Category: Virtual Teams - REMOTE PATHWAYS

ep46: running remote conference | guest: liam martin

10/6/2021

Join Jennifer and Michelle as they welcome Liam Martin, the Co-Founder & CMO of Time Doctor and Staff.com — one of the most popular time tracking and productivity software platforms in use by top brands today. He is also a co-organizer of the Running Remote Conference.

In this episode we explore:

Remote Culture
Building and Scaling Remote Teams
Force-quitting Your Day
Asynchronous Management
Running Remote Conference

Connect with Liam Martin:
Click here to visit our guest page to learn more about our guest, Liam Martin!

Episode Question:
What are your thoughts around asynchronous management?

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. Email info@potentialsrealized.com for zoom room details.

Follow our Podcast

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

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 around your remote work and explore how you can find a HEALTHY RHYTHM in the remote working lifestyle.

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.

EP40: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Guest: Christina Lee - CEO for Paradigm 360º Coach Training, LLC

7/7/2021

In this episode of Remote Pathways we welcome our guest, Christina Lee, to explore the important topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Christina Lee is the Chief Executive Officer for Paradigm 360º Coach Training, LLC. We also learn more about the organizations goal to work with small, medium and large companies who desire organizational change, accountability and high levels of authenticity that promotes employee engagement.

Christina Lee has a wealth of experience in corporate, non-profit management, fundraising and development. Prior to leaving corporate America she served as District Director for Junior Achievement of the Bay Area and was responsible for supporting the organization in its annual 3.5-million-dollar operating budget through corporate and individual giving and managed a district advisory board of C-Suite Executives. She’s also skilled in building teams through behavioral management assessment-based trainings, developing over 4500 leaders within a ten-year span. She is a Prosci Change Management practitioner, a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and certified Diversity Equity and Inclusion practitioner.

In this episode we explore:

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The importance of valuing and honoring others
Having safe spaces for important conversations
Building the foundation of trust through group coaching
Value systems and accountability in organizations
Scaling the DEI conversation on the remote pathway
How the virtual space opened up a new lens for transparency and vulnerability
Tools and techniques to have deep discussions

Connect with Christina Lee:
Click here to visit our guest page to learn more about our guest, Christina Lee!

Episode Question:
How is your organization valuing and honoring others?

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.
NOTE: email info@potentialsrealized.com for zoom room details

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 7:30am ET. Click here to register.

Follow our Podcast

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

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 around your remote work and explore how you can find a HEALTHY RHYTHM in the remote working lifestyle.

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.

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?

Follow our Podcast

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

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.

Download and Subscribe to receive even more REMOTE TIPS!
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.

EP38: Guest Patrick Burns | Co-Founder of Commons | Audio First Conversations for Teams

6/2/2021

In this episode of Remote Pathways we welcome our guest, Patrick Burns and explore his team’s mission to make work feel more connected. Patrick is the co-founder of Commons, a venture-backed startup building the future of enterprise audio. Commons enables teams to have interactions you’d have in the physical office, without needing to step foot in it.

In this episode we explore:

Patrick’s remote working story
How to make work feel more connected
The power of watercooler conversations
The awesome Commons platform
The talent a world-wide team can bring
The most efficient way to talk to your team
Breaking free from the Zoom box
Different levels of availability in the workplace

Connect with Patrick:
Click here to visit our guest page to learn more about our guest, Patrick Burns!

Commons Special Offer:
Start 3-month free trial

Episode Question:
What’s your favorite way to connect with your team?

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.
NOTE: email info@potentialsrealized.com for zoom room details

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 7:30am ET. Click here to register.

Follow our Podcast

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

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 around your remote work and explore how you can THRIVE in the remote working lifestyle.

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.

ep37: the future of work: hybrid

5/19/2021

Jennifer and Michelle consider what hybrid work is and the various ways it's popping up in workplaces around the world. This is THE conversation companies are having and it's important that we are thinking through the complexities of it all.

In this episode we explore:

What is hybrid and is it new?
The unique stretch points for teams
Physical workplace vs. virtual workspace
How do we ensure people feel connected and included
What's happening to meetings and watercooler conversations
Everyone's voice and perspective is important
Leadership will require different styles
Now is the time to experiment

Episode Question:
What hybrid models are you considering?

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.
NOTE: email info@potentialsrealized.com for zoom room details

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 7:30am ET. Click here to register.

Download and Subscribe to receive even more REMOTE TIPS!
THE 4 CORE ESSENTIALS FOR REMOTE SUCCESS

Follow our Podcast

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

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 working adventure! You can move from overwhelmed to overjoyed and learn to THRIVE in the remote working lifestyle.

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.

EP24: Remote Working Mindset & Workplace Wellness, Guest Jennifer Grote, Strengths & Wellness Coach

11/4/2020

In this episode of Remote Pathways podcast we welcome back, Jennifer Grote, to discuss Remote Working Mindset and the importance of Workplace Wellness. As a Strengths Champion Certified Coach® and Board Certified Integrative Health Coach, Jennifer offers customized presentations & workshops to meet the needs of teams or groups. Jennifer's goal is to inspire, empower, and uplift teams so they can take the business to the next level.

In this episode we explore:

The importance of workplace wellness
How Clifton Strengths play a role in your overall well-being
Understanding and navigating stress
The impact and benefits of Emotional Intelligence
Great tips for integrating wellness into the remote 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.

Connect with Jennifer:
Click here to visit our guest page to learn more about our guest, Jennifer Grote!

Episode Download:
5 Keys to Well Being and Wholistic Success

Episode Question:
What's your vision for wellness in the workplace?

Community Call:
Join us as we continue the conversation with our guest and engage in a coaching activity to explore your wellness vision. Click here for LIVE call or recording details.

Follow our Podcast

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

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.

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.

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

10/21/2020

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?

Follow our Podcast

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

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.

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.

EP022: Remote Working in Voluntary Sector, Guest Kristin Winkle Beck, Executive Director of Social Venture Partners Charlotte

10/7/2020

In this episode of Remote Pathways podcast we welcome Kristin Winkle Beck. Kristin is the founder of Pivot Point Professionals and the Executive Director of Social Venture Partners Charlotte. She is an enthusiastic coach, optimistic problem solver, and servant leader. She spent more than 20 years managing teams, business units, and strategic vendor relationships with Fortune 100 companies prior to her career pivot into coaching.

In this episode we explore:

The dream job Kristin never knew existed
Pivoting to virtual events
Working effectively with external companies around the world
Benefits discovered about working remotely
Coordinating volunteers virtually
Working from home vs. living at 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.

Connect with Kristin:
Click here to visit our guest page to learn more about our guest, Kristin Winkle Beck!

Episode Download:
Tips to Pivot to Virtual Events

Episode Question:
Are you working from home or are you living at work?

Follow our Podcast

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

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.

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 explore programming for Women Working Remotely

EP021: Co-Working in Remote Space

9/15/2020

In this episode of the Remote Pathways podcast we explore co-working in the remote space. With social distancing becoming the new norm for many, co-working is likely to take on new forms. Join Michelle and Jennifer for this very practical conversation.

In this episode we explore:

What co-working is
Benefits of co-working
What's important about incorporating co-working into your every day routine
What co-working can look like (virtual retreats, accountability sessions, Get It Done afternoons

Episode Download:
Remote Co-Working Strategy Sheet

Question of the Week:
What does co-working look like for you in the virtual and remote space?

Follow our Podcast

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

***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

In this episode, we mentioned the episode about Remote Collaboration

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.

Check Out More Remote Pathways Programming and supports

Consulting support as you go virtual
Facilitate a lunch and learn (virtual), co-working session or Team Day

EP020: Back to (remote) work

9/2/2020

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.

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?

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
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