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NOLA History GuyPodcast 55 – Maison Blanche Origins: Simon J. ShwartzMaison Blanche Origins continues with Simon J. Shwartz, who worked in the family business before striking out on his own.
New Orleans Illustrated in Photo Etching (1892), published by James P. Craig
Maison Blanche Origins – Simon J. Shwartz
Continuing the Maison Blanche Origins story of the “Greatest Store South” with the early career of Maison Blanche’s founder, Simon J. Shwartz. Simon worked for his father, primarily in New York City. He brought home innovative retailing ideas.
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Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkTonight The Music Seems So Loud - Liam Payne and The Future of Music**Hope & Possibilities Podcast: "Find Yourself In" – Episode Summary** **Host:** Nola Simon **Theme:** Music Industry, Fame, and the Future of Work --- ### **Key Discussion Points** 1. **Liam Payne & George Michael: Parallels in Fame and Tragedy** - Liam Payne’s unexpected death at 31 (October 2024) and its connection to George Michael’s legacy. - The emotional impact of witnessing Payne’s death through viral, unfiltered imagery and its parallels to public grief over George Michael’s passing in 2016. - Shared struggles: Early fame, identity crises post-boy-band stardom, and the pressures of reinvention. 2. **Boy Bands as Cult...2025-04-0716 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkThe Story of My Life: Liam Payne and the Future of the Music Industry Show Notes: Exploring the Music Industry and Fandom Introduction Personal Reflection: I'm still grappling with the news of Liam Payne's passing on October 16th, 2024. As a son, brother, father, and renowned singer, his impact on those who loved him is undeniable. I'm Nola Simon, host of the Hope and Possibilities podcast, and I'm already getting emotional as I reflect on his life and career. Personal Connection: I grew up loving George Michael and Wham!, and when George Michael passed away on Christmas in 2016, my daughter broke the news to me, and I couldn't...2025-03-2609 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkRedefining Workplace Trust: Nola Simon's Approach to Hybrid and Remote WorkMade in Canada.2024-12-0319 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkSmall Town, Big Impact: Revolutionizing Social Media Marketing from Rural Nova ScotiaMade in Canada Putting the Social in Social Media from a Remote, Rural Location in Canada In this episode of the Hybrid Remote Center of Excellence podcast, host Nola Simon interviews Ingrid Deon, an award-winning entrepreneur who runs a world-class marketing agency from rural Nova Scotia. Discover how Ingrid built her successful business and created local jobs in a small town, overcoming challenges and leveraging the power of authentic social media engagement. **Key Highlights:** - Ingrid's journey from single mom to CEO of a marketing agency - Building a business...2024-11-2633 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkExploring Generalist World with Milly TamatiMade in Canada Episode Title: Exploring the Generalist World with Milly Tamati Episode Introduction Join host Nola Simon as she interviews Milly Tamati, founder of Generalist World. Discover Milly's journey from New Zealand to building a thriving global community of generalists and learn about her innovative approach to career development. Guest Information Milly Tamati is the founder of Generalist World, a community dedicated to people with diverse skills. She has a background in teaching, startup ventures, and community building. Connect with Milly on LinkedIn. Timestamps and Key T...2024-11-2547 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkSay What They Can't Unhear - Tamsen WebsterSay What They Can't Unhear with Tamsen Webster In this episode, host Nola Simon interviews Tamsen Webster about her new book "Say What They Can't Unhear" and discusses effective messaging strategies for driving change. Key topics covered: Tamsen's background as a message designer and "English to English translator" The importance of understanding deep beliefs when trying to inspire change How to find common ground and build on existing beliefs rather than challenging them The "smart, capable, and good" approach to empathy in communication Why the "deepest beliefs are hardest to shift" and how to...2024-11-1357 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkCommunity with Rosie SherryShow Notes: Building Community with Rosie Sherry In this episode, Nola Simon interviews Rosie Sherry, a community expert and founder of Ministry of Testing and Rosieland. Key Topics: - Rosie's journey into community building, starting with local tech meetups in Brighton - The growth of Ministry of Testing from a small project to a global community - Challenges and opportunities in running in-person conferences post-pandemic - Creating inclusive spaces for introverts and neurodivergent individuals at events - The impact of AI on online communities and content moderation - Building custom community platforms vs...2024-11-131h 00
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkHilke Schellmann - The Algorithm: How AI Decides Who Gets Hired, Monitored, Promoted & Fired & Why We Need to Fight Back NowThis conversation features an interview with Hilke Schellman, author of "The Algorithm: How AI Decides Who Gets Hired, Monitored, Promoted, Fired, and Why We Need to Fight Back Now." The host, Nola Simon, shares her personal experiences and concerns about AI in hiring processes, which led her to Schellmann's work. Key points discussed include: The increasing use of AI in hiring processes, especially for high-turnover positions. Potential biases and inaccuracies in AI hiring tools, such as: Favoring certain names or keywords unrelated to job performance Misinterpreting data and making incorrect inferences Potentially replicating existing workforce inequities...2024-11-121h 05
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkAI in Hiring: The Promise, Perils, and Unintended ConsequencesThis conversation features an interview with Hilke Schellman, author of "The Algorithm: How AI Decides Who Gets Hired, Monitored, Promoted, Fired, and Why We Need to Fight Back Now." The host, Nola Simon, shares her personal experiences and concerns about AI in hiring processes, which led her to Schellmann's work. Key points discussed include: The increasing use of AI in hiring processes, especially for high-turnover positions. Potential biases and inaccuracies in AI hiring tools, such as: Favoring certain names or keywords unrelated to job performance Misinterpreting data and making incorrect inferences Potentially replicating existing workforce inequities...2024-11-0758 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkCommunity with Rosie SherryHere are the show notes based on the transcript: Show Notes: Building Community with Rosie Sherry In this episode, Nola Simon interviews Rosie Sherry, a community expert and founder of Ministry of Testing and Rosieland. Key Topics: - Rosie's journey into community building, starting with local tech meetups in Brighton - The growth of Ministry of Testing from a small project to a global community - Challenges and opportunities in running in-person conferences post-pandemic - Creating inclusive spaces for introverts and neurodivergent individuals at events - The...2024-10-1052 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkSay What They Can't Unhear: Tamsen WebsterHere are the show notes based on the transcript: Say What They Can't Unhear with Tamsen Webster In this episode, host Nola Simon interviews Tamsen Webster about her new book "Say What They Can't Unhear" and discusses effective messaging strategies for driving change. Key topics covered: Tamsen's background as a message designer and "English to English translator" The importance of understanding deep beliefs when trying to inspire change How to find common ground and build on existing beliefs rather than challenging them The "smart, capable, and good" approach to empathy in communication...2024-10-0957 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkPodgagement Demo: Grow Your Podcast by Making Discoverability and Feedback Easier Show Notes: Podgagement Demo In this episode, Nola Simon demonstrates Podgagement, a tool to help podcasters improve discoverability and gather listener feedback. Key points covered: Introduction to Podgagement and its features Challenges with podcast discoverability and getting listener feedback Overview of recent changes in the podcasting industry Demonstration of Podgagement's ratings and reviews functionality Creating customized social media images from reviews Using the "follow page" to improve discoverability across platforms The "love the podcast" page for gathering ratings and reviews Aggregating feedback from multiple sources Highlighted features: Customizable review images for social media and YouTube end screens Follow page with l...2024-10-0410 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkWhy I Made a Midlife Career SwitchMy Midlife Career Switch: Lessons Learned I'm Nola Simon and I recently shared my story of making a midlife career switch in Maclean's magazine. Why I Made a Midlife Career Switch - Macleans.ca While the article provides context about my personal career journey, I wanted to offer more specific actions and advice based on my experience. Here's what I've learned: Start Earlier Than You Think I began contemplating a career change back in 2014, but due to life circumstances, I didn't make the leap until years later. This taught me...2024-10-0121 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkMeagan Williamson: The Power of Pinterest, Search and AI - video Host: Nola Simon Guest: Meagan Williamson, Pinterest Marketing Expert Overview: In this episode, Nola Simon interviews Meagan Williamson, a seasoned Pinterest marketing expert. They discuss Meagan's background, her transition from educational psychology to Pinterest marketing, and her insights on using Pinterest effectively for business growth. Key Topics: Megan's Background: Originally trained as a school psychologist in Canada and the UK. Transitioned to blogging and social media content creation, discovering a passion for Pinterest. The Importance of Content Repurposing: Meagan emphasizes the benefits of repurposing content across different platforms and its positive impact on mental health. Upcoming Pinterest Cha...2024-09-1456 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkMeagan Williamson: The Power of Pinterest, Search and AI Host: Nola Simon Guest: Meagan Williamson, Pinterest Marketing Expert Overview: In this episode, Nola Simon interviews Meagan Williamson, a seasoned Pinterest marketing expert. They discuss Meagan's background, her transition from educational psychology to Pinterest marketing, and her insights on using Pinterest effectively for business growth. Key Topics: Megan's Background: Originally trained as a school psychologist in Canada and the UK. Transitioned to blogging and social media content creation, discovering a passion for Pinterest. The Importance of Content Repurposing: Meagan emphasizes the benefits of repurposing content across different platforms and its positive impact on mental health. Upcoming Pinterest Cha...2024-09-1352 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkThe Right to Disconnect: Legislation is the Last ResortSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode The right to disconnect is legilslation designed to protect employees from work creeping into after hours work. It's popping up all around the world including Ontario, Canada, where I live. The thing about legislation is that it's a guardrail to protect us from the worst abuses. As an employer, you never want your employees to have to invoke legislation. It's not good for trust and relationships or the employer brand. So how can you proactively update your operations to ensure that all employees benefit from the ri...2024-05-0316 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkEmployee AppreciationThe Power of Appreciation In this episode, I share my personal stories to illustrate the importance of appreciation and recognition in the workplace and how easy it is to get it wrong even with the best of intentions. I also talk about why some of the common practices of employee appreciation are ineffective and how we can do better. Key Takeaways Appreciation goes deeper than just saying thank you or giving a gift. It’s about making people feel seen, valued, and respected for who they are and what they do. Scale is the en...2024-03-0117 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkThe 4 Day Work WeekThe Four Day Work Week In this episode, Nola Simon shares her personal stories about the benefits of working a four day work week. She talks about how her husband’s experience with a flexible and creative job at a pattern making shop in Toronto inspired her to challenge the conventional narratives about work and productivity. She also reflects on how having an extra day off every week improved their quality of life and relationship. Key Takeaways A four day work week can be a viable option for many types of work, not just knowledge work. Nola’s husb...2024-02-2916 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkManaging Up - It's Not Just About Your Immediate Manager Episode Summary: In this episode, I share my personal experience and insights on how to manage up effectively in a hybrid remote work setting. I explain what managing up means, why it is important, and how it can benefit both you and your manager. I also give some practical examples of how I managed up with my manager who had never worked from home before, and how I advocated for the needs and challenges of remote workers in team and divisional meetings. If you want to learn how to collaborate better with your manager and o...2024-02-2716 min
Podcasting Success SecretsPodcasting, Personal Branding, and Hybrid Work with Nola SimonHow do you create a successful podcast in the hybrid work era? How do you reinvent your personal brand and your business strategy? How do you leverage your passion to transform your life and your career? Nola Simon, a podcasting pioneer and a hybrid work expert, shares her inspiring story of how she rebranded herself and her business, and how she used podcasting as a tool for growth, connection, and impact. She reveals the secrets of how she started her podcasting journey, how she promoted it on LinkedIn, and how she integrated it with her business strategy. She also...2024-02-2022 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkBeyond Predictions: Richard Bukowski's Innovative Strategies in Foresight Facilitation I've never had a guest write their own episode post so I decided to use it as shownotes. Richard Bukowski is a foresight facilitator and one of my futurist buddies. Check out his Linkedin and website: (1) Richard Bukowski | LinkedIn Richard Bukowski.com https://open.substack.com/pub/richardbukowski/p/help-ill-be-so-old-in-10-years-please?r=ehqlp&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=post I'm excited to announce I'll be appearing as a guest on the Hybrid/Remote Centre of Excellence podcast this Thursday! Link: https://lnkd.in/ezZZuZkM As many companies explore flexible and remote work options, Hybrid/Remote Centre of Excellence convenes great mind...2023-11-301h 03
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkPerformance Reviews as Future-Focused Strategy: Advocate for Flexibility, Upskilling, Future Career Growth Sponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode The week of American Thanksgiving is often a peak time for layoffs. It happened to me too - 3 years ago I was told my role was being restructured. Effectively it was a constructive dismissal. Best thing I did in the month before I was told about the restructuring? My performance review. This week, I’ll tell you how to use a performance review strategically. It’s a legal document with a lot of negotiating power that people overlook. #Perfor...2023-11-1313 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkHuman Centric Design Does Not Tie Flexibility to PerformanceSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode This week, I happened to notice an article published by someone who does similar work as me. He recommended tying hybrid/remote or work from home (whatever version of distributed work the company offers) to performance metrics. I have several issues with this approach as I've had to live with this type of policy. I broke my foot and ended up on leave, had a massive car accident which also required a medical leave, 2 deaths in the family, settling the estate from hell all...2023-11-1110 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkSweta Regmi - Bias in AI - How Does AI Impact Job Seekers?Sponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Sweta Regmi and I met on Twitter and have been trading media referrals and recommendations. One day she posted a series of tweets and tagged 2 banks and several high profile journalists and media outlets: "Verbal communication ratings how you evaluate for accent, ESL, immigrants, international students, speech, language barrier, neurodiverse folks etc who is a auditing AI tool?" "Media needs to cover AI one way video interview. Who is auditing AI tools and biases in hiring? Does Canada has compliance or wa...2023-11-0140 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkCurrent State Audit - Hybrid/Remote - A New Offer From Nola Simon AdvisorySponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode This is an experiment - a repurposed LinkedIn audio room I recroded this morning. I stopped the recording before I invited anyone up on stage. Here's the newsletter I wrote about the offer: The thing about corporate budgets is that you have to use them, or you lose them. A current state audit of your hybrid/remote strategy is an ideal way to resolve this issue and set your company up well for 2024. What’s your vision for...2023-10-3013 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkNola Simon Advisory - The Sole Sponsor of Hybrid/Remote Centre of Excellence - The Sales PitchIf you listen to many episodes of my podcast, you'll note that I keep the intro really short. I'd rather focus on the guest and the ideas as well as any takeaways we can highlight. Same with the outros. I might ask you to rate and review the podcast on your favourite player. I might mention my website www.nolasimon.com or ask you to check me out on LinkedIn but I've never really done a full blown ad for my consulting business Nola Simon Advisory. I don't have a sponsor - I fully fund the podcast and...2023-10-2807 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkBragging Rights - Lisa BraggSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode When I read Bragging Rights by Lisa Bragg, I knew I wanted to bring her on the podcast because her work validates the approach I've taken to self-promotion for years. She has the research to back it up - check out how she brags about having the largest research study. It's a masterclass in owning your story. Bragging is a good thing. It's a form of self-advocacy and no one knows your stories and your successes like you do. If you don't tell the...2023-10-2345 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkBest Team Ever! - David Burkus - Video PodcastSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Ever wonder if book blurbs are worthwhile? A blurb is how I found David Burkus. My coach is Kerri Twigg and she has also been a guest on the show. When she published her book, she asked David Burkus to write a blurb. 2 years later, he's a guest on the podcast. I also volunteered to be a beta reader for his new book Best Team Ever! I didn't manage to give him much useful feedback due to my schedule so the least I can d...2023-10-2048 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkBest Team Ever! - Dr. David BurkusSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Ever wonder if book blurbs are worthwhile? A blurb is how I found David Burkus. My coach is Kerri Twigg and she has also been a guest on the show. When she published her book, she asked David Burkus to write a blurb. 2 years later, he's a guest on the podcast. I also volunteered to be a beta reader for his new book Best Team Ever! I didn't manage to give him much useful feedback due to my schedule so the least I can d...2023-10-1945 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkGhosts, Hallucinations & Other Scary Trust Leaps: AI Hallucinations with Gillian Whitney & Nola SimonSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Today's podcasting experiment is repurposing a LinkedIn Live I did with Gillian Whitney and publishing the audio on my podcast. Kudos to Gillian for her generosity - she's been a guest on the podcast before. She tells me I have a standing invite to be on her show any time and the feeling is mutual. Join Nola Simon & Gillian Whitney for an engaging chat about: Ghosts, Hallucinations & Other Scary Trust Leaps in Using AI for Research Trick or Treat? AI can a powerful t...2023-10-1931 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkThe Perfect Story - Karen EberSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Karen Eber and I share an odd thing in common. We both have different coloured eyes. It's called heterochromia. Mine is caused by Waardenburg Syndrome - Karen's may or may not be related to eating green crayons. (Check out the cover of her book and the first story she tells - you'll understand). On Twitter one day, we exchanged stories about people's reactions to our eyes. "Did you know your eyes are different colours? (Gee, I must have missed it in the...2023-10-1746 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkPerspectives: Transparency Isn’t Trust - Anna Burgess YangSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode When Anna Burgess Yang wrote about starting a new series called Perspectives, encouraging people to share their experiences of work so we can learn from them and create better and healthier workplaces in the future, I volunteered to be interviewed. Anna is a writer as well as an automation expert and I adore her work. We came up with the idea that she would write the article but I would interview her for the podcast and then we would publish the same day. A version of cross-promotion - it's...2023-10-0557 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkThe Story of Us: How to Make Sense of the World with Mitch WeisburghSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Mitch Weisburgh is the founder of Academic Business Advisors, a company that helps organizations create educational products that prepare kids for the future. Most of the time when I speak to Mitch it's as part of my futurist buddy group. We rarely spend time on titles - we are too busy talking ideas. Our conversations are far reaching, imaginative and often surprising. Mitch actually made my jaw drop during this episode - on the topic of challenging the status quo. I appreciate him pr...2023-10-0339 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkAI Hallucinations: Influencing the ConversationSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode If you've got a concern about errors and inaccuracies in AI output, how do you address it? To my knowledge, there is not yet a solution for AI hallucinations. I recently wrote a newsletter on LinkedIn and Substack about my concerns about inaccuracies and pure fantasy I discovered using Bing powered by ChatGPT-4. This is a verbal analysis of my thought process of why I wanted to pursue this question. I'm including the text of the newsletter for reference.2023-10-0112 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkCher Jones - Your Brand At WorkSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode "Better branded people get better jobs." - Cher Jones I first discovered the power of personal branding when I tried to move internally at the company I worked for 17.5 years. I worked in the US division for 16 years and I wanted to move to the Canadian division to make sure that my work experience was relevant in Canada. It was like I had moved to Boston for 16 years - the Canadian division kept declining me because they didn't understand my skills and abilities. Some didn't eve...2023-09-091h 03
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkCher Jones - Your Brand At WorkSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode "Better branded people get better jobs." - Cher Jones I first discovered the power of personal branding when I tried to move internally at the company I worked for 17.5 years. I worked in the US division for 16 years and I wanted to move to the Canadian division to make sure that my work experience was relevant in Canada. It was like I had moved to Boston for 16 years - the Canadian division kept declining me because they didn't understand my skills and...2023-09-091h 00
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkLocation, Location, LocationSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Linkedin recently announced it will remove the location field from the individual profiles and I found the reaction fascinating. I have lived in a location most of my life that has been more of a barrier to my career than it's been a boon so I liked this announcement. People discriminate and exclude you when they find out how far away from the city you live. I've lived this all my life Today's question:. What if we removed location as a filte...2023-09-0510 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkRTO: Don't Shut Down The EmotionsSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Your mission, should you choose to accept, is to listen to the emotions. RTO is happening right now but it won't always feel the same or be the same. It's failed at least 5 times already. What would you love to see happen in the future? Sure it feels like two steps back right now but what can you achieve by strategically negotiating and adapting now in exchange for a future that looks closer to your ideal? What will this look like 5 or...2023-09-0508 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkA Rebel With A Cause - Karen FerrisSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Karen Ferris is a kindred spirit. She lives 14 hours away on the other side of the world from me in Melburne, Australia, but when you listen to us talk, we laugh a lot. It's not that the topic is silly but more that is so nice to chat with someone with such a similar mindset towards change, leadership and the future of work. The work that we both do challenges the status quo and established mindsets. That's why Karen's brand statement resonates so much...2023-09-0553 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkWork Life Bloom - Dan Pontefract Sponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode "🌟 Discover the truth about work-life balance! 🤔 Join us on an inspiring journey as we debunk the myth and explore the power of agency in Work Life Bloom. 🌸✨ Kudos to Dan Pontefract for shining a light on resilience and redefining success. 🙌 #WorkLifeBalance #Resilience #Agency" #WorkLifeBloom #FindingAgency #ShiningALight #HarrowingJourney #PerseveranceAndResilience #HatTipped #Resilience #NoWorkLifeBalance #WorkAndLifeIntegration #WorkLifeBalanceJourney Dan Pontefract is a renowned leadership strategist, author, and keynote speaker with over two decades of experience in senior executive roles at companies such as SAP, TELUS, and Business Objects. Since then, he...2023-09-0147 min
The Change ZoneThe Change Zone #75 - Pull All the Threads Together with Nola Simon!Nola Simon asks vital questions that help organizations plan a better version of hybrid or remote work that can be embedded into the DNA of the company, so it helps both the business, and the people thrive. As Nola notes: "We all need solutions for the moment but what does this look like 5 or 10 years from now?"Nola Simon's superpowers include vision, intention and chatting - for example: "I work with C-Suite leaders to plan with intention. Any solution is co-created but implemented by your company with my advisory oversight. Work is not a location. Working remotely doesn't mean...2023-06-051h 01
Happy Space Podcast with Clare KumarFlexibility and foresight into the future of work - with Nola SimonAfter a dramatic exit from her corporate job, Nola Simon invites us to learn from the past as we design a more human-centric workscape. Touching on the importance of flexibility, Simon encourages building leadership skills to become more adept at managing a dispersed workforce. We examine the disconnect between leaders and employees, the need for clear and effective communication and examples of leaders’ efforts to build their understanding of both employee and customer experience. Simon emphasizes how critical it is to define the tasks that are necessary to drive results, and to honour the need for employee mastery and au...2023-05-0840 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkRetaliation at Work - Sarah Noll WilsonSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode I expected that this episode would be a conversation about leadership development, maybe with some talk of Sarah's book Don't Feed The Elephants and how leadership in hybrid/remote needs to be different from what we've always done. Sarah started the conversation with "I'd really like to talk about retaliation." Wow. That's not a topic most people acknowledge as reality in work and to have a whole discussion centred on that? Yes, please. This is why I don't script my podcast. If I...2023-04-1659 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkLeadership in a Hybrid World - Pamela KellertSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Pamela Kellert has a background in strategy and she brought this to the podcast prep with a 2 page document outlining the topics she hoped we could cover. It's a thing of beauty, covering leadership development while working hybrid/remote, culture, opportunities for women and minorities and a detailed chart of how improved leadership is a benefit and opportunity for organizations. Pamela and I met during YouMap coach certification training and I was drawn to her intentional and thoughtful leadership approach. I knew she wa...2023-04-0248 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkJen Warrington - Recruiting Now and For The FutureSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Jen Warrington and I used to work for the same company but never knew each other except via LinkedIn. We have a similar experience with working hybrid/remote for many years before the pandemic and in being restructured. She was laid off in March of 2020 and I was gone December 2020. It's been fascinating watching her build her business and how she incorporated the past into the future. We talk about all things hybrid/remote, the shift from being a corporate employee to being CEO and...2023-04-0249 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkVideo, Hybrid/Remote and The Future of WorkSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Gillian Whitney is a LinkedIn Video Marketing Coach. She believes every business professional needs to be using video to market themselves. Video boosts your online visibility, increases sales, and promotes your brand like no other marketing tool. As a LinkedIn Video Coach, Gillian helps business professionals make videos in a way that is comfortable for them. She loves sharing Easy Peasy solutions to help folks get started with video. Gillian is a citizen of 4 countries and a...2023-03-2436 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkTracking GiantsSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode I met Amanda Lewis in a meditation class with my coach and podcast guest Kerri Twigg. Amanda edited Kerri's book as well as Leslie Ehm's book. I'm fascinated with network science and how people come to know one another. When I found out Amanda was publishing her own book, Tracking Giants, I knew I wanted to talk to her about the process of writing a book as an editor, the practices that support her creative process and her West Coast remote working lifestyle. T...2023-03-2439 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkKonstant Change - Combining Career Agility and Futurism - Marti KonstantSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Marti Konstant and I share an interest in futurism and shifting mindsets to help people succeed in the future of work. In this episode, we talk about the importance of being adaptable, combining your existing skills and interest to create innovative new ones and how to experiment with AI and why it's important to at least consider how you'd use it. Marti Konstant is a workplace futurist with an agile mindset. She is a career growth analyst, author, speaker, and founder of t...2023-03-2340 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkNikolas Badminton - Facing Our FuturesSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Nikolas Badminton FRSA, Chief Futurist at futurist.com Nikolas Badminton FRSA is a global futurist speaker that mentors top executives and the highest levels of government to explore desirable futures, anticipate unforeseen risks, and strengthen strategic planning. He has spent 30+ years working with leadership at over 300 leading organizations at the frontline of foresight, strategy and disruption - including NASA, United Nations, Google, Microsoft, Intel, WM, HSBC, TD Bank, DISCOVER, American Express, Bank of Canada, Rolls Royce, Procter & Gamble, US Department of S...2023-03-1739 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkRose Fass - The Leadership ConversationSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode It's rare that I get to speak to anyone with 54 years of experience but particularly rare when that person is a change leader - one of the first directors of transformation as far as I can tell. Rose Fass founded a company FassForward with Gavin McMahon McMahon 2 decades ago. We've never spoken but I got to know Gavin on LinkedIn last year (I was the first person to tell him about being featured by LinkedIn News - now that's a regular thing for him).2023-03-1746 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkHow to Handle an RTO MandateSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Recently I had to sort through an ethical dilemma. I was approached by an organization to help with their return to office mandate. There was to be a keynote and a panel interview. It got cancelled yesterday but I still think it’s important to talk about my approach to resolving this conflict. If you know anything about my work at all, you know that I’m in favour of autonomy. Autonomy and mandates are polar opposites. As an e...2023-03-1718 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkEhm2 - Legacy, Reinvention and the Power of SpeechSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Two sisters who are both famous in their own right go into business together to teach others the skills that have supercharged their own careers. That's the upshot of this episode but it's so much more than that. Erica Ehm has been a public figure since I was a teenager and although we didn't meet until today, her work has been a reality in my life for decades. She launched her digital media business catering, a digital agency catering to mom's on social wh...2023-03-1452 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkNegotiation Is A Valuable Skill for the Future of WorkSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Negotiation, Communication, & Commercial Strategy Specialist, Forward Focusing, @fotiniicon “I help people get what they want.” Nicknamed “the negotiator” as a child, Fotini has always channeled her energy into a passion for the power of forward thinking. Today, business executives partner with her to achieve their business goals, increase profitability and create a competitive advantage. Fotini empowers executives and their teams through her expertise in negotiation, communication and persuasion. To share her strengths with more business leaders, she is also an adjunct professor of MBA Nego...2023-02-2432 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkUnlocking The Future With Sarah Vermunt: Adapting To Change, Unlearning Old Rules, And Empowering Career GrowthSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Sarah Vermunt is the Founder of Careergasm and the author of Careergasm and Career Rookie. She helps people figure out what the heck they want so they can quit jobs they hate and do work that feels good. Her work has been featured at Forbes, Fortune, Inc., Entrepreneur, and Fast Company. And each month, her career advice is pumped into 30 million homes across North America. Sarah lives in Toronto and online at Careergasm.com. https://www.careergasm.com/contact https://w...2023-02-2241 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkThe Systems That Surround UsSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode2023-02-2210 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkMichelle J RaymondSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Michelle J Raymond is an international LinkedIn Company Pages expert, LinkedIn B2B Strategist, Corporate Trainer, podcast host and two times author, teaching marketing teams and agencies to sell more on LinkedIn. Her mission is to do “Good Business with Good People.” https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-raymond-goodtradingco https://www.linkedin.com/company/good-trading-co-training/ https://michellejraymond.com/ 2023-02-2254 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkWorldview and Intentional Strategy - Hybrid/Remote WorkSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode2023-02-2206 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkExploring Workations - Kristie SullivanSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode The founder of the Executive Remote Worker, Kristie Sullivan, is a 20+ year veteran of climbing the corporate ladder in the US. She took a sabbatical from her career to travel the world full-time for 1 year. During her sabbatical, which overlapped the COVID-19 pandemic, she realized two things: 1) Life was short, and tomorrow was not promised to anyone. 2) There was a fast-growing, work-and-travel opportunity resulting from the pandemic that her corporate peers could be taking advantage of. From...2023-02-2143 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkDisrupting Commercial Real Estate - Integrating Life and WorkSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Dave Cairns is a Senior VP of CBRE Canada but he's unlike any commercial real estate broker you've ever met. His career began in online poker - a great example of transferable skills from an unconventional background setting someone up for success for the future of work. Digital collaboration, online learning, risk tolerance are all skills Dave used to pivot into real estate and his current "homead" version of remote work. He lives in PEI with his wife and young daughter and travels for wor...2022-12-2751 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkRemote WorkSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode The Hybrid/Remote Centre of Excellence requires an episode on remote work. I share my background and outline my perspectives on remote work. I like to ask questions - creating remote excellence is a co-creation process. 2022-12-0313 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkHead of Remote, Digital Nomadism - The Future of Life And WorkSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Mitko Karshovski hosts a top podcast called This Remote Life and he approached me to be on the podcast because we talk about many of the same things. He is a digital nomad who has also worked as a head of remote so his lived experience of remote is different than mine. Join us for an interesting conversation about travel, immigration, podcasting and the future of work. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitkokarshovski https://instagram.com/mitkoka?igshid=NDk5N2NlZjQ= https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/that...2022-12-0238 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkFutures Thinking & Urgent OptimistsSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Shana and I have known each other for about a year - we belong to Urgent Optimists, a community run by Jane McGonigal of Institute for the Future. We are part of a futures buddy weekly meeting and this is the sort of free-ranging conversation we often have about the future. VUCA pretty much sums it up. Hope you find it fascinating - it's longer than my normal episode. We talk about mindset, brave thinking, foresight, neuroscience, perception, influence and so...2022-12-0253 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of Work3D Life with Michelle HurlburtJoin Michelle Hurlburt and I for a conversation about leadership, accountability, mindset. Michelle is a self-leadership coach with a background in education and business. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellehurlburt https://3dlifeinc.com/ https://instagram.com/3dlifeinc?igshid=NDk5N2NlZjQ= https://mobile.twitter.com/michelle3dlife 2022-12-0246 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkEmotions at WorkPhil Willcox's wife often introduces him at parties as a human lie detector. He's an expert on emotions and works with companies to help leaders understand emotions better which improves wellbeing, belonging and business results. Managers are often caught in the middle these days, suffering from overwork and burnout. We explore the impact of moral injury, self-awareness and Phil shares easy and effective methods to start understanding your emotions better. https://twitter.com/philwillcox?lang=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-willcox-02013425 https://emotionatwork.co.uk/podcast/ In this episode, we discuss ho...2022-12-0242 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkHybrid Work2022-12-0219 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkFuture Scenarios - The Future of Work2022-12-0208 min
In The Lead: Leadership for Everyday PeopleLeadership in a Hybrid World w/Nola SimonDon't forget to subscribe to the In the Lead Show Newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/6d05eb2d7fca/in-the-lead-show-weekly-newsletterIn this week's episode of the In the Lead Show, Nola Simon and I discuss the future of work and how Leaders can support, manage and enable their teams for success in this new way of working.Jennifer Tsang is an ICF Leadership Coach who partners with executives, leaders & everyday people to build more consciousness into how they lead their teams and most importantly, themselves. She believes that leadership is an inside out approach. As someone...2022-11-0451 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkSystems & Restorative PracticesSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode I met Dr. Autumn Thomas in a networking group earlier this year in an orienteering session. Right from our first chat, I knew we had a lot in common and I'm thrilled that Autumn agreed to be on the podcast. Autumn is a human systems analyst who teaches restorative methods to help people get along. She founded Mud and Lotus Consulting to help executives bring harmony to their teams. We live in a world that could benefit from more harmony. How...2022-10-0929 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkInfluence Without AuthoritySponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode The ability to influence when you are not in charge is a skill that benefits everyone. Even if you are a manager or leader at work, there are aspects of your life where you are not in charge. I share some stories about how I've influenced situations and used this skill of influencing without authority so you can consider how you can reframe you abilities to influence all sorts of situations - even when you are not the authority.2022-07-2212 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkNurturing CultureSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode I met Felipe Cofiño in a LinkedIn audio room and it was evident from the beginning that he's the type of executive who really cares about his people. Although he kindly complimented me on my energy and passion for helping people, I recognized this in him as well and also realized that his approach embodies some of the concepts my other guests are talking about. I mention at the end that it felt like I manifested meeting Felipe and it really did feel true. He d...2022-07-2238 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkEmployer Alumni NetworksSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Imagine that you join a company but your sense of belonging starts when you read the job description. Simone Poetscher helps organizations create employer alumni networks that are designed to build thriving community from day 1 and even after an employee decides to work for a different company. We talk about nurturing, employee lifetime value to the company even after the salary stops and authentic commitment to relationships and employee development. Here's where you can find Simone online: LInkedIn Th...2022-07-2234 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkSerious PlaySponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Benjamin Warsinske approached me on Twitter to be on his Bricks + Brand podcast and he invited me to be a member of his Bricks + Brand Mighty Network community he created for his podcast. It was my first video podcast and the first time I've seen a community created for this purpose. It inspired me to create my own for The Janus Oasis. Benjamin talks about discovering that his gift for connecting people from various areas of his life and work had value. I'm act...2022-07-2237 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkThe Space BetweenSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode The first podcast I ever appeared on also is a TV show that streams to YouTube, Spotify and iHeartRadio. It's called The Change Zone, hosted by Gail McDonald & Susan Sneath, and it's part of the reason I got so much media attention earlier this year. I've appeared on a few episodes now because Gail and Susan are just so easy to chat with and we always have interesting conversations. They are both coaches, but they have their own unique styles - each conversation I ha...2022-07-0849 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkMusic & ContentJim Woolfe provides the music for The Janus Oasis and he's the one who showed me how to remove TikTok copyrighted music in Canva to replace it with the podcast music. Using music to stand out in the busy content creation world is a great tactic and Jim has some great resources on LinkedIn. We talk about Creative Commons license, YouTube and TikTok guidelines, audio logos. He even educates me on cockney slang:) It's a fun chat and a different way to create visibility in a hybrid world. You can find Jim on LinkedIn and TikT...2022-07-0833 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkIntrinsicIs the secret to retention nurturing talent in staff? How can we create jobs that allow people to develop and pursue purpose, autonomy and mastery? Does the option to work hybrid or remote really motivate people? Sharath Jeevan is the executive chairman of Intrinsic Labs and the author of Intrinsic. Sharath was awarded an OBE in the 2022 Queen's New Year's Honours for founding and leading STiR Education, arguably the world's largest intrinsic motivation initiative. STIR re-ignited the motivation of 200,000 teachers, 35,000 schools and 7 million children in emerging countries. Sharath is the Executive Chairman of...2022-07-0837 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkAsynchronous WorkJoin The Janus Oasis Community No matter where you work, adopting more asynchronous work instead of constant synchronous work can help you become more productive. Within the community, I can do live demos of different ways of using these skills and new tools. From a corporate strategy point of view, reassessing how your company uses synchronous versus asynchronous work can help you ease workload and become more efficient. This can also alleviate workload and Zoom fatigue. 2022-05-2007 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkNola Simon Hybrid/Remote Work Discovery Call Pre-workThis podcast is a live demo of my thinking process as I assess the current status of the company - how they attract and retain staff, their benefits, employer brand, financial red flags, Glassdoor review etc. This process helps me understand how the company interacts with their staff before they hire a consultant to help them with their hybrid/remote planning. Are there bigger issues that will impact their ability to implement any plan I would recommend. 2022-05-1018 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkHybrid/Remote Work Discovery Call Pre-workJoin The Janus Oasis Community This podcast is a live demo of my thinking process as I assess the current status of the company - how they attract and retain staff, their benefits, employer brand, financial red flags, Glassdoor review etc. This process helps me understand how the company interacts with their staff before they hire a consultant to help them with their hybrid/remote planning. Are there bigger issues that will impact their ability to implement any plan I would recommend. 2022-05-1018 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkCommunityAnnouncing plans for a community network built around the podcast The Janus Oasis. Now open: Join The Janus Oasis Community I bring together the people tasked with workplace transformation - the people who are trying to figure out hybrid/remote solutions, how to upskill their workforce, retain and attract employees, how to create and sustain employee engagement and advocacy. Whether you are a manager, a leader, a trainer, a coach, a DEI or change management consultant, a communications or HR professional, you are feeling stressed out, overwhelmed, unsupported and uncertain about the future and...2022-04-2313 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkThe Power of CommunityJoin The Janus Oasis Community. John Espirian is a LinkedIn expert who is gifted in building relationships and community. He runs the most effective group I've ever been part of on LinkedIn and the doors are open again until he reaches 300 members. I'm one of 4 Canadians in the group (living in Canada anyway - Canadians are everywhere and there are many more in the group, along with many other nationalities). John created an interactive map so we can see where everyone is from. He also talks about his volunteer work, writing books and generosity. When we w...2022-04-1125 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkPersonalization at WorkJoin The Janus Oasis Community. In this series, Rob Baker is the only person I've never spoken to before. We connected after I read his book Personalization at Work and wrote a review. I've been watching him develop his consulting business - Tailored Thinking and launch the Job Canvas, a method of making job descriptions more interactive and dynamic. I was pleased that one of the first things he said to me was that I build relationships really well online. Really cool someone I've never met before thinks that. Rob and I talk about all of th...2022-04-1128 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkComing Home & Operationalizing ChangeJoin The Janus Oasis Community. I've known Darroch Crewe for 19 years - he was in training and HR when I was working in customer service. Darroch was the first person to mention to me the value of my operations experience in the context of consulting. I was getting bored with sales and was exploring change management. He's always been thoughtful and empathetic, not to mention generous. Darroch shares with us his story of moving from a tiny Toronto condo back to his home in Newfoundland during the pandemic. It's not just about return to offi...2022-04-1125 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkCulture in Hybrid/Remote WorkJoin The Janus Oasis Community. Last year I told the story of a job interview gone wrong. The meeting was not going well and the fire alarm going off in the middle of it was the death nail in that opportunity. Or so I thought. Because I was able to tell a joke to break the ice, I made the interviewer laugh and I got the job. There was no fire lol. Anne Comer was not in that interview - she was the second interview and final decision maker. In fact, she didn't know the stor...2022-04-1129 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkThe Story of CorporateJoin The Janus Oasis Community. Originally recorded in January 2022, I held this episode so I could build a series including other people I used to work with. Kendra Foerster also took her photography/videography business full-time and had to build a fabulous new website www.portraitsbykendra.ca. Kendra and Kerry Anne Rothe of Dock 45 Inc. were part of the communications team I worked with when I starred in a series of corporate change management videos designed to encourage staff to use a newly renovated office in different way. This was my first foray into video an...2022-04-1121 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkTeaser - The Janus Oasis - episodes 16-21Brief intro of what to expect for the newly released series of episodes April 2022. Next release will be summer 2022. Stay tuned for The Janus Oasis community hosted on Mighty Networks. Join The Janus Oasis Community.2022-04-0901 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkThe FrameworkJoin The Janus Oasis Community An overview of the process I'll be using to help employers embed hybrid/remote work into their organizations. I launched a consulting business last week called Nola Simon Advisory designed to help employers do hybrid/remote work better. This podcast is an overview of my approach. Intention Narration Model/Test Embed The goal is not to design a solution just for right now but for the future as well. What does this look like 5 or 10 years from now? Ho...2022-03-2810 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkHybrid/Remote CommunicationSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Communication has never been more important than it is when working either hybrid or remote. -lean into empathy and compassion -the narrative has to center on employees -be aware of the perception of loss if you are bringing staff back to the office Be prepared for your internal communications to become public. If you get hybrid/remote work communications wrong, there is a very high possibility this will go viral. How will impact your employer brand and your...2022-03-2805 min
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Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkWeird Girl Adventures & BelongingSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Shelley Brown is a speaker, an author, artist and mindfulness educator. She also has worked remotely since the early 2000's. Back then, there was not much technology to support hybrid/remote so you know immediately she's tenacious and creative. Shelley is passionate about engaging and retaining employees by fostering a sense of belonging. We talk about her W.E.I.R.D philosophy - turning it from a label into a way of being. Personalization, individuality are all centric to Shelley's vision of incl...2022-03-1933 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkAre We Expecting Too Much From Managers? Sponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Workloads have skyrocketed around the world and it's the same for managers but they also have additional emotional labour. Are we expecting too much from managers? Mari Williams and I discuss trauma-led leadership, coaching, therapy and wonderfully private garden sheds designed for deep work...and magic. Mari Williams The Mind Architect ™ | LinkedIn https://www.amazon.ca/Begins-You-Transform-alternative-leader/dp/1913717216/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ZBTHG1PX0BPV&keywords=it+begins+with+you+mari+williams&qid=1647649586&sprefix=it+begins+with+you+mari+w...2022-03-1928 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkA Sabbatical: A StorySponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode I’ve noticed that there is a real demand for information about sabbatical so this is solo episode about my experience on my sabbatical. Everyone is always interested in the money aspect of how to afford a sabbatical. While this is a very valid concern, it’s the least interesting aspect of sabbatical. As an escapee from financial services, I don’t want to talk about the money. I’ve been doing that for 20 years - even took the certified financial planner course.2022-02-1918 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkCareer Pivots: Sabbaticals, Mindfulness and Taking ActionSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode Join me as I talk about some of the work I did during my year-long sabbatical. These episodes range from mindfulness, storytelling, quirks, coaching, wellness, mindset to using artificial intelligence to identify transferrable skills and how this can be used to add humanity back into the recruiting process. 2022-02-1903 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkYou've Got QuirksSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode So when an author you know and adore asks if you want to share your story in her next book for kids, you say yes. Normally my episodes of The Janus Oasis are short - between 20-30 minutes. Kristin and I have so much to talk about, this episode is an hour. Join us as we talk about sharing stories to empower children to embrace their differences, writing her next book with her mother who is also a dedicated exec...2022-02-1759 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkCan AI Improve Recruiting and Retention?Sponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode You've heard of the ATS but what about AI? Can artificial intelligence help make the recruiting process more human? Can technology help you with visibility in a hybrid or remote world of work? Todd Raphael educates me on how AI can fight bias and long-term unemployment. Todd Raphael | LinkedIn https://twitter.com/ToddRaphael?s=20&t=3S4EApEZK5qagPsCYUCkqw 2022-02-1721 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkWith Great Power Comes Great ResponsibilitySponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode In this solo episode, I tell you the story of my experience with personal branding and employee advocacy using LinkedIn Most resources talk about employee advocacy being great for employer branding. It is but it's also great for you as an individual. One caveat: With great power comes great responsibility. (Thanks, Uncle Ben). 2021-12-2706 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkStyling Your Way to EmpowermentSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode How we feel at work includes our wardrobe. How we look impacts how people perceive us. How has the pandemic and changing dress codes changed how we dress? Join Renée Lindo, personal stylist and owner of Let's Get Dressed Now as we talk about style, personal branding and empowerment. Renée Lindo | LinkedIn https://www.instagram.com/letsgetdressednow 2021-12-2735 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkPolicy As CreativeSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode If you are matching your policies to legislation or competitors, you are doing the bare minimum. What would creative and innovative policies look like? In this episode, I talk to CEO Shelly J. Spiegel about her creative policies designed to delight and retain staff. Her staff at Fire Engine Red can take a 30 day leave to settle an estate. She also has created a 2 day paw-ternity leave for new pet parents. Shelly Spiegel | LinkedIn Shelly J. Sp...2021-12-2714 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkEmbracing the Devil's AdvocateSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode How can a technique used a technique used for centuries to select candidates for sainthood help your organization to adapt to change? Proactive organizations create a red team. Join Kathryn Zukof, author of The Hard and Soft Sides of Change Management: Tools for Managing Process and People to talk about the benefits of embracing the devil's advocate. Kathryn Zukof | LinkedIn2021-12-2427 min
Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of WorkHybrid/Remote Centre of ExcellenceSponsored by Nola Simon Advisory: Learn More From This Bonus Podcast Episode 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 fro...2021-12-2400 min