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We have entered a new era that is transforming all aspects of our lives and work is no exception! It is in these moments of great transformation that we must think differently when we talk about work and move away from the notion that work equals job, equals employment. It is more than that! It defines who we are, what we do, how much money we make, how we live, who we know, how we feel, what we learn, even where we live, the people we hang around with. It can bring status, fulfilment, achie ...
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Emotions play a vital role in our world of work whether we are aware of it or not. And as leaders it is important to understand how our team is feeling and not only how well they are performing. The two are often linked! A motivated team is a "feeling" team that runs on positive emotions. Tune in to Part 2 of the World of Work Podcast, the WoW, whe…
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How we show up at work determines to a great extent how we feel at work. Our complex inner world made of emotions, thoughts, expectations of oneself and others plays a huge role in shaping our wellbeing. Unlike what many people think, we can greatly influence the environment we are in provided we check in with ourselves and keep ourselves honest! O…
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Short work sprints, transactional exchanges, project driven employment cycles: this is the future of work. It's less about loyalty and more about convenience, getting things done and moving on. But is this really the type of working future that brings fulfilment to people? Or maybe fulfilment comes from other spaces? Lots of questions come to mind …
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If you've been in the same professional swim lane for too long you may risk being stuck there, which is great if it's what you want but it may not be so great if you project your career towards the future where it's less about sticking to what you know and more about getting the skills you need to move ahead. This and more is what we talk about wit…
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In this 2nd part of Placement on Purpose we talk about referrals, the important role external recruiters play for companies, hybrid working, and nurturing your passions... even if they are not your profession, they can keep you sane! Eva Offermans is an entrepreneur and talent expert living in New York City. Originally from the Netherlands, she con…
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Placing the right talent in the right companies is what a good talent acquisition professional has to do. And this requires more than simply publishing job reqs, doing active searching, connecting with candidates and seeing whether they are a good match or not. In this episode with Eva Offermans we get to hear her views on talent acquisition, on th…
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The conversation with Dean continues as we explore how open talent market platforms are changing the way companies manage talent and career development. The example at Schneider Electric is one of the many as companies are using digital technology at scale to facilitate the mapping and matching of skills and opportunities. The implications for lead…
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Digitisation is here to stay, whether we like it or not. Getting familiar with technology, understanding how it works and how it can help us in our careers is of vital importance no matter what your job is. In this episode we talk about Open Talent Market platforms and how Schneider Electric, a company of over 130'000 employees has implemented this…
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In part 2 we explore how to keep and share knowledge as the workforce becomes more fluid and dynamic. We also talk about what are the different type of workforces currently existing, what makes them different (contractors, employees, free lancers, etc) and when are they best fit for what purpose.Stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear what …
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As the World of Work keeps changing in unpredictable ways, what does this mean for the workforce of today and tomorrow? Can flexible workforce models work just as well in bigger corporations as in smaller set-ups? What are the benefits of having blended workforces and what kind of culture is needed to build that? I explore the topic with Timothee B…
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In this episode I share my thoughts on my first real music video production experience: what I discovered, what I struggled with and what I loved! The making of the "1929 - A Woman With A Soul" Video was truly revealing for it gave me a sneak peek into a World of Work I had never experienced before. The amount of work, the attention to detail, the …
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Part 2 of this Episode of the World of Work Podcast, the WoW, continues the conversation with Mureille Antille, Head of Government and Industry Affairs at LHH. about transitions and career management. In part 2 we look at to what extend public institutions are also adjusting their thinking with regards to employment and what are some of the things …
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There is no doubt that we are witnessing an increase in mobility inside and outside companies and that transitions are the new normal. In this episode I am joined by Murielle Antille, Head of Government and Industry Affairs at LHH to discuss the topic from different perspectives. How ready are we to see transitions as the new normal? How do compani…
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What are the challenges NGOs face when managing the workforce? How easy is it to attract talent? How do NGOs cooperate with one another on the ground? How do they share talent? In Part 2 we go a bit deeper and unveil some of the romanticism that at times is linked to NGOs. It is often a world made of hardships where your own safety and security can…
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In today's episode I put the spotlight on a different world of work, the world of work of NGOs in general and of Save the Children in particular. I met Adrian Förster, CEO of Save the Children Switzerland recently as I am hosting a live music and fundraising event for Save the Children on December 11 in Zürich and I thought it would be a great oppo…
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The great resignation, career downsizing, side hustles, career slashes.... lots going on around careers these days! Redefining them, managing them with intention and taking ownership of one's decisions including acknowledging the trade-offs, is what the new career game is all about. Nothing comes for free! You still need to work hard to get what yo…
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In this episode we focus on career management together with Sergey Gorbatov. Learning how to manage your career is a real skill that many people underestimate. As the world of work gets more and more volatile and unpredictable deciding what game you're in and what strategy you want to play will save you a lot of time and help you stay focused on yo…
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Part 2 of "How to Become the CEO of your life" continues as we talk about performance appraisals and how the most important focus is on building up on your strengths and making sure you are the best you can be at those while not ignoring any disturbing noise that may come from your weaknesses. If we don't address the noise then there is the risk th…
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In this episode, I was sitting on the other side of the microphone as guest speaker at Lewis Maleh's podcast and LIVE show called The Recruitment Show. Lewis invited me to talk about my story and share some thoughts on my experience and what it's been to change paths and become a CEO of my life, which to me means a Creative Explorer of Opportunitie…
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The conversation continues as we unpack some of the myths linked to coaching and take questions from the participants. What's the difference between executive coaching and life coaching? What to do when the coachees expect the coach to come up with the answers to their problems? Is everyone coachable? and more! Join me together with Chiara Covone, …
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There is a lot of noise around coaching! But is there just as much understanding as there is noise around what coaching is and what it isn't? Who is it for? How much should it cost? What are the benefits of coaching? And how do you know whether the coach you are working with is qualified to help you achieve your goals? Together with Chiara Covone, …
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What a better way to celebrate Women's Day & Week than to dedicate a special WoW to the Women of the World! Through our voices we share the words and work of women who have inspired us so we can honour them, thank them and remember them in this special occasion. Their strength, courage and struggles are what make the world of women so intense and w…
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[music] 00:07 Paola Granati: Hello, everyone and welcome back. This is part two of The World of Work live event. This live event, which took place in October, and it was really wrapping up the first season of The World of Work where the focus was on what to do if you are out there in the job market, which we do realize it is a complicated market ou…
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00:02 Paola Granati: Hello everyone. Welcome to this very special episode of The World of Work podcast. It is actually the recording of a live session that we had on October 9th, Friday, October 9th, where we were joined by about 28-30 participants in a Zoom call. And when I say we, it was myself, Paola Granati together with the five panelists who …
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[music] 00:00 Mona Amin: We know one thing for sure, it will not be the same as what it was before. So it's important for us to kind of understand what are the skills, what are the things that are needed to make sure that we step into the new reality with a lot of confidence. 00:18 Paola Granati: Welcome everyone, this is going to be the last episo…
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[music] 00:01 Sunita Malhotra: Absolutely assume everyone is a network, and you have one. 00:06 Susan Kaye: I do have a ton of people who I have something in common with. We all do. 00:12 Paola Granati: Welcome once again to this episode of The World of Work Podcast, The WoW. I'm Paola Granati and today we will talk about networking. And networking…
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00:00 Irina Bouras: It is a digital identity, and the way that you are leveraging that and strategizing around it is definitely important in your job search as well. 00:11 Paola Granati: Well, for those of you like me, who thought you only had a human identity, think again, you actually also have a digital one, and if you don't, you better make sur…
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[music] 00:03 Karin W: What's uniquely yours? 00:05 Paola G: Isn't this a wonderful way to start this episode of the World of Work podcast or the WOW, as we continue to explore, what are some tips; what's some advice we can provide for those who may be looking for a job at the moment. In the previous episode, it was all about how to manage transiti…
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[music] 00:02 Susan Kaye: If you don't let it heal, you won't get better. 00:08 Paola Granati: Welcome to this episode of the World of Work podcast, the WoW. I'm Paola Granati, and today we will talk about how to best manage transitions together with Susan Kaye. And as you just heard her say, healing is an important part of that process. It's an im…
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