National University Podcast Series

In this podcast, learn the secrets behind virtual assistant matchmaking. Melissa Smith, an industry-leading expert in the area of virtual assistants and remote work hiring, shares her expertise and inspiration with Stephanie Menefee, Associate Dean and Professor in the School of Public Service College of Law and Public Service at National University. Their conversation surrounds future trends in AI, success stories, integration challenges, and essential tips for aspiring virtual assistants.

Cristina Imre, founder of Tech Leadership Lab and CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert, chats with Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO to share effective strategies for cultivating engagement and happiness in remote teams, drawing from the principles and experiences of Tech Leadership Lab as a result of 15 years of working remotely.

Discover key strategies for attracting clients to your remote creative business through this informative conversation. Join Georgie Darling and Jessica Liske as they share practical tips on navigating the creative business landscape. Georgie, a London-based freelance travel writer and business strategy coach for female freelance writers, offers valuable insights on establishing presence in the remote world. Georgie's work has been featured on Yahoo, The Guardian, Fodor's, Tripadvisor, ELLE Magazine, and many more. Dr. Liske, who mentors doctoral students by serving as Chair and Subject Matter Expert in the School of Business and Economics at National University, brings her expertise to the discussion.

WPC Intern Jennifer Brown interviews Dr. Andrew Martin on the psychological perspective of chronic pain and functional neurological disorder.

In this engaging, interactive, and entertaining podcast, you will learn how to dramatically improve your ability to use hybrid and virtual work as an instrument to improve retention and productivity while cutting costs. Many leaders rely on traditional office-centric collaboration and leadership styles in managing hybrid and remote teams. Yet, research conclusively demonstrates that instead of incrementally improving on the old-school office-centric approach, the best outcomes in managing teams come from adopting a flexible work model. Gain insights from Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts, a consultancy focused on the future of work, and CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert. Dr. Gleb, known as the "Office Whisperer" and "Hybrid Expert" according to the New York Times, engages in a conversation with Dr. Gary White, professor in the School of Business and Economics at National University, about leveraging hybrid and remote work to enhance retention and productivity while reducing costs.

Workforce disengagement is a global phenomenon, with only 15% of employees engaged. Overall, people don't feel any emotional connection to their work and mostly do what's expected. At the societal level, the future of remote work is about empowering, upskilling people, and including everyone to promote transparency and fairness. In this episode, CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert and CEO of Good4Work, Geraldine Woloch-Addamine, shares 5 Cs and how HR innovations can align with remote work now and in the future.

Did you know there is science behind increased productivity and virtual co-working? Listen as Taylor Jacobson, Founder and CEO of Focusmate, chats with Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO, about the importance of factors such as pre-commitment, implementation intensions, social pressure, and accountability.

Join a discussion between the Whole Person Center Director, Dr. Aurélia Bickler, and Professor, Chair and Author, Dr. Brian Tilley, as they explore ways to find moral ground through the current US political climate. Websites APA Division 45: Society for the Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race, https://division45.org/ Braver Angels: a network of groups designed to bridge political differences and address controversial issues through thoughtful conversations, https://braverangels.org/ Books Higher Ground: Morality and Humanity in the Politics of Race – Book by Brian Tilley covering the concepts described in the podcast as well as the history behind them and how the concepts might be adopted by or apply to the current politics of the US. Moral Tribes by Joshua Greene - To understand how morality influences our behavior and how it especially is related to emotional reactions Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria by Beverly Tatum and The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee – to illustrate how racism harms everyone, including perpetrators, so called bystanders, and the supposedly colorblind, and how our communities suffer because of it. Shows we all need to buy in So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo – as a starter text for a variety of information about racism and how it is experienced by people of color, including a great starter discussion of how microaggressions harm Anger and Racial Politics by Antoine Banks and The Emotional Politics of Racism by Paula Ioanide – describes the role of emotion, particularly anger, when it comes to beliefs about race and racism. Any of David Roediger’s three books (How Race Survived History, Wages of Whiteness, and Working Toward Whiteness) on White Identity – for an expertly-written history of Whiteness in this country, how it evolves, and how it affects our communities and public policy For a deep dive, Racialized Politics (edited volume by Jim Sidanius et al.) and White Identity Politics by Ashley Jardina – to see how racial beliefs influence voting and public policy. Almost anything by James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, Richard Wright, Langston Hughes, or W. E. B. Du Bois especially for our White brothers and sisters who want to understand about the experience of racism, what it means in this society, and (profoundly) how it feels. Anything by Bell Hooks.

Driven by AI, we are on the brink of a transformational shift that will disrupt and shape both traditional and remote work. In this episode, Dr. Brian Arnold, Professor in the Sanford College of Education at National University, and chair of Global Innovation, Social-Emotional Learning, and Educational Technology, is joined by Benjamin Schleider, author of The Millennial's AI Guide to Remote Work: Travel Anywhere and Join the Workforce of The Future, to discuss the use of AI to enhance remote work.

Cloud computing and AI have transformed the world of work to create some of the trends that we're seeing today. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Menefee, Associate Dean of Professional Studies in the School of Public Service at National University chats with Matthew Mottola, CEO of The Human Cloud and a leading authority for leaders embracing the freelance economy. Matt has been featured in Fortune, Bloomberg, YPO, and Yahoo Finance. Learn more about Matt at https://matthewrmottola.com/.

Tune in to this episode as Dr. Marsha Chase walks us from trauma to healing. Vodcast version: click here Resources: https://tfcbt.org/resources/ https://www.therapistaid.com/

Hybrid meetings are a challenge for the leader in making sure everyone has equal opportunity to participate and have their voice heard whether physically present or accessing the meeting remotely. In this episode, Jason Weber, retired Navy analyst and doctoral student in organizational leadership, chats with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, remote expert dubbed by the New York Times as the office whisperer. Dr. Gleb shares insights and proven strategies to effectively lead meetings with hybrid teams.

Are you looking for a remote job and spend hours tweaking your resume? Feeling lost every time you open your computer, not knowing what will ACTUALLY move the needle in your job search? In this episode, CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert, Jordan Carroll, explains a simple 3-step system to get noticed by recruiters and HR managers. Learn more about Jordan at https://theremotejobcoach.com/

Dr. Aurélia Bickler discusses the different stages & stories of students’ generational trauma, through the lens of a school principal. Guest, Nia Alafia-Middlebrooks. Resources: Director/Life Coach Middlebrooks Mental Health Group https://middlebrooksacademy.com/principal/ Life Coaching Resources: Nia Alafia-Middlebrooks Life Coach Middlebrooks Mental Health (626)394-6433 Call or Text Us! Book on Generational Trauma: It Didn’t Just Start With You By Mark Wolynn https://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/it-didnt-start-with-you-mark-wolynn/1122454959

Are you facing challenges in your life that cause you to doubt your abilities and limit your potential? If so, listen and be inspired by Landis Graden, serial entrepreneur, tech investor, philanthropist, author, and vulnerablist. He wrote the book, Bent, Not Broken: Crossing Life's Bridges of Tragedy, Trauma, and Triumph,” to share his story of overcoming life challenges to establish and lead a highly successful business. Landis is a keynote for the CAVO CBEM Virtual Conference: Future Proofing Virtual and Hybrid Work, May 11-12 from Noon to 3 pm ET. Register and meet Landis: https://nu.tradewing.com/conference/ZQbKe6EwEz5hPDzXr?ticketLinkId=20ba8991-8ac7-4a4e-b589-4f98de53d553 If you are an NU student, alum, faculty, or staff member, reach out to CAVO@nu.edu for a special registration link.

If you are interested in digital nomadism and work-life balance, you won’t want to miss this episode hosted by Rowena Hennigan, CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert, and founder of @RoRemote, a remote skills training and consultancy company. Rowena chats with guest Dave Cook about the results of his seven-year study to dispel the idea of complete freedom of the nomad lifestyle. Dave is an anthropologist, consultant and leader in remote work, digital nomadism, and work-life balance. Read more about Dave’s study The freedom trap: digital nomads and the use of disciplining practices to manage work/leisure boundaries. For more information and resources from Rowena Hennigan, visit RoRemote. Also, learn more about Dave at I Am Dave Cook.

A challenge that is a reality for many who work remotely is battling feelings of loneliness. What can leaders of remote employees do to help alleviate these feelings? How can leaders help remote employees avoid burnout? Drs. Ada Cenkci and Megan Downing, professors at Northern Kentucky University, chat with Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO, to share rich data from their extensive research on workplace loneliness to answer these question and others.

In this episode, Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO, welcomes Nadia Harris, founder of Remoteworkadvocate.com and CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert to discuss strategies both leaders and workers can implement to promote transparency and inclusiveness in the remote workplace.

Research shows when remote workers feel they are part of a community, it promotes engagement, increases productivity, and creates a positive work environment. In this episode, Jordan Carrol, author of Remote for Life, founder of the Remote Job Club, career coach, and recruiter joins Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO, to discuss strategies and norms leaders and remote workers can implement to build and maintain community. Connect with Jordan at https://theremotejobcoach.com/.

Will the topics and events we witnessed surrounding remote and hybrid work in 2022 continue in 2023? What new matters and actions might we see in 2023? Shauna Moran, a remote and hybrid team performance coach, facilitator, and trainer chats with Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO, to answer these questions and more. To learn more about Shauna, visit https://www.shaunamoran.com/