Leading Virtual Teams with Dr Maren Deepwell

Maren Deepwell
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Hybrid, flexible and virtual working are changing the way we work in education and the non-profit sector. This podcast offers inspiration and practical resources for all types of leaders developing their own authentic approach to managing people and projects. Each episode explores holistic strategies for hybrid and home-working and the skills needed in our evolving workplaces. Join Dr Maren Deepwell each Friday and develop into the kind of leader you want to be in your community, team, project or organisation.

  1. 138 - It's the #oeweek26 #IWD2026 Special with Special Guest: Chahira Nouira!

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    138 - It's the #oeweek26 #IWD2026 Special with Special Guest: Chahira Nouira!

    It’s Open Education Week, from 2-6 March, celebrating all things open in Education AND it’s also International Women’s Day on 8 March. Perfect timing to celebrate all things (and people!) inspiring in open education and beyond - and for this very special episode we welcome a very special guest: Chahira Nouira . Tune in to share plenty of inspiration, hear Chahira's perspective on how things are changing in Open Education and the enduring importance of Open Education practice AND join in the fun as we share some of the projects and people that inspire us and bring a smile to our face.  Meet my Special Guest Economist by training, Chahira Nouira has been active in the field of EdTech for over 18 years. She is based in Germany and has worked for a few institutions like the University of Göttingen and the United Nations University (UNU). She is passionate about Education and has contributed to many European projects and initiatives related to Open Educational Resources and Practices. Her work is dedicated to helping learners to strengthen their digital competences and enhance collaborative teaching and learning, especially in international settings. Mentioned in this episode Chahira Nouira interviews Lilia Cheniti live from Hamburg! The game Chang(O)ER: Demystifying the Buzz around Innovation, Openness and Sustainability  https://youtu.be/9iPWjWmQBBc?si=IQUk_U7d_l-98rfPILTA Annual Conference https://ilta.ie/edtech-2026/Reclaim celebrates Wikipedia @ 25: Knowledge is Human https://archive.reclaim.tv/w/dfVdJXVUvKoPhBJjBketmHGuest Post: Conference Blogging in the Open https://blog.reclaimhosting.com/guest-post-conference-blogging-in-the-open/The DS106 Daily Create https://daily.ds106.us/Bryan Mathers Fabulous Remixer Machine https://remixer.visualthinkery.com/Higher Education for Good. Teaching and Learning Futures https://www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.11647/obp.0363 Radio info https://marendeepwell.com/?p=5896

    44 min

  2. FEB 20

    137 - Rest and Resilience in Uncertain Times

    In April I am joining forces with Lou Mycroft for an AmplifyFE webinar hosted by ALT (it’s free to attend, so register if you’d like to join us). The theme we have picked is rest & resilience, inspired by both Lou’s work on radical rest and my work relating to building healthy hybrid leadership capabilities for uncertain times. Although the work for the webinar has just gotten underway, I want to share one piece already: the mini retreat. In this episode for this post I share stories of some of the retreats I have organised for myself as well as some ideas and tips for creating your own. Mentioned in this episode: Episode blog post with resources https://www.marendeepwellcoaching.com/blog/miniretreat Webinar Registration link https://www.alt.ac.uk/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1079Course Registration and further info https://www.marendeepwellcoaching.com/hybridhabits

    18 min

  3. FEB 6

    136 - Special Guest: Pilot Irwin

    Tune in to find out how Pilot Irwin combines online engagement with playful approaches to create unique conference sessions and what we can learn from this for leadership in hybrid and fully remote teams. Pilot, an early-career edtech professional whom I met first working for Reclaim Hosting, brings a wealth of creativity, inspiration and impressive improv skills to the world of online conferences.  Read Pilot's blog post to learn more https://pilotirwin.com/the-power-of-games-in-virtual-events/ Mentioned in this episode: Reclaim Open Conference session: Let’s Play Brand Actualization: Selling Out the Open WebDS106 Radio Summer Camp session: "Long Time Listener, Last Time Caller" Brand ActualizationLong Time Listener Last Time Callerthe LTLLTC podcast episode from DS106 Summer CampConnect with Pilot on LinkedIn.

    48 min

  4. JAN 23

    135 - From Elasticity to Inspiration with Special Guest: Blaine Roissetter

    I'm thrilled to kick off this season of interviews with a fascinating conversation with Blaine Roissetter, from the University of Oxford. It's a valuable opportunity to hear about digital capabilities and digital leadership from the unique perspective of a very large, complex and federated institution and its people. From digital skills to digital leadership, remote working and effective digital governance in uncertain times, I loved hearing Blaine's perspective on what it takes to empower and support a large workforce at an institutional level during uncertain times and how we can think through rapid technological change.  Mentioned in this episode: University of Oxford Digital SkillsConnect on LinkedIn

    40 min

  5. JAN 8

    134 - Starting the Year with a DONE List

    January is usually a time for planning for the year ahead. Whether at work or at home, there’s a whole year of goals yet to achieve stretched out in front of us, and I find that can be a little bit overwhelming. Whilst I am a fan of planning ahead, with so much to do, and only a finite amount of time and energy to do it with, I find I need an antidote to the madness of January’s resolutions and good intentions. In short, I am looking for a source of fresh inspiration and motivation: a DONE List. In this episode I share how and why this is such a useful tool and how to get started. Also mentioned in this episode: What if you're already on top of things? by Oliver Burkeman Forget To-Do Lists. You Really Need a ‘Got Done’ List in WIREDCheck out the blog post for links and resources https://www.marendeepwellcoaching.com/blog/start-the-year-with-a-done-list Subscribe to my LinkedIn newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7414966770748301312

    15 min

  6. 12/29/2025 · BONUS

    133 - End of Year Special with Amanda Coolidge

    On this episode we welcome back a very special guest: Amanda Coolidge, Principal and Founder of Coolidge Collaborative, Inc.  Amanda shares an update on her career transition and offers a rare insight into what it's really like to start your own business as we reflect on the year together.This is the kind of open leadership conversation I value the most and something that's rare for me to have nowadays, so I am delighted to have had an opportunity to record an end of year special and dive into what's in store for 2026. Enjoy!  Find out more about Amanda's work:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandacoolidge/ Website: https://www.coolidgecollaborativeinc.ca

    48 min

  7. 12/19/2025

    132 - Office Party for One

    It’s the season for office parties, and I am in a festive mood. In this holiday-themed post (and on the podcast, too), I want to share a few of the ways in which I reflect on, celebrate and end the year. If you are a fellow freelancer or small business owner, you might find inspiration for your own celebration here. Like you, I’ve been to a lot of office parties and work do’s, and most of them weren’t all that festive and bright, but some years it all came together and we had a lot of fun together. So in my “Office Party for One” I’ve tried to keep the best bits of what I enjoy and add my own twist of reflective spirit to come up with a end of year celebration that brings me joy and is highly practical, too. Party hat optional.

    15 min

  8. 12/12/2025 · BONUS

    131 - Choose Your Own Adventure BONUS episode

    This month, as a little gift from me to you, you can join in with my leadership coaching subscription service, AKA Long Distance Leadership Postcards for free. I’ve made December free for all to access, and this month’s topic includes three free resources to explore. Whether your 2025 has been busy and productive, or brought unexpected challenges, whether you are getting ready to rest or just about to set out in a new direction, I have designed this month’s coaching moment by mail to offer new inspiration and encouragement by focusing on your creativity, develop leadership capability or clear the decks with increased productivity. Enjoy the listen and explore the free resources: https://www.marendeepwellcoaching.com/leadership-postcards/chooseyouradventure

    28 min
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Hybrid, flexible and virtual working are changing the way we work in education and the non-profit sector. This podcast offers inspiration and practical resources for all types of leaders developing their own authentic approach to managing people and projects. Each episode explores holistic strategies for hybrid and home-working and the skills needed in our evolving workplaces. Join Dr Maren Deepwell each Friday and develop into the kind of leader you want to be in your community, team, project or organisation.

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