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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.
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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!

Follow us
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Website
Check out the Resource Hub and contact Jennifer and Michelle!
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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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EP017: Every Professional in the remote space is a leader and needs leadership skills

7/14/2020

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​In this episode of Remote Pathways we explore the importance of developing leadership skills in all remote workers, not just the formal leaders. The episode focuses on 11 core remote leadership skills Jennifer shares as virtual team leadership capabilities in Chapter 10 of Effective Virtual Conversations.

​In this episode, we explore:
  • Eleven core skills for remote or virtual leadership
  • How you might consider building these skills as an organization in all your people- - from leveraging coaching skills training for all, to mentoring, to hosting lunch and learns, and virtual training.
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.

This week's download
Self-Assessment - Every Remote Professional Needs Leadership Skills

This week's question
What are the leadership skills you want to focus on developing? What might they look like?

Join the conversation on our next community call
Thursday, July 23rd @ 7:30am ET on Zoom (check Remote Pathways Facebook page for details) where you can connect directly with Jennifer and Michelle!

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

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

Let's Talk Remote Leadership!
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 - complete a more detailed remote skills self-assessment in Chapter 1
  • 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
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.
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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!

Follow us
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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!
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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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Instagram.com/RemotePathways

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!
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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!

Follow us
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Instagram.com/RemotePathways

Website
Check out the NEW Resource Hub!
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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.

​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.
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ep012: Gayle oudeh, conflict in the remote space

5/5/2020

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In this episode of Remote Pathways we welcome Gayle Oudeh, the Executive Director of The Centre for Conflict Resolution International Inc. She's also the co-author of the book, Conflict is for the Birds! Understanding Your Conflict Management Style.

​Conflict is inevitable in the remote space, and each one of us will bring a different approach to conflict.
In this episode, we discuss:
  • Conflict is a natural part of teamwork, and remote work
  • Everyone has a different conflict style
  • Gayle shares five different conflict styles people may have - which one are you?
  • What conflict can look like in the remote space
  • Strategies for working with different conflict styles

This week's download
Navigating Conflict

Guest Resources
Check out our NEW Guest page to learn more about Gayle Oudeh

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 type of bird do you connect with your conflict management style?

Join the conversation on our next community call
Thursday, May 7th @ 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

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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EP011: Getting up to speed quickly in the remote space

4/15/2020

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​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)

Follow us
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Instagram.com/RemotePathways

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

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ep010: Susan Combs, Executive Coaching and Mentor Roadmap®

4/1/2020

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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!

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EP009: Remote Pathways - Remote? Virtual? or Mobile?

3/18/2020

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. March 18, 2020
 
Jennifer Britton and Michelle Mullins. In this episode of Remote Pathways we explore the differences between working REMOTE, working virtually and mobile 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.

If you are a new listener to the Remote Pathways podcast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today!

In this episode, we discuss:
  • What is the difference between remote, virtual and mobile work
  • Definitions for remote, virtual and remote work
  • How the language of remote work has been changing, as well as the context (and size of our connection devices)
  • How today's business context characterized by complexity requiring the need of greater collaboration across traditional silos and different disciplines

This week's download
Remote Whitepaper

This week's question
What silos do you cross every day in your work?

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

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

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

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

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