The Disrupted Workforce

Heather McGowan | What’s The Next Best Version Of Yourself?

GUEST | Heather McGowan is a Future of Work Strategist, sense maker, dot connector, deep thinker, and pattern matcher who sees things others miss. As a future-of-work strategist, Heather helps leaders prepare their people and organizations for the post-pandemic world. As a keynote speaker, Heather gives lucidity to complex topics through her research-rich graphic frameworks and powerful metaphors. LinkedIn ranked her as the #1 global voice for education, she was listed as one of the Top 50 Female Futurists in Forbes, and NYT columnist Thomas Friedman describes her as "the oasis" when it comes to insights into the future of work. She is the co-author of The Adaptation Advantage (recognized in 2021 as a Best Business Book) and the forthcoming The Empathy Advantage (March 2023).
 
DETAILS | 2023 is around the corner, while work and skills continue to evolve rapidly. As we all struggle to meet this moment, Heather McGowan poses a fundamental question: "What Is The Next Best Version of Yourself?" Join us for an empowering conversation about why we are far more adaptable than you think and the critical importance of identity in the Future of Work. We also discuss why HR is the new MVP of the corporation, the pace of technological disruption to jobs, and why more leaders must learn to say, "I don't know." And take it a step further, exploring the evolving needs of Gen Z and how the traditional workforce fails to reflect diversity. We even dive into Elon Musk's carnage at Twitter, a natural segue into a preview of Heather's exciting forthcoming book on Empathy and the key pillars to support it. Do not miss this episode if you want to remain adaptable in the coming year and find the next best version of yourself!
OVERVIEW | Are you ready to ADAPT and REINVENT YOURSELF for the most disrupted and digital workforce in history? What would it feel like to belong and not get stuck? It is estimated over 1 billion people will need reskilling by 2030, and more than 300 million jobs will be impacted by AI  — work, identity, and what it means to be human are rapidly changing. Join hosts Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz and the TOP VOICES in the Future of Work to uncover how to meet this dynamic new reality driven by AI, hybrid work, societal shifts, and our increasingly digital world. Discover why a Future of Work Mindset is your key to prepare, navigate and thrive!
We are grateful you are here, and welcome to the TDW Tribe! www.thedisruptedworkforce.com

Giselle Mota | 20% Of The Workforce Is Neurodiverse, And Many Don’t Know It

GUEST |  Giselle Mota is a Future of Work expert and the chief of product inclusion with a remarkable background, including being named to the Top 100 Future of Work thought leaders list, a college professor, TEDx speaker, the creator of the NFTY Collective, singer and musician. Giselle focuses on the diversity and inclusion side of the Future of Work conversation while leading disability and inclusion into web3 and metaverse.
DETAILS | What if your perceived weakness was your superpower? What if what makes you different was a gift in the Future of Work? Giselle Mota is living proof of this transformation and a vital leader for neurodiversity, disability, and inclusion in the digital world. 20% of the US workforce is neurodivergent, which matters now more than ever for talent and product development. In a tightening labor market, leaders and organizations are expanding into overlooked talent pools and thoughtfully creating products for once-overlooked customers. Join us as we get to the real real about neurodiversity, disabilities, racial violence, the magic of fostering psychological safety, building inclusive products, cultivating digital belonging, and leading inclusion in the Metaverse and Web3.
OVERVIEW | Are you ready to ADAPT and REINVENT YOURSELF for the most disrupted and digital workforce in history? What would it feel like to belong and not get stuck? It is estimated over 1 billion people will need reskilling by 2030, and more than 300 million jobs will be impacted by AI  — work, identity, and what it means to be human are rapidly changing. Join hosts Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz and the TOP VOICES in the Future of Work to uncover how to meet this dynamic new reality driven by AI, hybrid work, societal shifts, and our increasingly digital world. Discover why a Future of Work Mindset is your key to prepare, navigate and thrive!
We are grateful you are here, and welcome to the TDW Tribe! www.thedisruptedworkforce.com

Erin Halper | Women Quit To Rise In The Solopreneur Economy

GUEST | Erin Halper is the founder and CEO of The UPSIDE, where top independent consultants join forces to advance their business. Since launching The Upside in 2017, Erin has helped thousands of women transition from corporate life to take their expertise into independent consulting to achieve more flexibility, autonomy, and a renewed sense of purpose in their careers.
DETAILS | Women leaders are quitting at the highest rate recorded since 2015! You might think this was sparked by the pandemic, the great resignation, or fueled by changing values in the workplace. But Erin reminds us this isn’t a new trend — in fact, this is the insight and genesis of her successful business, The UPSIDE. The reality is that more leaders and professionals are looking outside the traditional corporation for more flexibility, increased well-being, more time with family, and better career opportunities. This deeply personal conversation covers the emotional gamut while discussing marginalized groups, speaking up, redefining leadership, the erosion of the belief that the corporation will have your back, and the shifting balance of power.
OVERVIEW | Are you ready to ADAPT and REINVENT YOURSELF for the most disrupted and digital workforce in history? What would it feel like to belong and not get stuck? It is estimated over 1 billion people will need reskilling by 2030, and more than 300 million jobs will be impacted by AI  — work, identity, and what it means to be human are rapidly changing. Join hosts Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz and the TOP VOICES in the Future of Work to uncover how to meet this dynamic new reality driven by AI, hybrid work, societal shifts, and our increasingly digital world. Discover why a Future of Work Mindset is your key to prepare, navigate and thrive!
We are grateful you are here, and welcome to the TDW Tribe! www.thedisruptedworkforce.com

Nate & Alex | Own Your Future With A Future of Work Mindset!

DETAILS | The workplace and the global talent market are changing faster than at any point in human history – and it’s only getting faster. The myth is that the Future of Work is only about reskilling and upskilling. But it’s not just skills being disrupted; it’s our sense of self and identity. People overwhelmingly associate what we DO - with who we ARE. The truth is the Future of Work is challenging many of our deepest-held beliefs, habits, expectations, and assumptions. Join us to dive into what a mindset is and how it works, examine a traditional mindset vs. a Future of Work Mindset, and be one of the first to access our Future of Work mindset model and action plan!
OVERVIEW | Are you ready to ADAPT and REINVENT YOURSELF for the most disrupted and digital workforce in history? What would it feel like to belong and not get stuck? It is estimated over 1 billion people will need reskilling by 2030, and more than 300 million jobs will be impacted by AI  — work, identity, and what it means to be human are rapidly changing. Join hosts Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz and the TOP VOICES in the Future of Work to uncover how to meet this dynamic new reality driven by AI, hybrid work, societal shifts, and our increasingly digital world. Discover why a Future of Work Mindset is your key to prepare, navigate and thrive!
We are grateful you are here, and welcome to the TDW Tribe! www.thedisruptedworkforce.com

Brad Shuck | Is your job impacting your health and well-being?

GUESTS | Brad Shuck is an author, speaker, and award-winning Professor of Human Resources and Organizational Development at the University of Louisville, working on an exciting new field of research called Work Determinants of Health. Brad is also the Co-Founder of OrgVitals, a startup focused on the emerging intersection of employee experience and well-being. This hot new space will be huge in the Future of Work.
DETAILS | If you have ever wondered if work impacts your health, this episode is for you! For decades work and well-being have been separated, and employees haven’t felt safe talking about what is really going on. At the same time, HR teams and leaders haven’t had the tools to measure the intersectional and compounding impact of workplace stressors. Until now! Brad explains why the current model of work is broken and why the future of work is about illuminating new layers of the employee experience. We geek out on his new Work Determinants of Health research while exploring how the innovative team at OrgVitals is using a new intelligence platform to track, measure, and even predict employee experience and well-being stressors like stress, burnout, belonging, and more! We also explore the importance of the emerging Chief Wellness Officer role and how all of this is related to trends like quiet quitting, employee tracking, and the great resignation.
OVERVIEW | Are you ready to ADAPT and REINVENT YOURSELF for the most disrupted and digital workforce in history? What would it feel like to belong and not get stuck? It is estimated over 1 billion people will need reskilling by 2030, and more than 300 million jobs will be impacted by AI  — work, identity, and what it means to be human are rapidly changing. Join hosts Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz and the TOP VOICES in the Future of Work to uncover how to meet this dynamic new reality driven by AI, hybrid work, societal shifts, and our increasingly digital world. Discover why a Future of Work Mindset is your key to prepare, navigate and thrive!
We are grateful you are here, and welcome to the TDW Tribe! www.thedisruptedworkforce.com

Alex & Nate | 6 Trends That Will Define Your Career and Future

DETAILS | TDW TRENDS! Waves of disruption continue to wash over the workforce, and it's a strange brew out there. In this episode, we reflect on how the workforce has changed over the last 2.5 years and share our thoughts about how the workforce will continue to evolve. We illuminate how the career has permanently changed (a special shoutout to Marianne Ruggiero @ Optima Careers) and where things stand for the job market. Finally, we distill all the macro disruptions into 6 critical trends that will define your career and future. Let's go!!
OVERVIEW | Are you ready to ADAPT and REINVENT YOURSELF for the most disrupted and digital workforce in history? What would it feel like to belong and not get stuck? It is estimated over 1 billion people will need reskilling by 2030, and more than 300 million jobs will be impacted by AI  — work, identity, and what it means to be human are rapidly changing. Join hosts Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz and the TOP VOICES in the Future of Work to uncover how to meet this dynamic new reality driven by AI, hybrid work, societal shifts, and our increasingly digital world. Discover why a Future of Work Mindset is your key to prepare, navigate and thrive!
We are grateful you are here, and welcome to the TDW Tribe! www.thedisruptedworkforce.com