In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld chats with Michelle Coulson, Chief Remote Rebel and founder of Remote Rebellion. Calling in from Bulgaria, Michelle shares her unconventional journey from traditional recruiter to remote work advocate – and why she decided she was never going back to the office after a taste of remote life in Bali.

Michelle opens up about the real challenges of finding remote jobs (even for seasoned professionals), what sparked her mission to help others break free from office mandates, and how companies can better attract top talent in today’s changing work landscape. From rule-breaking to rewriting the future of work, Michelle brings the rebellious energy remote work needs right now.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork

01:10 Meet Michelle Coulson: CEO of Remote Rebellion

01:56 The Journey to Remote Rebellion

04:50 The Birth of Remote Rebellion

05:37 The Philosophy Behind Remote Rebellion

08:44 Challenges in the Remote Job Market

12:24 Connecting with Candidates and Companies

14:18 The Evolution of Remote Work

19:27 Recruitment Strategies and AI

20:54 Advice for Remote Work Beginners

21:50 Leveraging Existing Skills for Remote Roles

24:36 Challenges and Solutions in Remote Work

27:36 Creating Effective Remote Workspaces

30:50 Building Team Connection Remotely

33:54 Innovative Remote Career Fair

39:41 Future of Remote Work