Future Of Work Podcast

About This Episode  In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, Frank Cottle sits down with Robert Schogger — Joint Chief Executive and Co-Founder of MetSpace — to explore how the managed workspace model is reshaping the future of commercial real estate. As a pioneer in the U.K.’s flexible office space sector since 1996, Robert shares hard-earned insights on redefining the client-landlord rela...

About This Episode  In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, host Frank Cottle sits down with Matt Bertman, a seasoned HR executive and best-selling author of The Insightful Leader, to explore what leadership really looks like—through the eyes of employees. Drawing from over 25 years in leadership development across industries like tech, real estate, insurance, and automotive, Matt reveals...

About this episode  In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, we bring together three visionary leaders to explore how organizations can radically reimagine work: from reducing time to improving impact, from hierarchical management to leader‑creation, and from forced culture programs to conditions for authentic belonging.   Dr. Dale Whelehan leads the global campaign for the four‑day workwee...

About This Episode  Is burnout a personal failure — or a sign that the system is broken? In this powerful episode, Priya Rathod , Co-Chair of Indeed ’s Parents & Caregivers Inclusion Resource Group, unpacks the truth behind today’s workplace stress epidemic. Drawing from her experience in product strategy, UX, and inclusive leadership, Priya explains why burnout, job insecurity, and rigid poli...

About This Episode  In this compelling episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, we dive into the transformative intersection of artificial intelligence, human‑centered automation and workplace evolution. We’re joined by three industry trail‑blazers: Angela Hood, founder and CEO of ThisWay Global — a company that uses AI to mitigate bias, match talent and unlock human potential across thousands of o...

In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, workplace culture expert and author Bree Groff joins us to challenge outdated ideas about what work is — and what it could be. Drawing from her book Today Was Fun: A Book About Work (Seriously) , Bree shares insights from decades of guiding Fortune 500 leaders through meaningful transformation.   We explore why fun at work isn't a perk — it's essenti...

The office space crisis is not just about vacancies — it's about evolution. In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, we welcome Andrea Pirrotti-Dranchak, Head of Real Estate, Americas at infinitSpace and one of the world’s leading authorities in flexible workspace.   With over 25 years of experience driving innovation in real estate across 65+ countries, Andrea joins host Frank Cottle to un...

About This Episode  In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, we sit down with Chase Warrington , Head of Operations at Doist , the company behind Todoist and Twist, and a pioneer in managing distributed teams. With over 15 years of experience scaling remote operations across six continents and 45+ million users, Chase offers a behind-the-scenes look into how Doist creates high-performing te...

About This Episode  Flexible work isn’t new — but doing it well is still rare. In this powerful episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, host Frank Cottle sits down with Cali Williams Yost, a globally recognized futurist, strategist, and CEO of the Flex+Strategy Group.   With nearly three decades of experience guiding Fortune 500 companies, Yost explains why simply offering remote or hybrid options...

About This Episode  What does it mean to build a business that’s good for both people and the planet — especially when AI is part of the equation?   In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, Frank Cottle speaks with Kate O’Neill, CEO of KO Insights, a digital transformation strategist and author of What Matters Next. With decades of experience advising governments and Fortune 500 companies,...

About This Episode  In this special Expert Insights edition of The Future of Work® Podcast, we dive deep into the evolving world of workplace wellness. Angela R. Howard, an equity-centered culture strategist and founder of Call for Culture, explains why the workplace must shift from extraction to enrichment — or risk irrelevance. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a physician and burnout researcher, demyst...

In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, renowned Stanford economist Nick Bloom shares two decades of research into the evolving remote work landscape. As co-founder of www.wfhresearch.com and a trusted advisor to governments and companies alike, Bloom brings unmatched insight into what the data actually says about remote work.   He joins host Frank Cottle to cut through misleading headline...

In this eye-opening episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, Dr. Jasmine Escalera, a career strategist and LinkedIn Top Voice, explores how Gen Z is reshaping the workplace from the ground up. From redefining success and demanding mental health support to leveraging TikTok for job applications, Jasmine explains why Gen Z isn't killing workplace culture — they're rebuilding it.   She also dives into...

About This Episode In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, host Frank Cottle engages with Harun Biswas, Founder and CEO of UltraSoft Technologies and architect of UltraSoftBIS, the leading ERP‑style platform for flexible workspaces. With over three decades of experience building scalable, tech‑driven solutions for industry leaders like Regus (now IWG), Harun shares how data‑driven systems...

About This Episode  In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, host Frank Cottle welcomes Dave Bottoms , SVP of Product and GM of Marketplace at Upwork , to discuss how the world’s largest talent platform is being reshaped by AI. With two decades of experience leading product at Meta, Dropbox, and Yahoo, Dave unpacks how platforms like Upwork are transitioning from simple job boards to intell...

About This Episode In this deeply reflective and eye-opening conversation, The Future of Work® Podcast welcomes Kurtis Lee Thomas , founder of the Breathwork Detox modality and Just Breathe Foundation. Voted #1 Employee Wellbeing Provider by HR Magazine and trusted by organizations like NASA and Nike, Kurtis shares how breathwork is redefining workplace wellness by tackling trauma, burnout, and st...

About This Episode  In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, we sit down with  Amber Wernick , award-winning designer and Practice Development Leader at  Perkins&Will . With over 15 years of experience shaping workplace, education, and healthcare interiors, Amber brings a human-centered lens to space design. She unpacks how offices must evolve — from productivity-first environments to s...

About This Episode  In this enlightening episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, we delve into the evolving landscape of workspaces and organizational strategies. Our esteemed guests—Ryan Anderson, Vice President of Global Research and Insights at MillerKnoll; Melissa Marsh, Founder and CEO of PLASTARC; and Janet Pogue McLaurin, Global Director of Workplace Research at Gensler—bring a wealth of ex...

About This Episode  In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, we welcome expert  Robert E. Andrews , CEO of the  Health Transformation Alliance (HTA) , former U.S. Congressman, and co-author of the Affordable Care Act. Robert shares hard-won insights from his leadership of a coalition of 70+ major corporations with over $40 billion in healthcare spend. Together with host Frank Cottle, they t...

About This Episode  In this thought-provoking episode of The Future of Work® Podcast,  Andrew Farah —CEO and co-founder of  Density —unpacks what organizations get wrong about hybrid work strategy. With experience analyzing workspace data for over 1.25 billion square feet worldwide, Andrew offers a candid perspective on workplace design, policy ambiguity, and the cultural and operational tradeoffs...

About This Episode  Vicky Oliver , bestselling author of 301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions and Bad Bosses, Crazy Coworkers & Other Office Idiots, joins us to expose one of the most overlooked threats to career success: self-sabotage in the workplace. Drawing on decades of experience coaching professionals and hiring talent, Vicky unpacks the subtle ways imposter syndrome, fragilit...

About This Episode  Stephanie Chung , groundbreaking executive and bestselling author, joins us to explore how Ally Leadership is reshaping the modern workplace. Drawing from her extraordinary journey — from baggage handler to aviation company president — Stephanie shares practical, heartfelt strategies for leading today's multigenerational, diverse, and evolving workforce.  Her Ask, Listen, Learn...

In this thought-provoking episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, Frank Cottle sits down with Ram Srinivasan — Executive Management Consultant, AI strategist, and AI Adoption Leader at JLL . A graduate of MIT and author of The Conscious Machine, Ram brings a rare mix of deep technical expertise, financial acumen, and human-first philosophy.  Together, they unpack the truth about AI in the workplac...

In this powerful conversation, Mark Dixon — visionary founder and CEO of IWG — joins The Allwork. Space Future of Work® Podcast to unpack the real story behind the rise of flexible workspaces. With more than 5,000 locations worldwide and a client roster that includes 80% of the Fortune 500, IWG is shaping the new era of hybrid work. Mark reveals how his frustrations with traditional office leases...

In this episode of The Future of Work® Podcast, our host Frank Cottle sits down with Liam Martin, Co-Organizer of Running Remote, Co-Founder of Time Doctor, and author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Running Remote.   A true pioneer in the global remote work movement, Liam shares how the landscape has evolved from pre-pandemic skepticism to today’s hybrid norm—and what lies ahead.   We unpac...