DistantJob Podcast

Maya Middlemiss has been working remotely for 20 years, and she has learned the dos and don’ts of remote work.  During this podcast episode, she shares interesting insights, both for employees and leaders, about remote work. She also helps remote managers to take ownership in their roles by helping them understand that being a good leader is about trust, not control.

Sarah Aviram is an expert in understanding what makes employees, whether remote or not, thrive at their jobs. After extensive research and one year traveling as a digital nomad, she understood that it's not necessarily about working remotely or working at an office. One of the most important factors is to do a job you love. During this podcast episode, she shares insights on her research, and she also reveals the three key motivators to succeed while working remotely.

Wayne Turmel has been working remotely for more than 25 years. During this podcast episode, he shares a deep insight into why engagement is not about sending a flower bouquet or a chocolate box. Employee engagement goes further than those details; it’s also into how you care and worry about your employees. He also mentions why in a remote setting is fundamental that leaders focus on communication and setting clear expectations. 

In this podcast episode, Stephen Sommers explains in-depth why ownership is fundamental in any business. He shares, from his experience, why encouraging ownership and helping employees developing it changes the team's dynamics for the better. He also shares valuable insights in diverse subjects such as culture, remote hiring, and tips for remote leaders.

During this podcast episode, Anne Bibb shares valuable insights on how the current debate should not be whether to shift towards a fully remote organization vs. going back to the office. Business leaders should reflect upon where their employees work at best? And base their decision on their employee's needs.

In this podcast, Andrew Hutton, shares how he launched his remote startup during one of the most chaotic years for many. Despite the pandemic, he was able not only to build his business successfully but help other entrepreneurs doing it as well.

How to measure accountability in the remote workplace? This is one of the most common questions from new remote leaders who are not sure how to deal with their teams virtually. During this podcast episode, Erica McMannes shares how accountability is based on trust. She also reveals insights about the truth of leading remote teams and how hiring remotely has made her business successful.

During this podcast episode, Stephanie Lee shares how having a diverse path experience helped her perform successfully in her current role. She also reveals how to make remote work more meaningful and how you can connect with your team members successfully with the right tools.

During this podcast episode, Sara Magnabosco shares her experience traveling the world while working. She also reveals how to manage a remote team being a digital nomad and, more importantly, how to create a sense of community among team members for different parts of the world.

During this podcast episode, Bretton Putter smashes one of the most common myths regarding remote hiring. Usually, companies look for ‘culture fit’ when interviewing candidates. However, Bretton says that looking for such quality is impossible and that companies instead should hire for values.