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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Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. 

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.

​​In this episode we explore:
PLAN

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

DO

• 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?

***Join the Conversation***
Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. 
Connect with us at our Facebook Group – and let us know what you do to get up to speed quickly

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

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

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

***Join the Conversation***
Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section.  
Connect with us at our Facebook Group – and let us know what you do to get up to speed quickly

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
• 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

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.

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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Instagram.com/RemotePathways

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!

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!

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Website
Check out the NEW Resource Hub!
RemotePathways.com

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!

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
Check out the NEW Resource Hub!
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!

​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.
In this episode, we discuss:

• 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.

​In this episode of Remote Pathways explore six areas to        consider as you make the quick shift into working in a remote, virtual or distributed work space. Whether it's economic, health, political or environmental pressures, many organizations large and small are turning to remote work - even if they didn't think they might six months ago.

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.

In this episode, we discuss the following tips that can help you get up to speed quickly if you need to go remote:

• Focus on the end result
• Be clear and concise
• Make things explicit and clarify expectations
• Set yourself up for remote work success
• Find a routine that words for you
• Stay connected

This week's download
Getting Up to Speed Quickly

This week's question
What helped you transition into remote work quickly?

NEW! Remote Resource Hub

Additional resources
This week Jennifer shares definitions from her 2019 PlanDoTrack Workbook and Planner for Virtual and Remote Professionals.

Check out Remote Working Tips at PlanDoTrack.com

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

Join the conversation on the Remote Pathways facebook page (see below)

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Thanks for joining us. Please share this with others who work remote and are interested in all things remove, virtual, and mobile!

In this episode of Remote Pathways we are interviewing Susan Combs! Susan is an Executive Coach who specializes in career coaching and communications training to mid-level professionals seeking to expand their leadership capabilities and advance their careers. 

She also develops customized communications and training solutions for businesses and organizations with a special emphasis on facilitating corporate mentoring programs. With 23 years experience developing high-impact programs for individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations.
You're going to enjoy our conversation as Susan shares her story about working remote, the benefits of Mentoring programs and more!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Susan's remote working story
• Mentoring in the remote space
• Success Stories 
• Start your own mentoring program

This week's download from Susan Combs
Mentoring in the Remote Space

Guest Resources
Check out our NEW Guest page to learn more about Susan Combs

Additional remote connections mentioned by our podcast guest
MentorRoadmap.com for more on Susan (and Jennifer's) mentor training and mentoring resources for organizations.

This week's question
How have mentors helped you in the remote space?

Join the conversation on our next community call
Thursday, April 2nd @ 7am 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

Thanks for joining us. Please share this with others who work remote and are interested in Mentoring Programs!