Work Inspired - A BOS Podcast

The current climate for many businesses and organizations is unprecedented, and figuring out how to navigate through these times can be difficult for many. Ozzie Nelson, from Nelson Design Firm, has shared his thoughts on how businesses, of any size and in any industry, can be flexible in order to get through the COVID-19 crisis.

How do you build a brand that people can trust? No matter if you operate on a global scale or not, Molly James-Lundak, the Sr. Director Brand and Social Marketing at Abbvie, guides us through the process of creating the building blocks that brands new to use in order to better create value for their customer base.

We are 20 episodes deep into the Work Inspired podcast, and the team over at BOS wanted to spend this episode to share with all of our listeners the top advice that our guests have shared for any young professional looking to advance their careers.

What if we told you that you are the only person standing in your own way of achieving your goals and dreams, and that you can overcome your personal obstacles to achieve things you never thought were possible? This is what today's guest, Vince Warnock , goes over, and his personal advice to breakdown barriers and not succumb to imposter syndrome.

The real estate industry has had a particularly difficult time adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic, but you'll be surprised to know of the revolution that real estate is also being forced to go through. From VR to innovations, David Murphy from CBRE walks us through what exactly is happening in the real estate space, and how commercial offices will forever change.

What does AI and innovation have to do with taking the next big step? We talk with Steven Guggenheimer , the Corporate Vice President AI & ISV Engagement at Microsoft, on the steps Microsoft has taken to navigate through this COVID-19 crisis, and how the Coronavirus is changing the culture of Microsoft.

Science and innovation go hand in hand when creating products that will better people's lives, especially when it comes to navigating the COVID-19 crisis. Tom Waller, the SVP Advanced Innovation, Chief Science Officer at Lululemon, discusses how Lululemon uses science and innovation to bring peace and harmony, while also creating a well-balanced life. 

How does one manage change during a global pandemic on a global organizational scale? Join Dario Kanevsky , the Vice President of Human resources at Emerson, to hear his insights on how Emerson is leading the charge on how global companies should be navigating during the COVID-19 crisis.

What does it take to be a leader in today's climate? Tracy Elliot , the President at The Anti-Cruelty Society in Chicago , talks about both conventional and unconventional things leaders can do in order to support not only their teams but their organization as a whole.

The world around us is changing and evolving at a rate that has never been seen; what does this mean for the office? Offices of all layouts are going to have to change their layouts one way or another to comply with CDC health and safety guidelines. Luckily, there is workplace technology to help guide this change. Raj Krishnamurthy , the CEO of Freespace , a workplace sensor technology company, wa...

With all of the negativity floating around, it's easy to lose sight of positivity. Today, we talk to Allen L. Rogoway from Cresa on how to make a positive impact on your personal lives as well as in the new office with your colleagues, and how he personally is tackling the COVID-19 crisis. 

How exactly is mentorship important to the young individual trying to shape their career, and how is the legal industry adapting to the ever-evolving changes to the workplace? Join us today as we speak with Theodore Yi to unravel the many threads of mentoring colleagues and the changes being made to the workforce.

Today's guests involve Joanna Burgraf and Donna Claire Williams, two incredible ladies who are creative marketing leaders at Enova Studios, which is an in house marketing studio for Enova International . Along with talking about their passions with marketing and creative work, the two also go on about how Enova has adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic, and other innovative measures Enova takes to crea...

Bruce Platzman , the Owner of AIS, a major furniture manufacturer based in the Boston area, talks about their response to COVID-19, safety action items that AIS has taken, and their philanthropic approach to masks. On top of that, Bruce Platzman also shares the wonderful story of Rosie the Riveter, and how that story ties into the COVID-19 situation. 

Haworths Vice President of Global Strategy and Marketing, Paul Nemschoff , lays out the foundation and action plan that is necessary for companies, and organizations, to take in order to slowly return back to the workplace. With Paul's insights, companies will be able to better understand the back to workplace plan. 

As everyone inches closer to returning to the workplace, we talk with Lauren Gimmillaro , the senior channel manager at Envoy , about the top tips for working at home, different workplace technologies and its importance for a safer return to work, and overall, what we can all expect when we start returning to the office.

Creating a successful working environment can be a tough and challenging goal to achieve, which is why Helenia , the Vice President at Kattara Construction , goes over what she thinks are the three keys that are a must-have in order to accomplish this task: teamwork and vision.

There are many ways one can do to better themselves, whether it's in their personal life or at work. Rachel Druckenmiller goes through numerous techniques for better sleeping, better breathing, and overall how to increase mental health while we all work from home during this time of uncertainty. 

On today's episode, we have the honor of having Peter Jackson, the CEO at Bluescape. Bluescape is a software that allows for virtual collaboration workspaces across any device. By creating virtual war rooms, Bluescape allows you and your colleagues to interact with each other around any app or content, and see it all together, side by side, from anywhere.

What does it mean to be an early adopter, and how does one simultaneously innovate while also adapting to change? In this weeks episode, George Lucas Pfeiffer adapts to the stay at home order imposed by the Coronavirus by interviewing Randy Simmons from R.R. Simmons Construction via a Zoom call. 

How does the average worker tackle stress and anxiety within the workplace, and what exactly is "the corporate athlete"? On this weeks, episode, we have the pleasure of talking to Rex Miller , an author, coach, mentor, and thought leader in this space. Author of the " Healthy Workplace Nudge ", Rex talks about the many ways the human body is affected by stress and anxiety caused in the office, and...

Work Culture, innovation, leadership, and mentorship… hear how Jeff Laski , a principal director at Shive-Hattery , is building a culture of entrepreneurship at one of the top design firms in the Midwest. Shive-Hattery is an architecture and engineering consulting firm, with deep knowledge of all industries while also delivering customized solutions and providing support as an extension of staff....