Category: Collaboration

EP39: 9 Things Hybrid Workspaces Need

6/16/2021

Jennifer and Michelle continue traveling down the Hybrid Highway and consider what it takes for teams to thrive. As the world reopens, some remote workers are staying remote, while many are working hybrid, with some days spent in the office, and some from home. In this episode they explore 9 things hybrid workers need in this new and evolving workspace.

June 15th marks the release of Jennifer's 6th book, Reconnecting Workspaces. This is her third book geared to virtual, remote and hybrid workers. It is sure to become a foundational resource for hybrid work.

In this episode we explore:

Connection is key
Redefining your why
The importance of communication and conversations
Shifting communication patterns
What your culture reveals
Clarifying autonomy and responsibilities
Navigating matrix relationships
Jennifer's NEW book...Reconnecting Workspaces

NOTE: You can pick up a copy of her book at Amazon.

Question of the Week:
What do you need as a remote, virtual, or hybrid professional?

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Community Call:
Join us as we continue the conversation on our monthly community call held on the 1st Thursday of the month via zoom at 7:00am ET. Zoom details can be found on the Remote Pathways Resource Page.

NEW Monthly Planning Sessions:
The monthly planning sessions are 45-min facilitated real-time planning sessions held on the 3rd Thursday of the month via zoom at 12:15pm ET. Click here to register.

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THE 4 CORE ESSENTIALS FOR REMOTE SUCCESS

Let’s Connect!

Contact Jennifer to speak virtually on topics related to effective virtual conversations, virtual team development, virtual team leadership, growing a solopreneur business OR her own experience in leading remote teams globally in the voluntary sector.
Contact Michelle Mullins to have a great conversation about your remote, virtual, or hybrid working dreams. You can move from overwhelmed to overjoyed and learn to THRIVE in the remote working lifestyle.

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EP30: The Power of Collaborating and designing with community

2/2/2021

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Jennifer and Michelle consider ways to better collaborate and design with clients, customers, community and teams.

There is an incredible opportunity right now to collaborate with people around the world and design something wonderful together!

In this episode we explore:

Collaborating with the people you serve
Designing for things that people really want
We create more when we come together (1 + 1 = 3)
The value and power of listening to those around you
Collaborating quickly in ever-changing environments
The benefits of PlanDoTrack workbook and planner
Designing on the go!

Question of the Week:
What’s your next collaboration or design project?

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Community Call:
Join us as we continue the conversation on our monthly community call held on the 1st Thursday of the month via zoom at 7:00am ET. Zoom details can be found on the Remote Pathways Resource Page.

NEW Monthly Planning Sessions:
The monthly planning sessions are 45-min facilitated real-time planning sessions held on the 3rd Thursday of the month via zoom at 12:15pm ET. Click here to register.
February Topic: CONTENT Planning

Let’s Connect!

Contact Jennifer to speak virtually on topics related to effective virtual conversations, virtual team development, virtual team leadership, growing a solopreneur business OR her own experience in leading remote teams globally in the voluntary sector.
Contact Michelle Mullins to focus on what's GOOD and RIGHT in you and your decision to work remotely. You can move from overwhelmed to overjoyed and learn to THRIVE in the remote working lifestyle.

Check Out More Remote Pathways Programming and supports

Consulting support as you go virtual
Facilitate a virtual lunch & learn, co-working session or Team Day
Register to be notified of the next Remote Rhythm Retreat®

We would love to hear from you. Please visit our Remote Pathways Podcast page, or reach out to us to discuss coaching, consulting or training support around remote work.

The Remote Pathways podcast is co-hosted by Jennifer Britton and Michelle Mullins. It is based on the writing of Jennifer Britton, author of Remote Pathways. We would love to hear from you. Please visit our Remote Pathways Podcast page.

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EP23: Remote Management, Guest Sharon Koifman, Distant Job President

10/21/2020

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In this episode of Remote Pathways podcast we welcome Sharon Koifman, Distant Job President, to discuss Remote Management. Sharon Koifman is obsessed with remote management. Over nearly two decades of experience running three companies - and doing so 100% from his computer - Sharon has studied and researched not only how to operate remote businesses but how to create an amazing work culture, one where people love to come to work.

In this episode we explore:

Sharon's experience in managing remote teams
Why you need a solid 3 months to adjust to your remote experience
Importance of paying attention to your team on an emotional level
Consistency is paramount in remote management
Soft skills are just as important in remote space
How you get people connected with each other and the company

The Remote Pathways podcast is co-hosted by Jennifer Britton and Michelle Mullins. It is based on the writing of Jennifer Britton, author of Remote Pathways.

Connect with Sharon:
Click here to visit our guest page to learn more about our guest, Sharon Koifman!

Episode Question:
How are you connecting with your remote team at a personal level?

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If you are a new listener to the Remote Pathways podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Remote Pathways Podcast page, or reach out to us to discuss coaching, consulting or training support around remote work.

Need a Presenter?

Contact Jennifer to speak virtually on topics related to effective virtual conversations, virtual team development, virtual team leadership, growing a solopreneur business OR her own experience in leading remote teams globally in the voluntary sector.
Contact Michelle Mullins to focus on what's GOOD and RIGHT in you and your decision to work remotely. You can move from overwhelm to overjoyed and learn to THRIVE in the remote working lifestyle.

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EP020: Back to (remote) work

9/2/2020

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It's fall and back to work. In this episode we dip into PlanDoTrack productivity tips for the remote space.

The episode focuses on taking you back to workplace productivity, with a remote spin. For many professionals, their remote working experience is going to shift into the next year. With this in mind, let's take a look at Remote Work.

In this episode we explore:
PLAN

Be bold around your planning approach - what does bold mean for you?
Contingency Plan
Values. Purpose. Vision.

Daily Steps
Routines
Milestones and Motivation

TRACK

Micro-pauses
Metrics
Celebration
Learning and Iteration

The Remote Pathways podcast is co-hosted by Jennifer Britton and Michelle Mullins. It is based on the writing of Jennifer Britton, author of Remote Pathways.

If you are a new listener to the Remote Pathways podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Remote Pathways Podcast page, or reach out to us to discuss coaching, consulting or training support around remote work. You may also want to get in touch with one of the many assessments we mention in our podcast today, including the Everything DISC Agile EQ.

Episode Download:
Back to Remote Work Checklist

Question of the Week:
What does bold planning mean to you?

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What are the myths you are holding around remote work? Which myths have been eliminated? What paradigms are shifting for you?

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Explore these Resources
In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

Pick up a copy of the analog (paper based) PlanDoTrack workbook and planner for virtual and remote professionals at Amazon
Check out the Remote Working Tips at PlanDoTrack.com

Check Out More Remote Pathways Programming and supports

Consulting support as you go virtual
Reach out to us to facilitate a lunch and learn (virtual), co-working session or Team Day

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EP019: remote Working Myths

8/18/2020

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This episode focuses on several of the remote working myths that podcast co-host Jennifer Britton has shared in her April 2020 Effective Virtual Conversations call - Myths around Virtual and Remote Work and Teams.

In this episode we explore:

Remote Working Myths

This includes myths around...

Remote Work
Remote Teamwork

You can listen into her April 2020 Effective Virtual Conversations call at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GaynPGVEpg

The Remote Pathways podcast is co-hosted by Jennifer Britton and Michelle Mullins. It is based on the writing of Jennifer Britton, author of Remote Pathways.

If you are a new listener to the Remote Pathways podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Remote Pathways Podcast page, or reach out to us to discuss coaching, consulting or training support around remote work. You may also want to get in touch with one of the many assessments we mention in our podcast today, including the Everything DISC Agile EQ.

Follow our Podcast

https://www.RemotePathways.com/podcast
Follow us at Facebook.com/RemotePathways
Instagram.com/RemotePathways
Twitter/RemotePathways

Pick up a copy of the analog (paper based) PlanDoTrack workbook and planner for virtual and remote professionals at Amazon
Pick up a copy of Effective Virtual Conversations at Amazon
Check out Jennifer’s April 2020 Effective Virtual Conversations call at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GaynPGVEpg
Check out the Remote Working Tips at PlanDoTrack.com

Check Out More Remote Pathways Programming and supports

Join us at the Remote Pathways Lab
Consulting support as you go to virtualize
Reach out to us to facilitate a lunch and learn (virtual), co-working session or Team Day

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EP018: Leadership Consultant and coach, guest cindy hooker

8/4/2020

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In this episode of Remote Pathways we welcome Cindy Hooker. Cindy is a Small Business Human Resources and Leadership Advisor, Facilitator, U.S. Navy Veteran and dog lover.

We explore the benefits and challenges of project management in the remote space and tools, tips, and resources that can help in your endeavors.

In this episode, we explore:

Cindy's remote working story
Her transition from Human Resources to Remotepreneur as consultant and coach
The importance of organizing and setting boundaries
The gift of seeing the human side of business as we blend work and home life
Creating connection and an environment that honors different styles

The Remote Pathways podcast is co-hosted by Jennifer Britton and Michelle Mullins. It is based on the writing of Jennifer Britton, author of Remote Pathways.

Connect with Cindy on our Guest Page
Guest Cindy Hooker

This week's download from PlanDoTrack Workbook and Planner
One Page Plan
Monthly One Page Plan (will be available soon)

This week's question
What boundaries do you need to establish in your work?

Join the conversation on our next community call
Thursday, August 6th @ 7:00am ET on Zoom (check Remote Pathways Facebook page for details) where you can connect directly with Jennifer and Michelle!

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Website
Check out the Resource Hub and contact Jennifer and Michelle!
RemotePathways.com

Let's Talk Project Management!
Thanks for joining us. Please share this with others who can benefit from learning more leadership in the remote space. Let us know if we can support you!

Explore these resources:

Pick up a copy of the analog (paper based) PlanDoTrack workbook and planner for virtual and remote professionals at Amazon
Pick up a copy of Effective Virtual Conversations at Amazon and look at Chapter 11 and the Focus on Virtual Team Leadership Capabilities
Check out the Remote Working Tips at PlanDoTrack.com

MORE Remote Pathways Programming and supports

Consulting support as you go to virtualize
Reach out to us to facilitate a lunch and learn (virtual), co-working session or Team Day
Participate in the Living the Remote Dream webinar

Need a Presenter?

Contact Jennifer to speak virtually on topics related to effective virtual conversations, virtual team development, virtual team leadership, growing a solopreneur business OR her own experience in leading remote teams globally in the voluntary sector.
Contact Michelle to explore 1-1 leadership development opportunities and/or bringing interactive and immersive Strengths-Based seminars and training events to your group/team.

Jennifer also mentioned the Everything DiSC® Agile EQ™ is a classroom training and personalized learning experience that teaches participants to read the emotional and interpersonal needs of a situation and respond accordingly. By combining the personalized insights of DiSC® with active emotional intelligence development, participants discover an agile approach to workplace interactions and learn to navigate outside their comfort zone, empowering them to meet the demands of any situation. The result is an emotionally intelligent workforce that can support your thriving agile culture. This is offered through Potentials Realized, an Everything DiSC Partner.

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EP016: Business Coach and Prayer Powered Entrepreneur, Guest Kim Avery

6/30/2020

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In this episode of Remote Pathways we are interviewing Kim Avery! Kim Avery is the Vice President of Marketing at the Professional Christian Coaching Institute and the founder and president of Kim Avery Coaching, a global coaching firm that specializes in equipping coaches and entrepreneurs to build successful businesses as they partner with God to change the world.

Kim lives in beautiful Winter Haven, Florida with her husband Ron, and their Australian Labradoodle, Samwise Gamgee. She is also the proud mother of Jonathan, her recently deceased daughter Bethany, and "Nina" to four incredible grandchildren, Peyton, Paisley, Ethan, and Alexandar.

Listen to this fun and inspiring conversation as Kim shares her story about working remote, the importance of community, tips for programming in the virtual space and MORE!

In this episode, we discuss:

Kim's remote working story
The importance of community
Great ways to nurture authentic remote relationships
Kim's wonderful Marketing Momentum program
How social media helped Kim write her fabulous book, The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur

This week's download from Kim Avery
5 Simple Emails That Get You Clients

Guest Resources
Check out our NEW Guest page to learn more about Kim Avery

This week's question
What gives you Momentum in the Remote Space?

Join the conversation on our next community call
Thursday, July 9th @ 7am ET on Zoom (check Remote Pathways Facebook page for details) where you can connect directly with Kim!

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Website
Check out the Resource Hub for Remote Professionals!
RemotePathways.com

Thanks for joining us. Please share this with others who work remote and are interested in Marketing Momentum and The Prayer Powered Entrepreneur!

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EP015: Team effectiveness in the remote and virtual space

6/17/2020

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In this week’s episode, we explore the topic of team effectiveness. What helps teams thrive in the remote and virtual space? As Jennifer shares we need to go back to the some of the basics of what the research of Team Effectiveness has found.

You're going to enjoy our conversation as we consider the six core areas of team effectiveness and what's possible for high performing teams?

In this episode, we discuss:

What helps teams excel
6 core areas of high performing teams
Personal story of an exceptional team
Team Effectiveness - The heart of remote work and the engine of the organization

This week's download
Team Effectiveness

Resources mentioned in episode
Effective Virtual Conversations by Jennifer J. Britton (Chapter 11)
Wisdom of Teams by Katzenbach and Smith
Writings of Hackman and Wageman

This week's question
What does team effectiveness mean to you?

Join the conversation on our next community call
Thursday, June 18th @ 7:30am ET on Zoom (check Remote Pathways Facebook page for details) where you can connect directly with Jennifer and Michelle!

Follow us
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Website
Check out the NEW Resource Hub!
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Let's Talk Teams!
Thanks for joining us. Please share this with others who can benefit from learning more about team effectiveness. Let us know if we can support your teams thrive!

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EP014: Enneagram in remote work with guest teresa mccloy

6/2/2020

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In this episode of Remote Pathways we are interviewing Teresa McCloy! Teresa McCloy is the creator of the REALIFE Process®, ACC Executive Coach, Accredited Enneagram Professional, Podcaster, and Keynote Speaker. Through training, coaching, and consulting she serves her clients to move from living with their hair on fire to discovering clarity about the life they want to live each day and the business they want to lead.

Partnering together her own signature REALIFE Process® and tools such as the Enneagram Typology Profile, Teresa guides clients to a fresh way of intentional living!
You're going to enjoy our conversation as Teresa shares her story about working remote, the benefits of knowing your Enneagram type and finding your remote rhythm!

In this episode, we discuss:

Teresa's remote working story
The importance of finding your remote rhythm
Learn more about Teresa's REALIFE Process®
Understanding how the Enneagram can benefit you and your team

This week's download from Teresa McCloy
Enneagram in your REALIFE Typing Guide

Guest Resources
Check out our NEW Guest page to learn more about Teresa McCloy

This week's question
What's your Enneagram type?

Join the conversation on our next community call
Thursday, June 4th @ 7am ET on Zoom (check Remote Pathways Facebook page for details) where you can connect directly with Teresa!

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Website
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RemotePathways.com

Thanks for joining us. Please share this with others who work remote and are interested in The Enneagram and finding your remote rhythm!

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EP013: Building trust and connection in the remote space; an essential foundation

5/19/2020

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In this episode of Remote Pathways we explore the foundational elements of trust and connection in the remote work space.

The Remote Pathways podcast is co-hosted by Jennifer Britton and Michelle Mullins. It is based on the writing of Jennifer Britton, author of Remote Pathways.

Encourage an environment where people are able to raise issues of concern in a way that they feel safe, heard and recognized
Walk the talk
Provide an opportunity for people to get to know each other
Follow through

This week's download
Trust Self Assessment

You will also want to check out our weekly Remote Pathways blog posts.
Each week has a different focus, including Collaboration, Strengths and many of the other topics we touch on.

This week's question
What are you doing to build trust in your remote world? What is hindering trust?

Join the conversation on our next community call
Thursday, May 21st @ 7:30am ET on Zoom (check Remote Pathways Facebook page for details)

Follow us
Facebook.com/RemotePathways
Instagram.com/RemotePathways

Website
Check out the NEW Resource Hub!
RemotePathways.com

Need a Presenter?
Contact Jennifer to speak virtually on topics related to effective virtual
conversations, virtual team development, virtual team leadership, growing a
solopreneur business OR her own experience in leading remote teams globally in
the voluntary sector.

Looking for ways to practice EQ in the Remote Space
Contact Michelle to explore Finding Calm & Clarity in the Midst of Chaos virtual workshop for your group/team.

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EP39: 9 Things Hybrid Workspaces Need

EP30: The Power of Collaborating and designing with community

EP23: Remote Management, Guest Sharon Koifman, Distant Job President

EP020: Back to (remote) work

EP019: remote Working Myths

EP018: Leadership Consultant and coach, guest cindy hooker

EP016: Business Coach and Prayer Powered Entrepreneur, Guest Kim Avery

EP015: Team effectiveness in the remote and virtual space

EP014: Enneagram in remote work with guest teresa mccloy

EP013: Building trust and connection in the remote space; an essential foundation

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