In episode 31, we chat with Nick Bloom, a renowned Stanford economist and leading expert on remote work. Nick’s research has delved into the trends and preferences of employees for over twenty years. He’s full of insights and tips on the value of hybrid working and how to make the commute to the office count. Whether your workplace is remote, in-person or a mix of both - this episode is for you! 

Nick co-founded WorkFromHomeResearch.com and has influenced policy on remote work, meeting with notable figures like President Barack Obama. He consults with CEOs, speaks at events, and if you’re reading an article about remote work - chances are he’ll be referenced! Nick's mission is to advance remote work adoption and empower workers and organisations. 

Nick and I discuss:
The evolution of working from home and how it all began way before COVID!
Why hybrid work schedules and performance reviews are transformative
The importance of social interactions at work and how to maximise them even when working remotely 

Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Nick and we answer a listener's question about what to do when a colleague breaks down in tears about being overwhelmed by their job.

Tune in to gain insights on making working from home better, improving hybrid team performance and Nick’s predictions for the future of work.

Get in touch: Cathal@betteratwork.com.au or betteratwork.net

Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_

Get in touch on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/

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About Guest

If you want to learn more about Nick, go to his Linkedin

Plus go to wfhresearch.com where there are some excellent research papers on all things working from home.

Also check out wfhmap.com which is measuring remote work across space and time, using job ads.



Timestamps

1.00 Top of Mind - The Olympics!

7.40 Nick Bloom Interview - the history of hybrid work

14.35 Hybrid working trends

19.00 Organising hybrid for success

32.00 Why organisations resort to Return to the Office for the wrong reasons

41.00 Annette's Sum Up & Listener's Question

In episode 31, we chat with Nick Bloom, a renowned Stanford economist and leading expert on remote work. Nick’s research has delved into the trends and preferences of employees for over twenty years. He’s full of insights and tips on the value of hybrid working and how to make the commute to the office count. Whether your workplace is remote, in-person or a mix of both - this episode is for you! 
Nick co-founded WorkFromHomeResearch.com and has influenced policy on remote work, meeting with notable figures like President Barack Obama. He consults with CEOs, speaks at events, and if you’re reading an article about remote work - chances are he’ll be referenced! Nick's mission is to advance remote work adoption and empower workers and organisations. 
Nick and I discuss:
<ol>
<li>The evolution of working from home and how it all began way before COVID!</li>
<li>Why hybrid work schedules and performance reviews are transformative</li>
<li>The importance of social interactions at work and how to maximise them even when working remotely </li>
</ol>
Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Nick and we answer a listener's question about what to do when a colleague breaks down in tears about being overwhelmed by their job.
Tune in to gain insights on making working from home better, improving hybrid team performance and Nick’s predictions for the future of work.
Get in touch: <a href="mailto:Cathal@betteratwork.com.au">Cathal@betteratwork.com.au</a> or <a href="http://betteratwork.net/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://betteratwork.net&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1724250602200000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0DhVx7swwzbLXUHQtzQ3f7">betteratwork.net</a>
Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_
Get in touch on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1724250602200000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1PJh8wa9IrA8iCef-qfeV5">www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/</a>
Send us a question or leave us a voicemail: <a href="http://betteratwork.net/contact-us/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://betteratwork.net/contact-us/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1724250602200000&amp;usg=AOvVaw07B5KVXi5oA3FYikJa7tEc">betteratwork.net/contact-us/</a>
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About Guest
If you want to learn more about Nick, go to his <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-bloom-86b79510b/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-bloom-86b79510b/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1724250602200000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Fw1M0DI3o0SQNfg5p-NRN">Linkedin</a>
Plus go to <a href="https://wfhresearch.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://wfhresearch.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1724250602200000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1OWvSA4LlGjhLsU6NNh6NE">wfhresearch.com</a> where there are some excellent research papers on all things working from home.
Also check out <a href="https://wfhmap.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://wfhmap.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1724250602200000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2S-bi3Gug9N5tw1KB1G-D7">wfhmap.com</a> which is measuring remote work across space and time, using job ads.
 
Timestamps
1.00 Top of Mind - The Olympics!
7.40 Nick Bloom Interview - the history of hybrid work
14.35 Hybrid working trends
19.00 Organising hybrid for success
32.00 Why organisations resort to Return to the Office for the wrong reasons
41.00 Annette's Sum Up &amp; Listener's Question

The Better At Work podcast is your new best friend at work. It’s packed with honest, practical advice and science-backed techniques from a diverse range of guests to help you achieve betterness in your work, and life.

Better At Work is for everyone striving to be better and feel better. Whether you’re ready to take your career to new heights, or battling with the daily grind, your host Cathal Quinlan is here to help. 

By drawing on insights from leading psychologists, neuroscientists and performance experts, and Cathal sharing his own successes and mistakes as a leader, the podcast delivers proven strategies, tools and science-backed techniques to help you achieve betterness in your working life, one day at a time, because when work is better, life is better.

The Better At Work podcast is your new best friend at work. It’s packed with honest, practical advice and science-backed techniques from a diverse range of guests to help you achieve betterness in your work, and life.
Better At Work is for everyone striving to be better and feel better. Whether you’re ready to take your career to new heights, or battling with the daily grind, your host Cathal Quinlan is here to help. 
By drawing on insights from leading psychologists, neuroscientists and performance experts, and Cathal sharing his own successes and mistakes as a leader, the podcast delivers proven strategies, tools and science-backed techniques to help you achieve betterness in your working life, one day at a time, because when work is better, life is better.

Better At Work with Cathal Quinlan

Better At Work  with Cathal Quinlan

How to Make Hybrid Working Work with Nick Bloom

In episode 33, we welcome Jay Van Bavel, a professor of psychology and neural science at New York University and author of the acclaimed book, "The Power of Us: Harnessing Our Shared Identities to Improve Performance, Increase Cooperation, and Promote Social Harmony”." 

From neurons to social networks, Jay’s research examines how collective concerns—group identities, moral values, and political beliefs—shape the mind, brain, and behaviour.

Jay’s research focuses on social identities, stereotypes, and exploring the truth behind our deep need to belong. How do we identify with others? What groups do feel safe with, and which ones are considered threats? These are all questions that are important to our lives, our views on the world around us and our own views about our ourselves. 

Jay and I discuss:
The impact of identity, group dynamics and bias in work, politics, and life!
How our inter-personal relationships - from children to colleagues - transform our identity and performance
Creating psychological safety in teams and creating safe spaces for dissent.

Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Jay and we answer a listener's question about returning to work after 3 years raising her children.



Tune in to gain insights on harnessing our shared identities to create a more cooperative life and workplace!

Get in touch: Cathal@betteratwork.com.au or betteratwork.net

Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_

Get in touch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/

Send us a question or leave us a voicemail: betteratwork.net/contact-us/

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About Guest

Dr. Jay Van Bavel is a Professor of Psychology & Neural Science at New York University, an affiliate at the Stern School of Business in Management and Organizations, and Director of the Social Identity & Morality Lab. He is the co-author of “The Power of Us: Harnessing Our Shared Identities to Improve Performance, Increase Cooperation, and Promote Social Harmony”. Prior to joining NYU, Jay completed his PhD at the University of Toronto and a Postdoctoral Fellowship at The Ohio State University.

If you want to learn more about Dr. Jay Van Bavel head to https://www.jayvanbavel.com/

In episode 33, we welcome Jay Van Bavel, a professor of psychology and neural science at New York University and author of the acclaimed book, "<a href="https://www.powerofus.online/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.powerofus.online/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727303908433000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0eIHH189tPEi5kM-pjj6qV">The Power of Us: Harnessing Our Shared Identities to Improve Performance, Increase Cooperation, and Promote Social Harmony</a>”." 
From neurons to social networks, Jay’s research examines how collective concerns—group identities, moral values, and political beliefs—shape the mind, brain, and behaviour.
Jay’s research focuses on social identities, stereotypes, and exploring the truth behind our deep need to belong. How do we identify with others? What groups do feel safe with, and which ones are considered threats? These are all questions that are important to our lives, our views on the world around us and our own views about our ourselves. 
Jay and I discuss:
<ol>
<li>The impact of identity, group dynamics and bias in work, politics, and life!</li>
<li>How our inter-personal relationships - from children to colleagues - transform our identity and performance</li>
<li>Creating psychological safety in teams and creating safe spaces for dissent.</li>
</ol>
Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Jay and we answer a listener's question about returning to work after 3 years raising her children.
 
Tune in to gain insights on harnessing our shared identities to create a more cooperative life and workplace!
Get in touch: <a href="mailto:Cathal@betteratwork.com.au">Cathal@betteratwork.com.au</a> or <a href="http://betteratwork.net/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://betteratwork.net&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727303908433000&amp;usg=AOvVaw04uRHvKt1hPteaqK8_Zt17">betteratwork.net</a>
Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_
Get in touch on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727303908433000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3GCY2wiEZtXIkeLeeN-Pv9">https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/</a>
Send us a question or leave us a voicemail: <a href="http://betteratwork.net/contact-us/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://betteratwork.net/contact-us/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727303908433000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1owhXTjS28YfTMYjkG4w5q">betteratwork.net/contact-us/</a>
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About Guest
Dr. Jay Van Bavel is a Professor of Psychology &amp; Neural Science at New York University, an affiliate at the Stern School of Business in Management and Organizations, and Director of the <a href="https://www.jayvanbavel.com/lab" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.jayvanbavel.com/lab&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727303908433000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3DqiZOeYd43sdJhuFJTe55">Social Identity &amp; Morality Lab</a>. He is the co-author of “<a href="https://www.powerofus.online/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.powerofus.online/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727303908433000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0eIHH189tPEi5kM-pjj6qV">The Power of Us: Harnessing Our Shared Identities to Improve Performance, Increase Cooperation, and Promote Social Harmony</a>”. Prior to joining NYU, Jay completed his PhD at the University of Toronto and a Postdoctoral Fellowship at The Ohio State University.
If you want to learn more about Dr. Jay Van Bavel head to <a href="https://www.jayvanbavel.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.jayvanbavel.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727303908433000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2r7cATC58Y8ftjA1bv4p74">https://www.jayvanbavel.com/</a>

The Psychology of Identity with Jay Van Bavel

In episode 32, we chat with Dr. Marc Sniukas about making better strategies for all levels - from leadership to management, to challenges in our everyday lives!

With over 20 years of experience, Marc has worked with global organizations like BMW, Deloitte, and McDonald's. He helps businesses create effective strategies for success, even in challenging times. Marc equips people with proven systems to make strategy better - whether your goals are delivering growth, boosting financial performance or losing weight! 

Marc and I discuss:
What does good strategy look like and why we need to leave behind the old school strategy approach
How to bring strategy to life in an organisation or team 
How to be successful by tracking inputs and living your strategy.

Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Marc and we answer a listener's question about how to manage a team who always present problems, expecting answers without putting forward any solutions.

Tune in to gain insights on finding alignment within your organisation and living your strategy for success. 



Get in touch: Cathal@betteratwork.com.au or betteratwork.net

Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_

Get in touch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/

Send us a question or leave us a voicemail: betteratwork.net/contact-us/

Get the newsletter: betteratwork.net



About Guest

Dr Marc Sniukas is a global expert on strategic innovation for new growth and renewal, co-founder of Business Model Gallery - The World's Largest Business Model Database, and adjunct professor of business innovation.

If you want to learn more about Dr. Marc Sniukas head to https://www.sniukas.com/about

In episode 32, we chat with Dr. Marc Sniukas about making better strategies for all levels - from leadership to management, to challenges in our everyday lives!
With over 20 years of experience, Marc has worked with global organizations like BMW, Deloitte, and McDonald's. He helps businesses create effective strategies for success, even in challenging times. Marc equips people with proven systems to make strategy better - whether your goals are delivering growth, boosting financial performance or losing weight! 
Marc and I discuss:
<ol>
<li>What does good strategy look like and why we need to leave behind the old school strategy approach</li>
<li>How to bring strategy to life in an organisation or team </li>
<li>How to be successful by tracking inputs and living your strategy.</li>
</ol>
Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Marc and we answer a listener's question about how to manage a team who always present problems, expecting answers without putting forward any solutions.
Tune in to gain insights on finding alignment within your organisation and living your strategy for success. 
 
Get in touch: <a href="mailto:Cathal@betteratwork.com.au">Cathal@betteratwork.com.au</a> or <a href="http://betteratwork.net/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://betteratwork.net&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1726085789558000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3CCNr3xtn0msdA5-VHqSfR">betteratwork.net</a>
Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_
Get in touch on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1726085789558000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3XRew1ujwmrxUzE_KhoeL2">https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/</a>
Send us a question or leave us a voicemail: <a href="http://betteratwork.net/contact-us/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://betteratwork.net/contact-us/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1726085789558000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2HmiCep3OuhC2blSObtUJr">betteratwork.net/contact-us/</a>
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About Guest
Dr Marc Sniukas is a global expert on strategic innovation for new growth and renewal, co-founder of Business Model Gallery - The World's Largest Business Model Database, and adjunct professor of business innovation.
If you want to learn more about Dr. Marc Sniukas head to <a href="https://www.sniukas.com/about" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.sniukas.com/about&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1726085789558000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2dk34UHARatFYuU94q7kNM">https://www.sniukas.com/about</a>

Design and Implement Winning Strategy with Marc Sniukas

In episode 30, we chat with Carol Kauffman about being the best version of yourself in the toughest moments at work and in life. Whether you’re making a split-second decision when your business is hit sideways or finding the ways to stay calm when someone shouts you down in a meeting, how can you be at your best in the most crucial moments?

Carol Kauffman is an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and is ranked number one by leadership coach Marshall Goldsmith. Her book Real Time Leadership: Find Your Winning Moves When The Stakes Are High, was co-written with David Noble and shows you how to navigate crucial leadership moments successfully using their innovative MOVE framework.

Carol and I discuss:
The super question to ask yourself dozens of times a day. 
How to overcome your reflexes using the MOVE Framework 
Her top advice for future aspiring leaders

Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Carol and we answer a listener's question about what to do when your boss doesn’t like you.

Tune in to gain insights on rising above our reflexes and being the best version of ourselves whether we’re leading, reaching for patience, or giving feedback. 

Get in touch: Cathal@betteratwork.com.au or betteratwork.net

Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_

Get in touch on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/

Send us a question or leave us a voicemail: betteratwork.net/contact-us/

Get the newsletter: betteratwork.net



About Guest

Carol is known globally as one of the top leaders in the field of coaching. She has been named the #1 Leadership coach in the world by the Marshall Goldsmith group. Thinkers 50 shortlisted her as one of the top 8 coaches for her contribution as a thought leader and coach. She is on the faculty at Harvard where she is the Founder of the Institute of Coaching. In addition, she supervises an international fleet of leadership coaches and has created a Coach Approach training program with a global footprint. Her book Real Time Leaders: Find Your Winning Moves When The Stakes Are High, was co-written with David Noble.

If you want to learn more about Carol and her work, visit carolkauffman.com/

Plus, we talk about Carol’s new book carolkauffman.com/rtl-draft/

Timestamps

1.30 Top of Mind - A current leadership crisis

5.00 Carol Kauffman Interview

7.00 Don’t hold back

11.00 The MOVE Framework

19.24 The three dimensions of great leaders

39:56 Annette’s Sum-Up

45.33 Listener’s Question: Matt’s boss doesn’t like him but he loves his job - what should he do?

In episode 30, we chat with Carol Kauffman about being the best version of yourself in the toughest moments at work and in life. Whether you’re making a split-second decision when your business is hit sideways or finding the ways to stay calm when someone shouts you down in a meeting, how can you be at your best in the most crucial moments?
Carol Kauffman is an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School and is ranked number one by leadership coach Marshall Goldsmith. Her book Real Time Leadership: Find Your Winning Moves When The Stakes Are High, was co-written with David Noble and shows you how to navigate crucial leadership moments successfully using their innovative MOVE framework.
Carol and I discuss:
<ol>
<li>The super question to ask yourself dozens of times a day. </li>
<li>How to overcome your reflexes using the MOVE Framework </li>
<li>Her top advice for future aspiring leaders</li>
</ol>
Annette Sloan and I sum-up the three biggest takeaways from my conversation with Carol and we answer a listener's question about what to do when your boss doesn’t like you.
Tune in to gain insights on rising above our reflexes and being the best version of ourselves whether we’re leading, reaching for patience, or giving feedback. 
Get in touch: <a href="mailto:Cathal@betteratwork.com.au">Cathal@betteratwork.com.au</a> or <a href="http://betteratwork.net/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://betteratwork.net&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1723050209169000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3x9KqUdjT3fs-JH939y_qF">betteratwork.net</a>
Get in touch on Instagram: @betteratwork_
Get in touch on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1723050209169000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0BCrgK2NbUEo9MXeAb_MPN">www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinlan/</a>
Send us a question or leave us a voicemail: <a href="http://betteratwork.net/contact-us/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://betteratwork.net/contact-us/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1723050209169000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2RH46oVdrX8k1zvPmWOc6I">betteratwork.net/contact-us/</a>
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About Guest
Carol is known globally as one of the top leaders in the field of coaching. She has been named the #1 Leadership coach in the world by the Marshall Goldsmith group. Thinkers 50 shortlisted her as one of the top 8 coaches for her contribution as a thought leader and coach. She is on the faculty at Harvard where she is the Founder of the Institute of Coaching. In addition, she supervises an international fleet of leadership coaches and has created a Coach Approach training program with a global footprint. Her book Real Time Leaders: Find Your Winning Moves When The Stakes Are High, was co-written with David Noble.
If you want to learn more about Carol and her work, visit <a href="https://carolkauffman.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://carolkauffman.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1723050209169000&amp;usg=AOvVaw23vBnuBWikk9m1U7jlXGiW">carolkauffman.com/</a> 
Plus, we talk about Carol’s new book <a href="https://carolkauffman.com/rtl-draft/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://carolkauffman.com/rtl-draft/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1723050209169000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1axKAAYxh7U3gP1gv28DTM">carolkauffman.com/rtl-draft/</a> 
Timestamps
1.30 Top of Mind - A current leadership crisis
5.00 Carol Kauffman Interview
7.00 Don’t hold back
11.00 The MOVE Framework
19.24 The three dimensions of great leaders
39:56 Annette’s Sum-Up
45.33 Listener’s Question: Matt’s boss doesn’t like him but he loves his job - what should he do?

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