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 Podcast: "Find Yourself In" – Episode Summary** **Host:** Nola Simon **Theme:** Music Industry, Fame, and the Future of Work --- ### **Key Discussion Points** 1. **Liam Payne & George Michael: Parallels in Fame and Tragedy** - Liam Payne’s unexpected death at 31 (October 2024) and its connection to George Michael’s legacy. - The emotional impact of witnessing Payne’s death through viral, unfiltered imagery and its parallels to public grief over George Michael’s passing in 2016. ...
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Show Notes: Exploring the Music Industry and Fandom Introduction Personal Reflection: I'm still grappling with the news of Liam Payne's passing on October 16th, 2024. As a son, brother, father, and renowned singer, his impact on those who loved him is undeniable. I'm Nola Simon, host of the Hope and Possibilities podcast, and I'm already getting emotional as I reflect on his life and career. Personal Connection: I grew up loving George Michael and Wham!, and when George Michael passed away on Christmas in 2016, my daughter broke the news to me, and I couldn't help but cry. I hadn't...
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#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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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...
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Made in Canada Episode Title: Exploring the Generalist World with Milly Tamati Episode Introduction Join host Nola Simon as she interviews Milly Tamati, founder of Generalist World. Discover Milly's journey from New Zealand to building a thriving global community of generalists and learn about her innovative approach to career development. Guest Information Milly Tamati is the founder of Generalist World, a community dedicated to people with diverse skills. She has a background in teaching, startup ventures, and community building. Connect with Milly on LinkedIn. Timestamps and Key Topics...
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Say What They Can't Unhear with Tamsen Webster In this episode, host Nola Simon interviews Tamsen Webster about her new book "Say What They Can't Unhear" and discusses effective messaging strategies for driving change. Key topics covered: Tamsen's background as a message designer and "English to English translator" The importance of understanding deep beliefs when trying to inspire change How to find common ground and build on existing beliefs rather than challenging them The "smart, capable, and good" approach to empathy in communication Why the "deepest beliefs are hardest to shift" and how...
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Show Notes: Building Community with Rosie Sherry In this episode, Nola Simon interviews Rosie Sherry, a community expert and founder of Ministry of Testing and Rosieland. Key Topics: - Rosie's journey into community building, starting with local tech meetups in Brighton - The growth of Ministry of Testing from a small project to a global community - Challenges and opportunities in running in-person conferences post-pandemic - Creating inclusive spaces for introverts and neurodivergent individuals at events - The impact of AI on online communities and content moderation - Building custom...
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This conversation features an interview with Hilke Schellman, author of "The Algorithm: How AI Decides Who Gets Hired, Monitored, Promoted, Fired, and Why We Need to Fight Back Now." The host, Nola Simon, shares her personal experiences and concerns about AI in hiring processes, which led her to Schellmann's work. Key points discussed include: The increasing use of AI in hiring processes, especially for high-turnover positions. Potential biases and inaccuracies in AI hiring tools, such as: Favoring certain names or keywords unrelated to job performance Misinterpreting data and making...
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In this episode, host Nola Simon interviews Tamsen Webster about her new book "Say What They Can't Unhear" and discusses effective messaging strategies for driving change.
Key topics covered:
- Tamsen's background as a message designer and "English to English translator"
- The importance of understanding deep beliefs when trying to inspire change
- How to find common ground and build on existing beliefs rather than challenging them
- The "smart, capable, and good" approach to empathy in communication
- Why the "deepest beliefs are hardest to shift" and how to work with that principle
- Challenges with return-to-office mandates and aligning messaging with employee experiences
- The concept of "recognizable truths" that resonate with audiences
- How to present change in a way that doesn't conflict with people's existing worldviews
- The role of cognitive empathy in understanding others' perspectives
- Why messages need to pass both logical and emotional checks to be effective
Tamsen shares insights from her experience as a Weight Watchers leader and how those lessons apply to organizational change. She emphasizes the importance of starting with where people already are and finding ways to align change with their existing goals and beliefs.
The conversation explores why many change initiatives fail and how leaders can improve their approach by truly understanding their audience's perspective. Tamsen's book "Say What They Can't Unhear" provides a framework for creating more effective and resonant messaging.
Learn more about Tamsen Webster:
Part message designer, part English-to-English translator, part magpie, Tamsen Webster helps leaders craft their case for large-scale change. In addition to her work in and for major organizations such as Harvard Medical School, Fidelity Investments, and Klaviyo, she’s a judge and mentor for the Harvard Innovation Labs, a professional advisor at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, and has spent over 10 years as the Idea Strategist for one of only nine legacy-level TEDx events in the world. She was named to the Thinkers50 Radar in 2022 and is the author of two books, Find Your Red Thread: Make Your Big Ideas Irresistible and Say What They Can't Unhear: The 9 Principles of Lasting Change. She lives in Boston with her husband, two sons, and two brindle Greyhounds, Hazel and Walnut.
Tamsen Webster - Message Designer, Author, Keynote Business Speaker
www.messagedesigninstitute.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsenwebster