focus on their citizens, not just companies. Listen in as Laurel...2020-07-1316 min
DistantJob PodcastHow to Build a Successful Digital Workplace with Remote Work Expert Laurel FarrerAs a second-time guest in this podcast episode, Laura Farrer shares strategies and practical tips for those companies and managers struggling to lead their teams during COVID-19. She shares why some companies are failing to adopt a remote work policy, and what aspects these companies should change for positive results.2020-07-1151 min
All Remote PodcastRemote Work: The Past, The Present & The Future with Laurel FarrerIn this episode, Anja talks to Laurel Farrer, CEO of Distribute Consulting, and a true remote work advocate. Laurel reflects about the time 13 years ago when she had to "hide" that she doesn't have an office and highlights the differences between "then" and "now". She also discusses why building a good team culture is the foundation of a successful company and why the emerging Head of Remote position is necessary for the future of remote work. During the conversation, Anja and Laurel talk about how formal education is shaping to be inclusive and why remote work has major socioeconomic...2020-06-2520 min
abrupt future. navigating the digital, distributed & disruptive workplace05 - On the Economics, Management and Psychology of Distributed Work, a conversation with Laurel FarrerA conversation with Laurel Farrer CEO of Distribute Consulting, Founder of the Remote Work Association and a Writer for Forbes magazine and other business publications The economic impact of virtual jobs and how can it benefits cities, communities and economies The benefits of remote work for organizations Guidelines to establishing a virtual operational model How telework can improve diversity The impact of remote work on mental health, and the safeguards that organizations can put in place Closing the cultural gap between on-site and off-site workershttps://www.distributeconsulting.comhttps://www.laurelfarrer.com/...2020-05-0729 min
Programming LeadershipLeveraging Remote Work with Laurel FarrerHow do we leverage remote work in our businesses and on our teams? In this episode of Programming Leadership, Marcus talks with Rachel Farrer, CEO and founder of Distributing Consulting, about the challenges facing remote workers and their managers. Despite being around for decades, there are still many managers pushing back against remote work. According to Farrer, this is due to myths surrounding it as well as managers not utilizing it effectively. She wants people to know that remote work, when properly understood and executed, can create more productive teams, departments, and companies.
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The Pathless Path with Paul MillerdLaurel Farrer: The Global WFH Experiment & Long-Term Promise Of Remote WorkLaurel and I decided to jump on a video call to talk about the world emerging work-from-home experiment amid the evolving Covid-19 pandemic. We wanted to talk about some of the deeper principles & opportunities that remote work offers and talk about how companies might think about it in the next month and over the next few years. We talk about:
The short-term mindset companies should take in the next few weeks (hint: don't overdo the tools right now)
What the broader opportunity is for remote work over the next 10 years
The role of trust in remote work and w...2020-03-1852 min
Mastering RemoteLaurel Farrer (Distribute Consulting) - Re-skilling Via Remote Work - S1E21Today we have Laurel Ferrer, CEO of Distribute Consulting and founder of the Remote Work Association!
In this episode, we talked about how remote work can help the development of rural areas by enabling entrepreneurship, strengthening local technology culture, and re-training the local workforce to utilize their skills for remote work opportunities.
We also talked about how to measure the impact of transitioning a company to remote-first or fully distributed, how to measure productivity costs, and why remote work is not just limited to the tech industry.2020-03-0351 min21st Century Work LifeDiscovering the Barriers to ConnectionWelcome to the second in our special series in association with ShieldGEO, with our guest host Bree Cagiatti, in discussion with an amazing panel of guests: In this episode we explore how disconnection presents itself, and we started by talking to Laurel Farrer, remote work advocate and founder of Distribute Consulting. Developer Brian Rhea has identified this too, and is building an app to help — in response to an enquiring tweet which blew up into a huge validation of the existence of a problem of loneliness for remote workers. Teresa Douglas, author of Wo...2020-02-2028 min
More Beach MeetingsLaurel Farrer from Distribute Consulting: Remote Work for Economic DevelopmentOn this week’s episode of More Beach Meetings, we spoke to Laurel Farrer, a Remote Work Strategist and Consultant. Laurel works with some of the top remote-friendly companies in the world. She helps them optimize communications, update processes, and capitalize on the benefits of remote work. Laurel also contributes to high-level strategy in governments, businesses, and companies who want the benefits of a remote workforce.2020-02-0423 min
Remote WellLeveraging Remote Work for Economic Development with Laurel Farrer (EP 11)Today, my guest is Laurel Farrer
Laurel is the CEO and Founder of Distribute Consulting, a consulting agency that’s empowering governments and businesses to leverage a distributed model.
Her work focuses on strengthening virtual communications, streamlining digital processes, and developing long-distance management strategies.
She also writes about remote work for several educational platforms and online publications such as Forbes.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Laurel’s experience operating a remote company of 500 distributed employees
Laurel’s unique take on the isolation crisis that disproportionately impacts remote w...2020-01-1700 min
DistantJob PodcastEP6: Communicating to Thrive with Laurel FarrerIn this episode of the StaffITRight podcast, we talk to Laurel Farrer. Laurel is a remote work strategist and advocate who works with companies to strengthen communication and develop long-distance management strategies. She has written about remote work for several publications and education platforms and has advised US governments, business conferences, and industry leaders on the topic of remote work. We cover a wide range of topics during our conversation, including good stand-ups and bad stand-ups, how to be a leader instead of a boss, how to figure out if the remote approach is working for your b...2019-06-2659 min
Women in Tech Podcast, hosted by Espree DevoraTammy Bjelland of Workplaceless, We Teach Teams How To Work Remote: Women In TechDon't miss out on the next #womenintech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://womenintechshow.com
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Frontier Podcast by Gun.ioRemote Tech Teams: How to Make it WorkLedge sits down with Laurel Farrer, a remote work strategist and consultant, to chat about what it takes to strengthen virtual communication, streamline digital processes, and develop long-distance management strategies necessary for remote teams to work.If you love The Frontier, we bet you'll love our weekly newsletter, the Wayfarer. You can subscribe here. We promise to make you laugh at least once.Gun.io is only freelancing service that engineers actually use to hire other engineers. Interested in getting in touch? Meet us here. Hosted on Acast. See acast...2018-12-2621 minFrontier Podcast by Gun.ioRemote Tech Teams: How to Make it WorkLedge sits down with Laurel Farrer, a remote work strategist and consultant, to chat about what it takes to strengthen virtual communication, streamline digital processes, and develop long-distance management strategies necessary for remote teams to work.If you love The Frontier, we bet you'll love our weekly newsletter, the Wayfarer. You can subscribe here. We promise to make you laugh at least once.Gun.io is only freelancing service that engineers actually use to hire other engineers. Interested in getting in touch? Meet us here. Hosted on Acast. See acast...2018-12-2621 min
The Collaboration Superpowers Podcast187 - Take Charge Of Your Time, Tasks, And Energy With Laurel Farrer Laurel Farrer is a remote-friendly operations consultant and remote work advocate. She believes in "giving each worker the opportunity to choose the environment that inspires them best, no matter where that may be geographically." For more stories, visit www.CollaborationSuperpower.com2018-04-0938 min