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What does the future of work look like? Join Rachel and Jonathan as they explore what experts and futurists have to say about how work is changing.
Tackling six key themes, Jonathan explores the pace of change, technology, and collaboration; while Rachel looks at wellbeing and mental health, flexible working, and longevity.
This is the final episode of season one of The Mind Tools Expert Voices Podcast. Hopefully, we'll see you again soon for more expert insights on workplace challenges. In the meantime, you can hear all our Expert Interviews by joining the Mind Tools Club.

Get in touch and share your thoughts: expertvoicespodcast@mindtools.com
Jonathan Hancock is a writer/content editor at Mind Tools with 15 years of experience in broadcast journalism. Rachel Salaman is a multimedia producer and consultant and has hosted the Mind Tools Expert Interviews series for 16 years.
Here's an episode transcript PDF.
Find a featured interview:
(please note, the full interviews are behind a paywall, Club members have full access)
April Rinne
Faisal Hoque
Alec Ross
Wayne Visser
Tim Baker
Tracey Follows
David Weinberger
Morra Aarons-Mele 
Cary Cooper
Yael Zofi
Liam Martin
Susan Wilner Golden 
Andrew Scott

Quiet quitting and quiet firing. The meteoric rise of these concepts has changed the way we look at engagement at work. But what do these buzzwords really mean? And how can we navigate these aspects of modern work life?
Join Rachel and Jonathan as they delve into the Mind Tools interview archives to find the answers!
Get in touch and share your thoughts: expertvoicespodcast@mindtools.com
Jonathan Hancock is a writer/content editor at Mind Tools with 15 years of experience in broadcast journalism. Rachel Salaman is a multimedia producer and consultant and has hosted the Mind Tools Expert Interviews series for 16 years.
Here's an episode transcript PDF.
You can hear all our Expert Interviews in full by joining the Mind Tools Club.
Find a featured interview:
(please note, the full interviews are behind a paywall, Club members have full access)
Steve Goldstein
Teresa Amabile
Tim Baker
Ned Hallowell
Wayne Turmel
Annie McKee
Angie Morgan
Robert Bruce Shaw
Natalie Holder-Winfield
Mark Brouker
Kate Sweetman
Yael Zofi
Mimi Nicklin
Frances Frei

We've all worked with difficult people. But what can you do about it? From time-wasters and perfectionists to know-it-alls and pessimists, in this episode discover how to handle the six types of difficult co-workers.
Get in touch and share your thoughts: expertvoicespodcast@mindtools.com
Jonathan Hancock is a writer/content editor at Mind Tools with 15 years of experience in broadcast journalism. Rachel Salaman is a multimedia producer and consultant and has hosted the Mind Tools Expert Interviews series for 16 years.
Here's an episode transcript PDF.
You can hear all our Expert Interviews in full by joining the Mind Tools Club.
Find a featured interview:
(please note, the full interviews are behind a paywall, Club members have full access)
Rick Brinkman
Melanie Katzman
Jay Winner
Robin Koval
Mark Goulston
Amy Gallo
Joseph Badaracco
Jackie Barretta
Dana Borowka
Tal Ben Shahar
Chris Bailey
Ilene Marcus
Wayne Turmel

Feedback can be tricky. If you're giving feedback, you probably feel worried about your approach and about how the other person will feel. If you're the receiver, you might feel vulnerable and even under attack. From either side, feedback is delicate! 
So, in this episode, Rachel and Jonathan raid the Mind Tools interview archives to find ways we can make feedback a little easier.
Jonathan collates advice on giving feedback and making performance conversations safe and productive. Rachel then looks at techniques for taking the stress out of receiving feedback, so we can get the most from hearing what others have to say about us.
Get in touch and share your thoughts: expertvoicespodcast@mindtools.com
Jonathan Hancock is a writer/content editor at Mind Tools with 15 years of experience in broadcast journalism. Rachel Salaman is a multimedia producer and consultant and has hosted the Mind Tools Expert Interviews series for 16 years.
Here's an episode transcript PDF.
You can hear all our Expert Interviews in full by joining the Mind Tools Club.
Find a featured interview:
(please note, the full interviews are behind a paywall, Club members have full access)

Gretchen Spreitzer
Susan Scott
Ashley Goodall
Christine Comaford
Ken Nowack
Marc Effron
Anna Wildman
Susan Weinschenk
Frances Frei
Pippa Grange
Bill Wooditch
Mark Goulston
Tony Tjan
Brad Staats
Emma Seppala
Patricia Walsh
Josh Linkner
 Angie Morgan

In an age of distractions and competing priorities, how can we tackle procrastination and poor time management? In this episode, Rachel and Jonathan discover what it takes to get the most out of a workday.

Jonathan looks at narrowing down what should go on your to-do list for the day. And Rachel then explores how you actually get it done – both aided, as always, with advice from our treasure trove of expert interviews.
Get in touch and share your thoughts: expertvoicespodcast@mindtools.com

Jonathan Hancock is a writer/content editor at Mind Tools with 15 years of experience in broadcast journalism. Rachel Salaman is a multimedia producer and consultant and has hosted the Mind Tools Expert Interviews series for 16 years.
Here's an episode transcript PDF.

And you can hear all our Expert Interviews in full by joining the Mind Tools Club.
Find a featured interview:
(please note, the full interviews are behind a paywall)
Bob Tobin
Peter Bregman
Francesca Gino
Kristen Cox
Ashley Whillans
Margaret Greenberg
Josh Linkner
Jeffery Combs
Greg McKeown
Andy Core
Tal Ben Shahar
Chris Bailey
Sharon Melnick

What is it that makes a team great in today's work environment? Has it changed since the pandemic? In this episode, Jonathan and Rachel attempt to uncover the secrets of putting together the best possible team – all with the help of our expert voices.

Rachel shows how you go about putting together a great team – from recruitment through to performance. And Jonathan takes the perspective of a team member, looking at how to make it work from the inside.
What do you think makes a team great? Get in touch and share your thoughts: expertvoicespodcast@mindtools.com

Jonathan Hancock is a writer/content editor at Mind Tools with 15 years of experience in broadcast journalism. Rachel Salaman is a multimedia producer and consultant and has hosted the Mind Tools Expert Interviews series for 16 years.
Here's an episode transcript PDF.

And you can hear all our Expert Interviews in full by joining the Mind Tools Club.
Find a featured interview:
(please note, the full interviews are behind a paywall)
Elisabeth Marx
Yael Zofi
Lou Adler
Dana Borowka
Adrian Furnham
Richard Hackman
Myles Downey
Morten Hansen
Annie McKee
Francesca Gino
Katherine Crowley
Bruce Tulgan
Margaret Heffernan