The Intelligent Workplace

My guest on this podcast is Nina Purewal, founder of Pure Minds and co-author of the best selling book, Let That S##t Go. Having studied mindfulness for 20 years, the book is a no filter approach on how to find peace of mind and happiness in the everyday.

Nina develops mindfulness strategies with clients such as Deloitte, Viacom, and Red Bull. In doing so she drives focus, efficiency, team cohesiveness, and employee contentment.

Sit down, take a few deep breaths and press play...it's time to go on a mindfulness journey. This episode is like nothing else I have recorded, it is a raw and honest conversation about life, love and loss. And of course, how to Let That S##t Go on the road to recovery. The conversation goes off on a few tangents, which I did not edit out, as I felt it would detract from the authenticity of the conversation.

Episode Links

Let That Sh*t Go Australia.

https://www.pureminds.ca/

https://www.livetiles.nyc/intelligent-intranet/livesmiles

https://www.livetiles.nyc/

On this episode, I speak with a man who has the coolest job title in tech. His name is Steve Clayton, and he is the Chief Storyteller for Microsoft.

From birth, we listen to stories that entertain us, teach us, inspire us and connect us with others sharing the same story time experience. But as we grow older, something changes and the stories get left behind. Are we too busy, concentrating on adult life?

But somewhere inside that adult body is an inner child wanting to share in the joy of a good story.

So what exactly does a Chief Story teller actually do? Is there a strategy to connect with that inner child? What are the tricks of the trade in crafting corporate stories? Why does Microsoft see it as being so important that they now have an entire team dedicated to it?

I had so many questions, and luckily for me, Steve had just as many answers. In this episode, Steve shares valuable insights on the art of story telling in the modern workplace.

Episode Links

https://news.microsoft.com/stories/

https://news.microsoft.com/handbook/

https://www.livetiles.nyc/intelligent-intranet/livesmiles

https://www.livetiles.nyc/

On this episode of the Intelligent Workplace, we discuss the digital employee experience. DEX comprises three elements, how employees work, what tools and technology they use, and the culture they exist within.

While DEX is not a new concept, the focus has increased on it in recent years. An Australian company, Step Two has even begun conducting an annual survey on the topic. Managing Director of Step Two, James Robertson, joins me on this episode to share his DEX insights.

Episode Links

https://www.steptwo.com.au

https://www.livetiles.nyc/

https://nucleuscyber.com/

A recent comment from a colleague about a piece of tech being "too cold" got me thinking. What is cold tech? Is that even a thing? What he was actually referring to was the fact that the tech was poorly designed, it wasn't humanized. Humanizing tech refers to designing technology to be better for humans, and better at interacting with humans.

I wanted to know more about humanizing technology, so I invited Sean Ferrel onto the podcast. Sean is the founder of Managed Solution, a award winning IT Services Consultancy from San Diego. He describes himself as "Subject Matter Expert on opinions", and backs that claim up with 20 years experience in the Tech World. One of his passions is the science behind humanizing technology.

In this episode we discuss some of the humanizing strategies designers use, how artificial intelligence is influencing it, and what the future holds in this space.

Episode Links

https://www.livetiles.nyc/livetiles-ceo-on-ai-humanising-technology-is-the-future

https://www.managedsolution.com/

https://www.livetiles.nyc/

https://www.livetiles.nyc/intelligent-intranet/livesmiles

On this podcast I've been fortunate enough to talk with some amazing women. Women who are blazing new trails in the business world and looking to create opportunities for the next wave of energetic young women. Opportunities that may not have been available to them when they began their career.

Gemma Lloyd, CEO and co-founder of Work180, has been an advocate for women her entire career. Work180 is a global jobs network, operating at the forefront of a new workplace revolution. With a new office in New York and London, Gemma can now amplify her efforts on a global scale.

In this episode you will hear Gemma's thoughts on how the fight for equality in the workplace is going. She also shares some great insights about one of her clients who's efforts are paying off, BHP.

Episode Links

https://au.work180.co/

https://www.livetiles.nyc/

https://www.livetiles.nyc/intelligent-intranet/livesmiles

The Intelligent Workplace podcast is more than a technology discussion. There are many other cultural and societal issues shaping the future workplace.

Mental Health is one of those such issues, and it is having a real effect on the workplaces of today. Global statistics detailing the people affected by mental health issues are confronting. We must do more as a society to address the problem.

The Movember Foundation has been raising awareness for men's health issues since 2008. Almost two decades later, and what began with 30 mates growing moustaches to raise funds, now boasts 5 million supporters Mo' Bros and Mo' Sistas. Recently, Movember has increased it's focus on raising awareness of mental health issues.

On this episode, Movemeber CEO Travis Garone discusses the the success of their movement and how we as a society are tackling mental health issues.

Episode Links:

https://au.movember.com/

https://www.livetiles.nyc/livesmiles-intelligent-wellness-solution-movember-edition

On this episode of the Intelligent Workplace we take a look at HR Analytics. On previous episodes we have looked at issues affecting humans in the workplace, but what about the management of those resources? Where are the new ideas, systems and solutions that will make the working lives easier for those of you who work in HR.

Why is it that HR systems are often forgotten? What types of analytics solutions are available to us, and how does AI play a part in the solution? Changing the hearts and minds of those working in an area of expertise that isn't always seen as linked analytics is a bit of challenge. HR concepts are, by their nature, highly intuitive and subjective. Solving HR problems requires judgement and patience, analytics aren't always the first option.

Joining me in this discussion on the Intelligent Workplace is Tony Habschmidt. Tony has 10 years of HR consulting experience with the world's largest HR consultancies, supporting senior leaders tackling their biggest workforce strategy issues.

Episode Links:

https://zegami.com/

https://www.livetiles.nyc/intelligent-intranet/livesmiles

In the fast paced world we live in, we are constantly faced with change in our working lives. Some of us lap it up and thrive on the unknowns and the pace at which we navigate uncharted waters, others are a little more resistant to it.

Change can be frightening for some, and it can be hard work for those who are tasked with making sure everything goes smoothly. And that's where my guest for today's episode comes in...Kirsty McGrath, Managing Director for On-Point Solutions, Microsoft MVP and expert in User Adoption.

I invited Kirsty onto the Intelligent Workplace to discuss how using the right strategy can help to reduce the friction involved with rolling out new technologies and products, which in turn leads to driving lasting user adoption.

With the advent of social media, the way that we conduct business and build networks in the modern age has seen significant change . LinkedIn is a big part of that change, but even the way that platform is being used is changing. A new wave of influencers on LinkedIn are changing the way people network in the modern age.

Sally Illingworth, is one of the new wave of influences with a network of 50,000 LinkedIn followers. She is an experienced Content Marketing Strategist who is an engaging presenter.

Sally is also passionate about diversity in the workplace. #brainsoverbreasts is her online campaign that recognises women for their intellect, not their inherent female body features.

In this episode I speak with Sally about the strategies she is using on LinkedIn and how they translate to the Intelligent Workplace.

Show links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sallyaillingworth

http://sallyillingworth.com

https://nucleuscyber.com/

On this episode of the Intelligent Workplace, I take a deep dive into the world of Digital Disruption. Recognising and responding to disruption is an important strategic imperative for business leaders. Failure to adapt, or doing so too late, can be the difference between success and failure in the modern business environment.

What is Disruption? What isn't it? What are the warning signs? How does it happen, and how can businesses become disruption ready so that they can leverage it?

My guest, Larry Quick from Resilient Futures, is well qualified to answer these questions, and more. Larry has been researching disruption and resilience for over 20 years. He is the co-author of "Disrupted: Strategy for Exponential Change" and the original developer of the Strategy in Action framework. As the Managing Director of Resilient Futures, he works with clients to leverage disruption and ensure success.

Show Notes Links:

https://www.​resilientfutures.com

https://www.livetiles.nyc/intelligent-intranet/livesmiles