Future Of Work Podcast

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Allwork.Space’s podcast series dives into the future of work; it really is as simple as that. Our hosts and guests explore how and why work is changing through thought-provoking discussions that dissect the impact this has on work, life, and the future.

  1. 6d ago

    David Grossman: Why "Good" Leadership Isn't Good Enough Anymore

    About This Episode In this episode, Frank Cottle sits down with David Grossman — one of America's foremost authorities on leadership and change communication inside organizations. Grossman is founder and CEO of The Grossman Group, a trusted executive coach to the C-suite, and a six-time author whose award-winning Heart First series is applauded by leaders worldwide. His latest book, The Heart Work of Modern Leadership: 6 Differentiators of Exceptional Leaders (Amplify Publishing Group, 2026), is an Amazon Best Seller across four business categories. His commentary has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, Newsweek, the World Economic Forum — and Allwork.Space.   The conversation moves from The Grossman Group's research with The Harris Poll — which found AI to be the single biggest change-management issue in business today — into the surprising heart of his new book: it's not the bad leaders organizations should worry about. It's the good ones.

  2. Aug 25

    Jessica Knapp: Where Is the Flexible Workspace Industry Headed Next?

    About This Episode In this episode, host Frank Cottle sits down with Jessica Knapp, VP of Growth at WorkSpace Geek and one of the flexible workspace industry's most data-informed voices. Knapp brings a rare dual perspective — she has worked on both the operator and software sides of coworking, including as employee number one at OfficeRnD and across multiple CEO roles in SaaS, with experience spanning New Zealand to the United States. She spoke at GCUC 2025 on AI and coworking.  The conversation ranges across why institutional customers are moving into flex, the "amenities gone wild" trap, the lost service era of the industry, the untapped network effect of coworking, secondary-market growth, what AI frees operators to do, and her Monday-morning advice for every operator: look at your data, and amplify what's working.

  3. Aug 18

    Joe O'Connor: Can Working Less Actually Mean Achieving More?

    In this episode, Daniel Lamadrid interviews Joe O'Connor, a globally recognized researcher, consultant, and advocate for work time reduction. Originally from Ireland, O'Connor began studying compressed schedules in the Irish Public Service nearly a decade ago, where he discovered that employees who dropped to four days — at 80% pay — were delivering essentially the same output as their five-day colleagues. That finding led him to Parkinson's Law and, eventually, to leading the world's first coordinated private-sector four-day workweek pilot and the landmark post-pandemic trials in the UK, Ireland, and North America.   Today, O'Connor leads Work Time Revolution, advising hundreds of companies across industries and continents on redesigning work around shorter schedules and AI adoption. His book, Do More in 4 (Harvard Business Review Press), is the definitive playbook on making reduced work time operationally and commercially sustainable. Find him on LinkedIn, at worktimerevolution.com, or at domorein4.com.

  4. Aug 4

    The Future of Hybrid Work Requires Better Leadership with Ranya Nehmeh

    About This Episode  The debate over remote work versus office work continues, but many organizations are asking the wrong question. Instead of focusing on where employees work, leaders should be asking how work creates value and what conditions help people perform at their best.  In this episode of the Future of Work® Podcast, Frank Cottle speaks with HR strategist and leadership expert Ranya Nehmeh about why hybrid work remains one of the most misunderstood topics in business. Drawing from her research and her book In Praise of the Office, Ranya explains why flexibility alone is no longer enough. Organizations must intentionally design hybrid work around collaboration, mentoring, innovation, and business outcomes rather than arbitrary attendance policies.  Together, they explore leadership, change management, talent attraction, AI adoption, workplace flexibility, organizational culture, and why good managers ultimately determine whether any workplace strategy succeeds. Whether your organization is fully remote, hybrid, or office-based, this conversation offers practical guidance for building workplaces that balance employee expectations with organizational needs.

  5. Jul 28

    Rethinking Workplace Wellness for Modern Teams with Wesley Edmonds, Melissa Doman & Angela R. Howard

    About This Episode  What makes employees want to come into the office? How should leaders approach conversations about mental health? Why do workplace debates repeat across generations? This Future of Work® Expert Compilation brings together three respected voices to examine the human side of work and what organizations can do to create environments where people and businesses thrive.  Wesley Edmonds explains why today's workplace must earn employees' commute through thoughtful, human-centered design. Melissa Doman discusses how leaders can approach mental health conversations with greater clarity, preparation, and purpose. Angela R. Howard explores why many workplace assumptions have existed for generations and why organizations should return to the fundamentals of dignity, fairness, and respect.  Together, these conversations highlight a common theme: successful organizations place people at the center of workplace design, leadership decisions, and organizational culture. For leaders navigating changing employee expectations, this episode offers practical ideas for creating workplaces that strengthen collaboration, communication, and long-term performance.

  6. Jul 20

    Why Remote Work Requires Better Systems, Not More Meetings with Darren Murph

    About This Episode  Remote work has matured far beyond simply allowing employees to work from home. As organizations embrace distributed teams and artificial intelligence, the conversation is no longer about location—it's about designing systems that enable people to work effectively from anywhere.  In this episode of the Future of Work® Podcast, Frank Cottle welcomes Darren Murph, recognized by CNBC as an "oracle of remote work" and former workplace strategy leader at GitLab. Together, they examine why successful distributed organizations don't happen by accident. They discuss the importance of intentional workplace design, operational discipline, documentation, knowledge management, AI readiness, asynchronous collaboration, and the rise of small, globally connected companies.  The conversation also explores the future of entrepreneurship, the "manager of one" philosophy, coworking as an extension of remote work, operational fit, and why AI makes organizational knowledge more valuable than ever. Whether you're building a startup, leading a distributed team, or preparing your organization for AI, this episode offers practical insights into creating resilient, scalable organizations.

  7. Jul 14

    Why AI's Biggest Opportunity For Businesses Goes Beyond Cost Cutting with Brian Solis

    About This Episode  Artificial intelligence has quickly become one of the defining forces influencing business, but many organizations are still approaching it as a cost-cutting exercise rather than an opportunity to create new value. In this episode of the Future of Work® Podcast, Frank Cottle welcomes Brian Solis, Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow, to discuss why today's AI moment represents far more than another technology cycle.  Brian explains why organizations stand at a crossroads. One path focuses on improving yesterday's business through automation and efficiency. The other embraces AI as a catalyst for innovation, new business models, and entirely new forms of value creation. Throughout the conversation, Frank and Brian explore leadership, trust, workforce reinvention, AI augmentation, entrepreneurship, organizational culture, and the growing responsibility leaders have in guiding people through unprecedented technological change.  The discussion also examines why smaller organizations may be uniquely positioned to compete in the AI era, how AI can expand human capability instead of replacing it, and why curiosity, imagination, and courage will become defining leadership qualities. For executives, entrepreneurs, and workplace leaders preparing for what's next, this episode provides a thoughtful roadmap for building organizations that grow through innovation rather than fear.

  8. Jul 7

    Why AI Is Changing Jobs Before It Changes Employment with Sebastian Fixson

    About This Episode  Artificial intelligence has become one of the defining topics in business, yet much of the public conversation continues to focus on one question: Will AI eliminate jobs? In this episode of the Future of Work® Podcast, Frank Cottle welcomes Sebastian Fixson, Professor of Innovation & Design at Babson College and Founder of the Work Futures Lab, to examine a far more meaningful question: how AI is changing the way work itself is designed.  Rather than focusing solely on automation, Sebastian explains why organizations should rethink workflows, redesign value streams, and develop innovation capabilities that allow employees and AI to work together. The conversation explores how AI is influencing productivity, organizational structures, decision-making, leadership, entrepreneurship, hybrid work, and the future quality of work. Throughout the discussion, Sebastian emphasizes that technology alone rarely creates lasting value. Organizations realize AI's full potential only when they redesign the systems surrounding it.  Whether you're leading a large enterprise, building a startup, or preparing your workforce for AI, this episode offers a thoughtful framework for understanding how organizations can embrace innovation while creating work that remains productive, engaging, and meaningful.

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Allwork.Space’s podcast series dives into the future of work; it really is as simple as that. Our hosts and guests explore how and why work is changing through thought-provoking discussions that dissect the impact this has on work, life, and the future.

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  • Creator
    Allwork.Space
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2019 All rights reserved.
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    Future Of Work Podcast

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