Podcast
the WoW - the World of Work!
Hosted by Paola Granati · EN
We have entered a new era that is transforming all aspects of our lives and work is no exception! It is in these moments of great transformation that we must think differently when we talk about work and move away from the notion that work equals job, equals employment.
It is more than that! It defines who we are, what we do, how much money we make, how we live, who we know, how we feel, what we learn, even where we live, the people we hang around with. It can bring status, fulfilment, achievement as well as frustration, burn-out, disenchantment. When we stop seeing work as simply employment and look at it as a world of opportunities where we can put our talents to work in areas we are passionate about, the perspective changes!
This is what this podcast is all about. Exploring the world of work from different perspectives with guest speakers who share their stories, and views on how their world of work has changed and what we can expect to see in the future. It is bringing to the table different disciplines and professions with the mission to bring the concept of work closer to people and people closer to work with a WOW!
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Part 2: The Complex World of People and Emotions @ Work w/ Roxana Petrus
Dec 27, 202300:24:05Tap to summarizeEmotions play a vital role in our world of work whether we are aware of it or not. And as leaders it is important to understand how our team is feeling and not only how well they are performing. The two are often linked! A motivated team is a "feeling" team that runs on positive emotions. Tune in to Part 2 of the World of Work Podcast, the WoW, where Roxana Cristina Petrus, certified coach, psychologist and transformational expert joins Paola Granati in this episode all about the complex world of people and emotions at work.
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Part 1: The Complex World of People and Emotions @ Work w/ Roxana Petrus
Dec 20, 202300:22:42Tap to summarizeHow we show up at work determines to a great extent how we feel at work. Our complex inner world made of emotions, thoughts, expectations of oneself and others plays a huge role in shaping our wellbeing. Unlike what many people think, we can greatly influence the environment we are in provided we check in with ourselves and keep ourselves honest! Occasionally taking the time to ensure that what we do is in line with what's important for us is a good reminder as to why we get up in the morning in the first place. Join Paola Granati and Roxana Petrus Part 1 of this episode of the World of Work podcast, the WoW. Roxana is a coach, psychologist and consultant with a background in psychotherapy and transformational coaching. Originally from Romania, Transylvania (yes, the place with all the vampires), now living in beautiful Luzern on a farm surrounded by llamas, alpacas, dogs, cats and the stillness of breathtaking nature. With over a decade of experience, she currently supports individuals, leaders, and teams in achieving their goals and navigating personal and professional challenges. She delivers individual and team coaching, training and diverse learning experiences around human skills development, emotional agility, communication and collaboration, productivity and satisfaction, leadership and self-leadership. With a master’s degree in psychology and advanced training in cognitive behavior psychotherapy, Roxana previously worked as a CBT psychotherapist in private practice and on an online therapy platform for anxiety disorders. She was also the founder and president of an NGO active in the mental health awareness area.
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Part 2: Charting New Career Paths in Today's Environment w/ John Wegman
Jun 27, 202300:20:14Tap to summarizeShort work sprints, transactional exchanges, project driven employment cycles: this is the future of work. It's less about loyalty and more about convenience, getting things done and moving on. But is this really the type of working future that brings fulfilment to people? Or maybe fulfilment comes from other spaces? Lots of questions come to mind when exploring the topic of work for the upcoming generation, their expectations and what this means for leaders! Tune in to Part 2!
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Part 1: Charting New Career Paths in Today's Environment w/ John Wegman
Jun 12, 202300:28:47Tap to summarizeIf you've been in the same professional swim lane for too long you may risk being stuck there, which is great if it's what you want but it may not be so great if you project your career towards the future where it's less about sticking to what you know and more about getting the skills you need to move ahead.This and more is what we talk about with my guest, John Wegman!John is a growth-oriented executive with a track record of driving business expansion, leading successful turnarounds, and implementing digital transformations. With over 20 years of industry experience, he has held key leadership positions with large enterprises including Vice President, Managing Director and Head of Strategy. He started his career as a Materials Engineer and moved into equipment management within global supply chains, which after an MBA led to digitisation and data science. He has furthering enhanced his education to pursue a Master’s degree in AI & Robotics. Originally from the United States, he has worked on 4 continents and brings a genuinely global perspective to his work & leadership.
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Part 2 - Placement on Purpose w/ Eva Offermans
May 29, 202300:32:05Tap to summarizeIn this 2nd part of Placement on Purpose we talk about referrals, the important role external recruiters play for companies, hybrid working, and nurturing your passions... even if they are not your profession, they can keep you sane! Eva Offermans is an entrepreneur and talent expert living in New York City. Originally from the Netherlands, she considers herself a global citizen, having lived in Antwerp (Belgium), Barcelona (Spain), Lausanne (Switzerland), and Krakow (Poland), before coming to the US in 2016. Eva holds a master’s degree in psychology from the University of Maastricht. She started her career as an agency recruiter and then worked for more than a decade in inhouse Talent Acquisition roles across different industries. Since 2020, Eva runs her own talent agency, Placement on Purpose, from New York, where she partners with mission-driven corporates and startups in the US and Europe to hire the best talent, for today and tomorrow.
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Part 1 - Placement on Purpose w/ Eva Offermans
May 11, 202300:27:29Tap to summarizePlacing the right talent in the right companies is what a good talent acquisition professional has to do. And this requires more than simply publishing job reqs, doing active searching, connecting with candidates and seeing whether they are a good match or not. In this episode with Eva Offermans we get to hear her views on talent acquisition, on the job market and why looking for a position on purpose as well as placing people with purposefulness in companies can make the difference in today's world of work, even when the job market is choppy and people cannot be too choosey!Tune in to the conversation !Eva Offermans is an entrepreneur and talent expert living in New York City. Originally from the Netherlands, she considers herself a global citizen, having lived in Antwerp (Belgium), Barcelona (Spain), Lausanne (Switzerland), and Krakow (Poland), before coming to the US in 2016. Eva holds a master’s degree in psychology from the University of Maastricht. She started her career as an agency recruiter and then worked for more than a decade in inhouse Talent Acquisition roles across different industries. Since 2020, Eva runs her own talent agency, Placement on Purpose, from New York, where she partners with mission-driven corporates and startups in the US and Europe to hire the best talent, for today and tomorrow.
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Part 2: The Digital Impact on Talent Mgmt w/ Dean Summlar
Apr 12, 202300:19:58Tap to summarizeThe conversation with Dean continues as we explore how open talent market platforms are changing the way companies manage talent and career development. The example at Schneider Electric is one of the many as companies are using digital technology at scale to facilitate the mapping and matching of skills and opportunities. The implications for leaders and HR are significant but the greatest shift is for the employees themselves who can benefit from direct access to mentors, projects and career opportunities on a easy to use platform!
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Part 1-The Digital Impact on Talent Mgmt w/ Dean Summlar
Mar 21, 202300:25:01Tap to summarizeDigitisation is here to stay, whether we like it or not. Getting familiar with technology, understanding how it works and how it can help us in our careers is of vital importance no matter what your job is. In this episode we talk about Open Talent Market platforms and how Schneider Electric, a company of over 130'000 employees has implemented this technology. How has that changed talent mgmt? What are the implications for leaders, HR and the employees themselves? My guest speaker is Dean Summlar, VP Talent Mgmt & Learning, International at Schneider Electric. He has enjoyed a varied career in multiple industries including Retail, Healthcare as well as Energy Management & Automation. He started his career as a Commercial Manager leading large teams for UK Retailer Marks and Spencer Plc before diversifying his career into Human Resources in 2009. Dean first joined Schneider Electric in UK & Ireland in 2014. In 2017 he and his wife moved to Australia where he joined the Pacific Human Resources Team and has held several roles before his most recent appointment as VP Talent Mgmt & Leaning. Besides business and HR, Dean has a passion for how technology, business strategy and commerce intersect with human behaviour. He believes it is HR’s responsibility to develop new ways of responding to the changing demands this brings and rapidly develop strategies and culture to enable the workforce to learn and adapt.
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Part 2 - The New Workforce Paradigm w/ Timothee Bardet
Feb 20, 202300:29:54Tap to summarizeIn part 2 we explore how to keep and share knowledge as the workforce becomes more fluid and dynamic. We also talk about what are the different type of workforces currently existing, what makes them different (contractors, employees, free lancers, etc) and when are they best fit for what purpose.Stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear what is WoWing Tim at the moment! Quite revealing indeed!My guest is Timothee Bardet, Managing Director of Z Digital Agency, a collective of 50+ senior entrepreneurs in charge of companies digital growth, from A to Z. Tim has been building several tech companies over the past 15 years. He is also an investor, a board member and a mentor for several companies in domains such as the wine industry, e-commerce, SaaS and cybersecurity.Listen to the podcast and watch the video!https://youtu.be/tTaCgoqNaUA
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Part 1 - The New Workforce Paradigm w/ Timothee Bardet
Feb 9, 202300:26:53Tap to summarizeAs the World of Work keeps changing in unpredictable ways, what does this mean for the workforce of today and tomorrow?Can flexible workforce models work just as well in bigger corporations as in smaller set-ups? What are the benefits of having blended workforces and what kind of culture is needed to build that?I explore the topic with Timothee Bardet, Managing Director of Z Digital Agency, a collective of 50+ senior entrepreneurs in charge of companies digital growth, from A to Z. Tim has been building several tech companies over the past 15 years. He is also an investor, a board member and a mentor for several companies in domains such as the wine industry, e-commerce, SaaS and cybersecurity.Listen to the podcast or watch the video on my YOUTUBE channel https://youtu.be/O19l1A239qE
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