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New to working from home? Managing a distributed team? Home-schooling your kids while trying to get something — anything — done? You’ve come to the right place. Join newbies and experts as we explore the tools, tips and techniques that will help you make the most of this new way of working. Welcome home.

Josh Freeman


    • Jun 28, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 21 EPISODES


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    Lucasz Szyrmer — Author of "Aligning Remotely"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 48:38


    Luke's links:ManagingRemoteTeams.coAlignRemotely.comOn LinkedInOn TwitterStuff we talk about:IdeaBoardz whiteboardingMiro whiteboardingMural whiteboardingDavid Mastronardi, CEO of Gamestorming GroupJonathan Raymond, founder of ReffoundThe Pomodoro Technique time management methodLeanPubYou can follow or subscribe through your favorite podcatcher app —  Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and PocketCast  — or wherever you normally listen.And if you like what you hear, please leave us a review. It'll help other people find us.Thanks!

    Kate Gigax — Executive Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 54:28


    Kate's links:Development CorpsKate on LinkedinKate on InstagramStuff we talk about:Brene Brown's TED Talk on vulnerabilitySeth Godin's Akimbo podcast where he discusses "dancing with the fear" (it's in the Q&A segment starting at 21:28)You can follow or subscribe through your favorite podcatcher app —  Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and PocketCast  — or wherever you normally listen.And if you like what you hear, please leave us a review. It'll help other people find us.Thanks!

    Michael F. Schein — Author of "The Hype Handbook"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 51:27


    Mike's links:Microfame MediaAuthor siteThe Hype Book ClubLinkedin profile The Hype Handbook (on Amazon) Stuff we talk about:Jim JonesBasecampJason Fried's TED TalkScientologyThe Grand GuignolThe Grateful Dead — "Ripple"Andrew Loog OldhamThe Rolling Stones — Interview 1965Andy Warhol interview You can subscribe on your favorite podcatcher app —  Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and PocketCast  — or wherever you normally listen.And if you like what you hear, please leave us a review. It'll help other people find us. Thanks!

    David Hockney at Home: A Narrative

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 11:58


    This isn't my standard interview-style podcast. Instead, it's an affectionate account of the 83-year-old David Hockney, whom writer Barbara Isenberg interviewed in late 2020.  Barbara graciously gave me permission to share the story with you.Neither age nor the pandemic have slowed Hockney down.  The master uses current technology alongside more traditional materials to remain productive and enthusiastic about his work, under lockdown at home.Just as I hope you can be,Thanks so much for listening. And please email me at josh@worklifeathome.com if you enjoy this and would like to hear more of these short narrative pieces.---Music for the episode  includes two beautiful piano variations by DJ Griffin.Happy Theme by maxmakessounds and Atrium Loop by dpren used under standard Creative Commons attribution license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    John Sindelar - CEO of Seedcode

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 41:37


    John's links:Dayback.comSeedcode.comOn LinkedInStuff we talk about:Claris FilemakerBasecampDavid Allen's Getting Things DoneOmniGroupMicrosoft ProjectThe Pomodoro TechniqueThe Basecamp (37signals) ManifestoRide the Wild SurfGrant RohloffBruce BrownMiki DoraHelpScoutFogBugzTrelloZendeskYou can subscribe on your favorite podcatcher app —  Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn and PocketCast  — or wherever you normally listen.And if you like what you hear, please leave us a review. It'll help other people find us. Thanks!

    Zach Rosenberg — Business Growth Consultant

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 55:25


    Zach's links:zachrosenbergconsulting.comOn LinkedInOn Twitter: @ZachRosenbergzach@zachrosenbergconsulting.comArticles by Zach, including..."Has The Virtual Office Finally Come of Age?"Metatron Media PartnersStuff we talk about:Chiat/DayThe Binoculars BuildingThe iconic Memorex TV commercialslBBC: Reporter broadcasting from homeCat 5 Ethernet CableHorizon MediaForbes article on Space AdvertisingWinmo sales prospecting toolmmhmm video conferencing add-onYou can subscribe on your favorite podcatcher app —  Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn and PocketCast  — or wherever you normally listen.And if you like what you hear, please leave us a review. It'll help other people find us. Thanks!

    Leah Ryder — Content Marketer at Trello

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 42:51


    Leah's links:@leahryder on Twitterleahryder.comOn TrelloOn LinkedInWrite/Werk newsletterStuff we talk about:How To Be Professionally Visible And Valued As A Remote Worker by Leah RyderTrelloAtlassianHays Recruiting's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion StudyGet Noticed and Die Trying: Signals, Sacrifice and the Production of Face Time in Distributed Work (Cristea & Leonardi)A Study of 1,100 Employees Found That Remote Workers Feel Shunned and Left Out (Grenny & Maxfield, Harvard Business Review)"The Year Without Pants" by Scott BerkunAnimal CrossingSlackConfluence collaboration platformTrello's Zoom background pack by Tiny (at bottom of article)You can subscribe on your favorite podcatcher app —  Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn and PocketCast  — or wherever you normally listen.And if you like what you hear, please leave us a review. It'll help other people find us. Thanks!Music: Happy Theme by maxmakessounds and Atrium Loop by dpren used under standard Creative Commons attribution license:  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Mike Moses — Pastor

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 59:36


    Mike's links:Lake Forest ChurchMike’s bio Stuff we talk about:Hurricane Dorian in The BahamasThe 1992 Rodney King Verdict riotsJammr.net (an online music jam session system)Jamkazam (another online music jam session system)Greensboro, North Carolina, lunch counter historyColdplay — “Low" (the song Mike refers to)Chris Rock: That Ain’t Right from “Head of State"You can subscribe on your favorite podcatcher app —  Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn and PocketCast  — or wherever you normally listen.And if you like what you hear, please leave us a review. It'll help other people find us. Thanks! Music: Happy Theme by maxmakessounds and Atrium Loop by dpren used under standard Creative Commons attribution license:  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Nikki Lee — Psychotherapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 55:17


     Nikki's links:Solace ChateauAbout Nikki Leenlee@solacechateau.comCounseling resourcesNational Suicide Prevention LifelineA free 24-hour hotline at 1-800-273-8255Online self-evaluation resources:https://www.psycom.net/depression-test/https://findyourwords.org/deal-with-depression/depression-self-assessment-test/https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/depressionhttps://www.psycom.net/anxiety-testhttps://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/anxietyhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/tests/health/anxiety-testOther stuff we talk about:Simple PracticeAmerican Counseling AssociationZoomHousepartyFacetimeGoogle MeetGoogle DuoYou can subscribe on your favorite podcatcher app —  Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and PocketCast  — or wherever you normally listen.And if you like what you hear, please leave us a review. It'll help other people find us. Thanks!

    Linda Greenberg — Education Foundation director

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 43:59


    Linda's links:Santa Monica Education FoundationSM Ed Foundation on FacebookSM Ed Foundation on TwitterStuff we talk about:Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School DistrictSanta Monica Wine AuctionFairmont Miramar Hotel & BungalowsHakuna Matata videoFreeAssociates You can subscribe on your favorite podcatcher app —  Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and PocketCast  — or wherever you normally listen.And if you like what you hear, please leave us a review. It'll help other people find us. Thanks! Music:  Happy Theme by maxmakessounds and Atrium Loop by dpren used under standard Creative Commons attribution license:  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Andrew Stachler - Advertising Exec / Strategist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 38:16


    Andrew’s links:@stachler on TwitterMaxstaxmedia.com.Email : andrew@maxstaxmedia.comStuff we talk about:Google G SuiteGoogle DriveGoogle MeetGoogle SlidesSlackMusic credits:Opening theme: "Happy Theme" by maxSpeedtestRomaZoomLooking good on video callsRing lights (you probably don’t need one)OscarsYou can subscribe on your favorite podcatcher app —  Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and PocketCast  — or wherever you normally listen.And if you like what you hear, please leave us a review. It'll help other people find us. Thanks! Music: Happy Theme by maxmakessounds and Atrium Loop by dpren used under standard Creative Commons attribution license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Ron Blitzer — Serial Entrepreneur / Philanthropist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 38:06


    Ron's links:Linkedin profileStuff we talk about:"In the mid-1980s, when fax machines first caught the attention of small companies, many buyers chose stripped-down machines because that was all they could afford. Fax machines that did little more than perform basic functions cost $2,500 to $3,000.”  https://www.inc.com/magazine/19911001/4883.htmlThe history of fax machinesWhole Planet FoundationBe Green Packaging plant in South CarolinaMontecito Debris Flow, January 2018The 93108fund:WebsiteOn InstagramThe original 2018 fundraising effortThe 2020 restartYou can subscribe on your favorite podcatcher app — Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and PocketCast — or wherever you normally listen.And if you like what you hear, please leave us a review. It'll help other people find us. Thanks! Music: Happy Theme by maxmakessounds and Atrium Loop by dpren used under standard Creative Commons attribution license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Seth Silver — Social Media Guru / Creative Consultant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 48:00


    Seth’s links:sethsilver.comsocialcontrol.comStuff we talk about:Google G SuiteGoogle DriveGoogle MeetGoogle SlidesMicrosoft TeamsAsanaSlackBasecampRemote: Office Not RequiredLead from the Future: How to Turn Visionary Thinking Into Breakthrough GrowthTrainualFacebook : 50% of employees will work from homeOther major companies plan to work from home permanently Music: Happy Theme by maxmakessounds and Atrium Loop by dpren used under standard Creative Commons attribution license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

    Erika Abrams — Visual Effects Executive

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 57:14


    Erika Abrams was (until just recently) Lead Executive Producer & Director of Production in North America for Encore VFX, creating visual effects for shows like Flash, Supergirl, Riverdale, Titans and Black Lightning. She’s now consulting with creative teams, leading workshops, and applying design thinking to management and human interaction issues.Erika’s website:erikaabrams.comOther links to things we talk about:Encore VFXEmmysGet Lit : Words IgniteAIGA LA Advisory BoardHilarious take on videoconferencingRemote: Office Not Required by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier HanssonObama Town Hall on Policing and RacismYou can subscribe on your favorite podcatcher app —  Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and PocketCast  — or wherever you normally listen.And if you like what you hear, please leave us a review. It'll help other people find us. Thanks! Music: Happy Theme by maxmakessounds and Atrium Loop by dpren used under standard Creative Commons attribution license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Adam Berns — Online learning systems

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 37:57


    Adam’s links:On LinkedInOn FacebookITG AmericaStuff we talk about:“Stop Stealing Dreams" — Seth Godin’s TEDx talk on a new way of learning“Stop Stealing Dreams” — the full article“Limitless” by Jim KwikArchitect/designer/author Richard Saul Wurman who created the TED ConferenceEpisode 2 with Patrick Fredrickson where we talk about home-schoolingSugata Mitra’s “Hole in the Wall” TED TalkLarry Martinek and MathnasiumMastery-based learningZoomSkype for Business (now Microsoft Teams)Time Zone converterCommon Core standardsInternational Baccalaureate standardsFor more tips, tools and posts about working from home, visitworklifeathome.comYou can subscribe on your favorite podcatcher app —  Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and PocketCast  — or wherever you normally listen.And if you like what you hear, please leave us a review. It'll help other people find us. Thanks! Music: Happy Theme by maxmakessounds and Atrium Loop by dpren used under standard Creative Commons attribution license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    David Mayes - Teacher and Sales Rep

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 29:58


    David’s links:On LinkedinOn FacebookOn InstagramTypecraftStuff we talk about:Zoom breakout roomsBrightspaceA conversation with David, Kim Baer and Sean Adams about the show “Pushing the Press"A+D Museum of Architecture and DesignHaven Lin-Kirk, Dean of USC Roski School of Art and DesignAIGA Los AngelesThe Los Angeles Times (Keep newspapers alive!)And, of course, join us in the WorkLife@Home Community atworklifeathome.comYou can subscribe on your favorite podcatcher app —  Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and PocketCast  — or wherever you normally listen.And if you like what you hear, please leave us a review. It'll help other people find us. Thanks! Music: Happy Theme by maxmakessounds and Atrium Loop by dpren used under standard Creative Commons attribution license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 

    Paul Small - Realtor and Former Ad Exec

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 41:16


    Connecting with Paul Small:Email address: paul.small@elliman.comWebsiteThree Blocks a Day Videos Topics we discussed:Matterport 3D ToursThe 5 AM Club“The One Thing” by Gary Keller with Jay PapasanThe Pomodoro TechniquePomodoro apps reviewAnother review of Pomodoro appsRacing to End Alzheimer’s websiteDistraction-blocking appsAnother review of distraction-blockers And, of course, join us in the WorkLife@Home Community athttps://worklifeathome.com You can subscribe on your favorite podcatcher app —  Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and PocketCast  — or wherever you normally listen.And if you like what you hear, please leave us a review. It'll help other people find us. Thanks! Music: Happy Theme by maxmakessounds and Atrium Loop by dpren used under standard Creative Commons attribution license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Patrice Varni - From Corporate Exec to Entrepreneur

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 32:51


    Patrice’s LinkedIn pageZoomAttention Students: Put Your Laptops AwayAnd, of course, join us in the WorkLife@Home Community athttps://worklifeathome.com You can subscribe on your favorite podcatcher app —  Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and PocketCast  — or wherever you normally listen.And if you like what you hear, please leave us a review. It'll help other people find us. Thanks! Music: Happy Theme by maxmakessounds and Atrium Loop by dpren used under standard Creative Commons attribution license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Patrick Fredrickson - Designer and AIGA/LA President

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 31:48


    Links to Patrick’s websites:Altitude Design OfficePersonal siteSterling’s WordsToday’s RobotSome of the tools we mention:Scratch Animation from MITPython for KidsAlice AnimationRolling RobotsAutodesk TinkerCADAsanaWorkflowMaxXeroDropboxSlackWeTransferZoomGoToMeetingAnd, of course, join us in the WorkLife@Home Community athttps://worklifeathome.com You can subscribe on your favorite podcatcher app —  Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and PocketCast  — or wherever you normally listen.And if you like what you hear, please leave us a review. It'll help other people find us. Thanks! Music: Happy Theme by maxmakessounds and Atrium Loop by dpren used under standard Creative Commons attribution license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    Gabriel Freeman - UX Researcher

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 36:20


    Links to things we talked about:Gabe Freeman websiteZoomLookback Research Tooland of course, join us at:http://worklifeathome.com You can subscribe on your favorite podcatcher app —  Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and PocketCast  — or wherever you normally listen.And if you like what you hear, please leave us a review. It'll help other people find us. Thanks! Music: Happy Theme by maxmakessounds and Atrium Loop by dpren used under standard Creative Commons attribution license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    What's WorkLife at Home?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 1:15


    WorkLife at Home is a community. You can check it out at worklifeathome.com, where you'll find people like you helping each other figure out the best ways to cope with, and enjoy, working from home.Want to subscribe? Just click to go to your favorite podcatcher app —  Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn and PocketCast  — or wherever you normally listen.And if you like what you hear, please leave us a review. It'll help other people find us. Thanks! Music: Happy Theme by maxmakessounds and Atrium Loop by dpren used under standard Creative Commons attribution license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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