Alex Hutchinson returns to the show for his second appearance. As a journalist and author, he's spent years studying the science of human performance. His first book Endure was a New York Times bestseller.

His latest book, The Explorer's Gene, tackles a fundamental question: when do you push into unknown territory, and when do you stick with what works?

Today we explore the exploration versus exploitation dilemma - the choice athletes face every race between sticking with proven strategies or risking everything to test new approaches. The same decision defines careers, businesses, and life.

Alex's research reveals we have a "central governor" in our brains that pulls the plug early, protecting us from discomfort but also preventing breakthroughs.

TALKING POINTS:

• Why the wall you think you've hit probably isn't your actual limit
• The "central governor" theory and how your brain protects you by holding you back
• How to build tolerance for uncertainty like elite athletes do
• The exploration vs exploitation dilemma in careers and business decisions
• Why "optimism in the face of uncertainty" is the optimal mathematical strategy
• How to know when to explore new paths vs exploit existing knowledge
• The danger of stopping exploration too early in life and career

LINKS:

The Explorer's Gene book

Endure book

Alex's writing at Outside Magazine

Alex's LinkedIn

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Ollie on Work

Ollie's LinkedIn

Ollie on Work newsletter

My Book Work/Life Flywheel, was shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2024. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

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But time itself has compressed. ChatGPT reached 100 million users in eight weeks. The Ford Model T took 70 years to hit the same milestone.

Today I'm joined by Dror Poleg for his second appearance on the show. He's an economic historian and one of the sharpest minds thinking about how this time compression changes everything. His newsletter reaches 35,000+ readers across tech, finance, and government.

Dror's insight? The predictable career path is shrinking fast. What used to be a 40-year "paint by numbers" journey is becoming more like showbiz - constant experimentation with uncertain outcomes.

TALKING POINTS:

• Why the "productivity paradox" means more of our work will seem useless until it's suddenly valuable
• How careers are becoming more like showbiz - constant experimentation with uncertain outcomes
• Why AI might actually force us back to trusting what we can see and touch in person
• The institutions that need to be completely rethought for a post-industrial economy
• Why everyone will need to experiment constantly rather than following set career paths
• How energy constraints might save humans from being replaced by AI

LINKS:

Dror's newsletter: Old/New

Dror's LinkedIn

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Ollie on Work

Ollie's LinkedIn

Ollie on Work newsletter

My Book Work/Life Flywheel, was shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2024. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

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As the author of Unforgettable Presence and former LinkedIn editor, Lorraine has seen firsthand how talented people get overlooked while less qualified colleagues get promoted - simply because they knew how to make themselves visible.

Today I'm joined by Lorraine to explore why visibility matters more than ever in our distracted workplace, and how to build what she calls "unforgettable presence" without feeling fake or inauthentic.

Her insight? Your manager isn't noticing your great work - not because they don't care, but because they're too busy dealing with their own challenges to spot your contributions.

TALKING POINTS:

• Why the "lottery ticket" approach to career advancement is doomed to fail
• How to build unforgettable presence that goes beyond just showing up in meetings
• Practical frameworks for speaking up when you're put on the spot
• Why introverts actually have advantages in building visibility (and how to use them)
• The difference between being heard and being the loudest person in the room
• How to advocate for yourself without feeling like you're bragging

LINKS:

Lorraine's LinkedIn

Unforgettable Presence

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Ollie on Work

Ollie's LinkedIn

Ollie on Work newsletter

My Book Work/Life Flywheel, was shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2024. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

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Christopher Lochhead thinks it's about to make their jobs extinct.

Christopher returns to the show for the third time. The co-creator of Category Pirates and author of Play Bigger believes we're witnessing the end of the knowledge worker era - the 70-year period where getting paid meant applying existing knowledge to solve problems.

AI can now do that better, faster, and cheaper than any human. But he believes this creates the greatest opportunity in human history. The future belongs to what he calls "creator capitalists" - people who use AI and human creativity to build entirely new things of value.

TALKING POINTS:

• Native analogue vs native digital humans
• The death of knowledge workers
• Creator capitalists - how to use AI and human creativity to build new things of value
• Discovering your superpower - what people come to you for and how to monetise it
• Why creativity got beaten out of you
• Building your moat in an AI world

LINKS:

Christopher's LinkedIn

Category Pirates

Play Bigger

The Existing Marketing Trap

High Agency

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Ollie on Work

Ollie's LinkedIn

Ollie on Work newsletter

My Book Work/Life Flywheel, was shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2024. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

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A few leaders have figured out that this isn't a policy question - it's a talent question.

Today I'm joined by Professor Prithwiraj Choudhury, who recently moved from Harvard Business School to the London School of Economics. Raj has spent years studying what he calls "work from anywhere"—and his research shows this isn't about working from home. It's about fundamentally rethinking how you build and scale teams.

His book, The World is Your Office, reveals why the leaders who master this shift will have access to global talent pools while others remain stuck hiring from a single city.

TALKING POINTS:

• Work from anywhere vs work from home - why the distinction matters for talent strategy
• Engineering serendipity - how to make in-person interactions actually productive instead of accidental
• Performance management revolution - measuring output quality rather than input hours
• Why introverts finally get their chance to lead in distributed teams
• The isolation myth - practical solutions beyond just "bringing people back to the office"
• Digital nomad villages and the future of coworking spaces as learning labs

LINKS:

The World is Your Office book

Raj's LinkedIn

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Ollie on Work

Ollie's LinkedIn

Ollie on Work newsletter

My book, Work/Life Flywheel, was shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2024. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

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Those conversations convinced me it was time to refocus. The podcast and newsletter have a new name, and I'm doubling down on what I think I'm uniquely placed to tackle: helping people avoid the career expiration trap and build momentum as the rules keep changing.

Today, I'm joined by Eric Jorgensen, CEO of Scribe Media, the world's number one professional publishing company. He's the host of the Smart Friends podcast, author of The Almanac of Naval Ravikant (which has sold over a million copies), and a master at recognising genius in others. His upcoming book will share secrets from Elon Musk's entrepreneurial journey.

TALKING POINTS:

• Career leverage - the craft of increasing your input-to-output ratio and why it changes everything
• Four types of leverage - tools, products, people, and capital, and how to identify which suits you
• High agency as the single most important meta-skill for navigating career shifts in the AI era
• Why there's no "should" in career progression - breaking free from linear thinking
• Recognising genius in others - how curation and connection can become your competitive advantage
• AI's impact on creative industries - why it will make the best better and more prolific

LINKS:

Eric's website

Scribe Media

The Almanack of Naval Ravikant

George Mack's High Agency essay

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Ollie on Work

Ollie's LinkedIn

Ollie on Work newsletter

My book, Work/Life Flywheel, was shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2024. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

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Today, I'm sharing my conversation with Marcus Buckingham, bestselling author and renowned research director, about understanding the hidden patterns that drive career success.

Marcus spent two decades at Gallup Organization co-creating the StrengthsFinder tool, built his own coaching and education firm, and now leads research at the ADP Research Institute.

He's the author of 10 books, including his latest, Love + Work, which explores how we can find meaning and fulfilment in our professional lives.

TALKING POINTS:

• Identifying "Red Threads" - the unique patterns of work that naturally energise you
• Attention as a creative act - how paying attention shapes your career opportunities
• Redefining strengths beyond performance - understanding what truly motivates you
• The specificity of professional passion - why precise activities matter more than broad interests
• Brain chemistry and career fulfilment - how doing what you love changes your neurological response

LINKS:

Marcus's website

Love + Work book

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Ollie's LinkedIn

Future Work/Life Newsletter

My book, Work/Life Flywheel, was shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2024. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

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Dorie has twice been named one of the Top 50 Business Thinkers in the World by Thinkers50, and the #1 Communication Coach in the World by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards, as well as one of the Top 10 Communication Professionals in the World by Global Gurus.

She's also the author of several books, including the WSJ bestseller "The Long Game" (Harvard Business Review Press, 2021), as well as "Entrepreneurial You," which was named "one of the most important business books of the year" by Inc. magazine and one of the Top 5 Books of the Year by Forbes.

I really enjoyed our conversation in which we discussed:

• Prioritising your time to focus on the things that matter most
• The importance of tracking your progress
• Sharing your ideas with the world
• Becoming a recognised expert
• Experimenting with new ideas
• Networking

LINKS:

Dorie's website

Dorie's LinkedIn

The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward,

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Ollie's LinkedIn

Future Work/Life Newsletter

My book, Work/Life Flywheel, was shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2024. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

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Dan is the author of five New York Times bestsellers, including his latest, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward, published this month. His other bestsellers include When and A Whole New Mind, To Sell is Human, and Drive, which brought the ideas of intrinsic motivation within business and management to the masses. His books have won multiple awards, have been translated into 42 languages, and have sold millions of copies worldwide. 

Our chat was packed with insight, and like all the best podcasts I’ve hosted, I learned loads. We discussed why the philosophy of ‘no regrets’ neither reflects reality nor is desirable. As well as breaking down the main types of regret and how we respond to them, Dan explains how harnessing the lessons we learn from these experiences can serve us well in the future and why anticipating regret can be a useful mental model for decision making in the present.

We explore why so many people look back on their careers and wish they’d be bolder, whether by going it alone, starting a business or speaking up more. Dan also shares why he became fascinated by the topic in the first place, including what he wished he’d known about maintaining connections with people earlier in his career.

Finally, we cover some broader trends related to the future of work, including the pros and cons of remote and the office and whether our work/lives are destined to be defined by independence and autonomy.

LINKS:

Dan's website

The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward,

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Ollie's LinkedIn

Future Work/Life Newsletter

My book, Work/Life Flywheel, was shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2024. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

This is what Daniel Pink says about it:

"Creating new opportunities requires fresh thinking. With the Work/Life Flywheel model, Ollie Henderson gives you the system you need to make bold changes in your career and the motivation to share your ideas with the world.”aniel Pink from 2022, when we explored how to make decisions using mental time-travel.

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This week we're revisiting a standout conversation with Grace Lordan, Associate Professor in Behavioural Science at the LSE and author of Think Big.

Grace shares her approach to goal setting, building resilience, and embracing uncertainty as essential ingredients for creating the future you want.

Whether you're reflecting on your career path or planning new habits for 2025, this episode offers practical steps to help you think big and take small actions that make a lasting impact.

Talking Points:

Building Resilience: Learn how to reflect on your energy levels and interactions to reduce emotional drain and preserve your well-being.

Three Types of Resolutions: Grace outlines three categories - quick wins, skill-building goals, and habits to quit - and explains how timing impacts success.

The Role of Luck: Discover how to increase your chances of serendipitous opportunities by expanding your network and putting yourself out there.

Thinking Big: Grace emphasises the importance of focusing on long-term goals and the small steps that make them achievable without overwhelming your life.

Links:

Grace's LinkedIn

Think Big: Take Small Steps and Build the Future You Want 

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Ollie's LinkedIn

Future Work/Life Newsletter

My book, Work/Life Flywheel, was shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2024. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

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Plus, how it will affect roles in B2B marketing, learning & development, and law.

Finally, I share some advice on how you can prepare your company and team.

READ:

AI Agents: our new colleagues

Work Redesign: Humans + AI Agents

LINKS:

Follow Ollie on LinkedIn

Subscribe to the Future Work/Life Newsletter

My book, Work/Life Flywheel, was shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2024. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

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After two decades leading performance management, talent mobility, and talent development at Goldman, David embarked on what he calls The Long Exhale - a transformative sabbatical that reshaped his outlook on work and life.

David shares his journey into purpose-driven work, reflecting on what it means to create a more sustainable, inclusive, and fulfilling workplace.

Whether you’re rethinking your own career or looking for strategies to lead in the AI era, this episode is packed with actionable insights and thought-provoking ideas.

TALKING POINTS:

• David’s transformative career pivot.
• The intersection of AI and human connection - how technology can amplify humanity in work.
• Building a culture of gratitude, recognition, and authentic leadership.
• Reskilling and upskilling for the AI-driven future of work.

LINKS:

David's LinkedIn

Follow Ollie on LinkedIn

Subscribe to the Future Work/Life Newsletter

My book, Work/Life Flywheel, was shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2024. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

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Donald has had a varied career, working in senior HR and people roles and serving as a venture partner and advisor for Valor VC, PeopleTech Partners, and Lattice.

We had great fun discussing various topics related to company culture, wellbeing, and the skills you need to build a fulfilling work/life. You'll enjoy this.

TALKING POINTS:

• The importance of mental fitness in the workplace and why it's a growing challenge.
• How leaders can cultivate positive cultures in which employees are able to express who they are.
• The difference between assimilation and authenticity in leadership, and why acclimation matters more.
• How the next generation is changing norms for the better.
• Tips on where to focus your time and energy.

LINKS:

Donald's LinkedIn

Follow Ollie on LinkedIn

Subscribe to the Future Work/Life Newsletter

My book, Work/Life Flywheel, was shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2024. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

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Degreed, founded in 2012, launched with the mission of “jailbreaking the degree”, where all skills are recognised, irrespective of how they are acquired. More than 9 million learners from hundreds of global companies now use Degreed to gain the skills to grow in their careers.

If you've been thinking about how to manage talent in the age of AI, or how to future-proof your own skills, this episode is packed with insights.

TALKING POINTS:

• The growing skills gap and why it’s here to stay.
• How AI can be leveraged to identify and bridge skills gaps within organisations.
• Moving beyond traditional credentials - why skills are the new currency.
• Practical advice for leaders on adopting a skills-based approach to workforce development.
• The importance of lifelong learning and how organisations can create a culture that supports it.

LINKS:

David's LinkedIn

Degreed website

Follow Ollie on LinkedIn

Subscribe to the Future Work/Life Newsletter

My book, Work/Life Flywheel, was shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2024. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

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It’s been a busy few months—between speaking events and connecting with people leaders, I've had the privilege of speaking with incredible guests about the future of work, leadership, learning, and what it means to be human in an AI-powered world.

In this episode, I bring together the standout ideas and discussions from Season 15. We talk about how AI can augment human skills, the changing landscape of workplace connection, the evolving needs of different generations, and the importance of empathy and learning cultures.

More great guests to come before the end of the year...

LINKS:

Ollie's LinkedIn

Future Work/Life Newsletter

My book, Work/Life Flywheel, was shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2024. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

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Despite tackling a challenging topic, I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation, which was filled with laughter and positivity. We explore how grief is often hidden in the workplace, how creating space for these conversations can help people heal, and why connecting during tough times matters. I finished our conversation feeling more confident about discussing these tough topics—and I hope this episode does the same for you.

TALKING POINTS:

• How the loss of her mum inspired Amber to start The Grief Gang.
• The challenge of navigating grief at work and why it's often avoided.
• The power of creating a space for conversations about loss and vulnerability.
• Amber’s journey in building The Grief Gang community and why community support is crucial.
• Practical ways to be there for someone dealing with grief—at work and beyond.

LINKS:

The Grief Gang website

The Grief Gan Instagram

Amber's LinkedIn

Ollie's LinkedIn

Future Work/Life Newsletter

My book, Work/Life Flywheel, was shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2024. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

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In this episode, we explore the biggest challenges and opportunities in the world of work, how AI is reshaping jobs, and Cara's advice for people leaders and executives looking to thrive.

TALKING POINTS:

• The historic shift in work: from agrarian and industrial to decentralised and AI-driven.
• Why curiosity is a critical mindset for navigating the future of work.
• The rising value of hands-on, practical skills alongside tech-driven roles.
• How the “multi-stage life” concept is reshaping career paths and personal growth.
• Personalisation of work experiences through AI—making employee engagement more meaningful and tailored.

LINKS:

Cara's LinkedIn

PeopleTech Partners

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Ollie's LinkedIn

Future Work/Life Newsletter

My book, Work/Life Flywheel, was shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2024. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

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In this episode, we explore leadership, storytelling, and the power of human connection. Pat also shares insights from her upcoming book, Unlock Your Leadership Story: How to Build Understanding and Motivate Teams Using Fables and Folktales.

TALKING POINTS:

• The role of storytelling in effective leadership.
• How neurodiversity shaped Pat’s leadership approach.
• Navigating career growth in fast-paced, innovative industries.
• Lessons from leading HR in some of the world’s top companies.
• Insights on building inclusive, high-performing teams.

LINKS:

Pat's LinkedIn

Unlock Your Leadership Story: How to Build Understanding and Motivate Teams Using Fables and Folktales

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Ollie's LinkedIn

Future Work/Life Newsletter

My book, Work/Life Flywheel, was shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2024. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

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Flare’s software platform is transforming the delivery of professional services within the legal sector. By simplifying complex processes, Flare empowers lawyers to deliver an elevated experience, ensuring clarity and support during key life events.

In this episode, David and I dig into some of the biggest challenges and opportunities shaping the modern workplace.

TALKING POINTS:

• The challenge of workplace disconnection and social isolation—why addressing this is crucial for employee well-being.
• The ongoing debate on work models: insights on remote, hybrid, and in-office work, and why “one size fits all” doesn’t work.
• The evolving role of AI in HR and how it can help reduce busywork, enabling people teams to focus on more meaningful human interactions.
• Rethinking performance reviews—shifting from individual assessments to evaluating team performance for greater impact.
• Practical steps HR leaders can take to foster genuine human connection and boost team performance.

LINKS:

David's LinkedIn

Flare's website

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Ollie's LinkedIn

Future Work/Life Newsletter

My book, Work/Life Flywheel, was a Business Book Awards 2024 finalist. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

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Arist is used by leading organisations to deliver behavioural training and critical knowledge through the messaging tools employees use every day, like WhatsApp, Slack, and Teams.

Michael’s background is fascinating—from his early entrepreneurial endeavours to building a platform that’s reshaping how people learn on the job. Listen in to discover more...

TALKING POINTS:

• How Arist leverages AI to deliver high-impact learning.
• The shift from legacy training methods to rapid, easy-to-deploy microlearning.
• The importance of meeting learners where they are - why training via SMS and tools like Teams & iMessage is so effective.
• The role of Stanford-backed research in Arist's development.
• Arist's new AI Agent, Teammate

LINKS:

Arist website

Michael's LinkedIn

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Ollie's LinkedIn

Future Work/Life Newsletter

My book, Work/Life Flywheel, was a Business Book Awards 2024 finalist. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

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Melissa brings decades of experience shaping leadership, learning, and organisational culture at some of the world’s leading companies, including Adobe, Twitter, and WeWork (you can listen to what she learned during her brief spell at the latter on her previous pod appearance).

She's also the author of ReCulturing: Design Your Company Culture to Connect with Strategy and Purpose for Lasting Success.

TALKING POINTS:

• Why consistent clarity on priorities is the key to team success.
• Leaders who encourage curiosity foster innovation and growth.
• How organisations can create environments where continuous learning thrives.
• What AI means for the future of leadership and learning.
• Skills-based organisations

LINKS:

Melissa's website

Melissa's LinkedIn profile

ReCulturing: Design Your Company Culture to Connect with Strategy and Purpose for Lasting Success

Carolyn Wiley's study on motivation and recognition

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Ollie's LinkedIn

Future Work/Life Newsletter

My book, Work/Life Flywheel, was a Business Book Awards 2024 finalist. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

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Chloe is the author of Generation Z: Their Voices, Their Lives and a consultant to some of the world’s leading brands. She helps them connect with and understand the next generation of workers and consumers.

In this episode, Chloe dives into the key factors driving these generations' workplace preferences, from feedback culture to boundary setting, and explores how organisations can adapt to attract and retain the talent of tomorrow.

TALKING POINTS:

Feedback Culture: Gen Z and Gen Alpha expect constant feedback—just like in the rest of their lives.

Boundaries Matter: Younger generations prioritise mental health and set clear boundaries at work.

Career Aspirations: Gen Z and Gen Alpha are choosing entrepreneurship and creativity over traditional careers.

Visibility Drives Motivation: Younger workers need to feel seen to stay engaged and perform at their best.

LINKS:

Chloe's website

Chloe's LinkedIn

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Ollie's LinkedIn

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My book, Work/Life Flywheel, was a Business Book Awards 2024 finalist. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

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Nancy’s career is a masterclass in the art of communication. She has advised TED, worked with Al Gore on the documentary An Inconvenient Truth, and helped some of the world’s biggest companies communicate effectively. She is famous for her deep understanding of storytelling and empathy, and her analysis of speeches by Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., and Steve Jobs is legendary.

Duarte Inc. has helped countless leaders and companies transform how they present ideas, blending empathy, storytelling, and data to craft powerful messages that resonate. In this episode, Nancy shares her insights on communicating authentically, leading with empathy, and adapting to an evolving technological landscape.

TALKING POINTS:

• The Role of Storytelling in Leadership: Nancy explains why storytelling is key to authentic leadership and how leaders can use it to connect with their teams.
• Balancing Structure and Authenticity: Nancy discusses how to deliver scripted communications without losing authenticity and the nuances of using teleprompters effectively.
• Navigating Hybrid Work Challenges: Insights on maintaining visibility and transparency in distributed teams and why in-person communication remains critical.
• The Future of AI in Communication: Nancy’s take on the opportunities and risks of AI and how it might change how we communicate, both in business and beyond.
• Empathy as a Core Skill: The critical role empathy plays in leadership and communication, and how leaders can cultivate it to improve their influence and effectiveness.

LINKS:

Duarte Inc

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Ollie's LinkedIn

Future Work/Life Newsletter

My book, Work/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear, was recently shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2024. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

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Nick brings a unique blend of experiences from his early days teaching Liam Neeson’s kids to swim to his career in tech. He started his career at Deloitte Consulting before moving to Yammer, which was later acquired by Microsoft, where he worked for four years before joining Culture Amp in 2016.

Culture Amp is the world’s leading employee experience platform, revolutionizing how 25 million employees across more than 6,500 companies create a better world of work. Culture Amp empowers companies of all sizes and industries to transform employee engagement, drive performance management, and develop high-performing teams.

TALKING POINTS:

• AI and Technical Comfort: The importance of embracing technology and AI to enhance workforce and talent strategy.
• Cultural Transformation: From his start at Deloitte to leadership roles in tech, Nick discusses navigating shifts in workplace culture.
• Employee Experience as a Culture First Approach: How Culture Amp uses employee engagement data to enhance organisational culture and drive financial success.
• Performance Management Evolution: Nick’s take on transforming performance management systems to accommodate modern, hybrid work environments.
• Future of HR Technology: Expectations for integrating AI and analytics into HR practices to enhance strategic decision-making and organisational outcomes.

LINKS:

Nick's LinkedIn

Culture Amp

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Ollie's LinkedIn

Future Work/Life Newsletter

My book, Work/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear, was recently shortlisted for the Business Book Awards 2024. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

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Isabel's new book The Future-Proof Career: Strategies for thriving at every stage is published this week. We had a brilliant conversation about careers, management and changes in how we work. The book is a great read, so make sure you order a copy!

"Covering topics as wide-ranging as the four-day working week, bridging the workplace generation gap, making sure your company walks its diversity talk, quiet quitting and the great resignation, achieving workplace equality and even micro-dosing for creativity, The Future-Proof Career spreads the word about understanding modern workplaces so we can all have happier, more productive lives."

TALKING POINTS:

• Understanding Ambition: The importance of aligning personal ambition with career advancement.
• The Managerial Journey: The evolving roles of managers and non-managers in career progression.
• Navigating Toxicity: Identifying signs of a toxic workplace and building a healthy organisational culture.
• Work/Life Balance?: The realities of balancing career aspirations with personal commitments.
• Late Career Blooms: Celebrating the potential for growth and reinvention.

LINKS:

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We explored the challenges of the traditional education system and how new technologies, particularly AI, can revolutionise learning and skill acquisition for young minds eager to make their mark in the world.

d’Skills is a 10-week virtual, cohort-based bootcamp where high schoolers learn new digital and AI skills and convert them into paid, real-world projects with small businesses.

TALKING POINTS:

• The problem with the current education system
• Alternative approaches, including more hands-on, creative models
• Why Gen Z looks at things differently and what they want from work
• Reimagining education and careers, focused on adaptability, creativity and critical thinking
• How d'Skills empowers high-schoolers to build Impact Portfolios

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Matthew Dicks is an internationally bestselling author, columnist, blogger, podcaster, playwright, and teacher. A 59-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 9-time Moth GrandSLAM champion, Matthew teaches storytelling and public speaking to individuals, corporations, universities, entrepreneurs, religious institutions, and school districts around the world. He also consults with advertising agencies, documentarians, filmmakers, writers, comedians, and more.

TALKING POINTS:

• Demystifying Storytelling: Matthew reveals storytelling is a skill, not just an innate gift.
• 'Homework for Life' Concept: A daily ritual that turns routine into stories.
• Finding Narrative Gems: How everyday life is ripe with impactful stories.
• Crafting Suspense: Tips for keeping audiences on the edge of their seats.
• Injecting Humour: Learning the art of bringing humour into any story.
• The Role of Reflection: Matthew explains why reflection is essential to storytelling.
• Storytelling's Professional Edge: Using personal narratives to stand out in the workplace.

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Storyworthy

Matthew's new book, Stories Sell

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David's round-up of the best HR and people-related content is legendary in the industry, and he brings that incredible expertise and insight to our conversation, which explores the role of data and technology in driving growth in people and organisations.

TALKING POINTS:

• Defining people analytics
• The impact of technology on HR
• Talent marketplaces and worker mobility
• AI's role in leadership and business strategy
• Visibility and recognition in remote and hybrid teams

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Insight222

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NoBA is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage tech-enabled businesses shaping the Future of Work. Their portfolio companies deliver worker-centric solutions that make this possible. Whether it's through providing access to work opportunities, improving career development, enhancing diversity and inclusion, providing financial stability, supporting wellbeing, or fostering flexibility.

TALKING POINTS:

• The personalisation of work
• The role of community and networks to support professional and personal growth
• How technology can enable personalised work experiences and real-world connections.
• Why focusing self-care is critical in your career
• Empowering women in the start-up ecosystem

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Leapsome is revolutionising how companies engage with employees and foster a culture of continuous improvement, providing tools for performance management, personalised learning, and employee engagement.

TALKING POINTS:

• Insights into the challenges managers face, especially in a post-pandemic world, and how Leapsome assists in overcoming these hurdles.
• The evolving workplace expectations and how younger generations prioritise purpose and meaningful conversations.
• Fostering a feedback culture and the significance of OKRs for transparent and effective management.
• Jenny's entrepreneurial journey and her approach to building a strong company culture at Leapsome.
• The importance of clear expectations and alignment in performance management, catering to full-time employees and external talent.
• The critical role of manager enablement and effectiveness as a top priority for 2024, with a focus on leveraging technology to support managers.

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This was a great conversation covering not just the biggest challenges faced by organisations and leaders right now, but many practical tips and strategies to help solve them.

TALKING POINTS:

1. Flourishing at Work: Tonille discusses creating workplaces that fulfil human needs inspired by positive psychology.
2. Workplace Obstacles: Fixing common issues like outdated technology and rigid structures that hinder productivity and engagement.
3. The New Employer-Employee Relationship: Introducing a model based on transparency and mutual value
4. Culture: Adapting company culture for a diverse workforce including freelancers and contractors.
5. Investing in All Talent: Learning and development to retain and grow talent.
6. Work and Life: Creating a positive work/life connection.

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This conversation delves into HR leaders' challenges and opportunities in leveraging data to make informed decisions.

TALKING POINTS:

• Why is the increasing number of HR data sources such a big problem?
• Integrating disparate HR tech tools to provide comprehensive, actionable insights.
• Quick quitting and how reframing the problem through data can help organisations tackle the issue.

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Debra Corey is a global HR thought leader, recently recognised among the top 101 global engagement influencers and most influential HR thinkers, while Ken has extensive leading technical teams as an engineer. Together, they delve into the evolving complexities of workplace dynamics and give a blueprint for how we can improve as leaders.

TALKING POINTS:

• Understanding Bad Bosses: Why 99.6% of us have experienced bad bosses and the profound impact this can have on our work and personal lives.
• The Ripple Effect: How bad management practices are passed down and perpetuated, creating cycles of inefficiency and dissatisfaction.
• Well-being: How the quality of leadership directly affects employee engagement, productivity, and overall happiness.
• Shifting Mindsets: How current and aspiring managers can transform their approach to leadership by focusing on empowerment, respect, and effective communication.
• The Building Blocks for Great Bosses: Actionable strategies and practices for overcoming common leadership pitfalls and fostering a positive work environment.

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Bad Bosses Ruin Lives: The Building Blocks for Being a Great Boss

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John is the Executive in Residence at Harvard Business School's Laboratory for Innovation Science, founder and Chairman of Open Assembly, and the author of his sixth book Open Talent: Leveraging a Global Workforce to Solve Your Biggest Challenges, co-authored with Jin Paik.

TALKING POINTS:

1. Journey to Open Talent: John shares his transition from traditional advertising to embracing open talent, driven by necessity and entrepreneurial spirit.
2. The concept of Open Talent: The benefits of Open Talent and the freelance workforce over traditional employment models.
3. Work culture: How open talent influences work culture, requiring a shift in mindset among leaders and managers.
4. Micropreneurs & AI: John discusses how AI reshapes jobs, and why now is the time for micropreneurs to thrive.
5. Adaptation: The challenges traditional industries face in adopting open talent strategies and how forward-thinking companies benefit from this flexibility.

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Tyler Cowen is an economist, columnist, blogger and podcast. He’s a professor of economics at George Mason University, founder of the Marginal Revolution blog (which he’s been writing daily for 20 years), and a columnist for Bloomberg.

Tyler and I delve into various topics in this episode, reflecting his diverse interests and expertise, including his recent book GOAT, which explores the greatest economists of all time, and his previous work on talent in collaboration with venture capitalist Daniel Gross. Our conversation also ventures into unexpected areas like football and dating!

TALKING POINTS:

• Writing and podcasting: Tyler reflects on his journey as a podcaster and writer and how these roles have influenced his thinking.
• GOAT: Tyler shares why he published his new book in GPT and what we can learn from asking questions like an economist.
• Music and creativity: I ask Tyler about his passion for music and its influence on his creative endeavours.
• Future of work: Tyler's views on the impact of AI on jobs and productivity, especially in knowledge work.
• Remote work trends: Remote & hybrid work's impact on productivity, culture, and talent development.
• The role of AI in identifying talent: The potential and limitations of AI in talent acquisition.

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GOAT: Who is the Greatest Economist of all Time and Why Does it Matter?

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With decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach, Matt has helped countless presenters improve their communication skills, including those who have delivered IPO roadshows as well as Nobel Prize, TED, and World Economic Forum presentations.

In our conversation, we delve into various aspects of effective communication, focusing on the challenges and techniques of speaking spontaneously in high-pressure situations.

Talking Points:

• Anxiety management: Strategies for managing anxiety during public speaking and understanding its impact on communication effectiveness.
• The role of structure: The importance of structuring thoughts and messages to enhance clarity and audience engagement.
• Capturing and keeping audience attention: Techniques for engaging audiences, including physical involvement, mental engagement, and linguistic strategies.
• Non-verbal communication: Finding the right balance in physical movements during presentations to augment verbal communication without being distracting.
• Frameworks for spontaneous speaking: 'What, So What, Now What'
• Authenticity: Balancing structured communication with authenticity to effectively express your personality and viewpoints.
• Ongoing improvement: The importance of practice, reflection, and feedback in honing communication skills.

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Today’s guest is Nick Bloom, a Stanford Economist who has been studying remote work for over two decades. He is the co-founder of www.wfhresearch.com, a platform that provides insights and best practices on working from home.

We had a fascinating chat covering everything from Gangsta Granny to the perilous future of trains in the UK and the US.

Talking points:

• Performance Management: Managing employee performance in remote settings, the role of HR, and the evolving landscape of performance reviews.
• Productivity: The latest data on productivity in remote and hybrid work environments and what it means for businesses and individuals.
• The Future of Remote Work: Insights into long-term trends, technological advancements, and cultural shifts shaping the future of work.
• Impact on Transit and Public Services: The implications of reduced office commuting on public transport systems and services.
• Public Sector Work: The impact of remote work on public sector employees, including challenges in performance evaluation.
• Workplace Culture and Burnout: Addressing the risks of burnout in the workplace and maintaining healthy work cultures.

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Today's guest is Jennifer Moss, a workplace speaker and strategist.

Jen's also an award-winning author, journalist, national radio columnist, and the author of The Burnout Epidemic and Unlocking Happiness at Work.

She first appeared on the show in March 2021 and returns to discuss:

• Why burnout is far from cured
• Why businesses need to embrace change
• How to build a sustainable performance culture
• The changing role of community in work and life
• Using data to inform leadership and create great businesses

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The Burnout Epidemic: The Rise of Chronic Stress and How We Can Fix It

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Here’s what Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret, Drive and When, has said about it:

"Creating new opportunities requires fresh thinking. With the Work/Life Flywheel model, Ollie Henderson gives you the system you need to make bold changes in your career and the motivation to share your ideas with the world.”

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Today's guest is Tom Goodwin, a digital business transformation specialist and the founder of All We Have Is Now, a consultancy created to help companies unleash the power of new technology, focusing on making better products and services and on consumer-centricity.

This was a fantastic conversation. One part analysis of the world of business and work. One part therapy session.

Tom's the host The Edge", an original series on Euronews which reaches 250 million households and the author of Digital Darwinism.

He's a proponent of what he calls “Nowism” (also the name of his newsletter), which he describes as "a more practical form of futurism". His point of view is that we already have the technology we need to drive meaningful growth. We just need to take action and use our imagination to unleash its power.

Tom always offers a great take on the challenges and opportunities in the business world and has an interesting perspective on the future of work. He and Ollie discuss:

• Why Tom’s an optimist but avoids hype.
• How zooming out can help you get a realistic perspective of what matters to people.
• What people have got right and wrong when it comes to finding meaning in their jobs.
• Lessons we can learn from marketing, including listening, observing people and being curious.
• What makes a good question, and the importance of asking difficult ones.
• The role technology should play in making us more human.

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Here’s what Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret, Drive and When, has said about it:

"Creating new opportunities requires fresh thinking. With the Work/Life Flywheel model, Ollie Henderson gives you the system you need to make bold changes in your career and the motivation to share your ideas with the world.”

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Today's guest is New York Times bestselling author Bruce Feiler.

Bruce's last book Life is in the Transitions greatly impacted Ollie and featured in his book Work/Life Flywheel. His new book is called The Search: Finding Meaningful Work in a Post-Career World. It provides a bold new road map for finding meaning and purpose at work, based on insights drawn from hundreds of life stories of Americans from all backgrounds and vocations

Ollie and Bruce discuss:

1. Why work and life are non-linear.
2. How to understand your life through the ABCs of meaning: Agency, Belonging, Cause.
3. Why the stories we associate with ourselves shape our personal and work identities.
4. How to use self-questioning for personal and professional growth.
5. How to be the heroes of your own stories, not others.

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The Search: Finding Meaningful Work in a Post-Career World

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Here’s what Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret, Drive and When, has said about it:

"Creating new opportunities requires fresh thinking. With the Work/Life Flywheel model, Ollie Henderson gives you the system you need to make bold changes in your career and the motivation to share your ideas with the world.”

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Today's guest is Julia Hobsbawm, Writer, Speaker, Consultant and Broadcaster about the future of work, Social Health and creating a better connected and functioning society.

Julia is the founder of The Nowhere Office and the author of a book of the same name. She's previously authored five more books, including Reinventing Work and the Workplace of the Future, and is now a contributing commentator and columnist for Bloomberg, writing the 'Working Assumptions' column for Bloomberg Work Shift.

We had a fascinating conversation covering:

• Whether the office era is over.
• The emergence of The Nowhere Office.
• Reframing the language of work.
• Why we need to approach hybrid flexibly.
• Tackling the issues of poor management and leadership.

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The Nowhere Office: Reinventing Work and the Workplace of the Future

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Julia' website

Future Work/Life newsletter

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This is what Lynda Gratton, author of Redesigning Work and Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, says about it:

“We all know that the old three-stage life course of full-time education, full-time work and full-time retirement is not fit for purpose. But we also know that to make the changes to a more flexible and adaptive multi-stage life, we need to be bold and courageous. In this inspiring book, Henderson shows the foundations for this courage and shares the stories of those who have created momentum and energy in their working life.”

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A special episode recorded live in conversation with Ogilvy Vice Chairman Rory Sutherland at the Work/Life Flywheel launch at a pub in Soho in January 2023.

We discuss various topics, including flexible work, autonomy, AI and creativity, and the rise of the 'multi-stage life'.

Thanks to everyone for your support in making my book a bestseller!

If you haven't ordered a copy yet, you can do so HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

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In this final episode, I explain the impact writing has had on my work/life and what I'm working on next.

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Here’s what Rory Sutherland, Vice-Chairman of Ogilvy, author of Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense, has said about it:

“Work and leisure have become a false dichotomy. As Ollie Henderson shows using the superb Flywheel metaphor, done right, each can make you better at the other.”

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In this episode, I explain why during the inevitable ups and downs of work and life, you must trust the process and keep your flywheel turning.

Chapter Summary:

• Work/Life transitions aren't easy, and you'll frequently experience moments of doubt.
• While having a 'north star' can provide motivation and purpose, true satisfaction only comes if we recognise and enjoy the moment.    
• Accepting that not everything goes to plan can be a relief.
• There are some things you can't control, which is what makes life exciting.
• Focus on the small decisions you make every day.
• Rather than chase work/life balance, reframe your relationship with time and be open-minded.
• Concentrate on what really matters and what brings you joy.
• Embrace creativity and experimentation.
• Appreciate the pleasure of meeting new people, following your curiosity and constantly learning.
• Trust the process.

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Here’s what Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret, Drive and When., has said about it:

"Creating new opportunities requires fresh thinking. With the Work/Life Flywheel model, Ollie Henderson gives you the system you need to make bold changes in your career and the motivation to share your ideas with the world.”

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In this episode, I explain why we value making progress so highly, and how to help track yours.

Chapter Summary:

• Developing a journaling habit helps provide unique levels of self-awareness and insight.
• Recording significant events and emotions in a tracker allows you to spot connections between patterns of behaviour and thinking.
• As we get older and responsibilities rack up, a sense that we have fewer options gets stronger, but reimagining work needn't be a binary choice – either continuing in the same job or quitting.
• The secret is finding the motivation to get started and then giving yourself credit for the progress you make on your journey.
• Your work doesn't need to change the world to be meaningful. It just needs to matter to you.
• Micro-journaling focuses your attention on the things that matter most and recognises your progress each day.

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Here’s what Andy Ayim MBE, founder of Angel Investing School, has said about it:

“Life is a continuous learning journey with feedback loops along the way to help us reflect and adapt where appropriate. The Work/Life Flywheel is a much-needed read after the world has experienced a pandemic that puts the harmony of our work and personal lives in question.”

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In this episode, I discuss the power of journaling in our work and personal lives.

Chapter Summary:

• Ensuring that your 'stress bucket' doesn't overflow can help prevent physical and mental health challenges.
• Journaling is a powerful reflection tool, helping you manage and organise the vast amounts of information going through your mind every day.
• Innovation requires constant iteration and inevitable failure before you ultimately achieve breakthroughs.
• Design thinking takes a 'human-centric' view of problems to create realistic, actionable solutions.
• Reflection is a vital part of the creative and learning process.
• High-performance requires the energy to push yourself mentally and physically, so it's critical to counterbalance the exertion with downtime.
• Passion can lead to burnout, so lean on your community's support and incorporate downtime in your schedule.

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Here’s what Damian Hughes, host of The High Performance podcast and author of High Performance and Liquid Thinker, has said about it:

“Ollie’s excellent book will show you the practical techniques of reimagining your life and career and reveals how much better things could be for you, if you can adopt his hard-earned wisdom.”

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In this episode, I explain why rest and recovery are an essential component of building a successful, sustainable career.

Chapter Summary:

• Sustained high-performance means pacing yourself.
• Plan your diary to balance intense periods with opportunities to stop and recover.
• Give yourself time throughout the working day to gather your thoughts and regain focus.
• Think like an elite athlete and consider how you manage your efforts to peak at the right times throughout the year.
• Being yourself and sticking to your values is vital to success and happiness.
• While setting goals is important, accepting that you can’t control everything is liberating.
• Sleep is essential to recovery and high performance, so try to make up for lost hours through napping.
• If you’re tired, you can offset the negative impacts with a gratitude practice, exercise and being in nature.
• Incorporate pacing, active recovery, and good sleep habits into your work/life to achieve your potential.

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Here’s what Alex Hutchinson, author Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance, has said about it:

“Ollie Henderson offers a timely and perceptive critique of the never-ending pursuit of work/life balance, and suggests a better way to build momentum in our personal and professional lives.”

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In this episode, I explain why finding your purpose may not be as difficult as you think - just follow your curiosity.

Chapter Summary:

• It’s normal to experience crises of confidence and a lack of direction mid-career.
• To remind yourself of matters, focus on what you look forward to most.
• Following your curiosity and concentrating on things that make you feel good helps you rediscover your purpose.
• Track your daily highlights to notice the things you enjoy doing every day and do more of them!
• Curiosity is crucial because it’s an opportunity to explore ideas without judgement.
• Being patient about seeing the results of your work is easier when you’re doing something that aligns with your purpose and goals.
• It’s never too late to reimagine your career, and there are always ways to deploy your skills and experience in new ways.

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Here’s what Kathrin Hamm, CEO of Bearaby, has said about it:

“Ollie Henderson's Work/Life Flywheel offers the practical tools to redesign your work and reimagine the career of your dreams. Whether you're amid a big pivot or you're looking for a healthy dose of inspiration to find what your next chapter will hold, the tangible insights and success stories in Work/Life Flywheel will help harness your mindset, spark your creativity, and lead to substantial breakthroughs for harmony and alignment in both your personal and professional life.”

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In this episode, I discuss why we're moving to an era of the multi-stage life, and why that requires us to adapt our view of learning.

Chapter Summary:

• An obsession with winning will hold you back, so it's essential to reframe success.
• Rather than comparing yourself to others, focus your energy on creating a work/life that gives you purpose and in which you feel like you're making progress.
• A longer, multi-stage life means more people will start their own businesses, develop portfolio careers and develop broader networks.
• As well as formal training, staying open-minded to new experiences and discovering new perspective accelerates your learning.
• Think about your approach to learning like elite sportspeople do about training and coaching – it should be highly personalised.
• Become autodidactic and use systems to keep you on track even when creativity or motivation falter.
• Keep your eyes open for new business opportunities based on problems you experience - how could you help solve them for others?
• Take advantage of communities to help your development and then pay it back to people earlier in their journey.

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Here’s what Lynda Gratton, author of Redesigning Work, Professor of Management Practice at London Business School, has said about it:

“We all know that the old three-stage life course of full-time education, full-time work and full-time retirement is not fit for purpose. But we also know that to make the changes to a more flexible and adaptive multi-stage life, we need to be bold and courageous. In this inspiring book, Henderson shows the foundations for this courage and shares the stories of those who have created momentum and energy in their working life.”

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In this episode, I discuss the significance of building connections with others and outline the perfect conditions for great collaborative sessions.

Chapter Summary:

• The risk of remote work is less connectedness with others.
• Businesses need to reimagine how in-person interactions can enable more collaboration and build trust and connection between people.
• The internet now allows you to develop new types of relationships with people around the world.
• Cohort-based courses combine learning, collaboration, networking and accountability.
• They also present a fantastic opportunity for you to monetise your expertise.
• Thinking intentionally about how to design collaboration sessions allows you to maximise the value of ‘group flow’.
• Liquid Super Teams are examples of how cognitively diverse people can coming together to leverage their highly specialised sets of skills, unbound by location or time zone.
• While we’re seeing more people go it alone, new technology and communities provide the tools to work collaboratively on projects.

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Here’s what Justin Welsh, Entrepreneur, investor, and SaaS advisor, has said about it:

“With the right mindset and systems, you can make positive changes in your career. Ollie Henderson's Work/Life Flywheel gives you the tools and motivation to develop both, creating the momentum you need to maximise your potential and succeed in the new world of work."

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In this episode, I discuss why networking remains critical to building your career and that it needn't be something you fear.

Chapter Summary:

• Communities have never been more important.
• Finding your tribe creates tremendous collaboration and learning opportunities.
• It’s essential to maintain relationships with your ‘weak ties’ to develop a broader range of opportunities.
• Aspiring for reciprocity helps you identify your value and create inspiring possibilities with others.
• Formal communities provide support and guidance when changing careers or entering new industries.
• Preparing a financial runway gives you options when pivoting your career – many people aim for 6-months of flexibility.
• Technology facilitates new ways of nurturing relationships and enabling your network to become a committed community of supporters.

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Here’s what Andy Ayim MBE, founder of Angel Investing School, has said about it:

“Life is a continuous learning journey with feedback loops along the way to help us reflect and adapt where appropriate. The Work/Life Flywheel is a much-needed read after the world has experienced a pandemic that puts the harmony of our work and personal lives in question.”

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In this episode, I discuss the importance of expressing your ideas and how to build a content flywheel.

Chapter Summary:

• It's no longer about what you know but how you communicate ideas.
• Most people never engage in public thinking because of a perceived lack of time, fear of looking stupid or having nothing profound to say.
• Thinking in public demonstrates the value you create, sparks new opportunities, and improves your reputation.
• Consistently addressing your audience's problems builds credibility and trust.
• The future of work will be increasingly personalised, and the ability to communicate your expertise and perspective to the right people is critical.
• Curating the ideas of others can be as valuable as sharing your own.
• Look for signals about what people need help with, through questions and engagement on social media.
• Create a Content Flywheel based on your interests.
• Share your unique perspective with the world!

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Here’s what Elizabeth Akanbi-Ogabi, author of Side Hustle in Progress, has said about it:

“As people are beginning to reimagine work and reconsider their careers, Work/Life Flywheel is a brilliant resource to help you get started in redesigning your work/life”

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In this episode, I explain why the only way to grow is by making many small experiments

Chapter Summary:

• Imposter syndrome can breed humility, help you appreciate how others support your ambitions, and spur you on to succeed.
• Innovating requires frequent failure as you push the boundaries of what’s possible.
• Learning fast is crucial as you develop a culture of experimentation in your work/life.
• Use testable hypotheses to help you measure the effectiveness of your experiments.
• Instead of obsessing about outcomes, concentrate on guiding principles and what you can control.
• Starting new projects often depends on doing new things and learning on the job, but always keep your ‘north star’ in mind.
• A determination to learn quickly will give you the knowledge and inspiration to create bigger and better things.

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Here’s what Hung Lee, Curator of Recruiting Brainfood, has said about it:

"There isn't a person out there that hasn't thought about radically reinventing work and life. What's been missing is an accessible guidebook to transform desire-to-action and action-to-outcome. Ollie Henderson's Work/Life Flywheel sketches out a framework for thinking about transformation, bringing the lessons to life with his own personal journey, along with expert insight from industry figures who have themselves gone on idiosyncratic paths to successful unconventional futures. Fantastic read, and essential for anyone thinking about career change."

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In this episode, I explain why niching down is important and share a practical exercise to help you identify your focus area.

Chapter Summary:

• Writing is one of the critical skills for the future of work.
• The scale of the online audience for your product, service, or ideas is limitless.
• Digital writing allows you the opportunity to rapidly test and iterate your ideas.
• No-code technology means it's never been easier to produce a digital product.
• The secret to success as a digital writer, launching a new business or pivoting your career, is carving a niche.
• Being known for something specific is a career accelerant, particularly when combined with something you're genuinely passionate about.
• Going niche feels uncomfortable, but, by experimenting, you'll find something that resonates with you and your audience.

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Here’s what Marc Effron, Nicolas Cole, 8x Author & Captain of Ship 30 for 30, has said about it:

"Ollie and I have similar stories: burned-out agency owners who started writing online and experienced life-changing results. If this sounds like you too (whether you're an entrepreneur or a high-achieving, exhausted employee), then you'll feel right at home reading this book."

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In this episode, I discuss why stories are important to understand what's possible and helping you achieve it.

Chapter Summary:

• Using character-driven stories with emotional content to illustrate your point of view makes it significantly more memorable.
• To reimagine your career, you must first address why you want a change, before crafting the story to help you achieve it.
• To be truly effective, you have to be specific about the new future you're trying to create and bring it to life.
• The ability to communicate effectively helps you build credibility and inspire others.
• You create powerful new possibilities in articulating your ideas and persuading others to join you on your mission by mastering storytelling.
• Recording 'story-worthy' moments allows you to spot trends in your thinking, trigger new ideas, and slow down time.
• Free-writing enables you to recall stories from your past that have helped form your personality and beliefs, helping contextualise decisions you make in the future.

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Here’s what Marc Effron, author of 8 Steps to High Performance and President of The Talent Strategy Group, has said about it:

“Henderson provides clear direction and practical steps to help you find the work/life harmony that you richly deserve. The Flywheel’s 6 building blocks offer an easy to follow guide for your journey.”

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In this episode, I discuss how harnessing the different flow triggers

Chapter Summary:

• Flow state isn’t something reserved for sportspeople or artists, you can harness it in your work/life.
• Everyone’s habits and schedules may be different, but we all access flow in the same way.
• By getting into flow we significantly increase our creativity, productivity and rate of learning.
• Internal triggers require us to be in control, remove distractions, set the right goals and challenge level, and to tap into our intrinsic motivation.
• Unpredictability, novelty and taking risks can help increase flow.
• Constant learning is a prerequisite to living a creative life, full of flow.

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Here’s what Shaun Tomson, Surfing World Champion and author of The Code: The Power of "I Will", has said about it:

"If you want to redefine your life and work relationship, get connected to the wisdom inside Work/Life Flywheel."

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In this episode, I discuss why it pays to treat creativity as a value.

Chapter Summary:

• Creativity has always been an important skill at work, but it's about to become the most significant of all.
• As technology and automation change jobs, human characteristics like creativity, critical thinking and context will be vital.
• Creativity is a state of mind and a willingness to think differently about problems and solutions.
• A creative lifestyle isn't just about what you do but also about immersing yourself in the creativity of others, which inspires action.
• An ability to keep an open mind improves your decision-making.
• Optimising for creative inputs and outputs increases your empathy, decision-making, and ability to persuade others.
• Forget about personal branding and focus on the problem you're looking to solve or the opportunity you're creating for others.

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Here’s what Annie Auerbach, author of FLEX, Reinventing Work for a Smarter and Happier Life, has said about it:

“Ollie is an important and empathetic voice in the conversation around the future of work. His book will help us all navigate a better way to work and live."

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In this episode, I discuss how combining different techniques will help you with your goal-setting and attainment.

Chapter Summary:

• Materialising your goals - seeing them as real-life things - increases your chances of meeting and exceeding them.
• Fixing your attention on a single point contracts your perception of distance, inducing a visual illusion that it’s nearer.
• The secret to maximising your chances of success is pairing positive visualisation with ‘foreshadowing failure’.
• Being specific about how you’ll judge success in advance avoids being tricked by your unreliable memory.
• Setting objective milestones ensures you’re always heading towards your ‘north star.’
• Aiming high and having people to help hold us accountable, pushes us to reach our potential.

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Here’s what Emily Balcetis, author of Clearer, Closer, Better: How Successful People See the World, Associate Professor of Psychology at New York University, has said about it:

"Work/Life Flywheel offers honest and practical advice from accomplished industry mavens coupled with candid reflections on their real experiences when trying to recreate themselves professionally and personally. A must-read for anyone looking to make bold changes in their career and at home.”

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In this episode, I discuss why identifying the things that really matter to you helps you make better decisions on where to focus your energy.

Chapter Summary:

• Using The Code’s simple framework can help you define your values.
• Commitment to anything requires pursuing the goal while ignoring the millions of other available opportunities.
• Non-negotiables force you to identify the things on which you’ll never compromise.
• Establishing your ‘north star’ helps clarify where you’re going, even while being flexible about how you get there.
• If defining your values is difficult, concentrate on where you already spend your time and what you find interesting.
• Ikigai - a meaningful life - requires combining what the world needs, what it will pay for, what you’re good at and, importantly, what you love.

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Here’s what Cath Bishop, Olympic rowing medalist, former diplomat, leadership coach and author of The Long Win has said about it:

"If you want to reimagine what's possible in the worlds of work and life beyond work, then this book will give your brain, thought processes and imagination a fascinating and exhilarating workout to help you develop fresh thinking about how to create the best future for you"

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In this episode, I discuss why, given there are only a limited number of hours in the day, you need to decide what matters most.

Chapter Summary:

• The era of a ‘profession for life’ is over - instead, we should focus on our values and what we want to experience in our work/lives.
• The only way to manage its complexity is by taking an integrated approach to our work/life.
• The Four-Way Win helps you do a time audit and check whether you’re spending it in a way which aligns with your aspirations.
• Visualising how your life will look in the future unlocks insights into how you manage your time now.
• Designing a Work/Life Flywheel helps you overcome the inevitable challenges of pivoting your career.

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Here’s what Alyssa Westring, Co-author of Parents Who Lead, Chair of the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship at DePaul University, has said about it:

“In Work/Life Flywheel, Henderson deftly combines decades of wisdom to create a compelling framework for how we think about work and life in today’s complex world. Using insights gleaned from academic research, business leaders, personal anecdotes, and his own life, Henderson provides a conversational and practical approach to stepping out of your routines, creatively considering a new way of approaching work and life, and taking practical steps to make it happen. If you’re ready for change but aren’t sure where to begin, this book is a great place to start!”

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In this episode, I discuss why it's essential to be open-minded about your capacity to change and grow.

Chapter Summary:

• You're never in complete control of your life, but you can cultivate more serendipity by keeping an open mind and following your curiosity.
• Using a hook strategy allows you and others to connect your interests and theirs.
• Embracing new opportunities sparks new levels of creativity, learning and breakthroughs.
• Preparing for and recognising the value of the unexpected helps you get comfortable with things don’t always go to plan.
• Reframing mistakes and' failures' as learning opportunities enables you to realise the benefits of open-mindedness about yourself and others.
• With the right mindset, the greater the obstacle you experience, the stronger and more determined you become.

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Here’s what Dr. Christian Busch, bestselling author of The Serendipity Mindset: The Art & Science of Creating Good Luck & professor at New York University has said about it:

“The world is changing fast, and life can be short – so we might as well start making it meaningful, today. This book provides a superbly pragmatic and useful take on how we can reimagine our career and life. A book worth reading and an approach worth taking.”

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In this episode, I discuss why the idea of Work/Life Balance needs rethinking and how the Flywheel model can help you reframe the relationship between work and life.

Chapter Summary:

• Perfectly balancing work and life is impossible.
• Rather than looking for momentary harmony, you need a model that enables constant progress.
• The Flywheel Effect occurs when each part of a business model is interdependent and complementary, creating a virtuous circle.      
• Amazon built multiple businesses by designing Flywheels built on an obsession with creating customer value.
• An effective Flywheel is never static – it’s constantly in motion, evolving and expanding.
• What’s common to every Flywheel is that no single part is more important than another – they have to work together in harmony.
• The Work/Life Flywheel is built on six interconnected parts – Mindset, Creativity, Experimentation, Community, Learning, and Breakthroughs.

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Here’s what Will Page former Chief Economist of Spotify has said about it:

"Work/Life Flywheel puts to bed the notion that our work-life balance is an either/or trade off: the two move in tandem, and this book helps us find that binding rhythm."

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In today's episode, I discuss why genuine fears, like financial risk, combine with reputational risk to stop people from making positive changes.

Chapter summary from Work/Life Flywheel:

• Going it alone isn’t easy, but financial uncertainty is often outweighed by the fulfilment you get from a work/life characterised by creativity, experimentation and constant learning.
• With more opportunities than ever before, to make a change, now is the perfect time to take action.
• Most people don’t do it because of a fear of failure, but you’re more likely to regret inaction than action.
• Self-compassion helps you become happier, healthier, better motivated and more satisfied with life.
• Facing up to your emotions and revealing them to others alleviates anxiety and lowers the risk of depression.
• Imagining you’re talking to a friend or talking to yourself gives you a detached, objective view of your decision.
• Using the mental model of living in the future, improves your short and long-term decision making.

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Here’s what Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret, Drive and When, has said about it:

"Creating new opportunities requires fresh thinking. With the Work/Life Flywheel model, Ollie Henderson gives you the system you need to make bold changes in your career and the motivation to share your ideas with the world.”

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In today's episode, I explain why we're experiencing the greatest work/life transition in history and how we can start to manage it.

Chapter summary from Work/Life Flywheel:

• Life is a series of ‘lifequakes’ that shift how we see our place in the world.
• While ‘lifequakes’ are out of our control, transitions are something we choose.
• The secret to successful transitions is taking consistent, small steps and building sustainable systems.
• Changing our careers requires letting go of our status and evolving our identity.
• The future of work is personalised, and the internet enables us to connect with new opportunities and people, at scale.
• To become a creator, you need to embrace being different, focusing on where your passion and expertise overlap.

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Here’s what Shaun Tomson, Surfing World Champion and author of The Code: The Power of "I Will", has said about it:

"If you want to redefine your life and work relationship, get connected to the wisdom inside Work/Life Flywheel."

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In today's episode, I explain why we should embrace the 'flipped workplace' and where the dust is settling when it comes to hybrid and remote work.

Chapter summary from Work/Life Flywheel:

• Work has been flipped - we’re now more likely to work at home than in an office.
• Younger generations care more that their values align with employers than how much money they earn.
• More people are becoming freelancers, solopreneurs and entrepreneurs than ever before.
• Technology and the internet are reducing the barriers to finding paid work.
• We’re now reimagining job design based on dimensions like location and time.
• It will soon become normal to work for multiple businesses at a time.

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Here’s what Lynda Gratton, author of Redesigning Work, Professor of Management Practice at London Business School has said about it:

“We all know that the old three-stage life course of full-time education, full-time work and full-time retirement is not fit for purpose. But we also know that to make the changes to a more flexible and adaptive multi-stage life, we need to be bold and courageous. In this inspiring book, Henderson shows the foundations for this courage and shares the stories of those who have created momentum and energy in their working life.”

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In this episode, I explain why I wrote the book and what the flywheel effect tells us about how to approach work and life.

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Here’s what Annie Auerbach, author of FLEX, Reinventing Work for a Smarter and Happier Life, has said about it:

“Ollie is an important and empathetic voice in the conversation around the future of work. His book will help us all navigate a better way to work and live.” 

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In this episode, I preview the series and give you a breakdown of what you can expect over the next 25 bite-sized shows.

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Here’s what Damian Hughes, host of The High Performance podcast and author of High Performance and Liquid Thinker has said about it:

“Ollie’s excellent book will show you the practical techniques of reimagining your life and career and reveals how much better things could be for you, if you can adopt his hard-earned wisdom.”

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We talked about:

• Why I started writing and the new perspectives it's opened for me
• How I've stuck with newsletter writing and podcasting (and their benefits)
• The insights I've had about work/life balance and why there's a better way
• How following my curiosity has given me the motivation to pivot my career.
• The connection between building a high-performance work and personal life.

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Here’s what Damian Hughes, host of The High Performance podcast and author of High Performance and Liquid Thinker has said about it:

“Ollie’s excellent book will show you the practical techniques of reimagining your life and career and reveals how much better things could be for you, if you can adopt his hard-earned wisdom.”

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We talked about:

• My journey as a dad
• How being a parent changed my perspective on work
• Why I decided I needed to prioritise designing my work/life after leaving my first company
• My perspective on work/life balance and why we need a more positive and productive frame
• How micro-journaling has unlocked new insights into my career AND improved my memory

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Here’s what Annie Auerbach, author of FLEX, Reinventing Work for a Smarter and Happier Life has said about it:

“Ollie is an important and empathetic voice in the conversation around the future of work. His book will help us all navigate a better way to work and live. “

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We talked about:

• Why work/life balance is a myth
• Why burnout is on the rise and how we can tackle it
• The emergence of the multi-stage life and the multi-generational workforce
• Why so many people feel unfulfilled in their work, but are unsure what to do next
• The importance of leaders being open to discussing the relationship between people's work and personal lives.

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Here’s what Lynda Gratton, author of Redesigning Work, Professor of Management Practice at London Business School has said about it:

“We all know that the old three-stage life course of full-time education, full-time work and full-time retirement is not fit for purpose. But we also know that to make the changes to a more flexible and adaptive multi-stage life, we need to be bold and courageous. In this inspiring book, Henderson shows the foundations for this courage and shares the stories of those who have created momentum and energy in their working life.”

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We talked about how to build a meaningful life, why work and life are interconnected, and plenty of practical ideas and tips on growing your career.

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Here’s what Christopher Lochhead, 11x #1 Bestselling author of Category Pirates, Play Bigger & Niche Down has said about it:

"Ollie Henderson gives you the tools to create a legendary career by embracing being different, harnessing your creativity and building a system to share your ideas. Forget chasing work/life balance and build a Work/Life Flywheel instead.”

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I explored the meaning of community in this podcast series, and the conversations led in many different directions.

In today’s recap episode, I share some of the highlights, including:

Bruce Daisley and Michael McCarroll on the magic of shared experiences.

Catrin Lewis and Eryn Peters on designing culture fit for a new era of work.

Bruce Feiler on understanding your life through the ABCs of meaning – Agency, Belonging, Cause.

David Spinks and Gina Bianchini on the power of community to connect those with some similar interests and careers.

Jennifer Moss and Tom Goodwin on the impact digital transformation and changing work modes are having on businesses.

Dan Bladen and Rob Sadow on how flexibility and hybrid work patterns are changing our relationship with our local and work communities.

Jeff Schwartz and Marcus Mossberger on the role of technology in creating new workforce ecosystems and the difference between timely and timeless priorities.

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Work/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear, is out now. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

Here’s what Ogilvy Vice-Chairman Rory Sutherland has said about it:

“Work and leisure have become a false dichotomy. As Ollie Henderson shows using the superb Flywheel metaphor, done right, each can make you better at the other.”

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Scoop is a software company that enables hybrid employees to make better decisions on where and how they spend their time. They also create the Flex Index, the global repository of company office requirements. Flex Index covers more than 6,500 companies across 45,000 offices, and their most recent report was released yesterday - you can download a copy of Flex Report: Fortune 500 here.

Ollie and Rob discuss:

• The latest hybrid work data and trends
• The challenge of upskilling managers to support new work modes
• How different organisations approach the personalisation of work schedules
• Scoop's journey from a product focused on commuting to addressing hybrid work
• How Rob thinks about the evolving role and meaning of community

LINKS:

Scoop's website

Flex Index website

Rob's LinkedIn

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Future Work/Life Newsletter

Work/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear, is out now. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

Here’s what Hung Lee, Curator of Recruiting Brainfood, has said about it:

"There isn't a person out there that hasn't thought about radically reinventing work and life. What's been missing is an accessible guidebook to transform desire-to-action, and action-to-outcome. Ollie Henderson's Work/Life Flywheel sketches out a framework for thinking about transformation, bringing the lessons to life with his own personal journey, along with expert insight from industry figures who have themselves gone on idiosyncratic paths to successful unconventional futures. Fantastic read, and essential for anyone thinking about career change"

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Teamraderie offers curated and customised online experiences designed to help build high-performing teams. Their evidence-based approach to collaborative learning is delivered by a network of trusted creators and work experts (which they call 'hosts') from a wide range of fields, including sport, music and even chess (here's a link to a session on improving your perspective with Chess Grand Master Garry Kasparov).

Ollie and Michael discussed:

• How the increasing focus on performance cultures impacts learning and development budgets.
• The most popular types of sessions booked by Teamraderie clients and how hosts facilitate them.
• Why new work modes add increasing complexity to management and the effect that has on skill development.
• How learning together improves the retention of knowledge, and the value of the 'epiphany effect'.
• The role of shared learning experiences in building a positive team culture.

LINKS:

Teamraderie website

Michael's LinkedIn

Gallup's 12 Engagement Questions

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Ollie's LinkedIn

Future Work/Life Newsletter

Work/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear, is out now. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

Here’s what Dr. Christian Busch, bestselling author of The Serendipity Mindset: The Art & Science of Creating Good Luck and Professor at New York University, has said about it:

“The world is changing fast, and life can be short – so we might as well start making it meaningful today. This book provides a superbly pragmatic and useful take on how we can reimagine our career and life. A book worth reading and an approach worth taking.”

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After a decade leading culture and engagement at Employee Engagement Platform business Reward Gateway, Cat recently founded a consultancy.

She's incredibly knowledgeable on everything related to building engaged teams, working with leaders to create positive and productive work cultures. As well as her consultancy, she's an advisor for private equity firm Tenzing, the Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance. She also works as an Associate Partner for The People Experience Hub.

Ollie and Cat discuss:

- How leaders set the tone and can't necessarily bring their 'whole selves to work'.

- Why CEOs should focus on shaping culture, building engagement, and creating opportunities for their people.

- Leading during challenging times, including treating your people respectfully through transparent communication.

- How leaders can create communications strategies that help them showcase their personality and build trust.

LINKS:

Cat's LinkedIn

Culture and Transformation consultancy website

You can get in touch or find out more about me using one of the links below:

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Ollie's LinkedIn

Future Work/Life Newsletter

Work/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear, is out now. You can order your copy HERE (UK) or HERE (US). 

Here’s what Damian Hughes, host of The High Performance podcast, has said about it:

"Ollie’s excellent book will show you the practical techniques of reimagining your life and career and reveals how much better things could be for you, if you can adopt his hard-earned wisdom."

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