In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, we sit down with Selena Rezvani — internationally known leadership speaker, TEDx presenter, LinkedIn Top Voice, and bestselling author of Quick Confidence and Quick Leadership. Selena shares practical tools for transforming traditional leadership into a more human, trust-based practice. Drawing on her work with organizations like Microsoft, Pfizer, and The World Bank, she offers powerful strategies for empowering employees, creating psychologically safe teams, and cultivating inclusion across generations. From ditching bossware to encouraging self-advocacy, this conversation is a must-listen for leaders navigating the new era of hybrid work, shifting generational values, and the mental health crisis impacting today’s workforce. 

About This Episode  In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Britt Andreatta—renowned leadership expert, neuroscientist, and CEO of Brain Aware Training—about why most change initiatives fail, and how leaders can succeed by understanding the brain. Drawing from decades of research and her best-selling "Wired" book series, Britt explains the biological resistance to change, the rise of change fatigue post-pandemic, and what truly empowers employees. Whether you're an executive, a middle manager, or an emerging leader, this episode delivers science-backed strategies for leading with clarity, empathy, and sustainable momentum in a time of non-stop disruption. 

About This Episode  In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, host Frank Cottle is joined by Nadia Vatalidis, Head of People at Doist—the globally recognized company behind Todoist and Twist. With a decade of experience scaling distributed teams at GitLab, Remote.com, and now Doist, Nadia brings deep expertise on what it really takes to build a high-performing, remote-first company. Together, they explore the strategic decisions behind global hiring, equitable compensation frameworks, time zone productivity, employee security, and the cultural strengths of distributed work.  Whether you’re a founder, team leader, or HR exec navigating the complexities of remote hiring or distributed team design, this episode is a roadmap to getting it right. Learn exactly why remote-first is a mindset shaping the future of work. 

Discover how managed workspaces are redefining flexible office solutions with Robert Schogger, Co-Founder of MetSpace.

About This Episode  In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, host Frank Cottle sits down with Matt Bertman, a seasoned HR executive and best-selling author of The Insightful Leader, to explore what leadership really looks like—through the eyes of employees. Drawing from over 25 years in leadership development across industries like tech, real estate, insurance, and automotive, Matt reveals the most common blind spots that leaders miss, why 60% of employees would fire their boss if given the chance, and how post-COVID hybrid work has changed the rules of engagement. Together, they discuss the shift from hierarchical command to trust-based communication, the role of emotional intelligence, and how leaders can better empower and understand their teams. This episode is a must-listen for any executive looking to transform their leadership style for the modern workplace. 

About this episode  In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, we bring together three visionary leaders to explore how organizations can radically reimagine work: from reducing time to improving impact, from hierarchical management to leader‑creation, and from forced culture programs to conditions for authentic belonging.   Dr. Dale Whelehan leads the global campaign for the four‑day workweek and helps companies redesign work systems to meet human psychological and physiological needs. Chris McAlister specializes in leadership development that creates self‑sustaining teams, not just managers. Drew Jones examines how workplace culture is shaped by environment, autonomy and experimentation. Together, they offer actionable insight into how forward‑thinking organizations can address burnout, evolve leadership, foster meaningful culture and make shorter workweeks a strategic advantage — not a cost. 

About This Episode  Is burnout a personal failure — or a sign that the system is broken? In this powerful episode, Priya Rathod, Co-Chair of Indeed’s Parents & Caregivers Inclusion Resource Group, unpacks the truth behind today’s workplace stress epidemic. Drawing from her experience in product strategy, UX, and inclusive leadership, Priya explains why burnout, job insecurity, and rigid policies are pushing people — especially working parents and caregivers — to their limits.   This conversation goes beyond wellness perks to spotlight what truly matters: flexible systems, belonging, trust, and real psychological safety. If you're navigating career uncertainty, managing caregiving responsibilities, or leading a team through change, this episode will leave you rethinking how we define success and build supportive work cultures in a constantly evolving world. 

About This Episode  In this compelling episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, we dive into the transformative intersection of artificial intelligence, human‑centered automation and workplace evolution. We’re joined by three industry trail‑blazers: Angela Hood, founder and CEO of ThisWay Global — a company that uses AI to mitigate bias, match talent and unlock human potential across thousands of organizations. Jeremy Fennema, a seasoned IT executive and fractional CTO, who brings over two decades of experience in digital transformation, agile innovation and applying AI inside enterprise workflows. And Ram Srinivasan, an executive consultant and AI adoption leader at JLL, MIT alumnus and author of The Conscious Machine, who explores how AI can amplify human potential rather than replace it. Together, they unpack critical topics for the future of work — how remote/virtual and in‑office working models will co‑exist, why AI adoption is non‑negotiable for knowledge workers, how organizational practices must evolve to manage bias and human‑centered systems, what the shifting skillsets are for tomorrow’s workforce, and how companies can move beyond the hype of AI into measurable value.   From talent sourcing and diversity ROI to developers, testers and QA in an AI‑augmented world, this conversation is rich with strategic insights and practical take‑aways for leaders, technologists and everyone working at the intersection of people and technology. 

In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, workplace culture expert and author Bree Groff joins us to challenge outdated ideas about what work is — and what it could be. Drawing from her book Today Was Fun: A Book About Work (Seriously), Bree shares insights from decades of guiding Fortune 500 leaders through meaningful transformation.   We explore why fun at work isn't a perk — it's essential. From the science of engagement to the impact of cozy teams, Bree offers a human-centered blueprint for reshaping our relationship with work, leadership, and each other. 

The office space crisis is not just about vacancies — it's about evolution. In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, we welcome Andrea Pirrotti-Dranchak, Head of Real Estate, Americas at infinitSpace and one of the world’s leading authorities in flexible workspace.   With over 25 years of experience driving innovation in real estate across 65+ countries, Andrea joins host Frank Cottle to unpack the growing misalignment between traditional commercial real estate and the needs of today’s occupiers. From shrinking lease terms to hybrid demands, and suburban growth to the economics of amenities, Andrea delivers hard truths, fresh strategies, and a clear-eyed call for a flexible, user-first future of space.   This episode is a must-listen for landlords, brokers, occupiers — and anyone reimagining the workplace. 

Learn how Doist builds culture and productivity across distributed teams with Chase Warrington, Head of Operations. Remote-first strategy decoded.

How to design flexible work models that actually perform—Cali Yost shares strategic insights for the future of work.

Can AI align with ESG goals? Kate O’Neill explores ethical innovation and the future of work.

Workplace wellness is broken. Learn how to fix it with insights from experts on burnout, balance, and innovative tools for thriving at work.

Stanford economist Nick Bloom unpacks the real data behind remote work, hybrid models, and talent strategy in 2025 and beyond.

Gen Z is transforming work, hiring, and culture. Discover what leaders must know to keep up with the Gen Z workforce.

Discover how AI‑powered, human‑centric data systems are transforming flexible workspaces — insights from Harun Biswas of UltraSoft Technologies.

Upwork’s Dave Bottoms reveals how AI is transforming freelancing, talent matching, and global work in this future-forward conversation.

Breathwork expert Kurtis Lee Thomas reveals how breathwork can reduce burnout, boost performance, and transform employee wellness at work.

About This Episode  In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, we sit down with Amber Wernick, award-winning designer and Practice Development Leader at Perkins&Will. With over 15 years of experience shaping workplace, education, and healthcare interiors, Amber brings a human-centered lens to space design. She unpacks how offices must evolve — from productivity-first environments to spaces that foster connection, belonging, and adaptability. From tackling the loneliness epidemic to designing flexible hubs that accommodate AI, remote work, and hybrid models, Amber shares actionable insights for leaders navigating the next chapter of office life.