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It is time to bring one important change in our lives: pursuing happiness ALL THE TIME In this episode, we are going to talk about how happiness is over-rated and thoughts from the research by Dr. Megan Fritz at the University of Pittsburgh, who recently reviewed the conflicting evidence for various happiness interventions. A change we ought to bring in 2021!

How you get things done, makes, and positions you as the leader. I couldn't think of a better leader than ratheeshiyer to mark THE END to the year that was “Dumpster fire”. To me, the actions, experiences, and social experiments of Rats bring in greater hope, trust, and purpose to Remote Work we all love.

A year full of happiness or maybe a year filled with sorrow but 2020 is a mixed bag of emotions. This year courtesy of the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our life. While we humans gave the climate, the environment some rest and time to heal by being home being indoors, our lifestyle change is MASSIVE. A culture shock, a society change, almost social interactions in ZERO, virtual life has become our reality. Whether we have realized it or not this is the new way of life, it is best to accept and drive the change to this new reality. Here is a Remote Chatter take on 10 ways our daily lives have been impacted

Listen to how 2020 changed the way we saw our work models. Companies are now geared to allow and adapt to WFH, WFA, and explore other distributed model of working. 2021 we will see more and more large companies migrate to the distributed models of remote working. If they don't, they'll not see the day or lose their talents. From traditional majors to startups to smaller companies have adapted! Remote Working has arrived!

World Mental Health Day 2020 - 10/10 special  Mental Health for All-Greater Investment – Greater Access is the theme Uncertainty and unprecedented impacts have raised the global call for mental well-being.  In one of my previous episodes, I raised a lot of concerns about and the importance of mental well-being for remote employees. A lot of companies and teams have learned to understand the importance of taking take of their colleagues, their remote staff, and the pool of workforce. But today am going to leave with some questions, rather than proposing some solutions.  This episode is FOOD FOR THOUGHT Send in your responses to the questions I have raised to @podcastremotechatter  #MoveForMentalHealth #remotechatter #soundpeg

Its International Podcast Day And I am here to share some interesting thoughts about podcast Hear me out as we discuss the new revolution of podcasting., remarkable journeys and the history of podcasting. Also sharing my shout out to home grown India based platform who are encouraging podcaster in India  A shout out to IPD, 2020 Virtual Summit brought to you by Hindenburg and O2Podcollective. 

A wonderful and free-whweeling conversation with Mrs Nandini Ashok Kumar is an award-winning educator in one of the leading schools of India, with over 15 years in the field of education is one of the favourites of this generation. Catch us as we discuss  Remote Learning  Ways to create engaging e learning  And a secret wish! 

It's National Sports Day Special!  A day dedicated to the hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, the legend who put India's hockey on the international map. The Major Dhyan Chand Award ,the highest award for lifetime achievement in sports and games in India.  Today India is hosting its first-ever remote (virtual) National Sports Awards ceremony In this episode we enjoy some conversation on the evolution of sports industry, of its market, the opportunities and advancement in technology – the sports tech. An interesting marriage of Tech & Sports that us made it interesting for the segment and its audience.

Remote Work Life is giving us new avenues and new ways of thinking! Did we ever imagine, fashion or profile shoots with remote settings? Yes, it is possible! Am joined by the popular, young photographer #VasanthSaravanan from Chennai on his exploration, new journey with #virtualphotoshoot and how he aced it.  Dont forget to check hear him talk about #MonoColor virtual shoot with sarees.   No, we are not debating which is better – traditional mode or remote photo shoot, but we are bringing to you a new ways of thinking, challenges and creative takes on this!  Vasanth Saravanan – Founder, Co-own @studiojumbos @jumbosphotovideo Here is a link to https://www.instagram.com/vasanth.saravanan/

Yes, performance review matters! for corporates, businesses and the employees. Amidst this not-so-usual circumstances, new realities and unexpected future of working performance review is going to a HUGE RISK - not just for just promotion, appraisal but primarily nto boost your confidence, motivation at work . I discussed this subject with a couple of senior management honchos. Here is my perspective and a suggested framework to start prepping up for better results. 

Don't lose out if u have just been laid off. In these unprecedented times, it may just be about being at the wrong place wrong time. Here is my take on being open-minded, to stop weaning and moaning over the loss of job, finding new opportunities, & this could be best time for getting your self upskilled! Am also highlighting about most interesting 'Pravasi Rojgar' an initiative by real-life super hero Sonu Sood whose imitative is helping blue-collar job search!

Off to Barbados, Work from Anywhere - Serene beaches, tropical climate, and leisure clothing! Isn't it something we all dream off when we think of a vacation Imagine sitting by the these by spots and working on a project or an assignment, what a sight and mind-break it could be. Possibly away from all the worldly tensions and ideal remote working for a year. The tourism and travel industry is currently suffering due to the pandemic. But here are some countries which are letting you stay in their country with some benefits to work remotely. This comes under the concept of ‘Work from Anywhere' – be it in your hometown by the farmland watch plowing of lands or idyllic spot by the hilltop or Barbados – the city of Rihanna or Georgia in Eurasia. Now you must be wondering which are the companies that let you do that. A host of it…and a lot more tempting thoughts. Hear this quickie podcast that shares a perspective of working from anywhere So, what are you thinking. Share your thoughts!x

Mentoring & coaching have become the crucial part of working professionals. Remote work life , may be has taken a toll in the lives of many entrants of remote world. And in the current scenario a lot is being experienced. It is time for working professional to upskill and reskill themselves and overcome weaknesses and self-doubt. It is time for organisations, peers and employees themselves to figure out what they want. How? That is what Myself & Leela Gangappa helping workforces understand better

The new episode of #remotechatter is dedicated all those who are new and still learning the tricks of remote work. In this episode, 3 wonderful women share 9+ actionables thoughts on the new lifestyle of Remote Working 1. #Remoteworking is here is to stay 2. #Work-Life Balance 3. #avoid WFH Burnout 4. #culture is important 5. #AppreciationRecognition 6. One-on-one or tele #humanrelation still matters 7. Art of #lettinggo 8. Mindful approach to life - #reading #meditation #fitness 9. Find and learn #newerskills – art, passion and lifeskills Thank you @arpitaramani @stutirishi @munmun thanks for being such great influence in my life

Social Media has played an important role in or lives. To beat isolation, to overcome hurdles, and to build communities. Social Media has helped us build businesses, create brands, and increase leads.  In this final episode to observe Social Media Day 2020, we are exploring Social Media Policies – do we need gatekeepers?  We are in conversation with R Ramasubramaniyan a Communication & Brand Architect, Social Media Evangelist and Holds Copyrights On a Social Media Policy .  We will discuss people losing jobs because of their posts, who and when should we draw the lines especially at a time when we are afar and may not have in-person control over contents. What & Where is the thin line between personal & professional posts?  Happy Social Media! :::Podchaser token: 8Sqhd9QR48U7mppPbL2h::::

Social Media is one invaluable tool that has made many lives & also broken for some. Honesty, I would love it if the world would make better use of #socialmedia for a lot more on creating the right impact & to bring positive lives of people. Here is a series on the Social media to commemorate to the Social Media Day on June 30. In conversation with Siddharth Venkataraman, an Award-Winning Marketing Leader, Author, and Growth Coach with 15+ years of experience in marketing. We are discussing the B2B engagements on social media, lead generation and going beyond just brand awareness

Today s parent don't have it easy! Do the Father's have it easy? Do they share the load? How is their work-life balance? Howz it breaking stereotypes? Here is to some fun conversation with master storyteller John Pradeep JL, India's first theatre-based Parents+kids coach, Academic Dean of Evam's "Happy Cow".

Music to heal, Music as a therapist, Music as a career... As we celebrate World Music Day 2020 here is a toast to making remote life exciting! finding new paths!  ... do you know what AR Rahman said?  Quote Ref: https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ar-rahman-shares-tips-on-working-from-home-and-staying-away-from-vices/article31423235.ece https://www.digitalstudioindia.com/production/4944-academy-award-winner-a-r-rahman-technology-is-a-double-edged-sword

Is building muscle enough, no you need build your mind, body and soul together. Yes – its called Yoga.

Longest Day of the Year covering longer than usual series – 21st June 2020

Time and again we hear this! Time and again we realise, we haven't helped Even after all this if you or your friends are suffering in silence then its time to wake Not just us, organisation, people leaders and ourselves. New realities – Don't get remote when working remote Just LIVE the Present; all others will follow suit! Love yourself first and all others too equally! PS: Cover art by my son

Technology may be easy but not relationships Even if you have moved to remote working, you still need to make relationship and humane connection work!  People skill is as important as it was in past. In fact, it is an important part of you personal branding efforts. 

It's World Environment Day 2020. May be its time we reset our careers path. May be its time make the right entrepreneurial move! This break is a great time to think about the sustainability and green efficiency roles . Its time to re-engine your career with ‘Green Collared Jobs'. Have you heard them yet? Join me as we unveil the new Greenpreneurship, SDG goals, Billions of investments, possible tech and innovation profiles in the green industry and lots of hyper-competitive green job thoughts ! Join me and Benedict Paramanand - Editor SustainabilityNext media, Founder of the most popular Bangalore BizLit Fest as we explore this unexplored discussion! #Leadwithpurpose

Mental Health Awareness Month: Part 2 : How can we cope with anxiety and emotional strain with teams and managers. A thoughtful insight on how we must foster and adopt professional compassion, kindness, positive language to tackle the mental well-being through the COVID times. A chat with Amisha Sethi - Indian author, wellness guru and business leader Bonus: Audio of India s finest actors, great human beings on coping with stress

On today's episode, we are discussing the importance of mental wellness in the sudden remote life, remote work. We are joined by Psychologist Ms. V Sripriya, mental health counsellor. She can be reached out at sripriya_psychologist@outlook.com. We will discuss how personal life is taking a toll & how leaders and employees need to showcase positivity, friendly spirits to bring powerful changes to the system. If you haven't mend your ways, it's time to do that now. Do subscribe and leave a rating ! I will continue to present to you some great stories

Voluntarily we would have never got this time ! The daily hustle-bustle would have eaten away most of our time, energy and desire to follow passion, explore new paths. This is a time given to us as a 'superpower' to bring ourselves alive and click that once in a lifetime 'Restart' button. In this episode, I help you identify if you are made for remote life challenges and how my real life friends found new ways to live, cherish and find opportunities.

Listen to this podcast episode to have your channels opened up! This will help you understand your remote life , remote work capabilities which is the mantra for the upcoming. Find opportunities #1  Before or After Corona remote jobs have been there in the market for quite some seasons now. Despite situations, circumstances how do you pull yourself to finding remote opportunities wherever you are Here is my THINK Take

Building stairs to escalators for exploring remote life capabilities What do you need to make peace with ‘remote' in your life? Today or the future is unknown, but we must know, understand, and face the unknown challenges in our life. As we make amends to today s reality not just work but people form across our lives are affected with the new norm. At Remote Chatter, you will hear me speak, discuss, deliberate many such talks and discussions. Every episode is made from heart and with attempt to bring you closer to the realities of life – be it work or personal decisions.