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Kelly Monahan, Managing Director of Upwork's Research Institute and co-author of Essential, reveals why 77% of employees feel AI makes work harder, not easier—and what leaders can do about it. In this eye-opening conversation with Paul Estes, Kelly breaks down the real forces behind today's labor market shifts, from inflation and capital costs to the pandemic's lasting impact on customer behavior.
From her research on the frontlines of the future of work, Kelly shares practical frameworks for moving beyond resilience to "anti-fragility"—the ability to adapt and evolve when systems face stress and shock. Whether you're a leader trying to implement AI effectively or a professional wondering how to stay relevant, this conversation offers actionable insights on navigating our rapidly changing work landscape while keeping human creativity and relationships central.
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Why the AI productivity paradox is happening and how to overcome itThe difference between AI as a tool versus AI as a teammate, and what it means for your workflowHow to move from fragile to anti-fragile thinking when facing career disruptionWhy skills are becoming more valuable than degrees and how to credential them effectivelyThe "configuration mindset" that separates AI power users from frustrated beginnersHow to preserve cognitive capacity for creativity in an increasingly automated worldWhat successful organizational AI strategies look like beyond mere cost-cuttingReferences Mentioned:
Essential by Christie Smith and Kelly MonahanAntifragile by Nassim Nicholas TalebThe Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas TalebThinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel KahnemanSubscribe to Expert Intelligence so you don't miss future conversations with industry leaders at the forefront of technological transformation. Each episode brings you practical insights to navigate our rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Producer: David Grabowski Theme Music: Aleksey Chistilin
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Generation X professionals are navigating an unprecedented perfect storm: young children at home, peak career responsibilities, and a business landscape in constant flux. Executive coach Samia Kornweibel joins Paul Estes to explore why so many mid-career leaders are experiencing what she calls "career meltdowns"—and how they can build resilience in an era where roles keep shifting.
Fresh from completing her AI coaching certification, Samia shares how she's helping leaders navigate the ethical integration of AI tools while maintaining the human connection that drives real transformation. Using Microsoft's suite of tools and her innovative CHAIR model (Clarity, Humanizing, Aligning, Integrating, Realizing), she demonstrates how coaches can responsibly leverage technology to enhance the coaching relationship.
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Why Generation X is experiencing "career meltdowns" at the intersection of family, career peak, and rapid changeThe "musical chairs" reality of modern corporate life and how to build resilience when stability isn't an optionHow to create and maintain psychological safety as an intentional daily practice, not a one-time achievementThe CHAIR model for responsible AI integration in professional coaching and developmentWhy human accountability and connection remain irreplaceable in an AI-enhanced worldPractical strategies for using tools like Microsoft Viva Insights to enhance coaching conversations and time managementHow to move from peripheral AI conversations to focused, ethical implementationSubscribe to Expert Intelligence so you don't miss future conversations with industry leaders at the forefront of professional development and workplace transformation. Each episode brings you practical insights to navigate our rapidly evolving career landscape.
Producer: David Grabowski Theme Music: Aleksey Chistilin
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Peter Relan, founder of the YouWeb Incubator and initial Discord investor, joins Paul to discuss how AI transforms math education through his latest venture, MathGPT.ai. Growing up in poverty with parents who believed in education's transformative power, Peter is now paying it forward by creating around-the-clock math coaching for students facing critical academic hurdles.
In this eye-opening conversation, Peter reveals how his platform combines AI tutoring with human instructor oversight to address math numeracy challenges while maintaining academic integrity. From Peter's journey as a UCLA math tutor to his vision of personalized learning through AI coaches, discover how technology creates accessible, accurate, and cheat-proof math education that helps students overcome gateway barriers to their chosen careers.
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How math courses often become gateway blockers that prevent students from entering their chosen careersWhy "innumeracy" is becoming a critical societal challenge comparable to illiteracyThe instructor-led approach that makes MathGPT.ai cheat-proof while still helping students learnHow AI can provide personalized learning experiences based on students' unique interestsWhy the future of education lies in the partnership between human wisdom and artificial intelligenceThe analytics dashboard that helps instructors identify struggling students in real-timeHow AI can automate time-consuming workflows while preserving the irreplaceable human touch in educationSubscribe to the Expert Intelligence podcast so you don't miss future conversations with industry leaders.
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Christopher Bishop, a self-described "nonlinear multimodal careerist" who's navigated eight careers, joins Paul Estes to discuss his new book Improvising Careers: Succeed in Jobs That Don't Exist Yet (pre-order here). From touring rock musician opening for the Eagles to IBM executive to quantum technology expert, Christopher shares how to thrive in a world where the average person will have 8-10 jobs by age 38.
In this compelling conversation, Christopher reveals his "Future Career Toolkit" featuring practical tools for identifying your strengths and finding opportunities in emerging fields. Paul and Christopher explore how to leverage transferable skills, the importance of embracing technological chaos, and why you should apply for jobs even when you only have 60% of the listed requirements.
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Why you should "chase the maelstrom" and seek out areas where business models are being transformed by new technologiesHow Christopher transitioned from a professional musician to an IBM executive by recognizing transferable skillsThe "Future Career Toolkit" Why you should apply for jobs even if you don't have all the requirements, especially in bleeding-edge techHow to develop a workplace "persona" that helps you succeed in new environmentsWhy the upcoming AI agent revolution represents opportunities rather than threatsPractical strategies for connecting with industry leaders to find career opportunitiesSubscribe to the Expert Intelligence podcast so you don't miss future conversations.
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Adam Hofmann, leader of Elixirr's generative AI practice, joins Paul Estes to share insights on moving organizations from AI curiosity to implementation. Drawing from his journey from entrepreneur to AI strategy consultant, Adam reveals how shifting from technical experimentation to cultural engagement is key to successful AI adoption. Paul and Adam discuss the phenomenon of "present bias"—how our experiences with today's AI tools can limit our ability to envision their future potential.
From boardroom directives to CFO-led initiatives, this episode examines who's driving AI adoption and how companies can build momentum through targeted proof-of-concepts. Whether you're struggling with organizational alignment or looking for practical ways to start implementing AI, Adam's focus on playful experimentation offers a refreshing perspective on building AI literacy across your company.
You'll Learn:How "present bias" limits our ability to see AI's exponential growth potentialWhy CFOs and finance leaders are often surprising champions of AI adoptionThe importance of identifying high-ROI use cases before diving into implementationHow to avoid the "internal cluster" problem when assigning AI ownershipWhy making AI accessible and fun is crucial for organizational adoptionSimple ways to start building AI literacy by replacing everyday tasksCreative approaches to AI experimentation, including Adam's music creation storyIn This Episode:Microsoft Copilot & Copilot StudioRiffusionChatGPTClaudeAzure AI FoundryService NowBolt.newCursorReplit -
Pip Sanderson, from the National Institute of Teaching in England, brings a refreshingly balanced perspective from the front lines of AI and education. While many edtech enthusiasts rush to implement AI solutions, Pip challenges us to consider what's at stake in our pursuit of technological efficiency and how we might preserve the human essence of learning. In this thought-provoking conversation, Pip and Paul explore the real impacts of AI on students' cognitive development and the importance of preserving struggle in the learning process.
From the ethical considerations of AI-powered teaching tools to the critical importance of metacognitive skills, this episode offers a nuanced look at technology's role in education. Pip shares insights from recent research suggesting that while AI tools may improve short-term understanding, they potentially limit the development of higher-order thinking skills essential for long-term success. Parents and educators alike will find valuable guidance on navigating today's technology landscape with children's best interests at heart.
You'll Learn:Why the push for "efficient learning" through AI might be undermining crucial cognitive developmentHow research shows AI tools may improve short-term understanding but limit higher-order thinking skillsThe importance of preserving "desirable difficulty" and struggle in the learning processWhy boredom plays a crucial role in child development that technology often eliminatesHow to evaluate the real benefits versus potential harms of AI in educational settingsThe danger of schools adopting AI solutions without sufficient understanding of the technologyPractical advice for parents navigating technology decisions with their childrenMentioned in This Episode:Cognitive ResonanceBooks by Bernie Neville"ChatGPT impacts student engagement from a systematic review and meta-analysis study" by Yuk Mui Elly Heung and Thomas K.F. ChiuSubscribe to the Expert Intelligence podcast so you don't miss future conversations with industry leaders at the forefront of technological transformation. Each episode brings you practical insights to navigate our rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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Marcus Sawyer, EQ app CEO and former Adecco Group X president, is building the AI recruiting revolution he predicted five years ago. In this eye-opening conversation with Paul Estes, Marcus reveals how AI is transforming hiring and Paul shares an experiment where AI ranked his friend's "best" resume dead last. If you're job hunting in 2025, you need these insider tips on getting past AI gatekeepers to land your dream role. From Marcus's "Zero Admin Revolution" mission to his practical OTT framework for implementing AI agents, learn how AI is transforming recruiting while keeping human relationships at the core of the recruiting process.You'll Learn:
How AI analyzes resumes differently than humans—and what this means for your job searchWhy the "Zero Admin Revolution" is transforming recruiting (and how to benefit)The simple "OTT" framework for understanding and implementing AI agentsWhy finding the hiring manager is more crucial than ever in an AI-filtered worldHow to distinguish between companies truly solving problems with AI versus those just chasing the next shiny tech toolThe critical first steps anyone can take today to get started with AI (hint: it begins with play!)Marcus's powerful “10 Ps" planning framework for implementing AI effectivelySubscribe to the Expert Intelligence podcast so you don't miss future conversations with industry leaders at the forefront of technological transformation. Each episode brings you practical insights to navigate our rapidly evolving digital landscape.Producer: David GrabowskiTheme Music: Aleksey Chistilin
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Mark Heaps went from cutting out photos by hand to shaping AI’s future at Groq—and trust us, he’s got receipts. In this no-filter conversation with Paul Estes, Heaps drops the ultimate truth bomb: AI won’t replace humans, but humans who master AI will replace those who don’t. After a nail-biting story involving his son, a lionfish sting, and an LLM that saved the day, you’ll understand why this creative-turned-tech-exec is convinced we’re just scratching the surface of AI’s potential. From building basketball team apps on the fly to transforming how we experience NBA games, Heaps breaks down the real-world applications revolutionizing how we live and work. He’s seen creative professionals move from eye-rolling dismissal to existential dread to genuine curiosity—all in 18 months. Get ready for a masterclass in why critical thinking will never go out of style, how latency issues are the real innovation bottleneck, and why your kids should be more worried about developing unique opinions than memorizing facts. Connect with Mark on X and Instagram @lifebypixels You’ll Learn:How the “labor” parts of creative jobs are vanishing (and why that’s not terrible news)The reason creative professionals have shifted from fear to fascination with AIWhy your R2-D2 and C-3PO moment is coming—and how to be Luke Skywalker in the scenarioThe critical skills to future-proof yourself when AI can do almost everything elseHow agentic workflows are creating thousand-bot debates that deliver better answersWhat parents should tell their kids about navigating an AI-dominated futureSubscribe to the Expert Intelligence podcast so you don’t miss future conversations with industry leaders at the forefront of technological transformation. Each episode brings you practical insights to navigate our rapidly evolving digital landscape. Producer: David GrabowskiTheme Music: Aleksey Chistilin
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Collaboration is essential for the success of all businesses. Companies are more likely to succeed with a collaborative culture; therefore, business owners need to collaborate with talent to grow their company and preserve their resources. Gig models are a great way for businesses to work with freelancers and contractors without the hassle of finding and managing employees. They are also more cost-effective in the long run. Join this conversation with Tim Sanders and learn more about the future of an outcome-based world where entrepreneurs will only hire on demand. Learn more about the importance and types of collaboration.
As a former Yahoo chief solutions officer and best-selling author, Tim Sanders is one of the top-rated leadership keynote speakers on the lecture circuit. His keynotes at conferences and corporate meetings offer actionable insights into leadership development, sales, collaboration, and corporate culture. He’s passionate about motivating audiences to move to action. Tim’s mission is twofold: lead professionals to deepen all their relationships through the generosity and expand their collaborative webs to solve their toughest challenges.
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What You Will Learn:[00:01] Quick bio of today’s guest, Tim Sanders[01:06] What inspired Tim to write his book, Love is the Killer App[05:50] Correlation between what you study and your income[07:02] Common talk that Tim has heard from people off stage[07:58] Why human service will be obsolete by 2050[10:07] The one problem companies can solve through gig platforms[13:42] Importance and types of collaboration in a company [16:08] Distributed collaboration[18:49] Tim’s takeaway on collaboration[21:37] Disruptive collaboration[25:16] Protect and nurture your ideas[28:38] The power of curiosity[30:57] Damn collaboration[33:22] The future of outcome-based world[35:14] Working with a freelancerStandout Quotes:“Be a student, and when you learn something, become a teacher.” - Tim Sanders [02:43]“There’s always a correlation between what you read and your income.”-Tim Sanders [05:50] “If you study Tony Robbins and what turned his life around, it was one year in an apartment in San Diego, where he literally read 500 books. If you study Mark Cuban’s life, his turnaround was two years when he read about 80 books a year to master his space.”- Tim Sanders [05:58]“Millenials don’t think or care about talent. They care about delivering work.”- Tim Sanders [07:29]“Gig economy is the future of doing business. For digital natives, that could be the only way to get the services you are looking for.”-Host [11:56]“All innovations come from four distinct personalities.”-Tim [18:04]“Big ideas show up as ugly babies, and it’s your job as a leader to protect them so that they eventually get cute.”-Tim [25:38]“If you approach everything from curiosity… then you start to learn.”-Host [28:38]Resources MentionedTim’s Book, Love is the Killer App: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Killer-App-Business-Influence/dp/1400046831.Rework by Jason Fried: https://www.amazon.com/Rework-Jason-Fried/dp/0307463745Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration by Ed Catmull: https://www.amazon.com/Creativity-Inc-Overcoming-Unseen-Inspiration/dp/0812993012Competing in the Age of AI: Strategy and Leadership When Algorithms and Networks Run the World by Marco Iansiti: https://www.amazon.com/Competing-Age-AI-Leadership-Algorithms/dp/1633697622/.Stay ConnectedTim Sanders
Website: https://timsanders.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sanderssays
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SandersSays/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/gonzobiz/featured
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Gigging the Gap: Navigating the Future of Workforce Shortages with Jason Radisson"
The gig economy, also known as the on-demand or freelance economy, is a rapidly growing sector of the global workforce. It is an economy that allows people to work independently in short-term, freelance jobs instead of traditional long-term employment. The gig economy is now seen as an effective solution to the global shortage of skilled front-line workers. By taking advantage of this new way of working, companies can access a larger pool of talented individuals willing to take on short-term projects or assignments, helping businesses fill their staffing gaps quickly and easily without going through the traditional hiring process.
Join this conversation with Jason Radisson as we discuss the advantages of using a gig economy in solving global workforce shortages and how it can benefit employers and employees. Jason Radisson is a serial unicorn breeder. His latest venture is Shift One, where he is the Founder & CEO, a platform that is helping solve the global shortage of skilled front-line workers, with more than 300,000 users, from nurses to solar technicians. Jason learned startup skills early in life.
Jason was born to a 16-year-old single mom and worked blue-collar jobs from short order cook to HVAC technician to fund school and climb out of poverty. From that inauspicious start, he went on to Harvard, a Fulbright Scholarship, and McKinsey & Company. Since becoming an entrepreneur, Jason has worked with more than a dozen first-tier VCs, firms like Softbank, Accel, DST, Andreessen Horowitz, Monashees, and Sequoia. Together he and his teams have built and scaled multiple tech unicorns, platforms that today provide work and improved living standards to millions of workers from Bogota to Boston.
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What You Will Learn:[00:34] Backstory of Jason Radisson[02:24] How the gig economy will affect every industry[03:24] Jason’s journey to technology and work[06:55] His first experiences with doing work with automation[11:43] How to balance the strengths and weaknesses of the gig economy[15:20] What motivated Jason to become a founder[17:19] Why Jason decided to operate his company in stealth mode[18:40] The greatest challenge he has faced with customers[21:38] What’s the future of Shift One company[23:59] How Shift One helps in reshaping the old way of staffing[27:19] Bringing a new ethical approach to blue-collar work[29:39] Episode wrap-up and calls to actionStandout Quotes:“Almost any job can be broken into smaller jobs that can be done on-demand.” - Jason [02:30]“When people talk about the gig economy, there are two sides of the coin. Some people believe that it provides a good opportunity, while others believe that it takes advantage of workers.”-Host [11:08]“There’s a problem with traditional staffing that technology and a new way of thinking can help solve.”- Host [23:37]“One of the greatest challenges to navigate when outsourcing is to determine the fair price for the labor.”- Jason [28:10]“A lot of people don’t understand that work is a choice in the gig economy.’-Host [28:48]Stay ConnectedJason Radisson
Website: https://www.shiftone.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-radisson/
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/jasonradisson
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The Future of Hiring: How SkillGigs is Revolutionizing Staffing with Brad Hill
The traditional brick-and-mortar staffing agencies have inefficient and biased ways of connecting employers with talent. Online platforms are beginning to disrupt this gig economy industry by providing a more efficient way to find the right people for the job. In this conversation, we are joined by Brad Hill from SkillGigs to talk more about their approach to effectively matching employers with the right talent for a job. Skillgigs is a technology that simplifies hiring and alleviates staffing shortages by placing talent quicker. With SkillGigs, there are no middlemen between employers and the people with the required talent. This ensures employers get the perfect fit.
Brad Hill serves as the SkillGigs’ division president of IT and digital, providing strategic and operating oversite for the company’s technology business. Over a 25-year career, Brad acquired global experience in design, construction, and execution in business development, executive leadership, operations, general management, and strategic consulting within the IT solutions & IT staffing industry.
Additionally, Brad worked for the Allegis Group for 19 years, primarily in their TEKsystems division, where he was an instrumental member of the team that helped scale TEKsystems to over $700mm in revenue. He also served as senior vice president of the ManpowerGroup business, Experis, where he was responsible for over $300mm in revenue. Brad earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Southwest Baptist University.
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What You Will Learn:[00:18] Brad Hill’s backstory and how he got into the gig space[01:50] Effectively connecting who has it and who deserves it[03:31] The inefficiencies of most staffing agencies[07:51] The talent journey[09:08] Specific problem that Skillgigs exists to solve[10:20] How long will it take someone to be approved to start working in Skillgigs[13:13] Most common types of jobs Brandhill has witnessed in Skillgigs[17:18] Gig economy platforms as the next step of eCommerce[21:27] Why staffing agencies are disrupting themselvesStandout Quotes:“We are living in a world where direct access to everything we need and consume is the norm.” - Brad [06:55]“The gig economy platforms are the next step of eCommerce.”-Host [17:18] “Many online talent platforms have elements of converging the VMS world of 20 years ago.”- Brad [20:30]“Digital talent is the most decentralized form of work. You can work from anywhere and on your terms and at your pace.”- Brad [23:52]“Platforms such as Skillgigs is the next 20-year disruptor.”-Brad [27:04]Stay ConnectedThe Skillgigs Platform
Website: https://skillgigs.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillgigs/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/skillgigsonline/
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The Future of Work: Navigating the Pivot with Heather McGowan
The times of relying on outdated methods of working your way up the corporate ladder are ending, ushering in a new era of work that requires leaders to prepare their people and organizations for unprecedented changes. The gig economy is rising, with independent contractors filling labor shortages and creating opportunities for more flexible working arrangements. Automation and artificial intelligence are transforming the way we work, shifting the balance of power between employers and employees. To stay competitive in this changing landscape, leaders must develop strategies to attract and retain talent while also leveraging technology to drive innovation.
In this episode with Heather McGowan, we talk about everything you need to know about the future of work and how you can be better prepared for the pivot. McGowan is an author, advisor, and keynote speaker. She speaks at more than 75 events per year to companies from finance to consumer products to education to government agencies to media organizations—virtually every industry sector that engages humans. McGowan holds an undergraduate degree in industrial design from Rhode Island School of Design, an MBA from Babson College, and an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts from Pennsylvania College of Art and Design.
Listen in to learn why McGowan believes that in the Third Industrial Revolution, we learned (once) in order to work, and now, in the Fourth Industrial Revolution, we will work in order to learn (continuously).
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What You Will Learn:[00:01] Quick bio of today’s guest; Heather McGowan[00:56] How our default factory settings of work have changed[01:43] How people have reacted to taking the leap of changing their life[03:01] How companies have pivoted to this shift[04:30] What leaders need to do about their independent workers in their workforce[05:31] Causes of the massive shortage in the labor force[07:43] How leaders are reluctant to adapt to changes in the labor market[10:38] Creating a work environment that Gen Z wants to work[12:16] Data on the prevalence of diversity and the gig economy[14:15] The framework of leadership around mindset[17:15] The “we culture.”[19:04] What is job scouting, and how it affects your purpose in a career[21:43] The human behavior that needs to change in leadership[22:47] Quiet quitting[24:34] What Heather has witnessed as a common issue among people in the post-pandemic era[25:30] Episode wrap-up and calls to actionStandout Quotes: “It takes about sixty days for a habit to form.”- Heather [00:57]“Anything that has changed is a result of someone taking a risk.”- Host [07:23]“Companies should only be formed around solving a specific need.’-Heather [10:40]“In a skills-based economy, the human potential is the king!” - Host [23:31]“Quiet quitting in the labor market is when somebody decides that they are no longer going to focus on a job, but their family and mental health.”-Heather [23:40]Resources MentionedThe Man Who Broke Capitalism: How Jack Welch Gutted the Heartland and Crushed the Soul of Corporate America―and How to Undo His Legacy by David Gelles: https://www.amazon.com/Man-Who-Broke-Capitalism-America_and/dp/198217644XHeather’s Book: The Adaptation Advantage: Let Go, Learn Fast, and Thrive in the Future of Work: https://www.amazon.com/Adaptation-Advantage-Learn-Thrive-Future/dp/1119653096Stay ConnectedHeather McGowan
Website: https://heathermcgowan.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathermcgowan/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/heathermcgowan
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The Gig Economy: Why it's Faster, Cheaper, and Better with Rob Beiderman
The gig economy is not just about freelancing. It can be used for any contract work that requires talent. It also applies to organizations that want to outsource their work to save on costs but want to retain control over their brand and culture. The gig economy helps companies save on labor costs and acquire talent at scale by tapping into a global marketplace free from geographical restrictions or regulations. Join this conversation with Rob Beiderman and learn why companies need to pivot from a traditional talent network to a digital one which is faster, cheaper, and better.
Rob Biederman is the Co-Founder, Chairman, and former co-CEO of Catalant Technologies, the market leader enabling companies to get from strategy to execution faster. Biederman is also co-author of Reimagining Work: Strategies to Disrupt Talent, Lead Change, and Win with a Flexible Workforce, which lays out a vision and path for a new relationship between global companies and talent. More than 30 percent of the Fortune 100 use Catalant’s platform to frictionlessly access and deploy talent, ranging from employees to over 70,000 elite independent consultants and 1,000 boutique firms in Catalant’s Expert Marketplace.
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What You Will Learn:[00:01] Meet Rob Beiderman[00:35] A bit about Catalant[02:09] Rob’s pivotal moment in becoming a founder[03:43] The world of remote working in 2013[05:53] The time Rob saw the magic of the Catalant gig model[07:43] What has been hindering Catalant from being a 4-billion dollar company[09:05] Why Catalant has pivoted from a traditional talent network to a digital one [11:15] Current areas of interest for investors that Rob has witnessed[13:24] A bit about Halo[15:04] A brief case study where a Halo scientist engaged with a client[18:11] What’s the future of Uber[21:15] Different markets where the gig economy model can be appliedStandout Quotes:“Every founder once had a pivotal moment where they decided never to follow a certain road of entrepreneurship.” - Host [01:55]“With the gig model, you get work done better, faster and cheaper.”-Rob [07:49] “In the gig model where you put an idea out to everyone, you will always get surprised at what you get back in return .”- Host [17:16]Resources MentionedConnect with a global network of scientists from universities and startups actively looking to partner with the industry: https://www.halo.science/Stay ConnectedRob Beiderman
Website: https://gocatalant.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertdukebiederman/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BiedermanRob
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Building Elite Teams with Raphael Ouzan: Insights from the Founder & CEO of A.Team
In today’s competitive world, it is essential to have an elite team of highly skilled professionals to help your company grow and achieve its goals. When building an elite team, it’s important to set a clear mission. Moreover, hiring the best people is not enough; you need to ensure they are all working towards the same goal.
In this incredible episode, Paul Estes interviews Raphael Ouzan, the Founder & CEO at A.Team. Raphael shares; what prompted him to go stealth for A.Team, the birth of the builder economy category, and how A.Team can build highly effective teams.
Additionally, he shares the challenges experienced by the A.Team when helping companies supercharge existing teams or create new ones and discusses how the desire for autonomy has led highly skilled professionals to resign from their jobs and opt to be Independent workers. If you are working with the right people, that’s a life worth living, and that’s when you can create exponential results.
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During this episode, you will learn about;
[00:41] Introduction to the episode
[01:25] Meet our guest Raphael Ouzan the Founder & CEO at A.Team
[01:59] What prompted Raphael to go stealth for A.Team
[03:31] The birth of the builder economy category
[05:31] How A.Team can build highly effective teams
[08:14] An example of a scenario where the A.Team and the team graphs have
enabled companies to build and manage elite tech teams
[10:59] The desire for autonomy and how it has led highly skilled professionals to
resign from their jobs and opt to be Independent workers
[15:07] Emerging trends in contract tech talent staffing
[17:03] How to sign up for A.Team
[17:30] Challenges experienced by the A.Team when helping companies
supercharge existing teams or create new ones
[20:13] Why companies get disconnected from their mission despite having
multiple key performance indicators (KPI)
[24:14] The importance of building a mission map and designing the outcomes
[24:57] Q&A session
[26:42] How to connect with Raphael Ouzan
Notable Quotes
“If you are working with the right people, that’s a life worth living. That’s when you can create literally exponential results.” [11:22] “If you want to summarize highly functioning teams, it’s mission focus and trust.” [20:43]Don’t forget to Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share!
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Company website: https://www.a.team/Personal website: https://raphaelouzan.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelouzan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raphael.ouzan/Twitter: https://twitter.com/raphaelouzan -
We always hear about the big names in the gig economy, such as Uber, Grubhub, TaskRabbit, Fiverr, UpWork, and TurboTax Live. We never really get to hear from the people who provide the services on these platforms.
Today, we’re hearing from Abbi Perets, freelance writer and Founder of Successful Freelance Mom. We talk about taking on freelancing as a lifestyle choice, juggling freelancing with being a mom, building culture, balancing automation and human touch, and getting Abbi’s Top 5 Tips for working with freelancers.
Timestamps
[02:11] Freelancing as a lifestyle choice.[03:16] Abbi’s freelancing journey.[05:21] Freelancing with large companies.[08:11] The hardest parts of building culture.[10:06] Using automation to scale.[12:20] What it means to buck trends.[17:25] Abbi’s top 5 tips for working with a freelancer.[21:59] A question from Sydney.Notable Quotes
“You don’t need all the things that people think that you need.”“Your freelancer has a zone of genius. Let them do that thing.”“Give people what they need in order to be successful.”“Respect the process. The best freelancers have done what they’re doing, the thing you hire them to do, they’ve done it before.”“Front-load on the meetings and then let people do their work.”“Give feedback so that your freelancer can incorporate it going forward.”“Think about what makes you happy. Is this job going to get you there?”Meet Abbi Perets
Abbi Perets has been a freelance writer for over 20 years, working with some of the biggest companies in the world, all while raising five children - one of them with special needs.
She is the founder of Successful Freelance Mom, a platform where she helps women, and especially mothers, build their own successful freelance writing businesses to allow them to earn an income while managing their day-to-day lives.
Connect with Abbi
Website: successfulfreelancemom.com.
Facebook: Successful Freelance Writing Moms.
Instagram: @abbiperets.
LinkedIn: Abbi Perets.
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Today, we sit down with Steve Rader, who leads NASA’s efforts to leverage crowd-based platforms for open innovation and bring value to NASA’s programs, as well as innovation efforts in the U.S. government.
Steve is also the Founder and CEO of Crowd Resources Consulting, where he speaks and consults on innovation, crowdsourcing, and the future of work.
Listen in as Steve explains how open innovation at NASA around mitigating human risks in space “came out of necessity” a little over a decade ago due to budget cuts. He speaks in particular about the often underestimated value of tapping into the power of a crowd rather than relying only on deep expertise.
Emphasizing that open innovation is “totally voluntary,” Steve shares how to best incentivize a diverse range of enthusiasts to offer their best ideas and solutions to your organization's problems when crowdsourcing challenges.
Finally, Steve discusses how future technology can leverage the power of bringing together teams of people to solve virtually any problem.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
[02:25] The history of open innovation at NASA[06:09] The value of tapping into the power of the crowd[08:05] What motivates people to volunteer their time-solving problems for NASA[15:31] The future algorithm that can assemble teams to solve any problem[19:44] A highlight of the most eye-opening challenges NASA has put out so far[23:22] What astronauts will eat on the moonKey Quotes by Steve:
A crowd gets you that kind of diversity you can’t get with just deep expertise.The crowd was just effective when you’re trying to find the right skills, technologies, and the latest and greatest ways of doing things.Open innovation is voluntary.Innovation challenges are a few places in your life where you can fail without consequences.Get in touch with Steve Rader at https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-rader-92b7754/
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We are all part of the Gig Economy
Author, TEDx speaker, LinkedIn expert, and creator of the 4-Step Bulletproof Your Career Methodology— Patricia Romboletti is on a mission to fundamentally change our relationship with our careers.
Moving from a world where we ask, "what do you want to become when you grow up?" to "what kind of life do you want to live ?" Pat affirms that we are all part of the gig economy today – that operates flexibly, despite any uncertainty, and is the new future.
She points out, however, that some of us are still in denial. "That (the transition to a gig environment) is happening for others. And maybe it's happening in technology, but it's not going to happen in my industry; it's not going to happen to me."
Have you asked yourself: What is your path during this time of great uncertainty? Have you given the future of work some thought yet?
Catch Pat and me discussing the mindset, skillset, future planning, and how realizing you are a part of the Gig Economy is an essential first step.
Key Takeaways:
Why do so many think that the trend of the Gig Economy is ride-sharing and food delivery? For one, they mostly didn't see it coming. TWhy are employees complaining of burnout now more than ever? There are a few reasons; the first one is the extra work on their plate because employers are keen on utilizing the time saved on commute. Secondly, the "use fewer people to do more " ideology has recently strengthened. And lastly, micromanaging - Micromanagers of the past have become their worst selves since the pandemic as they cannot continually monitor how their employees have been doing. In Pat's words, "overloading happens from weaker managers who are overreacting."Lessons from Pat's four-phase system to bulletproof your career:
Clarify the chaos around you. Have clarity about what you want to do and how you want your life to shape. For example, before taking action towards updating a resume on LinkedIn, think about your target for the following year.The next step is to eliminate doubt and pursue your goal confidently. Prioritize the things you should be doing to make the change.Lastly, accelerate the process.About Pat
Patricia Romboletti is an author, TEDx speaker, LinkedIn expert, and creator of the 4-Step Bulletproof Your Career Methodology. She also has almost two decades of experience as a trained executive recruiter.
Her coaching site - https://bulletproofyourcareer.com/
Follow on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciaromboletti/
Her book - Bulletproof Your Career: Secure Your Financial Future and Do Fulfilling Work on Your Own Terms… for LIFE!
Book Recommendations from Pat
● Atomic Habits by James Clear
● A Minute To Think by Juliet Funt
What are your thoughts on the future of work?
