Liz Wielinski ’01, Senior Project Manager at Pearson Online & Blended Learning, joins the podcast to talk about how to adjust to working remotely and communicating with colleagues online. Liz shares her personal experience and offers advice on how to cut down on distractions, create boundaries between work and home life and stay connected with colleagues and clients. She also tells us about some of her favorite tools to stay connected and efficient in her home office.

Terri Tilford ’87, LPC, Director of Counseling at Winston-Salem State University, discusses how this crisis is positively and negatively affecting people’s mental health and relationships. Dr. Tilford shares reflections and tips on how to keep a positive headspace and manage anxiety. She also provides advice and resources for how families can cope and help children navigate their emotions during this challenging time.

Nancy Maurer ’90, founder of leadership consulting firm, Sonder Haven LLC, shares advice on how leaders can help their teams adapt to the changes brought on by COVID-19 and social distancing and motivate their teams to thrive while working remotely.