Teammate Apart Podcast

Hey there and welcome to the season 3 finale of the Teammate Apart Podcast. I just want to quickly thank everyone who participated in the show this season, both guests, and listeners who have been willing to share the good work we're doing here with their friends, families, professional networks, and hopefully anyone who could benefit from the perspectives and knowledge shared by our contributors. Hot off the heels of COVID, I think this show, and others like it, and the individuals who have joined us here to share their great wealths of knowledge have done a real service to a world experiencing drastic change, and I am thrilled to add the voice of today's guest to the soapbox from which we've been shouting.Today's special guest is the incredible John Riordan. John is the director of support at Shopify, chairman at Grow Remote, and a figure with a well-documented history of making impactful contributions to the world of remote work.John's prior employers are a veritable whose-who of progressive companies with whom he has been wildly influential in their integration of remote work strategies. From US Airways to Virgin Atlantic, to Apple, and now Shopify his experience as a results-oriented international customer service leader has proven invaluable in showing how remote work works at scale.
John joins us today for a much needed — and much anticipated — conversation about intentionality and how it can make or break a company's approach to remote work, developing a culture of trust on distributed teams, how the role of remote-team leaders have evolved, rapidly in recent years, and so much more, please join me in welcoming to the show, John Riordan. ----John RiordanDirector of Support at Shopifyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/johncriordan/https://twitter.com/johncriordanAbout John• Results-oriented International Customer Services leader with a track record of increasing responsibility.• Extensive experience in creating, implementing and running Home Based Agent solutions and running large multi-disciplinary departments.• Proven record of conceptualizing and executing fundamental organizational changes, to reduce cost and increase customer satisfaction.• Proven strengths in relating to customer issues and resolving delivery problems.• Skilled communicator, disciplined and eager to absorb new information.Specialties:• Virtual Customer Solutions• International Market Experience• Executive Relationship Building• Contract Negotiator• Business Process Outsourcing• Strategic Change Agent• Financial Planning• Brand Marketing• Public Relations• Team Building.===

Hey there, and welcome back to the Teammate Apart Podcast. This week’s special guest is Head of Business Development at Doist and host of the About Abroad podcast, Chase Warrington.After calling a half-a-dozen countries “home”, Chase, an American ex-pat now living in Spain, is well-known for his passion for making location independence the new norm — and helping others step into a life beyond their borders. He is a major contributor to nearly every major remote-centric publication, podcast, and blog, and can often be seen collaborating with some of the most prominent companies in the remote work space.
Joining us today for a discussion about the role remote leaders play in protecting the mental health of their teams, how distributed team members can set themselves up for success when working from home — or anywhere — now and as we move beyond the pandemic, making a case for remote as the world “returns to the office,” and so much more, please welcome to the show, Chase Warrington. ----Chase WarringtonHead of Business Development at Doist | Remote-Work Advocate & Speaker | Host of About Abroad Podcasthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-warringtonhttps://www.aboutabroad.comhttps://doist.com About ChaseBusiness Development professional with 12 years of experience working remotely in the US, Europe, Asia, and South America, and conversational skills in Spanish. Head of Business Development at Doist, the creators of Todoist & Twist, and a leading remote-first organization with 90 employees spread across 30+ countries.My team focuses on project management related to international expansion, strategic partnerships, revenue generation, sponsorships & remote work advancement.I'm passionate about the movement towards distributed teams, and the positive impact it is having on income equality, the environment, and emerging markets. I contribute as an instructor and speaker on remote teamwork, culture, project management, and communication, for many of the major platforms empowering location-independent professionals and teams. As a US-expat living in Spain, I recently launched About Abroad, a podcast dedicated to exploring all elements of life beyond your borders. Learn more at aboutabroad.com. ===

Hey there and welcome back to the Teammate Apart Podcast. Today’s special guest is Daphnée Laforest. Daphnée is a Distributed Workplace Consultant and host of the Remote First Podcast, who is on a mission to help executives, people ops, and team leaders drive company-wide shifts toward remote-first ways of working.In more than 10 years of working with fully distributed companies, she has a long history of playing key roles in establishing scalable workflows for growth, facilitating business decisions remotely, and building internal products dedicated to supporting remote-first teams. Daphnée believes that understanding that the way we work plays an essential role in creating successful, distributed-by-design, workplaces and is a key element in creating memorable employee experiences.For an exciting conversation about how we can most effectively support our teams in their return to the office, in a hybrid-way; improving employee wellbeing through flexibility, empowerment, and trust; asynchronous and transparent communication; and how we can coach and educate our teams to be better facilitators, please join me in welcoming to the show, our guest, Daphnée Laforest.Daphnée LaforestDistributed Workplace Strategist | Digital-First SME & Enterprise Transformation | Product & Business Strategy |

Hey there and welcome back to the Teammate Apart Podcast. Today, I’m thrilled to have to join my special guest Tony Jamous. Tony is a software entrepreneur and investor, and presently the CEO at Oyster, a mission-driven HR company that makes it easy for companies to hire, make locally compliant payroll, and offer great benefits to their full-time employees around the world. They accomplish this via their distributed talent enablement platform that allows growing companies to tap into the global talent pool and offer their distributed teams worldwide a great employment experience.We have a lot of ground to cover so let's dive right in, joining the show to discuss the myriad of issues involved when trying to hire across borders, the right way, insights and trends that remote companies and leaders should be aware of, what it means to really build a purpose-driven company, and making it possible for people in developing parts of the world to engage with global economies, please join me in welcoming to the show, the incredible, Tony Jamous. Tony JamousChief Operating Officer at Oyster HRhttps://www.oysterhr.com/About TonyTony Jamous is the CEO and founder of Oyster, a company that believes anything is possible remotely. As the leader of a distributed talent enablement platform, he is working to make remote work a reality for everyone.===

Hey there, and welcome back to the Teammate Apart Podcast. Today’s special guest is Molood Ceccarelli. Molood is the founder of Remote Forever, a consultancy that officially challenges the premise of collocation as a prerequisite to agility. Her company teaches geographically distributed teams how to work and communicate more effectively using Agile thinking and design methodology.  In addition to her work as a remote work pioneer, for more than a decade, she has been working as a developer, strategist, agile coach, international keynote speaker, and host of the wildly popular Remote Forever Summit which has seen more than 10,000 people in attendance. She has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and The Huffington Post.Joining us today for a conversation on how remote teams can work better together by employing agile methodologies, the challenges of mastering great communication on distributed teams, the state of remote work as she sees it, and what the future has in store for remote teams as the pandemic subsides, please join me in welcoming to the show Molood Ceccarelli.Molood CeccarelliRemote work strategist & remote agile coachhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/molood/https://remoteforever.com/About MoloodI am particularly interested in coaching and teaching distributed organizations and teams. I have experience in coaching managers, leaders, and agile development teams in both collocated and remote teams to contribute to creating great products. I am interested in teaching and coaching the concepts and practices of lean and agile, team dynamics, leadership, how to create high-performing teams, introducing alternative metrics, motivating employees, self-leadership, and many more self-development and team-improvement subjects.I usually take a holistic view of the organizations I help, therefore I often end up improving the organizations at a large scale rather than sub-optimizing teams within the organizations. I actively participate in agile events; I’ve spoken at several agile events about different topics around agile.My aspiration is to help your managers and the front-line employees become more productive, get a better understanding of the value of their work in agile environments, organize themselves around solving problems and have more fun doing all that. If you are interested in working with my company, feel free to send me a message.———Honored to be featured in Forbes. Check the article here: 
https://bit.ly/ForbesMolood===

Hey there and welcome back to the Teammate Apart podcast. Today’s guests are Microsoft master trainers, international keynote speakers, and training and education consultants Alberto and Mario Herraéz — AKA the eTwinz.Mario and Alberto were born in Salamanca, Spain arriving in America as student educators in a Spanish language immersion program in Syracuse, Utah. A suburb of Salt Lake City. Shortly after completing their internship, both returned home to finish their education and just one year later returned to Utah as full-time teachers in the same program.Taking advantage of all America had to offer, the twins continued their education, mastering the implementation of technology in education. Along the way, they picked up numerous awards and accolades and have since become master trainers and partners with Microsoft and numerous others, which has allowed them the ability to offer their students a 21st-century education on the bleeding edge of technology.This mastery of technology in communication has led to numerous keynotes and workshops where the eTwinz have adapted their teaching techniques to train corporate clients around the world how to leverage technology and communication skills to thrive in the future of work. Joining us today to speak about digital transformation, developing “future-ready” skills, leveraging technology in remote training, and the power of global communication please join me in welcoming to the show, Alberto and Mario Herraéz. Alberto HerraézGlobal educator & International speakerAlberto LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertoherraezvelazquez/Mario HerraézEducator, mentor, Microsoft Master TrainerMario LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marioherraezvelazquez/eTwinzWebsite: https://www.etwinz.com/ About Alberto and Mario - AKA the EtwinzAlberto and Mario were born and raised in Salamanca, Spain, and came to Utah several years ago on a scholarship to teach. They graduated from the University of Valladolid with a Bachelors in Education. After coming to Utah and starting their teaching careers, they were hungry for more learning. The eTwinz attended the University of Utah where they graduated with a Masters in Education from a participating school, the International University of La Rioja.Currently, Alberto and Mario teach 5th and 6th grade at Canyon Creek Elementary School in Farmington where their students are part of the Spanish/English Immersion program. They are heavy users of technology, and they enjoy sharing their passion with the students at Canyon Creek Elementary.These practices have been recognized by institutions like UCET (Utah Coalition for Educational Technology) and DSD (Davis School District) that granted the eTwinz with several awards such as the Outstanding Young Educators of the Year Award or the Best of Davis Award.They have presented in many conferences and events around the United States and Europe sharing their knowledge and expertise to help educators to transform their practice. Some of these events are NCCE (Seattle, Washington), TCEA (San Antonio, Texas), UCET (Salt Lake City, Utah), FETC (Miami, California), Microsoft Educator Exchange (Paris, France), and SIMO (Madrid, Spain) just to name a few.The Herraez twins are great ambassadors of education and its importance. They advocate for 21st-century educational practices. They have been featured by many newspapers from all over the world such as El Mundo (Spain), Salamanca 24h (Spain), el Diario de Valladolid (Spain), and The Globe and Mail (Canada) among many others. Also, the eTwinz have participated in some national radio shows such as La Cope (Spain) as experts in digital transformation and 21st-century learning.===

Welcome back to the Teammate Apart Podcast. Today’s special guest is Hassan Ghiassi. Hassan is an entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, consultant, master dialog facilitator, and founder of Aristotle’s Cafe.  Coming from an American-Iranian background, from a young age Hassan was always fascinated by cross-cultural communication taking a deep interest in how different cultures and people communicated.That passion led him to develop a communication framework and host community discussions that would bring people together and allow them to make meaningful conversation.  Since then he’s made major waves and immeasurable impact having facilitated more than 1,000 discussions himself, speaking with thousands of people the world over about some of life’s most important subjects. Additionally, he’s trained a small army of more than 300 facilitators worldwide to share this framework and facilitate discussions that matter.  Along the way, Hassan has been given the opportunity to hone his skills in diversity & inclusion, digital marketing, organizational culture, and so much more now bringing that combined expertise to his facilitated discussions, and to the board rooms of those he consults. Joining us here for what will surely be a podcast that matters to discuss his perspective on empathy, trust, and leadership communication on remote teams please join me in welcoming to the show, Hassan Ghiassi.Hassan GhiassiTraining Leaders to Have More Discussions that Matter - TEDx Speaker and Master Dialogue Facilitator | DEI Trainer | Conflict Resolution | Org Culture | Coach | Lover of Questions, Communication, & Empathy.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/consulthassanHire Hassan to Work With Your Team: https://dia-logic.comGet Involved with Aristotle's Cafe: https://www.aristotlescafe.comAbout Hassan GhiasiI can teach you and your organization how to lead and facilitate discussions that matter. No matter how difficult the topic is, you’ll have an easy-to-follow process to master those moments.After 16+ years of trainings, 350+ people trained, 956+ conversations, with more than 10,000+ people - I promise it will change your life!TEDx Speaker - "How Discussions That Matter Create Empathy”Master Dialogue Facilitator and ModeratorAristotle's Cafe small group discussion sessions happening in the United States, Iceland, Myanmar, Mongolia, Thailand, Indonesia, and India.Topics include Life, religion, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity, gender, politics, interpersonal and intergroup conflicts, and workplace communication amongst others.Improving community, state, and national discourse with Facilitation, questions, communication, and empathy.Born in St. Louis to a Jewish mother and Iranian father, our founder, I grew up knowing the importance of bringing different communities together.Inspired by an upbringing full of diversity and differences, in 2005 I started holding free community discussions after returning from a study abroad experience in Sweden.I received my Masters of Communication Studies in California following the presentation of "Aristotle's Cafe - Speaking From Experience" which was awarded the Top Student Paper by the National Communication Association for Experiential Learning in 2011 for my ability to improve critical thinking, cultural awareness, and mindfulness for participants.In 2019 I was honored to be the only non-native speaker invited onto Bangkok's Chaerongkrung TEDx stage where I presented "How Discussions That Matter Create Empathy."Though currently based in Raleigh, North Carolina, I've spent eight years prior to 2020 working in Thailand, Cambodia, and Germany.Living the life of truly global citizens - my wife and I often joke that with a family made up of Christians, Muslims, Jews, and Buddhists we'll never run out of great celebrations or reasons to take time off for a holiday.Specialties:• Community dialogue• Organizational dialogue• Discussions that matter across differences of identity and worldview• Meeting designs that foster productivity and lead to collective outcomes and shared visions• Meaningful conversations, difficult conversations, and all things small group discussion.===

Welcome back to the Teammate Apart podcast. Today’s special guest is thought leader, storyteller, and CEO at Radious, Amina Moreau.Amina is an athlete, entrepreneur and challenge seeker who has established a number of companies with a couple of successful exits in her wake. Her latest venture, Radious, is a work from home office solution for remote workers on the go looking for a place to work whenever or wherever they are. Think airBNB for Work from Home.More than a successful business leader, Amina is also a master communicator who believes in the tool of storytelling as an integral part of remote team leadership. After all, people make decisions from the heart — not from bulleted lists or powerpoint slides.Here to discuss the role of storytelling in remote leadership specifically, but in communication at large, the importance of strong communication when leading a team, also how we might commit to a safe and reasonable return to the office — or not, please join me in welcoming to the show the amazing, Amina Moreau.Amina MoreauCEO of Radious.prohttps://radious.pro/https://www.swaystorytelling.com/https://www.floatsmallbusiness.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/amina-moreau-78142b72/ About Amina MoreauFrom LinkedIn:Maybe it’s the athlete in me, maybe I’m just stubborn. But dang it if I don’t love a good challenge. I’ve built a good number of companies over the years with some close friends. Two of them were acquired and one of them even won a handful of Emmys a while back.I don't consider myself an eternal optimist, yet I tend to see opportunities where others see roadblocks. I believe that storytelling is one of the most effective vehicles for social change, and I keep that in mind whenever I build something new.I’m building something new now. And I'm looking for exceptional folks to join for the ride. Maybe that's you.===

Welcome back to the Teammate Apart podcast. Todays special guest is Kaleem Clarkson. Kaleem is a husband, father, remote work advocate, people operations professional, and speaker. He is the Chief Operating Officer of Blend Me, Inc a remote employee experience consultancy that helps startups and small businesses onboard, engage and retain their remote teams. Further, he is the founder of Remotely One, a members-only community for remote work professionals which is fighting to end remote work isolation by connecting with other location-independent professionals.With more than 20 years of people ops and event planning experience, Kaleem has become a well-known personality in the remote work space. In addition to his routine appearances on the pages of well-known publications — from Harvard Business Review to Forbes — his various podcast interviews, and keynotes, he hosts a popular weekly program, Remote Work Wednesdays, on the new Clubhouse App featuring some of the best and brightest in remote work discussing a topic of the day.Here to chat about the importance of trust and how to foster it on remote teams, how to build meaningful and sustainable relationships when working virtually, and how to use both of those things to build a diverse and inclusive company culture, please join me in welcoming to the show, our guest, Kaleem Clarkson.Kaleem Clarkson#RemoteWork Advocate | Fractional #PeopleOperations | Speaker | #EmployeeExperience Professional | #FractionalHR Leadership | #Drupal Evangelist | #HRhttps://www.blendmeinc.com/https://www.remotelyone.com/linkedin.com/in/kaleemclarksonResources:Slack Community:https://www.remotelyone.com/04:30 - Intros and background 08:40 - The “rush” back to work11:32 - Workers want to be remote!14:00 - Should employers force teams back to the office17:20 - Is my organization (or am I as a leader) able to work remote?18:27 - Building trust and empathy as a remote leader 21:25 - Chris Dyer’s “Tsunami” meetings26:20 - Other side of the coin, what if I don’t want to go remote? 30:00 - Respecting what workers have been through36:30 - Talk to your teams and understand their needs43:30 - Paying for merit, not location47:30 - Installing a culture of empathy now – it’s not too late!51:00 - Active listening, take feedback, get to work!55:00 - Setting intentions (Shots!)1:00:30 - Where to find Kaleem onlineAbout Kaleem ClarksonKaleem is a husband, father, remote work advocate, people operations professional, and speaker. He is the Chief Operating Officer of Blend Me, Inc a remote employee experience consultancy that helps startups and small businesses onboard, engage and retain their remote teams.With nearly 20 years of strategic operations and event planning experience, he helps leadership implement people operations solutions that increase productivity and engagement for both internal and external stakeholders.Kaleem was born and raised in Bangor, Maine, the home of Stephen King. He graduated from Worcester State University and was recently featured in Harvard Business Review and named one of the top 15 Remote Work Advocates and Leaders by All American Speakers Bureau.Kaleem currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia with his family. When he is not working, you can find him mountain biking on the trails of Georgia with his headphones, blasting a little hard rock music.About Blend Me, Inc.Founded in 2013, Blend Me, Inc. helps startups and small businesses improve the remote employee experience through projects or fractional HR leadership. By taking a collaborative approach they assist clients with the remote employee life-cycle which represents the journey each remote employee takes while being a member of your organization.SERVICES:Strategic Operations and Process ImprovementOnboarding Strategy and DesignInclusion and DiversityEmployee Research and EngagementInternal Marketing and CommunicationsTAKE OUR FREE REMOTE EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE ASSESSMENT:Do you want to know how your organization's remote employee experience is going?By taking our Free TREE Assessment you will get a score sent directly to your inboxVisit www.blendmeinc.com and get your score today .===

Today’s special guest is author, speaker, and CEO at PeopleG2, Chris Dyer. PeopleG2 is a fully distributed company of more than 30 people — and 3,000 independent contractors — focused on pre-employment screening helping clients find better employees. On the heels of his book, The Power of Company Culture: How any business can build a culture that improves productivity, performance and profits, Chris established his authority in the remote work space becoming a sought after public speaker and keynote, coaching top companies on how to develop company culture on remote teams. His new book, Remote Work: Redesign Processes, Practices and Strategies to Engage a Remote Workforce arrives in the summer of 2021 and continues to serve Chris’s mission to teach others to how to build great remote company cultures.Here for an insightful conversation about the different types of remote work — including the latest on work from home and hybrid teams — the keys to building an amazing company culture, and to discuss the so-called rush back to the office post-COVID, please join me in welcoming to the show, the incredible, Chris Dyer.Chris DyerKeynote Speaker, Consultant, Bestselling Author, CEO, Remote Work Leader and Advocate.https://chrisdyer.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdyer7/Resources:Remote Work: Redesign Processes, Practices and Strategies to Engage a Remote Workforcehttps://amzn.to/3kMi3JcThe Power of Company Culture: How any business can build a culture that improves productivity, performance and profitshttps://amzn.to/3uR2vZ604:00 - Intros and background06:45 - Defining the different kinds of remote workers11:00 - Evolution of remote work – Hybrid teams13:15 - Maybe you've been remote all along16:15 - Empowering workers to stay remote or find new remote positions22:00 - Making meetings count – which type to use when30:00 - Being the "hard-ass"32:00 - "Tsunami" planning meetings38:00 - Developing and communicating corporate culture on remote teams44:15 - Cross-team alignment44:30 - Positivity49:30 - Listening and being sure teammates are heard1:02:45 - Measuring performance and communicating goals clearly1:05:30 - Parting shots and where to find Chris DyerAbout Chris DyerChris Dyer is the founder and CEO of PeopleG2, where he manages 30 full-time remote employees and 3,000 independent contractors. PeopleG2 is routinely ranked one of the best places to work and has been listed as one of Inc.’s 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies. Having made the transition to remote during the recession in 2009 with stunning success, Chris Dyer is now a world-renowned expert on remote leadership and productive company culture.===

On the season two finale of the Teammate Apart Podcast, we have special guest Vanessa Tierney. Vanessa is a Remote Tech Entrepreneur with expertise in leading global remote teams, co-working, and international remote sourcing models in technology. She is the founder and CEO of Abodoo, the smart work platform where talent meets opportunity. Abodoo is a two-way street that helps both employers and prospective employees discover the best opportunities, people, and companies worldwide. She is also co-author of the very popular book Your Company with No Walls available now on amazon.com.Here to talk about remote work, matching people and companies to opportunities around the globe, heat mapping talent, and so much more, please join me in welcoming Vanessa Tierney to the show.  Vanessa TierneyCEO and founder at Abodoohttps://www.abodoo.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessatierney/ ===

Welcome back to the show. This week we have special guest Tom Ross. Tom is the CEO and founder of Design Cuts, a community of more than half a million broadly distributed creative people building affordable design assets to support artists, and creatives around the world.In addition to his company, much of his time is dedicated to helping his fellow creative people to improve their marketing to build better businesses. He does this via his widely read email newsletter, his social channels, and on his podcasts, the Honest Designer Show, and the Biz Buds podcast, that he co-hosts with creative industry legend Michael JandaHere to talk about remote leadership, adaptation amid pandemic, finding and hiring candidates from around the world, the gig economy, and so much more, please join me in welcoming to the show Tom Ross. Tom RossCreative entrepreneur and founder at Design Cutshttps://www.designcuts.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tomrossmediahttps://www.instagram.com/tomrossmedia About Tom RossThe CEO and founder of DesignCuts.com, the most high-quality marketplace for designers.Design Cuts helps their community of 500,000 creatives to save money on the best digital resources to help their regular projects.Tom also hosts the popular Honest Designers Show and Honest Entrepreneur Show podcasts, which have received over 1.5 million downloads. He loves teaching other creatives to master their marketing and speaks regularly at creative events across the world. ===

Today’s special guest is co-founder and director of Na’amal, Lorraine Charles. Lorraine is an expert in the political economy, education, and the development of digital livelihoods for refugees in the Middle East. She is a research associate at the Center for Business Research, University of Cambridge, and the Geneva Center for Security Policy on their Syria Transitions Challenges Project.Additionally, Lorraine is the project manager for Basmat Amal, a volunteer education and livelihood project that provides support to vulnerable Syrian families in Abu Dhabi. She has worked as a consultant with NGOs, INGOs, and government entities as well as in academia and the private sector. Here to talk about leveraging remote work as a way to support refugees and other vulnerable populations, issues surrounding finding opportunities for them, and motivation for employers trying to find the right people, with the right skills, right now, please join me in welcoming Lorraine Charles to the show.Lorraine CharlesCo-founder of Na'amal; Middle East political economy, education, and refugee livelihoodshttps://naamal.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorraine-charles-94545214/ About Lorraine CharlesLorraine's expertise is the political economy, development, education, and livelihoods in the Middle East. She has also worked on issues related to the Syrian crisis since 2011. Lorraine is a research associate at the Centre for Business Research, University of Cambridge, and the Geneva Centre for Security Policy on their Syria Transitions Challenges Project. She is also a Project Affiliate for Refugeework.net, a research project at the University of Edinburgh, which conducts research on** digital livelihoods for refugees. She is co-founder and director of Na’amal, which provides support for refugees and other vulnerable populations to access dignified livelihoods, particularly remote work, via soft skills training, mentorship, and links to the private sector. She is also the project manager for Basmat Amal, a volunteer education and livelihood project that provides support to vulnerable Syrian families in Abu Dhabi. She has worked as a consultant with NGOs, INGOs, and government entities as well as in academia and the private sector.===

Welcome back to the Teammate Apart Podcast. Today’s special guest is a remote work expert and industry staple, Lisette Sutherland. Lisette is a facilitator, author, speaker, and remote-working champion for individuals, teams, and managers. She is the founder of Collaboration Superpowers — a remote work consultancy that bridges the gaps between people and companies — and the author of the best-selling book “Work Together Anywhere.”Lisette was kind enough to have featured me on the Collaboration Superpowers podcast back on episode 254, and here allowing me to return the favor with an amazing discussion about the impact of COVID-19 on remote business, setting intentions, adaptability, and resilience, and the future of work, please join me in welcoming to the show, the incredible, Lisette Sutherland.  Lisette SutherlandFacilitator, author, podcaster, speaker, and remote-working champion for individuals, teams & managershttps://www.collaborationsuperpowers.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisettesutherland/About Lisette SutherlandLisette Sutherland is a remote-working German-born American living in the Netherlands who is totally jazzed by the fact that it's possible to work from anywhere. In fact, she believes, it's not just possible; it's completely, productively workable—if you do it right.From her extensive research and first-hand experience, as well as from interviews with hundreds of workers and manager/owners, Lisette has collected a treasure trove of advice & action lists, pitfalls & solutions, and personal reports of individuals and teams engaged in doing great things—successfully—from wherever they happen to be. She has woven all that into her company, COLLABORATION SUPERPOWERS, which offers its gems in a variety of formats:• Work Together Anywhere: A Handbook on Working Remotely—Successfully—for Individuals, Teams, and Managers (2018/2020)• Work Together Anywhere workshops and webinars• Weekly podcasts featuring interviews with remote working experts• Bi-monthly newsletter• Blogposts• Speaking engagements & presentations===

Welcome back to the teammate apart podcast. Today’s special guest is executive and performance coach, and HR & Operations Manager at Aragon One, Monica Zeng. Monica is a people-first HR professional in the Crypto space with an international background specialized in strategy, management, and executive coaching for startups and founders. She joins us today to discuss her innovative, fully remote, hiring process,  coaching team members on soft and leadership skills, onboarding at a distance, and the importance of self-assessment and evaluation. Calling in from Madrid, Spain, please join me in welcoming to the show, the incredible, Monica Zeng. Our GuestMonica ZengHR Business Partner, Executive & Performance Coach. HR & Operations Manager at Aragon One.https://www.linkedin.com/in/roumonicazeng/https://aragon.one/About Monica ZengAll about humans: how they organize, interact, and grow. My name is Monica and I am the person in charge of human resources at Aragon One.My main focus is to grow the Aragon One family by hiring people that are aligned with our vision and culture and increasing the team's leverage through management and coaching. Fun fact, I never watched Billions but some people mentioned that I remind them of Wendy Rhodes.I have Asian roots, grew up in Spain and have worked internationally in places such as Silicon Valley. Therefore I have inherited the Asian work culture and a love for technology and the entrepreneurial spirit, while still remaining a big fan of spending a nice afternoon with friends and good food on a terrace in Madrid.My journey has been a squiggly line. I started out with social entrepreneurship when I was sixteen and then moved to Madrid to study a dual degree in Business Administration and International Relations. It was then that I realized that I enjoyed learning by working more than I did by sitting in a classroom, so I made the decision to drop out after my first year and move to Silicon Valley. I went from being a consistent straight-A student to rejecting the traditional academic system and building my own path. (Against all odds, I had full family support.) There I began my career working in International Expansion Marketing but because of Visa reasons, I had to return to Spain.After returning, I led a startup incubator. Through that experience, I discovered my passion for psychology and management. Around that time I learned more about the blockchain space through Luis and Jorge and became attracted to the whole vision. I then founded an HR agency for crypto projects, moved to Switzerland and finally joined Aragon One full time.Moving every six months to a different city/country has been an interesting experience, but I couldn’t be happier to be back to living the Spanish lifestyle!===

Welcome back to the Teammate Apart Podcast. This week’s special guest is Pilar Orti. Pilar is a well-known part of the remote work landscape and one of the masters of it. She is the director of Virtual, not Distant, a consultancy that helps teams adapt to new ways of working through webinars, management coaching, and direct work with your team to establish processes and modify behaviors to foster a happier and healthier work life.She is also the host of the popular 21st Century Work Life podcast where she interviews the biggest and best names in remote work.Here to talk about the mindset shifts required to be successful in remote work, “visible teamwork” being seen when working apart, the importance of community for virtual workers and so much more, please join me in welcoming to the show, our guest, Pilar Orti. Pilar OrtiEmotional intelligence expert and founder of …https://www.virtualnotdistant.com21st Century Worklife Podcast: https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/podcastsAbout Pilar OrtiI help organizations and teams make the transition from being in the office together all the time to a more "office optional" approach. (Or "smarter working", or "agile working", even "flexible working"...)I deliver online and face-face workshops, coach managers and leaders and facilitate the transition from collocated to flexible/remote through collaborative consultancy.To find out more about how I view the world of work, check out www.virtualnotdistant.com and listen to the podcasts: "21st Century Work Life" and "Management Café."Podcasts:Management Café - all episodes touch on virtual aspects, and currently we're repurposing Oh No My Team's Gone Remote segments21st Century Work Life - check out episode 227 segment on Visible Teamworkhttps://www.virtualnotdistant.com/podcasts/technostress-and-visible-teamworkFacilitation Stories - I co-host this podcast designed for community buildingI'm a facilitator and trainer (and a consultant using co-creation as a process) helping teams and organizations adopt online collaboration practices - and improving how they work together in the process! I run training sessions on leading remote teams and facilitate team-away days.The conversation about "remote work" keeps expanding and getting deeper and deeper...===

Hey everyone and welcome back to the Teammate Apart podcast. This week we have special guest Angelique Slob. Angelique is a future of work catalyst, people and culture strategist, speaker, and founder at  Hello Monday — a consultancy that helps HR and Business leaders lead strategic discussions and drive workplace transformation.As a remote work advocate, Angelique believes that remote working should not be the goal in and of itself, despite some major strategic advantages, but is rather a consequence from a results-driven, autonomous workplace design that is actually essential for knowledge workers and innovation.Here to discuss the shift from the Industrial Age to the Information Age, how management styles must adapt when they rely on the workers' expertise, introducing flexible working conditions, developing a culture of trust, and so much more, please welcome to the show, our guest, Angelique Slob.Angelique SlobFuture of Work Catalyst. People and Culture Strategist and Speaker. Founder at Hello Mondayhttp://hellomondayclub.comAbout Angelique SlobI am a People and Culture strategist and founder of Hello Monday Club supporting tech companies, with or without offices, with building virtual workplaces where people say Hello to Monday.After working for over 15 years in several high-profile companies as an HR executive, seeing how corporate structures keep people small, I have been passionate about bringing more freedom to the workplace.In 2007, I got involved in The New Way of Working, a Dutch movement aimed at building flexible and result-oriented workplaces. But adaption was easier said than done and I became fascinated with the question of why creating organizations where people have autonomy is difficult.Looking for answers, I did a Master in Organizational Sociology, focusing on innovative knowledge workers. After that, I kept on studying startup cultures, remote teams, self-managing teams, teal organizations, and the future of work.Quickly becoming a specialist in these topics, I left the corporate world to further fulfill my mission to bring more freedom to the workplace, by creating more flexible and empowered teams, and to fulfill my personal dream: to be free to travel the world.In 2018, I founded Hello Monday Club, a remote-first company where I help future-minded leaders to create next-generation organizations.Combining 15 years of HR and Change management, a solid academic background in Organizational Sociology, and experience with (remote) scale-ups, I am one of the experts in my field.As a strategist and inspirational leader, I excel at strategy definition and execution, challenging the status quo, and guiding leaders and teams out of Plato’s Cave.As a speaker, I share my mission on stages around the world on topics such as: Remote Strategies, Empowered teams, and Next-generation organizations.As a community leader, I educate and mentor the next generation of people that want to bring more freedom to the workplace.As a founder, I have the opportunity to create my own awesome company that fits with my dreams and vision.Currently, I am living in between Netherlands, Brazil, and Portugal, while working with an international team of driven experts, and together we help companies from around the globe changing the way we work – forever.You are invited to join the discussion on the future of work by sharing your views in my posts.Join the Hello Monday Club: A community for the pioneers of work: http://eepurl.com/dorAB5*Book a time with me: *https://calendly.com/angeliqueslob/discovery-call*Check out our Magazine: *https://hellomondayclub.com/magazine/===

Welcome back to the Teammate Apart Podcast, today's special guest is Alistair Davis. Alistair is a voice actor and professional communicator who believes strongly in using the power of our voice to become better leaders, presenters, and negotiators. Alistair’s passion lies in teaching professionals how to leverage their voice to make better connections with clients, prospects, and colleagues.In addition to his work as a voice actor, Alistair spends his time coaching entrepreneurs about the many aspects of both verbal and non-verbal communication and helps them hone their voice to achieve more. He does this through his voice and sales training consultancy, Jabba, and also through his very popular podcast How to Rock Virtual Engagements.Here to talk about selling ourselves and demonstrating confidence, developing our voice, the role of listening in communication, and the big 5 factors that make up verbal communication done well, please join me in welcoming our guest, Alistair Davis.Alistair DavisI teach professionals powerful voice and webcam performance techniques when presenting, persuading, and negotiating - one-on-one or one-to-many.https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistairbdavis/https://jabba.io/About Alistair DavisI love teaching people about the power of the voice and performing on a webcam or stage. As virtual business leaders, we can better connect with our clients, prospects, or colleagues - no matter if you are presenting, persuading, or negotiating.Your voice and body are connection tools - use these better than the next person and you will be more successful.I break down the speaking voice and performance into measurable components and teach people how to enhance each aspect.What makes me different is I use simple voice acting and acting techniques that anyone can learn.Currently, I am also a professional Voice Actor (www.alistairdavis.co.za) and Actor over the past 10 years I have voiced over 2000 commercial, Radio, and Television Voice Overs for local and international brands.My sales journey started at age 7, knocking on doors selling a very difficult product. From a young age I heard the sound of slamming doors and the art of persistence, I learned how to really open a conversation with warmth and get people liking me from the start.At age 20, I started working for Oracle in inside sales in Dublin, Ireland; I was in the Oracle Economy for 10 years. These 10 years honed my sales skills even more whilst working for a Fortune 500 company and smaller Oracle Partners.Not content with the corporate life, I decided that I needed to become an Entrepreneur and so I moved back to South Africa to try my hand at running my own business. I taught my salespeople to hunt for business and we sourced 90% of our revenue from cold calling.My mission is to make people interesting and interested in what you have to say. I unpack the voice in measurable components and combine the theory with technology so that the learning sticks and people walk away with a life skill.Speaking powerfully from the heart is a skill that can be learned.===

Today’s special guest is Sandra Thompson. Sandra is a customer experience expert with a specific interest in emotional intelligence. As a customer experience educator, she teaches the topics of people management and leadership, customer experience, and professional behavior at Pearson Business School in London. Additionally, she runs a certified postgraduate course in Applied Customer Experience and Emotional Intelligence. Sandra recently became the UK's very first Emotional Intelligence Coach to be trained by EI pioneer Dr. Daniel Goleman and will be giving a TEDx talk on the subject in the near future. For a great conversation about being more accountable for our own health and well-being in the workplace, emotional intelligence, and how we as leaders and team members can get better at it, and how EI uniquely manifests itself in distributed organizations please join me in welcoming Sandra Thompson to the show.Sandra ThompsonEmotional intelligence expert and founder of …https://www.linkedin.com/in/cxeisandra/http://exceedallexpectations.org.uk/About Sandra ThompsonSandra Thompson is the UK’s first Emotional Intelligence Coach trained by Dr. Daniel Goleman and his faculty. She is a published consultant in the field of customer experience and emotional intelligence. A ‘Customer Experience educator’, Sandra teaches undergraduate students part-time on people management and leadership, customer experience and professional behaviors topics at Pearson Business School in London and she runs a certificated postgraduate course in Applied Customer Experience and Emotional Intelligence; the next course starts mid Sept 2020. Visit this URL for details: https://www.pearsoncollegelondon.ac.uk/find-a-course/short-courses/applied-customer-experience.html===

Today’s special guest is Wesley Anne Little. Wesley is a relationship therapist certified in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Wesley helps people to understand what is actually happening in their relationships—and in themselves—to help them realize they have much more power in interaction and outcome than they think. Here to discuss creating deeper connections with ourselves those around us, developing curiosity and real empathy, fostering trust in professional relationships, our employer's role in our mental health, and so much more, please join me in welcoming to the show, Wesley Little. Wesley Anne Little, LPCSpecializing in Couples and Relationship Attachmentwww.wesleyannelittle.comInstagram: @wesleyannelittleAbout Wesley Anne LittleI help people understand what is actually happening in their relationships (and themselves) and realize they have much more power in interaction and outcome than they think.===

Today’s special guest is Dr. Ronaye Calvert-Conley. Ronaye is the Executive Director of LIVE Treatment, a Concierge, 1:1 mental-health treatment program based-in Los Angeles, CA. She earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology and has had extensive experience working in the addiction recovery field, disordered eating programs, and the LGBTQ+ community. She has a deep understanding of how personal issues or beliefs may motivate or hinder us and approaches each unique struggle with sensitivity and keen insight. Dr. Calvert-Conley’s personal philosophy is not to help clients see what is wrong with them, rather to help them acknowledge and embrace what is right with them, while creating a plan for their personal success. Here to discuss staying connected when working apart, technology’s role — for good or for bad — in our inter- and intra- personal relationships, setting boundaries to avoid burnout, and so much more, join me in welcoming my guest, Dr. Ronaye Calvert-ConleyDr. Ronaye Calverthttp://LiveTreatmentVIP.comhttp://LiveNextSteps.comhttp://ReviveDetoxLosAngeles.comInstagram: @ live_treatmentAbout Dr. Ronaye CalvertDr. Ronaye Calvert Conley is the Executive Director of LIVE Treatment, a Concierge, 1:1, treatment program. She earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology and has had extensive experience working in the addiction recovery field, disordered eating programs, and the LGBTQ+ community. She has a deep understanding of how personal issues or beliefs may motivate or hinder us and approaches each unique struggle with sensitivity and keen insight. Stemming from her Directorship in prominent Dual Diagnosis treatment centers, Ronaye is a skilled Trauma Specialist, leading others to a deeper understanding of working to resolve and grow from histories of emotional, physical, and/or sexual trauma.Dr. Calvert’s personal philosophy is not to help clients see what is wrong with them, rather to help them acknowledge and embrace what is right with them, while creating a plan for their personal success.“I have learned the value of getting out of the office and into the real world with clients. I recognized a critical gap in the standard treatment model and made it my business to fill it. Clients often need help, not merely discussing their feelings and problems but, taking action toward living differently, with real-time support and guidance. It is deeply rewarding to witness the self-esteem and renewed sense of purpose that emerges throughout this work.”===

Today’s special guest is John Doran. John has been a teacher and guidance counselor for over 24 years. A founding Chairman of the Network of School Planners, a member of the Board of Directors of the Make A Wish Foundation Ireland, TEDx speaker, and the author of the acclaimed book Ways to Wellbeing which is currently taught in over 140 schools both Europe. He is passionate about the transformative power of education to disrupt poverty, and help young people do all that they can, with all that they have, in the time that they have got, in the space that they are in. John speaks to management bodies, Education Trusts, teachers, parents, and students on the topics of resilience, Wellbeing, stress management, and maximizing performance both nationally and internationally.John DoranEducator, GlobalCelt, Author of Ways to Wellbeing, Possibilitarian, TEDx Speaker, Board Member Make-A-Wish- FoundationTwitter: @awaytowellbeingInstagram: @awaytowellbeing About John Doran“Vivre sans temps mort”John Doran has been a teacher and guidance counselor for over 25 years. He is passionate about the transformative power of education to disrupt poverty, and help young people do all that they can, with all that they have, in the time that they have got, in the space that they are in.John speaks to Management Bodies, Businesses, Education Trusts, Teachers, Parents and Students on the topics of Resilience, EQ, Well-being in the workplace, Stress Management, and Maximising Performance both nationally and internationally. John is a TED speaker and a media contributor. He designed and delivers the SMART Training Programme (Stress Management And Resilience Training).===

Today’s special guest is psychologist, psychotherapist, and digital nomad Dr. Sonia Jaeger. Through her fully online private practice, Sonia offers a unique perspective that caters specifically to the needs of expats, remote workers and digital nomads. From points unknown, Dr. Jaeger engages with her clients where they are by email and video chat to help them navigate a broad range of mental health concerns from depression and isolation, to cultural and relationship issues, all in her native German, French, and English. Joining us today to discuss some surprising problems found in remote working populations and how to work through them, embracing fluidity in life and work, career pivots, resilience and so much more please join me in welcoming to the show, Dr. Sonia Jaeger.Dr. Sonia JaegerPsychologist, Psychotherapist & Digital Nomadhttps://www.sonia-jaeger.com/Instagram: @drsoniajaegerAbout Dr. Sonia JaegerMy name is Sonia Jaeger. I am a psychologist, psychotherapist and digital nomad. My path was clear. Studies, psychotherapy training, PhD. Next up: Open a private practice. But then everything changed. I took a break and travelled the world for 10 months and never came back. Well, almost. I come back every year, sometimes for a few weeks, sometimes for a few months.But my home, that’s the world.With my online counseling, I found a way to combine my passion for traveling with the work I love. Now, I am able to reach and work with many people who otherwise would not have access to a psychologist or psychotherapist.===

Welcome back to the Teammate Apart Podcast: Mental Health Series. Today’s special guest is Charle Peck. Charle has more than 15 years of experience in education and mental health research. Currently, she is working as a High School Teacher delivering mental health curriculum to her students at a very vulnerable time in their lives. She collaborates with education leaders and mental health professionals to deliver school-based support for those in need. Charle uses valuable clinical therapy tools and approaches with clients and has specialized training in trauma-informed practice. Additionally, she is the host of the “Advancing Humanity" podcast where she highlights the contributions people are making towards a thriving human experience.Here for a discussion on the infusion of mental health practices in the newly remote education system and at work, understanding how trauma manifests in behavior, suicide prevention, and more, join me in welcoming to the show, Charle Peck.Charle PeckMental Health + Education Expert | Podcast Host - "Advancing Humanity"http://AdvancingHumanityPodcast.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/charle-peck-406963ab/Twitter: @CharlePeckIG: @advancinghumanitypodcastAbout Charle PeckCharle has over 15 years of experience in education and mental health research. Currently, she works as a High School Teacher who delivers mental health curriculum and collaborates with education leaders and mental health professionals to deliver school-based support. As an MSW student, Charle uses valuable clinical therapy tools and approaches with clients and have specialized training in trauma-informed practice. Additionally, she is the host of the podcast "Advancing Humanity" where they highlight contributions people are making towards a thriving human experience.As a speaker, Charle delivers messages to parents and educators to inform them of typical growth and behavior patterns in order to improve relationships and family dynamics. Also, she teaches students about their own development to empower them as they grow and learn. This insight enables them to become stronger communicators with tools to make healthier decisions during this transitional time.Through her podcast, Charle interviews people who have a genuine passion for making this world a better place to live, and who are willing to challenge the status quo. Through connection, health, and innovation, the future looks promising, though she acknowledges there are inevitable obstacles we must face, and we need to talk about them.Previously, Charle worked as Workshop Facilitator where she encouraged large corporate groups to “live their best lives" by providing meaningful ways to manage their chronic stress due to busy work and family obligations. She challenges the idea that balance is attainable, so restructuring priorities is essential to finding peace and harmony.Competencies:Education, Social Work, Family Studies, Individual & Family Development, ASIST Suicide Intervention, safeTALK for Suicide Prevention, Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Processing Experiential, Foundations of Trauma and Attachment, Phase-Based Clinical Applications & Integration of Trauma and Attachment, Regulation, Healing the Wounds of Sexual Abuse, Healing the Helper: Simple Restorative Practices to Promote Wellness*P.S. *If you have a captivating topic to discuss on the Advancing Humanity Podcast – get in touch with me at guest@advancinghumanitypodcast.com .===

This week's guest is Zoe Gillis. Zoe is a mindfulness-based counselor and retreat facilitator who uses group coaching, mindfulness, and immersive wilderness retreats to help individuals and teams move beyond self-doubt, learn to transform challenging emotions, and create the change in the world they wish to see. Here to talk about mindfulness — and how we achieve it — resilience, the practice of radical acceptance, self-awareness, and more, join me in welcoming our guest Zoe Gillis to the show. Zoe GillisMindfulness-based counselor and retreat facilitatorhttp://zoegillis.comhttps://www.facebook.com/zoegillismft/IG: @zoegillismftAbout Zoe GillisZoe is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice specializing in working with creative entrepreneurs who have an adventurous spirit. She uses group coaching, mindfulness, and immersive wilderness retreats to help people move beyond self-doubt and learn how to transform challenging emotions so that they can create the change in the world they wish to see.• M.A. in Psychology• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist• Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certificate with Jack Kornfield, Tara Brach, and the Greater Good Science Center. Graduating Class of 2021.• EMDR Certified (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)• B.A. in Outdoor Education• 10 years as a wilderness guide===

Today on the TeammateApart Podcast: Mental Health Series we have special guest Victoria Rivera. Victoria is a wellness psychotherapist in New York City where she provides holistically oriented treatment to New Yorkers who are “Type A” personalities with high functioning anxiety, and who struggle with self-care and finding meaning in their lives.Victoria began her career in social work at a day treatment program in the Bronx then at a community mental health clinic for 12 years providing individual and group psychotherapy. In that time she continued her education completing NYU’s Institute for Psychoanalytic Education program, Adult Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Program, Certification in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and The Institute for Integrative Nutrition’s health coaching certification program. Here for a deep dive into the 9 dimensions of wellness, recognizing burnout and how to deal with it, the role of diet in our mental health, meditation, and so much more, join me in welcoming our guest Victoria Rivera.Victoria RiveraWellness psychotherapisthttps://wellnesspsychotherapistnyc.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rivera-wellness-psychotherapist-56653a11b/https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC3ghzEvDv4h0ruF2-Y147aQ About Victoria RiveraVictoria Rivera is a wellness psychotherapist, she has a private practice in NYC. Victoria attended Colgate University and earned her BA in liberal arts majoring in Religion and Psychology, then graduated from Columbia University’s School of Social Work. She began her career in social work working at a day treatment program in the Bronx then at a community mental health clinic for 12 years providing individual and group psychotherapy.During her work, she continued her education completing NYU’s Institute for Psychoanalytic Education, Adult Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Program, Certification in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and The Institute for Integrative Nutrition’s health coaching certification program. Victoria started her private practice in 2014 incorporating all of her knowledge and experience to providing holistically oriented treatment to New Yorkers who are “Type A” personalities with high functioning anxiety, who struggle with self-care and finding meaning in their lives.Victoria has expanded her work to corporate America providing wellness workshops and meditation training to business in NYC. Some of the companies she has worked with are Ballet Hispanico, Welnys, The C3 Method, and Nap York.===

Today’s guest is Jesse Giunta Rafeh. Jesse is a psychotherapist and certified success coach responsible for helping hundreds of people who feel lost find clarity and direction in their lives. As a teen, she struggled with anxiety, depression, and chronic self-doubt. But, through her own emotional journey, she developed the tools and methodologies that have helped to empower her clients. She is motivated by the transformation she sees her clients achieve—through their own dedication, self-discovery, and strength. Here to talk about relationship issues, working with and through anxiety, depression, transitions, and other issues as they pertain to the emotional health of remote teams, join me in welcoming to the show, Jesse Giunta Rafeh.Jesse Giunta RafehPsychotherapist and success coachhttp://jesse-giunta-rafeh.comhttp://maximizeyourmotivation.nethttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-giunta-rafeh/Instagram: @jesse.giunta.rafeh.lmftAbout Jesse Giunta RafehMy mission is to provide people with an opportunity to be the best version of themselves. We are all unique, and when we allow that uniqueness to shine, we are lovable, productive, successful, and happy people. Why do we sometimes fail to reach our potential? Not because we do not want to be happy and successful. Rather, it is because of obstacles that block our ability to live the life we want. It is because we have developed poor coping strategies, anxiety, depression, or self-doubt. As a teenager, I struggled with all four of these obstacles, but through the process of my own therapy, I discovered that I could create the life I wanted. Because of my success, I decided to help others clear their own paths to happiness. If you feel like you are not on the path to creating fulfillment and joy in your life, call me. I can help.===

Today’s guest is Lauren Polly. Lauren is a multi-award-winning and internationally best-selling author of the book The other side of bipolar. She is a transformational speaker, executive life coach, and medical Speech-Language Pathologist.Lauren knows first-hand how a mental health diagnosis can also mean a life of labels, stigma, and limitation after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder at 14, following a suicide attempt. However, after exploring alternative treatments in addition to more traditional models of care, she quickly discovered the importance of treating the whole person - body, mind, and spirit.Here to discuss holistic approaches for mental and emotional well-being, living beyond the label, the power of self-reliance, and so much more, join me in welcoming our guest, Lauren Polly.Lauren PollyMental health advocate, author, speaker, and coachhttps://laurenpolly.com/http://www.thelightenupppodcast.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-polly-4172545/Twitter: @LPollyLifeCoachAbout Lauren PollyLauren Polly, MEd. CCC-SLP, CFMW, RYT, is a multi-award-winning and internationally best-selling author, transformational speaker, executive life coach and medical Speech-Language Pathologist.She earned her Master’s degree from the University of Virginia in Communication Disorders with a focus in Speech and Language Pathology in 2005 and has worked in America’s top hospitals since that time.Lauren interweaves her communication therapy skills with her yoga, meditation and energy transformation training to provide cutting-edge content focused on developing self-awareness, communication and empowerment.In her book, The Other Side of Bipolar, Lauren shares her own personal journey of receiving a bipolar diagnosis and how we can change other mental illness labels into empowering gifts for people who are diagnosed, their families, and the professionals who support them. Her mission in life is to help others thrive beyond their labels, reclaim their innate gifts and blaze a unique trail in the world.===

This week’s special guest is Kamini Wood. Kamini is a mother of 5, an international best-selling author, and a certified life coach for teens & adults. Board certified through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, Kamini is also the founder and CEO of Live Joy Your Way and the AuthenticMe® RiseUp program where she works with high achievers on letting go of stress, overwhelm and anxiety that comes with trying to do everything, and trying to do it all perfectly. She guides them on their journey back towards inner confidence, reduced stress and into empowerment so they can be re-energized and become who they are meant to be both personally and professionally. Here to discuss codependency and toxic relationships as they pertain to remote work, healthy ways of dealing with stress and anxiety in uncertain times, and more, join me in welcoming our guest Kamini Wood.Kamini WoodMental health advocate, best-selling author, and coachhttp://www.itsauthenticme.comhttp://www.chatwithkamini.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kaminiwood/Twitter, Facebook, and IG: @itsauthenticmeAbout Kamini WoodKamini Wood is a certified life coach working with high achieving women and teens. As a former people-pleasing perfectionist, she knows first-hand the stress and overwhelm that comes with trying to do it all, fix things, avoid conflict, and meet other’s expectations. While she hold several certifications, has been trained in conscious parenting, conscious uncoupling, ACT based coaching and much more, her experience as a mother to five children allows her to offer the absolute best solution for women and teens who want to move from feeling stuck, stressed, and energy deprived to empowered, engaged and resilient people.She also works to help individuals release codependency on others & external validation in order to discover confidence in their decisions, their ability to handle life’s pressures, & transitions, regain energy and to embrace and live their AuthenticMe®.Kamini can help you overcome life’s hurdles:Are you able to imagine it and then create it – easily?Do you feel confident in every aspect of your life?Do you feel like you are not measuring up?Do you feel like you are hostage to expectation?Do people want to be around you?Do you feel inspired?Do you wake up feeling energized and ready to go?Do you find that you look outwardly for validation rather than internally?Do you feel whole in your relationships?Are you suffering from heartbreak?===

This week we have special guest Thais Gibson. Thais is an author, speaker and co-creator of the Personal Development School. She is extremely passionate about personal growth, the subconscious mind and connecting with others. With an MA and over 13 different certifications ranging from CBT to hypnosis, she strives to continuously learn and grow.After overcoming her own challenges with addiction in her early years, Thais is profoundly determined to educate people on how they can reprogram painful or limiting programs in their own mind. She is focused on helping people retrain their brain to achieve relationship fulfillment, abundance and personal freedom in their lives. Here to talk about that, and so much more, join me in welcoming our guest Thais GibsonThais GibsonAuthor, speaker and co-creator of the Personal Development Schoolhttp://www.personaldevelopmentschool.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/thais-gibson-4543ba190/Instagram: @personaldevelopment_school_Twitter: @pds_thaisgibsonAbout Thais GibsonThais Gibson is an author, speaker and co-creator of the Personal Development School. She is extremely passionate about personal growth, the subconscious mind and connecting with others. With an MA and over 13 different certifications ranging from CBT to hypnosis, Thais strives tocontinuously learn and grow.Thais is best known for her contributing work and research on Attachment Theory and the impact of attachment trauma on our adult romantic relationships. She overlaps attachment trauma challenges with personal core wounds, limiting beliefs and emotional patterns at the subconscious level to give us deeper insight into ourselves and our relationships. Her book, The Attachment Theory Guide, was written on this topic and her Youtube channel often focuses on educating people on how to subconsciously reprogram this area of their lives.After overcoming her own challenges with addiction in her early years, Thais is profoundly determined to educate people on how they can reprogram painful or limiting programs in their own mind. She is focused on helping people retrain their brain to achieve relationship fulfillment, abundance and personal freedom in their lives.===

This week’s special guest is Michelle E. Dickinson. Michelle is a passionate mental health advocate, a TED speaker, and a published author of a memoir entitled Breaking Into My Life. After years of playing the role of child caregiver, Michelle embarked on her own healing journey of self-discovery and has since gone on to spend years working to eradicate the stigma surrounding mental health in the workplace. She does this by elevating compassion, initiating more open conversations, and fostering impactful change regarding how mental illness is understood in the workplace. Here to explore all that and more, join me in welcoming our guest Michelle E. DickinsonMichelle E. DickinsonMental health advocate, speaker, and authorhttps://www.michelleedickinson.comhttps://breakingintomylife.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-e-dickinson-7882013Twitter: @mdickinson13About MichelleMichelle E. Dickinson is a passionate mental health advocate, a TED speaker, and a published author of a memoir entitled Breaking Into My Life. After years of playing the role of child caregiver, Michelle embarked on her own healing journey of self-discovery. Her memoir offers a rare glimpse into a young girl’s experience living with—and loving—her bipolar mother.Michelle spent years working to eradicate the mental health stigma within her own workplace by elevating compassion, causing more open conversations, and leading real change in how mental illness is understood in the workplace and within the first responder community.She also knows first-hand what it feels like to struggle with a mental illness after experiencing her own depression due to challenging life events of her own. Michelle recently concluded her 19-year pharmaceutical career and she has emerged with a strong desire to positively impact the mental health landscape.Michelle is also committed to improving the lives of youth. As a past volunteer with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), The Make A Wish Foundation, and serving as big sister with the Big Brothers / Big Sisters, elevating the wellbeing of our youth matters to her. Michelle’s volunteer work led her to create her own children’s program called Perfect, Just the Way You Are. This program was designed to help youth better understand how to Nourish the Body and the Mind and has reached over 2,000 children and their families in NJ, NY and PA over the past 5 years. The program recently evolved into a school-wide and student led mental health wellness fair. Her intentions are to touch as many children’s lives with this program so that children proactively develop a healthy relationship to brain health.===

This is it guys, episode 12, the conclusion of the inaugural season of the Teammate Apart Podcast. I’d like to personally thank each and every guest who took a chance on our show in this first season, and also to each and everyone one of the many thousands who have downloaded the show over the course of these past 12 weeks. Despite the fact that our world has gone from remote work as a subject to be considered, to remote work as a subject to be overcome, in the blink of an eye, the information shared by our experts over the tenure of this season has no doubt aided those struggling in these crazy times, and the perennial nature of the subjects and content will no doubt continue to serve those in need as our world transitions into the new normal—whatever it looks like.In closing, thank you all again for your ongoing support and I look forward to seeing you all in August for Season 2. Until then stay safe, stay healthy, and keep your eye on teammateapart.com for some exciting announcements in the coming days and weeks.—Now, let’s get down to business. Today’s special guest is my friend and yours, Ali Greene. Ali is a digital nomad, remote work advocate and founder of Cohana.io. Her mission is to educate, inspire and engage teams to create efficient, effective, and innovative frameworks for the future of work, regardless of where (or what) their ‘office’ looks like. She does this work by public speaking, appearing on podcasts, and contributing to numerous other activities in and around the remote work space. Here to talk about building communities, being intentional, bridging gaps between humans and technology and so much more, join me in welcoming our guest, Ali Greene.Ali GreeneFounder Cohana.io and Digital Nomadhttps://www.cohana.io/https://www.linkedin.com/in/greeneali/Resources:Keep The World Working Campaign - https://tmapart.com/ktww00:30 - Season finale, thank you!04:30 - Intros and background08:25 - Defining remote work experiences for businesses and individuals12:00 - Autonomy and choice for remote workers16:25 - Setting intentions—doing things for the right reasons18:45 - Cultural understanding and expectation setting22:15 - Building great remote work policies26:15 - The human part of remote work31:00 - Bridging gaps in cross cultural communication37:45 - When and why to meet42:45 - Planning a retreat, the right way, without breaking the bank43:40 - Effective events49:00 - The three questions to ask attendees BEFORE the retreat51:00 - Who is responsible for your social needs56:45 - Wrapping up, parting shotsAbout Ali GreeneMy mission is to educate, inspire and engage teams to create efficient, effective, and innovative frameworks for the future of work, regardless of where (or what) their ‘office’ looks like.With ten years of startup experience and four years leading remote teams and implementing frameworks for organizations while traveling full-time, she knows the barriers of success remote teams face. I can help you navigate and embrace the changing world of work because of her first-hand experiences. From rolling out benefits for our U.S. based team while slurping ramen in Tokyo, to managing an organization re-structure from beaches in Spain, her unique point of view and solution-oriented mindset will enable you to achieve your goals.===

Today we have special guest Frank Cottle. A timeless futurist with primary expertise on “The Future Of Work,” he is the founder of Alliance Virtual Offices, a company focused on building flexible workspace since 1992. Frank has dedicated his life to empowering new ways of working that unite three pivotal elements of the modern entrepreneur: people, place, and technology.Here to share his visionary insights and experiences to help our listeners explore fresh perspectives on business, lifestyle, and new ways of working. Joining us today from Newport Beach, California, please welcome to the show Frank Cottle.Frank CottleFounder and CEO, Keynote Speaker, Flexible Work Expert, and Investorhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/frankcottle/https://www.alliancevirtualoffices.com/Resources:Keep The World Working Campaign - https://tmapart.com/ktww03:25 - Who is Frank, background information05:40 - State of remote work/future of work07:45 - Evolution of work — “global comfort”11:20 - Be who you are, where you are11:45 - Why work remote — from home, coworking, etc.14:20 - Value of community16:00 - Community for social good21:00 - The maturation of the remote working industry23:45 - Why companies choose co-working29:30 - The evolution of co-working from executive suites and business centers to facilities as we know them today34:00 - The quandary of unoccupied space36:45 - What’s next?38:20 - How would you advise companies to leverage remote-work strategies42:00 - Employer responsibilities when allowing remote work46:00 - Where to find Frank and how to get involved48:30 - Social responsibilityAbout Frank CottleI’m the founder and CEO of the Alliance group of companies, and an experienced speaker, strategist, entrepreneur, advisor, business leader and investor.Since 1979 I’ve been building flexible workspace companies under the Alliance brand and its predecessor companies, focusing on new ways of working that genuinely meet the needs of today’s entrepreneurs by combining three fundamental components: people, place, and technology.My primary areas of expertise include integrating flexible workspace models to assist with corporate real estate repositioning, investment banking, finance, workplace technology, and business leadership. I’m a regular on the conference circuit and frequently consult with multinational firms to plan and formulate strategies for the future of work.I’m always happy and willing to share my expertise and vision for the future of work through speaking engagements, interviews, panel discussions, podcasts, consultancy, and over a coffee. Let’s connect and start a conversation.===

Today’s guest is Theresa Sigillito Hollema. Theresa is an experienced facilitator and consultant, who supports individuals and teams in developing the competencies to collaborate and succeed with colleagues and stakeholders across the globe. With a focus on leadership and organizational capacity in three primary areas: building cultural competence, developing high performance teams, and leading virtually across time and space she helps teams make improvements which result in creative solutions, increased collaboration, improved leadership capabilities, and more effective organizations.In addition to her consultative efforts, Theresa is also the author of Virtual Teams Across Cultures: Create Successful Teams Around the World, the new book coming in July 2020. Here to discuss overcoming cultural differences across globally distributed teams and so much more, join me in welcoming our guest, Theresa Sigillito Hollema.Theresa Sigillito HollemaCultural Consultant, Team Development, Virtual Teamshttps://www.interact-global.net/https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-sigillito-hollema-27b226/Resources:Keep The World Working Campaign - https://tmapart.com/ktww04:52 - Intros, background and how Erin got into remote work07:05 - The power of asking09:00 - Performance gains and establishing trust10:25 - Introduction and implementation of remote work policies12:45 - The different ways companies implement remote work policies15:50 - The kinds of businesses that are adopting remote work19:00 - Know thyself, then accommodate20:45 - Framing remote as a choice, not a perk21:00 - Leveraging remote in negotiations23:00 - Employer mindset - old companies versus new23:30 - Doing remote right as a company26:30 - The right time — and right way — to implement remote work28:20 - Making it easier for companies to adopt remote work31:30 - Other kinds of remote work - co-working, co-living, and beyond34:33 - Importance of flexibility in work35:15 - How companies can keep their culture together while their teams work remotely36:00 - Corporate culture and setting expectations37:30 - Ways remote teams come together39:00 - Good work culture versus bad42:00 - Helping companies make the transition into flexible work45:20 - Has remote work proven to live up to the hype as it pertains to performance48:00 - Where to find Erin and Upflex online, signing offAbout Theresa Sigillito HollemaAs an experienced facilitator and consultant, I support individuals and teams to develop the competences to collaborate and succeed with colleagues and stakeholders across the globe. I focus on leadership and organizational capacity in three areas: building cultural competence, developing high performance teams, and leading virtually across time and space. Improvements in these three areas can result in creative solutions, increased collaboration, improved leadership capabilities and more effective organizations.My work can take different forms depending on your needs: team coaching programs, corporate academy programs, custom designed workshops, online team support, speaking engagements. The impact of the work leads to improvements in innovation, leadership, performance, and team collaboration.Generally, I am interested in the 'why' of advice and best practice. This means I dig into the research, models, concepts to understand, which means we have more agency to decide what is best in each situation. Currently I am writing a book about leading across cultures virtually. I am referencing academic research for insights to be applied to the business context. Working virtually is more than just turning on the computer and hoping for the best. It is a new mindset, a new way of working and leading and we have researched why that is.We have created the CALDO model for Successful Global Virtual Teams. For more information: http://www.interact-global.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Interact-CALDO-flyer-digital.pdfIn each of the focus areas, I am certified on tools which can support self-awareness and trigger a dialogue amongst colleagues:Cultural Competence: Intercultural Awareness ProfileTeam Coaching: Certified Team Coach, Belbin Team ProfilesWorking Virtually: Virtual Performance Assessment, Connection ScanCorporate Change: Appreciative Inquiry, Open Space Technology===

Today’s special guest is Erin Westover. Erin is the Market Lead for Europe at Upflex, a global co-working leader who combines technology, the largest network of workspaces, and a recognized workplace safety program to help businesses be agile, efficient, and safe — especially in these uncertain times.In her role at Upflex, Erin helps companies transition their workforce from static and mundane to flexible and inspiring by hand selecting some of most unique and energizing spaces available, ensuring teams can access the perfect work environment, no matter where they are. She believes that in a world full of technology that has only enhanced our innate longing for connectedness, being a part of an industry that is building and curating communities that bring people together is extraordinarily impactful. Here, to talk about all that and more, join me in welcoming our guest, Erin Westover.Erin WestoverMarket Lead Europe at Upflexhttps://upflex.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-westover-a28883109/Resources:Keep The World Working Campaign - https://tmapart.com/ktww04:52 - Intros, background and how Erin got into remote work07:05 - The power of asking09:00 - Performance gains and establishing trust10:25 - Introduction and implementation of remote work policies12:45 - The different ways companies implement remote work policies15:50 - The kinds of businesses that are adopting remote work19:00 - Know thyself, then accommodate20:45 - Framing remote as a choice, not a perk21:00 - Leveraging remote in negotiations23:00 - Employer mindset - old companies versus new23:30 - Doing remote right as a company26:30 - The right time — and right way — to implement remote work28:20 - Making it easier for companies to adopt remote work31:30 - Other kinds of remote work - co-working, co-living, and beyond34:33 - Importance of flexibility in work35:15 - How companies can keep their culture together while their teams work remotely36:00 - Corporate culture and setting expectations37:30 - Ways remote teams come together39:00 - Good work culture versus bad42:00 - Helping companies make the transition into flexible work45:20 - Has remote work proven to live up to the hype as it pertains to performance48:00 - Where to find Erin and Upflex online, signing offAbout Erin WestoverAs the Market Lead Europe at Upflex, I help companies transition their workforce from static and mundane to flexible and inspiring by hand selecting some of most unique and energizing spaces, so that your team can access the perfect work environment, no matter where they are. I believe that in a world full of technology that has only enhanced our innate longing for connectedness, being a part of an industry that is building and curating communities that bring people together is extraordinarily impactful, and that's where PropTech plays a very important role.===

This week's special guest is none other than Betsy Andrews. Betsy is a career counselor and resume writer for FlexJobs, one of the best-known platforms on the web for finding remote work. In her role at FlexJobs, Betsy provides career coaching and resume writing services for job seekers from a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and unique individual circumstances who are focused on finding fully remote and flexible working opportunities. Now in these uncertain times, her expertise and advice are more valuable than ever. Without further delay, join me in welcoming Betsy Andrews to the show.Betsy AndrewsCareer counselor and résumé writer at FlexJobsFlexJobs.comLinkedinResources:Keep The World Working Campaign - https://tmapart.com/ktww03:14 - About Betsy/Flexjobs04:00 - How Betsy got into working remotely and counseling prospective remote workers06:30 - Remote work for the disadvantaged and disabled09:15 - The skills candidates should bring to the table when looking for remote work10:45 - The importance of communication - verbal, written and beyond12:15 - Entering the remote workforce with proper intention13:40 - Standing out when looking for remote work16:20 - Filling in gaps in your work history with professionally active career breaks17:45 - Ageism in remote careers19:30 - Accessibility in résumé writing22:00 - Conquering AI and the pre-screening bot (ATS systems)25:30 - How long does it take to find a remote job?28:00 - Being selective when choosing prospective employers30:00 - Red flags that candidates should avoid in an employer37:00 - Fine tuning your résumé for each opportunity38:45 - Preparing for interviews and assessments44:45 - Putting in the effort47:00 - The role of networking and IRL relationships in seeking remote work50:00 - Creativity in job search52:00 - FlexJobs as a tool for job seekers54:00 - Parting shots, where to find Betsy onlineAbout Betsy AndrewsProviding career coaching and resume writing services, with a focus on remote and flexible-working opportunities, to a variety of current and returning professionals from all career fields and levels with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and individual circumstances.===

This week we have special guest Rowena Hennigan. Rowena is a remote skills educator, keynote speaker, and project consultant currently based in Zaragoza, Spain. She began working remotely in 2007 but in the last three years specifically, she has refined her focus on remote skills education and best practices. Since that time, Rowena has co-founded and authored the Remote Skills Undergrad L8 Module for TU Dublin and most recently co-created Remote Worktree.com with fellow remote work advocate Robert Kropp. She is a regular guest on webinars and podcasts worldwide, and we are thrilled to have her with us today. Please join me in welcoming our guest, Rowena Hennigan.Rowena HenniganRemote skills educatorhttps://www.rowenahennigan.com/https://remoteworktree.com/Resources:Keep The World Working Campaign - https://tmapart.com/ktww04:00 - Rowena’s background and how she got into remote work07:00 - Achieving work/life balance working remote08:45 - Flexibility in work and protecting the environment12:00 - Reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic15:15 - Educating remote workers, skill development20:30 - Value of relationships, remote, and IRL24:00 - Importance of self-reflection/self-assessment  25:00 - Technology’s role in relationships — people skills are critical31:00 - Understanding the traditional office environment as a remote worker34:45 - Expectation setting and intention35:30 - Making a business case for remote39:00 - Developing and cultivating “power skills”42:30 - Leveraging peers as a sounding board/underestimating our worth45:30 - Always be learning50:30 - Employing empathy/curiosity — be a better human!58:30 - The remote/entrepreneurial landscape is evolving1:00:00 - Parting shots, where to find Rowena onlineAbout Rowena HenniganRowena is an experienced lecturer and project consultant, working remotely and using eLearning techniques to deliver excellence. Her motto is “work is not a place" and taking that to heard, she has thrived working remotely on various projects since 2007. Rowena is also available for work on various freelance projects, mainly to do with remote work skills, impacts and best practice.In 2016, Rowena received a Teaching Fellowship Award from TU Dublin - to conduct research on the Design of eLearning Resources for distance education students. While in her project work, she is a skilled digital marketing and communications specialist, with many years experience in web content, blogging, social media and email marketing.===

Today's guest is Angelina Ebeling. Berlin-based Angelina is the founder and CEO of Acework, a premier online platform built exclusively for matching remote-ready candidates with vetted remote work. Her platform uniquely qualifies candidates and employers alike to facilitate a sort of virtual-handshake between the two. This "handshake" leads to quality connections in which suitable candidates are matched with the high-quality jobs they are looking for while employers are able to recruit only the most-qualified remote workers.Angelina is an expert on the subject of remote work and a well-known speaker having delivered talks at both TEDx ESADE in Barcelona, Spain and at the Nomad City conference in the Canary Islands in 2019. Here to talk about hiring, and finding quality remote-work opportunities online, please welcome to the show Angelina Ebeling.Angelina EbelingCEO & founder Acework.ioacework.iolinkedin.com/in/angelinaebeling/Resources:Keep The World Working Campaign - https://tmapart.com/ktww03:45 - Who is Angelina, how she got into remote work04:30 - The birth of Acework.io05:50 - The state of work/future of work08:20 - Overcoming skewed perspectives on remote work10:30 - Understanding what remote is, dodging misconceptions14:30 - Helping companies make the transition to remote20:30 - How can leaders/employers help their remote teammates improve22:00 - The vetting process for both workers and employers25:05 - Necessary skills of remote worker/self-assessment27:00 - Finding work that suits your lifestyle30:00 - Specializing vs. competition31:00 - Personality and finding alignment with an employer32:00 - Trial runs for those interested in transitioning to remote36:30 - Why might one engage in remote work - intention setting43:00 - Putting people first47:00 - More about being intentional49:00 - Understanding and working across cultures50:45 - Actionable insights for job seekers - how to stand out51:30 - Don’t make a career change AND transition to remote work at the same time52:50 - Employers, get you hiring process ironed out55:00 - Parting shots, where to find AngelinaAbout Angelina EbelingAngelina is passionate about the future of work and to connect top talent with remote career opportunities. As expert and keynote speaker on distributed teams, remote & flexible work and remote hiring, she’s driven to improve the attraction and acquisition of location-independent talent.In her past life she was a skilled business developer with background in marketing, strategy & consulting. Her track record shows high impact projects in fast growing tech companies, working closely with C-level executives.Follow her for insights on remote work, distributed team management and flexible working cultures.===

This week on the Teammate Apart podcast we have very special guest Laurel Farrer. Laurel is the CEO of Distribute Consulting and founder of the Remote Work Association. With a background in virtual Operations Management, and as a global thought leader on the topic of remote work, she collaborates with the world's top remote-friendly companies to strengthen virtual communication, streamline digital processes, and develop long-distance management strategies. Additionally, she writes about remote work for Forbes, is a subject matter expert for business education curriculum, and advises international governments, educational institutions, and industry associations on how to implement remote work processes to fuel socio-economic progress. Here for an exciting discussion on all that and more please join me in welcoming our guest, Laurel Farrer.Laurel FarrerCEO Distributed Consulting & founder Remote Work Associationhttps://www.distributeconsulting.com/ http://remoteworkassociation.com/Resources:Keep The World Working Campaign - https://tmapart.com/ktww03:45 - Who is Laurel and how did she get here?06:30 - What is remote work?09:15 - What is the future of work?12:30 - Not a zero sum game — remote work is just… work13:45 - Flexibility and hybrid teams15:30 - Destigmatizing remote work  17:00 - What incentive do companies have for embracing remote work?21:30 - Encouraging transformation in an organization25:15 - Evaluating change, recognizing challenges27:30 - Thinking about policy31:15 - Intentionality and trust38:30 - Rural Online Initiative — leveraging remote work in rural areas41:30 - Making the world a better place47:30 - Protecting the remote worker50:45 - Where to find Laurel and great resources for remote companiesAbout Laurel FarrerLaurel Farrer is a Distributed Operations Consultant that collaborates with the world's top remote-friendly companies to strengthen virtual communication, streamline digital processes, and develop long-distance management strategies. She also writes about remote work for several online publications and education platforms, and advises US governments, business conferences, and industry associations on how to share remote work resources with their audiences to stimulate economic growth.===

On this week’s show, we have special guest, Taylor Cashdan. Taylor is a Raleigh, North Carolina based multidisciplinary creative, community builder, and stress management expert. He is passionate about people, design, and all the intersections in between leveraging those tools to fuel a burning need for collaboration and team building. After overcoming a medical emergency brought on by overwork and stress while working remotely, Taylor has become an expert in helping others overcome similar issues all too common among distributed teams and freelance workers. He shares his message of hope and happiness with audiences small and large at conferences, in workshops, on podcasts and more. Here to talk about overcoming and working with stress, isolation, and other concerns is our guest—Taylor Cashdan.Taylor CashdanStress management expert. Designer. Dog-father. Terrible fisherman.https://taylorcashdan.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-cashdan-7720b442/Resources:Keep The World Working Campaign - https://tmapart.com/ktww04:05 - Taylor’s background information05:30 - Similarities and differences between freelancers and remote workers10:00 - Off to the E.R.13:50 - Sharing vulnerabilities17:30 - Setting priorities and framing responses20:30 - Exploring victimhood and finding empowerment28:00 - Productivity for status, negative cultural norms29:30 - Working smarter not harder34:00 - Overcoming the 40 hour work week, knowing thyself and self assessment39:30 - Rituals and routine42:15 - Something’s got to give, cut out the riff-raff47:30 - Investing in yourself50:45 - Keeping up with the Jones’s, setting achievable standards52:30 - Leave the hustling to the hustlers — are you hustling or being hustled?54:15 - Establishing mindset, framing your day58:15 - Talking to the universe1:00:00 - Being intentional1:01:30 - Developing relationships1:06:15 - Open door culture, honest conversation1:07:00 - Wrapping upAbout Taylor CashdanTaylor is a Raleigh,North Carolina-based multidisciplinary creative and community builder that's passionate about people, design, and all the intersections in between. I bring to the table a burning desire to collaborate with teams tasked with creating exceptional work for people who give a shit.I'm also the Director of Uniting People for AIGA Raleigh, the host of Basement Battle at DTR's artists' cafe, Imurj, and #StressAddiction speaker.Project outreach: letswork@taylorcashdan.comSpeaking outreach: afib@taylorcashdan.comPortfolio of work: www.taylorcashdan.com===

Today’s special guest is Fabrizia Zanca. Fabri is a Barcelona-based remote career consultant, passionate about helping people achieve their dream of becoming location independent. Coming from a background in recruiting, after a sudden layoff she made an active choice to go remote, and ultimately to start her own business Your Dream Remote Job Now.com. Since then, she has worked tirelessly to help other individuals in finding and landing great remote-jobs, through online courses, customized services, and 1-on-1 coaching. Here to talk about standing out from the crowd when looking for and applying to highly-competitive remote jobs is our guest — Fabrizia Zanca. Fabrizia ZancaRemote career consultant and advocate who helps professionals find and land great remote jobs.https://yourdreamremotejobnow.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/yourdreamREMOTEjobnow/Resources:Keep The World Working Campaign - https://tmapart.com/ktww02:30 - Background and Fabri’s remote journey05:50 - Reasons one might choose to go remote08:00 - Proper mindset for proper fit09:45 - Shifting culture and recognizing corporate values12:20 - The expert’s role in corporate transformation management14:25 - Where do I look to find remote work?17:50 - Importance of human interaction/networking in remote work20:40 - Vetting prospective employers22:30 - What skills make a great remote worker?24:00 - Trial runs25:45 - Developing the skills to be a great remote worker28:40 - Value of intention29:45 - Motivation31:30 - Standing out when applying for highly competitive jobs36:15 - How can you help THEM?39:15 - Self-preservation/work-life balance/routines45:10 - Setting yourself up for success46:45 - Effective time management/pomodoros48:30 - Advancing your career as a remote worker54:00 - EmpathyAbout Fabrizia ZancaAs a remote career consultant she will help you in shifting to a new online career, by helping you:Get focused, motivated, and organized to land your dream remote jobTeach you where to look for #remotejobsHelp you to customize your resume and cover letter for remote jobsShow you how to re-write your LinkedIn profilePrepare you for Video Interviews===

Today's featured guest is Roberta Sawatzky. Roberta is a remote work advocate who does focused research on related issues. Through her work as a professor at the Okanoggin School Of Business, and her role of Primary Consultant at the remote work consultancy, SAM consulting, Roberta has become one of the most well-known and respected thought leaders in the space. Here to talk about being the kind of leader remote workers need — now amid a public health crisis — and beyond, join me in welcoming Roberta Sawatzky. Roberta SawatzkyRemote work advocate who does focused research around related issues. Business Professor, Remote Worker, Coach, Speaker, Trainer & Developerhttps://www.samisremote.com/https://probeandponder.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertasawatzky/On twitter at: @RobertaS2014Resources:Keep The World Working Campaign - [https://tmapart.com/kttw]03:00 - Background07:00 - COVID outbreak/Shift to remote/Physical distance12:30 - Importance of routine14:00 - Process discussion17:30 - Silver linings22:00 - The rise of opportunist advisors23:30 - Competencies of a remote worker25:30 - A time for opportunity?28:00 - Calm before the storm/Intentionality30:00 - Need for connection32:00 - Being the kind of leader remote workers need35:00 - Traits of a great remote worker/remote leader37:30 - Trusting and being trustworthy42:00 - Being ready for what might be the new normal45:00 - Breaking boundaries/building relationships49:00 - Diversity of thought51:00 - Work-Life integration55:00 - Workplace stigma57:30 - Leaders are learners1:00:00 - Tools and resources for remote leaders/assessments1:03:00 - Competencies of a remote leader1:05:00 - Where to find RobertaAbout Roberta SawatzkyContinually curious about many things, Roberta is currently focusing on how remote and virtual employees can be set up for success, and how to create amazing learning environments that embrace international and domestic students in the college classroom.Roberta is a:Remote workerProfessor (HR and Management)Coach/consultantConference speakerWorkshop facilitatorCurriculum developerRoberta specializes in:Remote/virtual workStrengths based developmentAppreciative Inquiry approachesTraining and developmentRecruitment and selectionTeam building===

In this inaugural episode of the Teammate Apart Podcast we have guest Danny Page of Distribute Consulting and the #KeepTheWorldWorking campaign to talk about the tools and resources available to companies who have recently found themselves working remote in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Danny PageSales & marketing leader focused on remote work adoption in the US and abroadhttps://www.distributeconsulting.com/https://www.remoteworkassociation.com/advocacyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dpagetv/Resources:Keep The World Working Campaign - [https://tmapart.com/kttw]16:00 - State of remote work18:30 - What is happening in Spain24:00 - Keep The World Working Initiative27:00 - Practical steps to begin the transition to remote28:30 - Tools29:00 - Importance of communication34:30 - Social component36:30 - Time equals output fallacy38:00 - Seeking normalcy40:30 - How to engage with #KeepTheWorldWorking43:30 - Emergency supply kits46:30 - Social distancing47:00 - Where to find DannyAbout Danny PageDanny is a versatile operations and growth professional with more than a decade of remote management experience. TV & radio host turned entrepreneur, he believes remote work - done right - can increase individual purpose and productivity and help companies build a more connected planet.Broadcasting degree from University of Southern California.TV sports journalist/broadcasterFormer VP of operations at StudySoupCurrent CRO at Distribute ConsultingUS Partner at Interfell===