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ep50: A Year in review | topics

12/1/2021

In this episode of the Remote Pathways podcast we take a trip down memory lane and review the episodes of the second season. Join Michelle and Jennifer for this high level overview of our Remote Adventure!

In this episode we explore:

Some of our favorite moments in Season #2
The fabulous topics, downloads, and more that we explored in Season #2
The resources released in 2021 to support your groups and teams

Take the Hybrid Quiz
bitly.com/hybridworkquiz

Question of the Week:
What is your favorite episode in Season #2

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ep49: Quiz to discover your hybrid work style

11/17/2021

What is your work style preference in the hybrid world? Join Jennifer and Michelle as they explore five of the hybrid work styles from Jennifer Britton's latest Reconnecting Workspaces Quiz. Understanding our hybrid work styles is essential for exceptional teamwork in the hybrid space.

In this episode we explore how our styles influences:

How we like to work
Role preference
Understanding what enables and derails our work
What we might find a stressor

Take this FREE 3-minute Quiz to Find Out Your Hybrid Work Style
https://quiz.reconnectingworkspaces.com/sf/56913b8a

Question of the Week:
What's your Hybrid Work Style?

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Contact Michelle Mullins to discover a healthy, sustainable rhythm of life, that will help you avoid burnout and say YES to the work you love!

EP48: Boosting The Group Coaching Conversation

11/3/2021

Join Jennifer and Michelle as they explore the topic of boosting the group coaching conversation in the virtual and remote space. Jennifer Britton's first book, Effective Group Coaching, was the world's first book published on the topic of group coaching more than a decade ago (Wiley, 2009). In this episode They will consider 4 core areas which characterize group coaching including creating a space for reflection, action, awareness and insight.

In this episode we explore:

What coaching is, and is not. How a coaching approach can be incorporated by organizations, teams, leaders and individuals.
Ensuring that there is time for people to pause and do some stocktaking.
The importance of putting things into action.
Coaching around what people are gleaning from the coaching process.
What new awareness is being created through the conversation.

Question of the Week:
What are you doing to create more opportunities and awareness and insight?

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Contact Michelle Mullins to discover a healthy, sustainable rhythm of life, that will help you avoid burnout and say YES to the work you love!

EP47: Onboarding and Reboarding in Today's Evolving Workspace

10/19/2021

Join Jennifer and Michelle as they talk about what it means to onboard and reboard in the virtual, hybrid and remote world. They also explore Jenn's latest book, The 90-Day Guide for Success, and how it will help you make this transition. Whether you are returning to the office, going hybrid, or staying remote we can all benefit from a daily focus around key issues. Issues like building trust, resilience and change, getting organized, navigating key relationships, and more.

The book provides you with one 15-minute focus a day, providing clarity around what's possible. It is delivered in daily bite-sized pieces to support you with the daily steps and consistent action which will create the momentum you need.

In this episode we explore:

Key skills and focus areas needed during onboarding and reboarding
The value of a daily focus over a 90-day period and key weekly themes during the onboarding or reboarding process
The importance of connection and belonging
What to expect in the 90-Day Guide For Success
The impact of spending 30-minutes together in the virtual space

During Q4 Jennifer is hosting a daily breakfast call on weekdays 7:30-8:00am ET:
https://zoom.us/j/2703020415

Grab your copy of the 90-Day Guide:
90-Day Guide for Success: Pathways to Thrive in the Virtual, Remote, and Hybrid World: Britton, Jennifer J.: 9780993791574: Amazon.com: Books

Episode Question:
What's important as you onboard or reboard?

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.

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Contact Michelle Mullins to discover a healthy, sustainable rhythm of life, that will help you avoid burnout, and say YES to a life you LOVE.

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.

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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.

ep45: making your hybrid meetings more effective

9/22/2021

In this episode we continue traveling down the Hybrid Highway and consider ways to make your hybrid work meetings more effective. We also talk about 3 practical tips for your next meeting.

In this episode we explore:

What mobility and accessibility means in today's world
What everyone is seeing and experiencing in hybrid meetings
Memorable conversations and meetings that get results
Intentionality and focus on vision

Question of the Week:
What can you do to make your hybrid meetings more effective?

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Community Call:
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NOTE: The next Community Call is scheduled for October 7th

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Contact Michelle Mullins to have a great conversation about your current remote working experience. It's time to INVEST in yourself and take ownership of this amazing opportunity!

EP44: The claims model - Motivation in the remote space

9/8/2021

Motivation is a central driver for clients in the coaching process. As we bring together people in groups, it becomes quickly apparent that everyone is wired in a different way, motivated by different things.

In this episode we explore:

How community is at the heart of any group coaching process.
Ongoing learning is critical for success within the remote workspace.
What you can do to foster autonomy in your groups.
What happened to compensation and perks since moving to remote work.
How status fits into working remotely.

Question of the Week:
What element of the CLAIMS model motivates you?

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Community Call:
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NOTE: The next Community Call is scheduled for September 9th

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THE 4 CORE ESSENTIALS FOR REMOTE SUCCESS

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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 current remote working experience. It's time to INVEST in yourself and take ownership of this amazing opportunity!

EP43: 10 systems for hybrid, remote & virtual teams

8/18/2021

In this episode of the Remote Pathways podcast we share 10 valuable systems to support your hybrid, virtual & remote teams. Join us as we discuss these important systems for your TEAM toolbox.

In this episode we explore:

Systems that support your virtual, hybrid or remote teams
How Jennifer and Michelle use these systems and the benefits they bring
Questions to help you consider the systems you need in place to support your teams

Question of the Week:
What systems need to change in your organization?

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Community Call:
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NOTE: The next Community Call is scheduled for September 9th

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THE 4 CORE ESSENTIALS FOR REMOTE SUCCESS

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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 current remote working experience. It's time to INVEST in yourself and take ownership of this amazing opportunity!

ep42: hybrid community & connections | guest: clint byars - forward church pastor

8/4/2021

In this episode of Remote Pathways, Jennifer and Michelle are joined by guest, Clint Byars. Clint is the founding and lead pastor of Forward Church in Sharpsburg GA and the creator of Tools for Transformation. Clint shares his valuable lessons learned from facilitating community and nurturing connections with people around the world. He also shares some helpful tools for mind renewal.

In this episode we explore:

Clint's remote working experience and lessons learned along the way
Facilitating community and nurturing connections around the world
The power of authenticity and a genuine desire to connect
The importance of maintaining a personal connection with your online community
Leading with vision and values and sharing that with others
The benefits of brainwave entrainment technology
Clint's Tools for Transformation and much more

Connect with Clint Byars:
Click here to visit our guest page to learn more about our guest, Clint Byars!

Episode Question:
What does facilitating community look like for your organization?

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.
NOTE: There is no August Community Call as Jennifer will be delivering her TEDx Talk - Hooray Jennifer!

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.

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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.

EP41: building a robust team Culture

7/21/2021

Jennifer and Michelle explore building a robust team culture. It's often said that culture eats strategy for breakfast. Team culture and identity is critical in the remote space. It keeps us connected to others, and signals our belonging. It's "how we do things here" and what is "acceptable and not acceptable" as a team.

In this episode we explore:

What it means to have a robust team culture
Mantras, mottos, and momentum
Three core areas of team culture
The emerging trend of hoteling and hot spots
Virtual and tangible reminders of being on a team
Re-imagining what's possible
The shadow side of team culture

Also, happy to announce Jenn's book, Reconnecting Workspaces, is available for purchase on Amazon. This is her third book geared to virtual, remote and hybrid workers. It is sure to become a foundational resource for hybrid work.

Question of the Week:
How do you create an incredible team culture?

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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.