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Hope + Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of Work
Release Date: 03/06/2024
Let's Talk Thought Leadership and Podcasting in Canada with Amanda Cupido
Hope + Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of Work
Amanda Cupido — Founder of Lead Podcasting, author (including "Let's Talk Podcasting for Kids"), experienced broadcaster, keynote speaker, and TEDx presenter. Episode Themes Canadian Podcasting Gaps: Discussion on how most resources are American, and the importance of Amanda’s contribution as an author of uniquely Canadian podcasting resources. Early Audio Influences: Amanda’s lifelong fascination with audio and radio, and her journey into podcasting, contrasted by Nola’s experience with talk radio growing up. Podcasting for Kids: Insights from Amanda’s new book...
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Flexibility, Advocacy, and the Politics of Care
Hope + Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of Work
If you say you don’t want to be political, it’s often because the system is already working for you. For those of us who’ve had to fight for flexibility, access, or equity—that’s never been an option. The Privilege of Silence When someone says, “I don’t do politics,” what they’re really saying is that they’re comfortable with the way things are. That comfort signals that their own ease matters more than the discomfort others experience under the same system. For many people—including me—that kind of silence has never been an option. Personal Experience...
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Practical Futurism for Daily Life
Hope + Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of Work
Practical Futurism for Daily Life Hope & Possibilities: A Love Letter to the Future of Work In this episode, I share how I think about futurism not just as theory, but as something you can actually live. My focus has always been: how do we bring futurism into daily life? How do the choices we make today move us closer to the future we want? I talk about the future-back method I first learned at the Institute for the Future, why noticing matters more than prediction, and how small shifts in attention can help you navigate change with more agency and optimism. In this episode, I...
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What Got You Here, Won't Get You There
Hope + Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of Work
🎙️ Hope and Possibilities with Nola Simon 🗓️ Episode Title: What Got You Here, Won't Get You There 🧭 Length: ~20 minutes 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts ✨ Episode Summary (from me, Nola): In this episode, I reflect on a concept that’s been showing up in a lot of places in my life and work lately: “What got you here won’t get you there.” It’s a phrase I learned from Marshall Goldsmith, and it’s one that keeps offering new layers of meaning the more I sit with it. I talk about how this idea plays out in leadership — especially the shift from...
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Presence, Work, and AI: Stories Beyond Location
Hope + Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of Work
🎙️ Episode Title Presence, Work, and AI: Stories Beyond Location 📖 Episode Summary In this episode of Hope & Possibilities: A Love Letter to the Future of Work, I dive into a theory I’ve been working on: our stories about work are deeply tied to presence—but not always in the ways we think. When I look back on my own career, most of my success stories didn’t happen in person. They happened over the phone, on a webinar, or through a screen. I rarely met my clients face-to-face, and yet that work shaped everything I achieved. Along the way, I’ve noticed how much...
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Podcasting as Leadership
Hope + Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of Work
**Podcasting as Leadership and Cultural Stewardship** Podcasting isn’t just a marketing tool for me—it’s a form of leadership and cultural stewardship. I’ve learned since 2021 that holding the mic comes with real ethical responsibility. I’m not just shaping conversations; I’m shaping culture. What I choose to amplify, who I invite, and how I edit all have long-term impact. **How I Choose and Work With Guests** I’m a big believer in trust and long-term relationships. I follow people for years, watching for consistency and authenticity before I invite them on. Cold...
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Skills Based Hiring: Is What You Can Do Who You Are?
Hope + Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of Work
Summary: Skill-Based Job Setups, AI, Identity, and Team Dynamics 1. AI and Skill Identification in Organizations AI-Driven Talent Management: Organizations are increasingly using AI to analyze employee data, identify hidden skills, and match people to new roles or projects. This helps optimize workforce deployment and supports upskilling initiatives. Benefits: AI enables more efficient talent placement, better prediction of future skill needs, and proactive workforce development. Concerns: Reliance on AI raises privacy issues and...
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Hope & Possibilities: A Love Letter to the Future of Work 2025
Hope + Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of Work
#MadeInCanada Key Themes and Ideas As I reflect on my podcast, "Hope & Possibilities: A Love Letter to the Future of Work," I am excited to share the key themes and ideas that will guide our journey in 2025. This podcast, previously known as "The Janus Oasis" and then "Hybrid Remote Center of Excellence," is undergoing its third rebranding, driven by a desire for a more concise and evocative name, a deeper exploration of the future of work, and a shift to solo episodes. Rebranding and Rationale I chose the new name to align with my existing newsletters on LinkedIn and Substack,...
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Redefining Workplace Trust: Nola Simon's Approach to Hybrid and Remote Work
Hope + Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of Work
Made in Canada.
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Small Town, Big Impact: Revolutionizing Social Media Marketing from Rural Nova Scotia
Hope + Possibilties: A Love Letter to the Future of Work
Made in Canada Putting the Social in Social Media from a Remote, Rural Location in Canada In this episode of the Hybrid Remote Center of Excellence podcast, host Nola Simon interviews Ingrid Deon, an award-winning entrepreneur who runs a world-class marketing agency from rural Nova Scotia. Discover how Ingrid built her successful business and created local jobs in a small town, overcoming challenges and leveraging the power of authentic social media engagement. **Key Highlights:** - Ingrid's journey from single mom to CEO of a marketing agency - Building a business in rural Nova Scotia and...
info_outlineLet me tell you a story 50 years in the making.
I moved to the Town of Georgina when I was 18 months old. I've lived here 50 years.
We've never had much tech infrastructure so I can't tell you how excited I was to learn that our new community centre has an audio and video recording studio I can use for podcasting.
I thought it would be a simple matter to get someone from the town on my podcast to talk about the MURC (Multi-Use Recreation Centre). Not so. It's an ongoing adventure.
This episode lays the groundwork - my personal history, media and journalism in small towns in Ontario, PR for politicians and a surprise cameo from my first employer. And drama surrounding gender neutral change rooms and Facebook. It's a simple rule - don't get naked in public - that has the town confused.
This is for all the people who have ever asked me about the Keswick dinner jacket. We are so much more. A hotbed of podcasters, the forefront of skills development. Eventually - if the software ever gets installed.