Future Work/Life
Work is changing fast. New technology, new expectations, new challenges. And exciting new opportunities. On Future Work/Life, I interview top business and thought leaders who'll give you the insights you need to build great teams and careers (minus the burnout). Tune in to hear conversations on topics like communication, creativity, leadership, technology and workplace culture. Plus, ideas on how to grow your career without sacrificing your life. Previous guests include Azeem Azhar, Bruce Daisley, Damian Hughes, Daniel Pink, Dorie Clark, Dror Poleg, Jennifer Moss, Lynda Gratton, Marcus Buckingham, Rory Sutherland, Steven Kotler, Tim Harford and Tyler Cowen. You can also read more about these themes in the Future Work/Life newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
In this episode, I interview Isabel Berwick, presenter of the award-winning Financial Times' Working It podcast and co-writer of the Working It newsletter.
Isabel's new book The Future-Proof Career: Strategies for thriving at every stage is published this week. We had a brilliant conversation about careers, management and changes in how we work. The book is a great read, so make sure you order a copy!
"Covering topics as wide...
In this episode, I had a fascinating chat with Hannah Grady Williams, the founder of d'Skills.
We explored the challenges of the traditional education system and how new technologies, particularly AI, can revolutionise learning and skill acquisition for young minds eager to make their mark in the world.
d’Skills is a 10-week virtual, cohort-based bootcamp where high schoolers learn new digital and AI skills and convert them ...
In this episode, my conversation with Matthew Dicks sheds light on storytelling as a craft that everyone can master, offering insights into life and work.
Matthew Dicks is an internationally bestselling author, columnist, blogger, podcaster, playwright, and teacher. A 59-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 9-time Moth GrandSLAM champion, Matthew teaches storytelling and public speaking to individuals, corporations, universities, en...
In today's episode, I sit down with David Green, Host of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, co-author of Excellence in People Analytics, and Director of Insight222 and myHRfuture.
David's round-up of the best HR and people-related content is legendary in the industry, and he brings that incredible expertise and insight to our conversation, which explores the role of data and technology in driving growth in people and organisations.
...In today’s episode, I speak with Vanesa Pazos, a Partner at NoBa Capital.
NoBA is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage tech-enabled businesses shaping the Future of Work. Their portfolio companies deliver worker-centric solutions that make this possible. Whether it's through providing access to work opportunities, improving career development, enhancing diversity and inclusion, providing financial stability, suppor...
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jenny von Podewils, co-founder and co-CEO of Leapsome.
Leapsome is revolutionising how companies engage with employees and foster a culture of continuous improvement, providing tools for performance management, personalised learning, and employee engagement.
TALKING POINTS:
- Insights into the challenges managers face, especially in a post-pandemic world, and how Leaps...
Today's guest is Tonille Miller, Transformation & Experience Leader, and author of The Flourishing Effect: Unlocking Employee Thriving and High Performance as Your Competitive Edge.
This was a great conversation covering not just the biggest challenges faced by organisations and leaders right now, but many practical tips and strategies to help solve them.
TALKING POINTS:
- Flourishing at Work: Tonille discusses creat...
Today's guest, Noelle London, is the founder and CEO of Illoominus. She's focused on unlocking the full value of companies' HR tech stacks, enabling leaders to foster people-first workplaces.
This conversation delves into HR leaders' challenges and opportunities in leveraging data to make informed decisions.
TALKING POINTS:
- Why is the increasing number of HR data sources such a big problem?
- Integrating disparate HR tech...
My guests today are Debra and Ken Corey, authors of the new book Bad Bosses Ruin Lives: The Building Blocks for Being a Great Boss.
Debra Corey is a global HR thought leader, recently recognised among the top 101 global engagement influencers and most influential HR thinkers, while Ken has extensive leading technical teams as an engineer. Together, they delve into the evolving complexities of workplace dynamics and give a bluep...
In this episode of the Future Work/Life podcast, I speak with John Winsor, formerly an advertising founder and exec and now a pioneer, entrepreneur and thought leader on open talent.
John is the Executive in Residence at Harvard Business School's Laboratory for Innovation Science, founder and Chairman of Open Assembly, and the author of his sixth book Open Talent: Leveraging a Global Workforce to Solve Your Biggest Challenges, c...
It’s a special episode today. We recently celebrated the 200th episode of the Future Work/Life podcast, which coincided with the same milestone for my guest’s show, "Conversations with Tyler."
Tyler Cowen is an economist, columnist, blogger and podcast. He’s a professor of economics at George Mason University, founder of the Marginal Revolution blog (which he’s been writing daily for 20 years), and a columnist for Bloo...
Today’s guest is Matt Abrahams, a Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business and an expert in communication.
With decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach, Matt has helped countless presenters improve their communication skills, including those who have delivered IPO roadshows as well as Nobel Prize, TED, and World Economic Forum presentations.
In our...
Welcome back to a new series of the Future Work/Life podcast.
Today’s guest is Nick Bloom, a Stanford Economist who has been studying remote work for over two decades. He is the co-founder of www.wfhresearch.com, a platform that provides insights and best practices on working from home.
We had a fascinating chat covering everything from Gangsta Granny to the perilous future of trains in the UK and the US.
Talking point...
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Today's guest is Jennifer Moss, a workplace speaker and strategist.
Jen's also an award-winning author, journalist, national radio columnist, and the author of The Burnout Epidemic and Unlocking Happiness at Work.
She first appeared on the show in March 2021 and returns to discuss:
- Why burnout is far from cured
- Why businesses need to embrace change
- How to build a sustainable performance culture
- T...
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Today's guest is Tom Goodwin, a digital business transformation specialist and the founder of All We Have Is Now, a consultancy created to help companies unleash the power of new technology, focusing on making better products and services and on consumer-centricity.
This was a fantastic conversation. One part analysis of the world of business and work. One part therapy session.
Tom's the host Th...
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Today's guest is New York Times bestselling author Bruce Feiler.
Bruce's last book Life is in the Transitions greatly impacted Ollie and featured in his book Work/Life Flywheel. His new book is called The Search: Finding Meaningful Work in a Post-Career World. It provides a bold new road map for finding meaning and purpose at work, based on insights drawn from hundreds of life stories of Americans from ...
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Today's guest is Julia Hobsbawm, Writer, Speaker, Consultant and Broadcaster about the future of work, Social Health and creating a better connected and functioning society.
Julia is the founder of The Nowhere Office and the author of a book of the same name. She's previously authored five more books, including Reinventing Work and the Workplace of the Future, and is now a contributing commentator and c...
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A special episode recorded live in conversation with Ogilvy Vice Chairman Rory Sutherland at the Work/Life Flywheel launch at a pub in Soho in January 2023.
We discuss various topics, including flexible work, autonomy, AI and creativity, and the rise of the 'multi-stage life'.
Thanks to everyone for your support in making my book a bestseller!
If you haven't ordered a copy yet, you can do so HERE&...
This series, I'm sharing insights from my book Work/Life Flywheel.
In this final episode, I explain the impact writing has had on my work/life and what I'm working on next.
LINKS:
Book Ollie to speak with your team
Work/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear, is out now. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE ...
This series, I'm sharing insights from my book Work/Life Flywheel.
In this episode, I explain why during the inevitable ups and downs of work and life, you must trust the process and keep your flywheel turning.
Chapter Summary:
- Work/Life transitions aren't easy, and you'll frequently experience moments of doubt.
- While having a 'north star' can provide motivation and purpose, true satisfaction only comes if we recognise ...
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