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On What's Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Do I Establish a Neuroinclusive Workplace? Answering that question and others is our guest, Kelly Colón. As the founder of Eledex Consulting & Coaching, Kelly empowers neurodivergent individuals to thrive while helping organizations to foster authentic inclusion. She is also an adjunct professor at Endicott … Continue reading How Do I Establish a Neuroinclusive Workplace? →
On What's Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Do I Build Culture Amidst Volatility and Uncertainty? Answering that question and others is our guest, Jen Marr. Jen is a social wellness innovator, entrepreneur, corporate life escapee, and author of the new book Lifting Up: The Transformative Power of Supportive Leadership which hits bookseller … Continue reading How Do I Build Culture Amidst Volatility and Uncertainty? →
On What's Your Work Fit we posed this question: What's Happening to Office Leases in 2025? Answering that question and others is our returning guest, Phil Mobley. Phil is the National Director for Office Analytics at CoStar Group, the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces. Joining the conversation on the … Continue reading What's Happening to Office Leases in 2025? →
On What's Your Work Fit we posed this question: What are the Latest AI Breakthoughs? Answering that question and others is our returning guest, Ram Srinivasan. Ram is the Global AI Strategy and Adoption Leader for JLL where he spearheads innovative initiatives to leverage latest generation AI while ensuring their responsible and ethical implementation. He … Continue reading What are the Latest AI Breakthroughs? →
On What's Your Work Fit we posed this question: Can Advocacy Shape the Future of Work? Answering that question and others is our returning guest, Denise Brouder. She is the Founder of The Future of Work Alliance, a global collective of entrepreneurs, practitioners, researchers, and writers who are shaping modern work. With the norms of … Continue reading Can Advocacy Shape the Future of Work? →
On What's Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Do I Lead My Distributed Team? Answering that question and others is our guest, Nancy Settle-Murphy. She helps teams to get the most out of their remote work experiences as a virtual team alchemist, facilitation skills trainer, navigator of differences, presenter and author. Nancy is … Continue reading How Do I Lead My Distributed Team? →
On What's Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Do I Become an Employer of Choice for a Generation? Answering that question and others is our guest, Vivek Pandit. Vivek is the Co-Founder and COO of recruitment resource PeduL. He is on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List, a TedX speaker, author, proud Gen … Continue reading How Do I Become an Employer of Choice for a Generation? →
On What's Your Work Fit we posed this question: I've Lost My Government Job. What's Next for Me? Answering that question and others is our guest, Mika Cross. Mika is the CEO of Strategy@Work. She is an often-quoted workplace transformation strategist, futurist, and leading expert on the Federal Government workforce and workplace. And she is … Continue reading I've Lost My Government Job. What's Next for Me? →
On What's Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Do I Leverage Agile Employee Emotional Intelligence? Answering that question and others is our returning guest, Billee Howard. Billee is the Co-Founder and CEO of BRANDThrō. She is a passionate AI explorer, insights innovator, communications veteran and C-Suite advisor who counsels the world's top brand … Continue reading How Do I Leverage Agile Employee Emotional Intelligence? →
On What's Your Work Fit we posed this question: What Are Workplace Tenants Looking For? Answering that question and others is our guest, Gabe Marans. Gabe is the Vice Chairman of Commercial Real Estate leader Savills. He's also the host of 60 Seconds With Gabe, a compelling video series that addresses key issues around commercial … Continue reading What Are Workplace Tenants Looking For? →
On What's Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Can I Become Heard on My Team? Answering that question and others is our returning guest, Shelley Goldstein. Shelley is an internationally acclaimed public speaking coach who helps clients gain the confidence that they need to become effective and captivating communicators in the workplace and … Continue reading How Can I Become Heard on My Team? →
On What's Your Work Fit we posed this question: Where is Workplace AI Headed Next? Answering that question and others is our returning guest, Ram Srinivasan. Ram is a Future of Work Advisory Leader for JLL where he facilitates workplace experiences for leading global organizations. He's on the leading edge of AI and how it … Continue reading Where is Workplace AI Headed Next? →
On What's Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Can I Provide Meaningful Worker Feedback? Answering that question and others is our guest, Jessica Weiss. Jessica is a globally recognized TEDx speaker, coach, and consultant who teaches people and businesses how to find more happiness, fulfillment, and satisfaction at work. During this information packed … Continue reading How Can I Provide Meaningful Worker Feedback? →
On What's Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Can I Achieve Inclusive Workplace Design? Answering that question and others is our guest, Ryan Anderson. Ryan is the VP Global Research and Planning at interior design leader MillerKnoll. He is also the host of the popular About Place Podcast. Joining the conversation on the … Continue reading How Can I Achieve Inclusive Workplace Design? →
On What's Your Work Fit we posed this question: Will 2025 Be the Year of the Entrepreneur? Answering that question and others is our guest, Steve King. As Founder and Principal of Emergent Research, Steve identifies, analyzes, and forecasts the trends and shifts impacting the future of work, most notably around entrepreneurship, the gig economy … Continue reading Will 2025 Be the Year of the Entrepreneur? →
On What's Your Work Fit we posed this question: Is the Future of Workplace a Community? Answering that question and others is our guest, Gary A. Bolles. Gary is the author of the book, The Next Rules of Work; chair for Future of Work at Singularity University; globally recognized speaker on work and workplace issues; … Continue reading Is the Future of Workplace a Community? →
On What's Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Can Relational Intelligence Aid Me at Work? Answering that question and others is our returning guest, Denise Brouder. Denise is the Founder of SWAY. She is a globally recognized and respected flexible work thought-leader who operates at the intersection of systems thinking, futurist thinking, and … Continue reading How Can Relational Intelligence Aid Me at Work? →
On What's Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Do I Brand Myself for My Next Career Act? Answering that question and others is our guest, Mary E. Maloney. Mary is the Founder, CEO, and Chief Strategist for Revealing Genius. She guides organizations, teams, and executive leaders to identify and clearly message what their … Continue reading How Do I Brand Myself for My Next Career Act? →
On What's Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Do I Make Employee Experience Matter? Answering that question and others is our guest, Julie Winkle Giulioni. Julie is a globally recognized workplace growth and development champion, a respected expert on Employee Experience (EX), and the author of Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go … Continue reading How Do I Make Employee Experience Matter? →
On What's Your Work Fit we posed this question: Who Owns What I Create Using AI? Answering that question and others is our guest, Chris Moeller. Chris is the Founder of Orion Growth. He is a connector, leader, organizational structure changer, and entrepreneur who is deeply versed in commercial real estate assets, development, and digital … Continue reading Who Owns What I Create Using AI? →
On What's Your Work Fit we posed this question: What Will Knowledge Work Look Like in 2030? Answering that question and others is our guest, Ram Srinivasan. Ram is a Future of Work Advisory Leader at JLL where he facilitates intentional workplace experiences for leading global organizations. He is also on the leading edge of … Continue reading What Will Knowledge Work Look Like in 2030? →
On What's Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Can We Get Gen Z Back to the Office? Answering that question and others is our guest, Sophie Wade. Sophie is a globally recognized and respected work futurist, an expert on Gen Z and workplace, author of several books, founder of the Flexcel Network, LLC, … Continue reading How Can We Get Gen Z Back to the Office? →
On What's Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Can Workplace Design Boost Employee Experience? Answering that question and others is our guest, Ryan Anderson. Ryan is the VP Global Research and Insights for MillerKnoll, a globally recognized and admired collective of furniture brands that is at the forefront of intentional design for home … Continue reading How Can Workplace Design Boost Employee Experience? →
On What's Your Work Fit we pose this question: How Do I Build a Soul-Aligned Startup? Answering that question and others is our guest, Andrea Horvath. Andrea helps badass, heart-centered conscious women create, and transition to, soul-aligned careers and business. Our lead question comes from Kellie. Kellie is a recent cast-off from corporate life who, … Continue reading How Do I Build a Soul-Aligned Startup? →
On What's Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Will the 4th Industrial Revolution Change Work? Answering that question and others is our guest, Corinne Murray. The Founder and Principal of Agate, Corinne is a workplace strategist and organizational transformation expert who helps companies to adapt and evolve in ever-changing business environments. She is … Continue reading How Will the 4th Industrial Revolution Change Work? →
On What's Your Work Fit we pose this question: Are Things Really So Bad? Answering that question and others is our guest, Geoff Woliner. Geoff is comedian by trade who turned his craft into a company called “Winning Wit” which provides speechwriting and corporate event leadership services. He's also the author of The Path to … Continue reading Are Things Really So Bad? →
On What's Your Work Fit we pose this question: Can a Comedian Save My Company's Boring Conference? Answering that question and others is our guest, David Horning. When he's not on stage, David helps companies to recruit, engage, and retain top talent by reframing their cultures through the effective use of humor. And he also … Continue reading Can a Comedian Save My Company's Boring Conference? →
On What's Your Work Fit we pose this question: How Do I Financially Survive a Job Loss? Answering that question and others is our guest, Dave Czarnecki. Dave is a Certified Financial Planner who helps career professionals and retirees make smart money decisions. Our question this week comes from Jamal, who is about three years … Continue reading How Do I Financially Survive a Job Loss? →
On What's Your Work Fit we pose this question: What Happens to Office Leases in 2024? Answering that question and others is our guest, Phil Mobley. Phil is the National Director for Office Analytics at CoStar Group, the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces. Joining in the questioning on the … Continue reading What Happens to Office Leases in 2024? →
On What's Your Work Fit we pose this question: Does More Workplace Flexibility Make Us Less Happy? Answering that question and others is our guest, Jessica Weiss. Jessica is a speaker, coach and consultant who teaches people and businesses how to find more happiness, fulfillment, and satisfaction at work. Today's lead question comes from viewer … Continue reading Does More Workplace Flexibility Make Us Less Happy? →
On What's Your Work Fit we pose this question: How Does Workplace Impact the Employee Experience? Answering that question and others is our guest, Marissa Huber. As Consulting Director for Workplace Strategy at Cushman & Wakefield, Marissa helps leaders figure out what to do with their people and spaces to make the workplace better. Joining in … Continue reading How Does Workplace Impact the Employee Experience? →
On What's Your Work Fit we pose this question: How Will Workplace Evolve in 2024? Answering that question and others is our guest, Kate Lister. Kate is a globally recognized expert in the future of work and workplace. As President of Global Workplace Analytics, she helps hiring managers to develop, deploy, and measure the results … Continue reading How Will Workplace Evolve in 2024? →
On What's Your Work Fit we pose this viewer question: How Can We Support Mental Health at Work? Answering that question and others is our guest, Hannah Rose. Hannah is a licensed clinical professional counselor and clinical supervisor and Founder and Clinical Director of Rose Wellness based in Baltimore, Maryland. This week's lead question was … Continue reading How Can We Support Mental Health at Work? →
On What's Your Work Fit we pose this viewer question: Why Do We Feel So Stuck at Work? Answering that question and others is our guest, Denise Brouder Denise is the Founder of SWAY and a globally recognized flexible work skills expert This week's lead question was posed by What's Your Work Fit? viewer Erik: … Continue reading Why Do We Feel So Stuck at Work? →
On What's Your Work Fit we pose this viewer question: Can Data Guide the Employee Experience? Answering that question and others is our guest, Serena Huang, PhD. Serena, a Globally Recognized Data Scientist and Worker Insight Expert, is the principal of Data With Serena. This week's lead question was posed by What's Your Work Fit? … Continue reading Can Data Guide the Employee Experience? →
On What's Your Work Fit we pose this viewer question: How Will I Survive Getting Fired? Answering that question and others is our guest, Christian Stein. Christian is a global ad agency guy turned brand transformer and therapist at his company, Stone Owl Consulting. This week's lead question was posed by What's Your Work Fit? … Continue reading How Will I Survive Getting Fired? →
On What's Your Work Fit we pose this viewer question: What are the New Economics of Workplace? Answering that question and others is our guest Stanford University Professor of Economics Nick Bloom. In his teaching and research Nick captures the ever-evolving nature of workplace and describes knowledge workers' growing embrace of remote and hybrid venues. … Continue reading What are the New Economics of Workplace? →
On What's Your Work Fit we pose this viewer question: Why are We Gathering for Work, Anyway? Answering that question and others is our guest, Terry Wiener. Terry is a Workplace and Team-Effectiveness Thought Leader and Dropbox's Former Head of Virtual First. This week's lead question was posed by Dan and our Co-Hosts for the … Continue reading Why are We Gathering for Work, Anyway? →
On What's Your Work Fit we pose this viewer question: How Do I Present as a Human at Work? Answering that question and others is our guest, Shelley Goldstein. Shelley is an internationally acclaimed public speaking coach who helps clients gain the confidence that they need to become effective and captivating communicators in the workplace … Continue reading How Do I Present as a Human at Work? →
On What's Your Work Fit we pose this viewer question: When Should I Take a Pause at Work? Answering that question and others is our guest, Briar Dougherty. Briar is the CEO and Founder of Career Organic, an online resource for ambitious career professionals. This week's lead question was posed by What's Your Work Fit? … Continue reading When Should I Take a Pause at Work? →
On What's Your Work Fit we pose this viewer question: What is “Return to Office” Really About? We are joined by our new What's Your Work Fit in the Workplace? series co-hosts Mark Gilbreath and Fran Saele. For ten years, Mark has stubbornly held onto the conviction that the commercial real estate industry's grip on … Continue reading What is “Return to Office” Really About? →
On What's Your Work Fit we pose this viewer question: How Can I Avoid Being a People Pleaser? Our guest is Jahmaal Marshall. Jahmaal is a certified counselor, public speaker, podcast host and mentor who addresses burnout, codependency, and people pleasing. This week's lead question was posed by What's Your Work Fit? viewer Bennett: Bennett … Continue reading How Can I Avoid Being a People Pleaser? →
On What's Your Work Fit we pose this viewer question: How Do I Keep My Boss From Invading My ME Time? Our guest is Geoff Woliner. Geoff is the executive producer and host of the entertaining 40 Going on 4 live show on LinkedIn. He is also an author, motivational speaker, and consultant who leverages … Continue reading How Do I Keep My Boss From Invading My ME Time? →
On What's Your Work Fit we pose this viewer question: How Can I Give Sage Advice to My Direct Reports? Our guest is Cristina DiGiacomo. Cristina is an organizational change expert and a practical philosopher who provides CEOs and entrepreneurs guided spaces for deeper thinking. With Cristina's help, they motivate themselves to achieve greater success … Continue reading How Can I Give Sage Advice to My Direct Reports? →
On What's Your Work Fit we pose this viewer question: Can I Replace My Manager With a Coach? Our guest is Christine Passo. Christine is an esteemed Life and Connection Coach who leads her clients to unapologetic relationships in the workplace and world. This week's lead question was posed by What's Your Work Fit? viewer … Continue reading Can I Replace My Manager With a Coach? →
On What's Your Work Fit we pose this viewer question: How Do I Engage a Career Mentor? Our guest is Stefan Bradham. Stefan is the VP of Marketing and Communications at the National Minority Supplier Development Council in Washington, D.C. He is also the VP of Mentoring for the D.C. Chapter of the American Marketing … Continue reading How Do I Engage a Career Mentor? →
On What's Your Work Fit we pose this viewer question: How Do I Promote People Who Don't Look Like Me? Our guest is Lauren Daley PhD. Lauren is a globally recognized future of work expert, advocate for women in the workplace, public speaker, career coach, and educator. This week's lead question was posed by What's … Continue reading How Do I Promote People Who Don't Look Like Me? →
On What's Your Work Fit we pose this viewer question: I Need Upskilling. How Do I Ask For It? Our guest is Marti Konstant. Marti is a workplace futurist, motivational speaker, professional trainer, and best-selling author of Activate Your Agile Career: How Responding to Change will Inspire Your Life's Work. This week's lead question was … Continue reading I Need Upskilling. How Do I Ask For It? →
On What's Your Work Fit we pose this viewer question: How Can I Begin a Fourth Act Career? Our guest is Josef Katz. Josef is an independent strategic marketing executive with subject matter expertise in several market spaces including healthcare and retirement services. He is also co-host of the PrimeLife Podcast. This week's lead question … Continue reading How Can I Begin a Fourth Act Career? →
On What's Your Work Fit we pose this viewer question: Can I Reinvent Myself for Career Bliss? Our guest is Debra Olshan Cooper. Debra is the founder and president of Your Career Design Lab; by crafting unique stories, she helps professionals at all stages of their careers to excavate their passions and purpose and turn them into … Continue reading Can I Reinvent Myself for Career Bliss? →
On What's Your Work Fit we pose this viewer question: How Do I Turn My Layoff Into Career Advantage? Our guest is Mike Faber. Mike is a veteran learning and development professional who designs and facilitates leadership and training programming for sales professionals. In January 2023, he was laid off from his full-time executive role. … Continue reading How Do I Turn My Layoff Into Career Advantage? →