Hope & Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of Work
Made in Canada. Hope & Possibilities is a podcast where we talk about co-creating the future of work. It’s powered by questions. How do we bring the best elements of corporate from the past into the future? How can we design a workplace that will allow employees to thrive and integrate their work into their lives? What will the corporation of the future look like more importantly, what will it feel like? Will the future be hybrid or will we be working remotely? How will the office be re-imagined. And how does that affect leadership process procedure? Employee engagement and retention? Are you tired of the same old podcasts that rehash what you already know? Do you crave insights from those shaping our world with innovative ideas, all while understanding the vital concept of trust? Want to thrive in the digital disruption era, where trust is key? It's not just about hybrid/remote—it's about everything, including the crucial role of trust. Society is shifting from hierarchical organizational trust to distributed trust and this impacts all aspects of life and work. Excellence is subversive. What future would you love to see? This is different from best practices - that's what everyone else is doing. What is your favourite personal vision of the future of work? We are witnessing the transformation of technology, society, and complex systems. Let's explore designing a flexible, human-centric workplace that fosters trust, mastering leadership in hybrid and remote settings. The status quo has its own risks - change is not a bad word but people adapt their worldviews only when the story of change resonates for them. Prepare to challenge assumptions, spark imagination, and take action, with trust and creativity as our guiding principles. Meet experts, leaders, and innovators sharing their expertise and stories about diverse experiences and skills necessary for the future of work. Chatting is my superpower. Let's chat. I'm your host, Nola Simon, a hybrid/remote futurist, an organizational consultant working with companies to create and implement hybrid/remote strategy that works well now but also sets the company and employees up for success in the future of work 5 or 10 years from now. Let’s co-create the future of work. Excellence is subversive. Hope is radical. Possibilities are the future. Podcast Themes: Future of Work Hybrid Work Remote Work Employee Engagement Leadership Development Trust in the Workplace Workplace Innovation Human-Centric Design Organizational Change Digital Disruption Productivity Upskilling Communication Commitment Accountability Intentionality Strategy
Episodes
**Hope & Possibilities Podcast: "Find Yourself In" – Episode Summary**
**Host:** Nola Simon
**Theme:** Music Industry, Fame, and the Future of Work
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### **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, unf...
Show Notes: Exploring the Music Industry and Fandom
Introduction
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Personal Reflection: I'm still grappling with the ne...
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Key Themes and Ideas
As I reflect on my podcast, "Hope & Possibilities: A Love Letter to the Future of Work," I am excited to share the key themes and...
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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 auth...
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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 he...
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...
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 - Creat...
This 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...
This 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 pro...
Here 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 ru...
Here 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 insp...
My 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 b...
Episode Summary
In this episode of the Hybrid Remote Center of Excellence podcast, host NolaSimon explores the new podcast studio at the Georgina Public Library, discussing its impact on remote work and community resources.
**Key Points:**
- The Multi-Use Recreational Center (MURC) in Georgina now offers a fully-equipped podcast studio and AV room[1].
- The facility provides high-quality sound equipment, a green screen, and technic...
- 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 psyc...
Mental models can help simplify complex ideas. Hybrid or remote work is more than just policy, strategy or design. It's all of it working in concert. Metaphors like garden design, an ecosystem or an orchestra can help us think about work in different ways. It's helpful to zoom out and use your imagination to understand how roles, departments and divisions intertwine and how does this lead to success? What are the immovable piec...
Karen Ferris asked me to blurb her new book Be Remarkable. This is the first time I've been asked to do this for anyone so this podcast episode logically followed. Karen has the honour of being the only guest I've invited to the podcast twice. She's very vocal in talking about the leadership crisis that exists now and this book provides useful resources to help immediately.
This is the blurb I wrote:
“Are you looking for a pract...
"Exclusion does not need a reason.
Just an excuse."
The Canary Code is a leadership book, a lesson in how to design workplace cultur...
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