Evolving The World of Work

Dave Clare
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Join "Evolving the World of Work," where host Dave Clare, a trailblazer in leadership, redefines business success. Dive into 30-minute weekly episodes with entrepreneurs and mavericks who prioritize people and purpose over profit. Discover practical insights on becoming a coach, not a boss, and building cultures where employees feel valued and belong. This podcast is your weekly dose of inspiration, offering simplicity, clarity, and wisdom from real-world practitioners. Be part of a movement that sees employees as humans first and fosters environments of innovation and belonging. Welcome to the future of work.

Episodes

  1. Aaron Zamykal - Making Work More Human

    19/05/2024

    Aaron Zamykal - Making Work More Human

    Making Work More Human Aaron Zamykal is the founder and CEO of Actualisation, one of Australia’s largest privately owned AI firms. He is based in Brisbane with offices around the world. Actualisation designs, trains, and deploys AI for companies who want to take advantage of its benefits. Right now, we are experiencing more technological change than Aaron has seen in his 24 years in business. Drawing on his experience in several industries, Aaron is constantly making sense of what’s happening in the current climate. He believes we are at a pivotal moment in time where traditional methods are becoming obsolete and new ways of thinking are required. Show Highlights: [1:40] Aaron shares their journey leading them to focus on AI, highlighting their varied background and AI's potential. [2:40] Aaron notes becoming interested in AI over a decade ago due to its ability to address declining productivity through problem-solving. [4:08] Dave Clare expresses excitement about AI's potential to help people work less by automating tasks. [6:26] Aaron discusses AI taking away "little problems" to allow focus on "big problems." [7:17] Aaron envisions the future workplace with most people having an AI assistant to support problem-solving skills and decision-making. [10:50] Aaron highlights building an "AI factory" and consolidating data as a practical first step. [14:47] Aaron emphasizes the importance of distributed leadership and empowering employees. [28:07] Aaron predicts the demand for creative problem solvers as AI replaces experienced roles. [34:45] Aaron discusses the importance of personal growth and continuous learning in a fast-moving industry. Learn more about Aaron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronzamykal/ https://www.actualisation.ai/

    56 min
  2. Geoffrey M. Roche - The Heart Leader

    21/04/2024

    Geoffrey M. Roche - The Heart Leader

    How Geoffrey became the “Heart Leader.” Geoffrey inspires and equips leaders in the Eds and Meds to come together to solve the most pressing issues such as leadership, education, culture, and workforce transformation. As a heart leader, he champions transformative leadership through empathy and strategic innovation. 'Empowering Collaboration Through Empathy' embodies his mission to unite diverse perspectives for ground-breaking solutions. Join Geoffrey and me as we venture into his leading with purpose and heart. Show Highlights: 0:02:09 - Geoffrey shares how a nurse CEO mentored him early in his career and inspired his focus on leadership 0:06:36 - Geoffrey discusses challenging toxic leadership in a previous organization and leaving due to commitment to improving practices 0:10:55 - Geoffrey highlights the importance of mental health in the workplace and cites the story of nurse Tristan's suicide 0:15:35 - Geoffrey emphasizes the importance of leaders engaging with all levels of an organization to truly understand the culture 0:20:07 - Geoffrey defines belonging as feeling heard, valued, and connected without judgment 0:25:37 - Geoffrey expresses frustration with leaders being out of touch on remote work vs. in-person by not understanding employees' realities 0:31:15 - Geoffrey shares he would swap lives with President Biden for a day to experience serving as US President Learn more about Geoffrey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffreymroche/

    34 min
  3. Geoffrey M. Roche - The Heart Leader

    21/04/2024

    Geoffrey M. Roche - The Heart Leader

    How Geoffrey became the “Heart Leader.” Geoffrey inspires and equips leaders in the Eds and Meds to come together to solve the most pressing issues such as leadership, education, culture, and workforce transformation. As a heart leader, he champions transformative leadership through empathy and strategic innovation. 'Empowering Collaboration Through Empathy' embodies his mission to unite diverse perspectives for ground-breaking solutions. Join Geoffrey and me as we venture into his leading with purpose and heart. Show Highlights: 0:02:09 - Geoffrey shares how a nurse CEO mentored him early in his career and inspired his focus on leadership 0:06:36 - Geoffrey discusses challenging toxic leadership in a previous organization and leaving due to commitment to improving practices 0:10:55 - Geoffrey highlights the importance of mental health in the workplace and cites the story of nurse Tristan's suicide 0:15:35 - Geoffrey emphasizes the importance of leaders engaging with all levels of an organization to truly understand the culture 0:20:07 - Geoffrey defines belonging as feeling heard, valued, and connected without judgment 0:25:37 - Geoffrey expresses frustration with leaders being out of touch on remote work vs. in-person by not understanding employees' realities 0:31:15 - Geoffrey shares he would swap lives with President Biden for a day to experience serving as US President Learn more about Geoffrey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffreymroche/

    34 min
  4. Brian Elliott - How The Future Works

    04/04/2024

    Brian Elliott - How The Future Works

    How the Future Works Brian Elliott discussed how early career feedback shaped his leadership approach to prioritize an inclusive culture bringing diverse perspectives together. He highlighted challenges leaders face in being open to new ideas from employees and avoiding past successes limiting future adaptability. Brian provided the example of using brainwriting techniques at Future Forum to generate ideas across distributed teams more inclusively. The future of work trends toward more flexibility as the pandemic accelerated remote work adoption, allowing organizations to hire globally. Brian emphasized building trust and weak ties through the intentional design of work and leveraging digital tools to foster innovation in distributed teams. Leaders should experiment over rigid policies and share learnings across industries to continuously evolve the workplace. Brian advocates lifelong learning from diverse sources. Show highlights: 0:02:18 - Can you just share a bit about your journey? 0:09:57 - What do you see as the biggest challenge for leaders trying to evolve their workplace culture now? 0:12:16 - Can you give us an example? A success story or a case study? 0:16:15 - So how do you foster innovation and creativity within a team? 0:23:29 - So how do you envision the workplace of the future, say 10 years from now, 2035? 0:25:29 - Are there any emerging trends right now that you believe will significantly impact the world of work? 0:29:50 - One practical tip that you can offer to the listeners? 0:34:42 - How does someone like yourself continue to learn and grow in your field? 0:37:54 - If people want to get a hold of you or connect with you, where can they go? Learn more about Brian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belliott/ https://futureforum.com/ https://futureforum.com/how-the-future-works/

    41 min
  5. Kirsty Nancarrow - The Power of Video and Media

    04/04/2024

    Kirsty Nancarrow - The Power of Video and Media

    The Power of Video and Media Kirsty Nancarrow discusses how her career as a journalist evolved greatly from radio to becoming a multi-dimensional journalist producing content across multiple platforms. She shares an example of suburban coffee vans that provide flexibility to customers by popping up where people are on their way to work. Kirsty explains how video training can help teams discover unique skills and collaborate more effectively through better content and a stronger culture. She predicts the future will include more remote work, flexible schedules and work-life balance assisted by technology. Authentic videos that showcase real people are recommended. Kirsty also provides a practical tip to start using video in businesses by attempting a 30-day selfie challenge to overcome fears of being on camera. Show Highlights: 4:26 - How will video and media training tie into evolving the world of work? 10:35 - What drives your passion for video and media training today? 12:16 - How do you foster innovation and creativity in remote teams? 15:23 - What drives your passion for video and media training? 16:56 - How do you envision the workplace of the future in 10 years? 20:37 - What practical tip can you offer listeners to begin evolving their work? Learn more about Kirsty: https://www.emotionvideo.com.au/ https://www.kirstynancarrow.com/ https://www.kirstynancarrow.com/author

    44 min
  6. Dane Groeneveld - We Are Overdoing Work

    02/04/2024

    Dane Groeneveld - We Are Overdoing Work

    Dane Groeneveld - We Are Overdoing Work Dane Groeneveld shares his background and experience in the industry, including co-designing innovative leadership teams and organizational solutions across over 50 countries. When asked what drives his passion for the future of teamwork, Dane reflects on his experiences being on both great and poor teams. This led him to question what makes a team great and how we can have more great teams. A pivotal experience for Dane was a project he worked on in Papua New Guinea, where he had to work across diverse teams in a hectic environment. This opened his eyes to what was working well and what could be improved when it comes to teams. Dane emphasizes the importance of listening to employees to foster a culture of curiosity and innovation. Leaders must overcome their own conditioning to become curious and open to new ideas. Storytelling is also highlighted as an effective way to build cultural norms and values. Distributed leadership models are discussed, with Dane advocating for teamwork and collaboration over hierarchy. Younger generations naturally bring broader perspectives that organizations should recognize. Dane envisions future workplaces resembling college campuses with shared resources and entrepreneurship. Belonging and integrating all aspects of life will be important for employees. Show Highlights: 0:02:11 - What drives your passion for this future of teamwork? 0:06:28 - Was there a pivotal moment or experience that shaped your approach to leadership and work and culture? 0:11:09 - What do you see is the biggest challenge for leaders who are trying to evolve their workplace culture? 0:17:04 - Can you give us some insight on distributed leadership and how that relates to the evolving world of work? 0:24:06 - How do you envision the workplace of the future, say 10 years from now? 2035? 0:27:13 - What is an emerging trend that you believe will significantly impact the world of work in the coming years? 0:31:02 - What's one practical tip that you can offer the listeners who want to begin evolving their world of work or their environment today? 0:35:13 - What is the final piece of advice you would give to the audience here about embracing the evolution of work? Learn more about Dane: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danegroeneveld/ https://huddl3.group/

    35 min
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Join "Evolving the World of Work," where host Dave Clare, a trailblazer in leadership, redefines business success. Dive into 30-minute weekly episodes with entrepreneurs and mavericks who prioritize people and purpose over profit. Discover practical insights on becoming a coach, not a boss, and building cultures where employees feel valued and belong. This podcast is your weekly dose of inspiration, offering simplicity, clarity, and wisdom from real-world practitioners. Be part of a movement that sees employees as humans first and fosters environments of innovation and belonging. Welcome to the future of work.

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