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GUEST | Dr. Karen Doll is a Licensed Psychologist, Consultant, and #1 International Bestselling author of Building Psychological Fitness: How High Performers Achieve with Ease and her similar LinkedIn Learning course. She has spent 25 years partnering with industry-leading organizations and coaching professionals. Working at the intersection of personal well-being and professional development, Dr. Doll is committed to mental health advocacy and awareness in the workplace. www.drkarendoll.com   DETAILS | Join us to unpack the red-hot trend of mental health in the workplace! We dissect current research indicating 50-80% of US workers are experiencing work-related negative mental health conditions. As the US Surgeon General recently stated: “The mental health crisis in our nation is real.” Discover how to build psychological fitness and explore how the conversation surrounding mental health has shifted from stigma to self-care. Other key concepts include resources supporting mental health, the ability to look at mental health on a spectrum of symptoms (green to red), the role of managers and organizations in mental health, why capacity management and boundary setting are critical to mitigate burnout, the Instagram life vs. reality and the shame people feel as they compare and despair, self-talk and how to upgrade our relationship with stress!   OVERVIEW | Welcome to the TDW Tribe! We are Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz, passionately exploring the human experience while telling the real stories of disruption and the Future of Work. We aren’t going to tell you we have all the answers because no one does. But we guarantee our podcast will introduce you to diverse experts and unique voices to help you prepare, navigate, and thrive! We are EXPLORING, EXPANDING, and EVOLVING together based on 5 core beliefs: We are living through the most disrupted workforce in human history, and the disruptions will continue through the rest of the decade. Work has fundamentally changed through the pandemic, and it’s impossible to go back to old ways. Our increasingly digital world is changing identity, purpose, and what it means to be human. These changes will impact you and everyone you know directly and indirectly. Success in this dynamic future requires a Future of Work Mindset and Action Plan to prepare, thrive, and support one another. We are grateful you are here, and welcome to the journey! www.thedisruptedworkforce.com

GUEST |  Robert Mulhall is the CEO of The Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health: a multi-generational leader in yoga and mindfulness focused on igniting personal and societal transformation. Robert has two decades of experience in diverse industries. His career has allowed him to cross the private and public sectors multiple times as a manager with PricewaterhouseCoopers, a co-founder and CEO of an award-winning social enterprise, a director of programs for Concern Worldwide Innovation’s Unit in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and UNICEF; and a coach and consultant with The Crossland Group. Robert has received numerous awards as a social entrepreneur and is certified in executive and life coaching, meditation, Reiki, and The Enneagram. DETAILS | Robert Mulhall is a radically different type of CEO. If you’re curious about human-centered leadership, purposeful living, and using the word love at work, then you will love Robert’s message! – Joining the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health as a consultant, Robert quickly rose through the ranks and assumed the CEO role during the pandemic. Kripalu’s future was deeply uncertain as it shuttered its doors and lost more than 96% of its revenue. Today, Kripalu’s business and mission have been reimagined, and Kripalu is thriving anew! Join us as we unpack Robert’s human, humble and inspiring approach to leadership and self-care. The power of reinvention, allyship, and deep listening. And Robert’s unconventional idea that the moment for using the word Love within organizations has finally arrived!   OVERVIEW | Welcome to the TDW Tribe! We are Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz, and we passionately explore the human experience while telling the real stories of disruption and the Future of Work. We aren’t going to tell you we have all the answers because no one does. But we guarantee our podcast will introduce you to diverse experts and unique voices to help you prepare, navigate, and thrive. The TDW Tribe is EXPLORING, EXPANDING, and EVOLVING together based on 4 core beliefs: We are living through the most disrupted workforce in human history, and the disruptions will continue through the rest of the decade. Work has fundamentally changed through the pandemic, and it’s impossible to go back to old ways. Our increasingly digital world is changing identity, purpose, and what it means to be human. Success in this dynamic future requires a new approach to prepare, thrive, and support one another. We are grateful you are here and welcome to the journey! www.thedisruptedworkforce.com  

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 | TDW was created to explore the human experience through the Future of Work. We are storytellers exploring the most disrupted workforce in human history. Our podcast, featuring thought leaders from diverse backgrounds, helps individuals and organizations understand the implications of massive disruptions like the great resignation, hybrid work, wellbeing, identity, upskilling, future skilling, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and automation. How will these disruptions affect leadership, work, career, skills, life, and purpose in 2022 and beyond? We aspire to answer those questions and illuminate what's happening, what it means, and how to survive and thrive in this dynamic new future!

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 | We are storytellers exploring the most disrupted workforce in human history. Our podcast, featuring thought leaders from diverse backgrounds, helps individuals and organizations understand the implications of massive disruptions like the great resignation, remote work, future skilling, artificial intelligence, mental health, digital transformation, and the metaverse. How will these disruptions affect leadership, work, career, skills, life, and purpose in 2022 and beyond? We aspire to answer those questions and illuminate what’s happening, what it means, and how to survive and thrive in this dynamic new future!

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 | We are storytellers exploring the most disrupted workforce in human history. Our podcast, featuring thought leaders from diverse backgrounds, helps individuals and organizations understand the implications of massive disruptions like the great resignation, hybrid work, upskilling, reskilling, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and automation. How will these disruptions affect leadership, work, career, skills, life, and purpose in 2022 and beyond? We aspire to answer those questions and illuminate what’s happening, what it means, and how to survive and thrive in this dynamic new future!

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 | We explore the most disrupted workforce in human history. Our podcast, featuring thought leaders from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, helps professionals and organizations understand the implications of massive disruptions like the great resignation, hybrid work, upskilling, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and automation. How will these disruptions affect leadership, work, career, skills, life, and purpose in 2022 and beyond? We aspire to answer those questions and illuminate what’s happening, what it means, and how to survive and thrive in this dynamic new future!

Guest | 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 | We explore the most disrupted workforce in human history. Our podcast, featuring thought leaders from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, helps individuals and organizations understand the implications of massive disruptions like the great resignation, hybrid work, upskilling, reskilling, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and automation. How will these disruptions affect leadership, work, career, skills, life, and purpose in 2022 and beyond? We aspire to answer those questions and illuminate what’s happening, what it means, and how to survive and thrive in this dynamic new 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 | We explore the most disrupted workforce in human history. Our podcast, featuring thought leaders from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, helps individuals and organizations understand the implications of massive disruptions like the great resignation, hybrid work, upskilling, reskilling, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and automation. How will these disruptions affect leadership, work, career, skills, life, and purpose in 2022 and beyond? We aspire to answer those questions and illuminate what’s happening, what it means, and how to survive and thrive in this dynamic new future!    

Guests | Sherry Turkle, the Abby Rockefeller Mauze Professor of the Social Studies of Science and Technology at MIT and the founding director of the MIT Initiative on Technology and Self. A licensed clinical psychologist and TED Speaker, Sherry is the acclaimed author of six books, including Alone, Together, The New York Times bestseller Reclaiming Conversation, and her latest book, The Empathy Diaries: A Memoir.   Details | Sherry passionately takes us on a powerful tour of empathy, a superpower in this digital age. This heart-centered conversation includes the Four Empathy Rules most individuals and organizations are only getting half right, why messy empathy is good and efficient empathy is a hoax, why we can't outsource empathy to robots, and why the Metaverse is off course. Finally, we discuss the importance of engaging in work that is “lit from within.”   Overview | We explore the most disrupted workforce in human history. Our podcast, featuring thought leaders from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, helps individuals and organizations understand the implications of massive disruptions like the great resignation, hybrid work, upskilling, reskilling, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and automation. How will these disruptions affect leadership, work, career, skills, life, and purpose in 2022 and beyond? We aspire to answer those questions and illuminate what’s happening, what it means, and how to survive and thrive in this dynamic new future!

Guests | Kate Markin Coleman, former EVP, Chief Strategy and Advancement Officer of YMCA, and Stephen Goldsmith, Professor of the Practice of Urban Affairs at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. Details | Kate and Stephen join TDW to discuss their eye-opening new book Growing Fairly: How to Build Opportunity and Equity in Workforce Development. They share hard truths, such as there is no integrated workforce development program in the US, and the number of Americans who are pessimistic about what additional education can do for them has tripled from 12 to 35%. This is why they are taking a system approach and boldly calling for immediate cross-sector collaboration, a regional and bipartisan effort toward workforce development reform. In this robust conversation, we examine macro disruptive trends through the lens of their workforce design principles model and why this must be built for the unique needs of workers, employers, and cities. Overview | Our podcast, featuring thought leaders from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, helps people understand the implications of massive disruptions like the Great Resignation, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and the pandemic. How will these disruptions affect our work, skills, and purpose in 2022 and beyond? We aspire to answer those questions and illuminate what's happening, what it means, and how to survive and thrive in this dynamic new future!

Details | Nate and Alex discuss the rapid expansion of physical robots at work and home – innovative new features, abilities, and how they’ll impact us. For decades we have marveled at the idea of helpful robots in movies and TV shows. Today they are becoming our new colleagues and companions. Join us in exploring how robots are disrupting the workforce, helping at home, and even teaching social and emotional skills to our children.  Links | Robots discussed Sophia, Chippy, Canvas, ROBEAR, Moxi (Care), Moxie (Kids), Moley, Somatic, Shimon

Guest | Pavan Pardasani, Chief Marketing Officer of Tao Hospitality Group Details | Hospitality was one of the hardest-hit industries in 2020 and is still battling to recover in 2021. Pavan gives us an intimate look into what service, innovation, and heart-centered leadership looked like for this amazing brand in unprecedented times. Harvard Business school runs an annual business case on Tao Group, and after this episode, you'll know why. Plus, get an insider's POV on what it takes to succeed in this business and why technology will never replace the humanity needed for the exemplary guest experience. Overview | Welcome to The Disrupted Workforce podcast with your hosts Alex Schwartz and Nate Thompson. Our show is focused on how disruptions such as Coronavirus, the 2021 recession, AI, and emerging technologies are reshaping and reimagining work, skills, and purpose in 2021 and beyond. Through honest conversations, expert interviews, data, and stories, we will illuminate what’s happening, what it means, and what to do next to survive and thrive in this exciting but also daunting new future!

Guest | Tristan Harris, TIME Magazine’s 100 “Next Leaders Shaping the Future,” creator of the wildly successful documentary The Social Dilemma, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, and co-host of the podcast Your Undivided Attention. Details | Behind social technologies' fun and playful facade is something far more serious and sinister. Tristan Harris is the original whistleblower on Big Tech using persuasive technology, brain hijacking, and reducing humans to monetized units of attention. Tristan joined TDW to talk about the Metaverse, toxic business models, attention as a superpower, the rise of virtualized relationships (love/friendships/porn), and how Web3 has the potential to change the game by focusing on INtention vs. attention while incentivizing the community to improve society, democracy and humanity. Overview | Our podcast, featuring thought leaders from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, helps people understand the implications of massive disruptions like artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and the pandemic. How will these disruptions affect our work, skills, and purpose in 2022 and beyond? We aspire to answer those questions and illuminate what's happening, what it means, and how to survive and thrive in this dynamic new future.

Details | We distill the "WHY" behind the greatest job migration in American history. More people have quit than ever, and there are more reasons than ever to quit, change jobs, and switch it up! Plus, one compelling reason to stay.   Overview | Our podcast, featuring thought leaders from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, helps people understand the implications of massive disruptions like artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and the pandemic. How will these disruptions affect our work, our skills, and our purpose in 2022 and beyond? We aspire to answer those questions and illuminate what's happening, what it means, and how to survive and thrive in this dynamic new future.

Guest | Juan Bendana, keynote speaker, author, entrepreneur, and DJ who speaks to high school and college students in 50 cities reaching 50,000 students across Canada and the US each year. Details | The lives of high school and college students have been turned upside down for over a year, 192 countries shuttered schools and education is being rapidly disrupted by technology. It has been painful for students, teachers, administrators, and parents. Our guest and close friend to Nate Thompson from their days at Global Youth Leadership Summit has a unique insider's view into the world of high school and college students. Join us as Juan Bendana illuminates their challenges with effort, disconnection, loneliness, and longing for authentic connection despite the digital tools at their fingertips. Is this a terrible moment or a tremendous opportunity? Dive in to find out. Overview | Welcome to The Disrupted Workforce podcast with your hosts Alex Schwartz and Nate Thompson. Our show is focused on how disruptions such as Coronavirus, the 2021 recession, AI, and emerging technologies are reshaping and reimagining work, skills, and purpose in 2021 and beyond. Through honest conversations, expert interviews, data, and stories, we will illuminate what’s happening, what it means, and what to do next to survive and thrive in this exciting but also daunting new future!

Guest | Erica Keswin, Workplace Strategist, Executive Coach, Podcaster, and Author of the bestselling books Bring Your Human to Work (2018) and Rituals Roadmap (2021) Details | What are your personal and workplace rituals? Is it time to create some new rituals? Whether we realize it or not, we have rituals all around us. When thoughtfully curated, rituals foster belonging, psychological safety, purpose, and increased performance. In fact, rituals are part of the secret sauce in families, cultures, and communities! Overview | Welcome to The Disrupted Workforce podcast with your hosts Alex Schwartz and Nate Thompson. Our show is focused on how disruptions such as Coronavirus, the 2021 recession, AI, and emerging technologies are reshaping and reimagining work, skills, and purpose in 2021 and beyond. Through interviews, data, and stories, we will illuminate what’s happening, what it means, and what to do next to survive and thrive in this exciting but also daunting new future!

Guest | Jason Digges, Co-Founder of ART International and Author of Conflict = Energy: The Transformative Practice of Authentic Relating Details | Upgraded communication is a superpower--especially in the digital age. Join us as we explore authentic relating, a transformational practice to build deeper and more meaningful connections as we navigate relationships, conflict, and the pandemic. Overview | Welcome to The Disrupted Workforce podcast with your hosts Alex Schwartz and Nate Thompson. Our show is focused on how disruptions such as Coronavirus, the 2021 recession, AI, and emerging technologies are reshaping and reimagining work, skills, and purpose in 2021 and beyond. Through interviews, data, and stories, we will illuminate what’s happening, what it means, and what to do next to survive and thrive in this exciting but also daunting new future!

Guest | Ben Pring, Co-Founder of the Cognizant Center for the future of Work and Author of What To Do When Machines Do Everything and upcoming book Monster: A Tough Love Letter to the Machines That Rule Our Jobs, Lives, and Future. Details | The Future of Work has been rapidly changing over the past five years, but the pandemic has accelerated global change in a way no one could have predicted. Join us for this fascinating conversation with Ben Pring as we discuss what’s happening, what’s next, and how to put your surfboard on this giant wave! Podcast Overview | Welcome to The Disrupted Workforce podcast with your hosts Alex Schwartz and Nate Thompson. Our show is focused on how disruptions such as Coronavirus, the 2020 recession, AI, and emerging technologies are reshaping and reimagining work, skills, and purpose in 2020 and beyond. Through interviews, data, and stories, we will illuminate what’s happening, what it means, and what to do next to survive and thrive in this exciting but also daunting new future!

Episode Details | In this vulnerable episode, we will share a quick review of where things stand with the pandemic and then dive deep into the power of mindset and resilience. Instead of providing a bumper sticker overview, we are going to take you into the trenches and share the mindset and resilience hacks and best practices that helped us through the toughest moments of our lives. Podcast Overview | Welcome to The Disrupted Workforce podcast with your hosts Alex Schwartz and Nate Thompson. Our show is focused on how disruptions such as Coronavirus, the 2020 recession, AI, and emerging technologies are reshaping and reimagining work, skills, and purpose in 2020 and beyond. Through interviews, data, and stories, we will illuminate what’s happening, what it means, and what to do next to survive and thrive in this exciting but also daunting new future!

Episode details: In this exciting episode, we dive into the realities of the job market, gain expert insights from our guest Camille Fetter, founder and CEO of the Chicago based executive search firm Talentfoot, and provide a detailed listing of who’s hiring now. Podcast overview: Welcome to The Disrupted Workforce podcast with your hosts Alex Schwartz and Nate Thompson. Our show is focused on how disruptions such as Coronavirus, the 2020 recession, AI, and emerging technologies are reshaping and reimagining work, skills, and purpose in 2020 and beyond. Through interviews, data, and stories we will illuminate what’s happening, what it means, and what to do next to survive and thrive in this exciting but also daunting new future!