What's Your Work Fit?

What if where you live, work, and connect wasn’t fragmented—but intentionally designed to work together? In this episode of What’s Your Work Fit?, host Dan Smolen is joined by returning guest Chris Moeller, Founder of PathwayCommunities, alongside show Co-Hosts Mark Gilbreath (CEO of LiquidSpace) and Fran Saele (Managing Principal, MorteVita). Together, they explore a bold idea: livable communities as infrastructure for stability—not just housing. From factory-built homes to resilient microgrid-powered neighborhoods, Chris shares how his team is rethinking housing to better support civil servants like nurses, firefighters, and first responders—people increasingly priced out of the communities they serve. Key Themes & Takeaways 1. Work, Life, and Place Are ConvergingThe traditional separation between where we live and where we work is collapsing.Livable communities are emerging as integrated ecosystems where people can live, work, and connect—all within proximity. 2. Housing as Infrastructure (Not Just Shelter)Chris reframes housing as a stabilizing force—critical to economic mobility, community resilience, and workforce sustainability. 3. The “Missing Middle” Housing OpportunityHudson Commons introduces a range of smaller, attainable housing options (500–1,200 sq ft) designed for: Single professionals Civil servants First-time homeowners This “missing middle” fills a major gap between single-family homes and large apartment complexes. 4. Factory-Built, High-Performance Homes Fully assembled modular homes delivered in weeks Reduced labor constraints and weather delays Energy-efficient designs with lower operating costs Example: ~1,200 sq ft home priced under $300K with low annual energy costs 5. The Commons: Designed for Human ConnectionInstead of isolating residents, the community includes shared spaces such as: Community kitchens Co-working hubs Fire pits and gathering areas Short-term guest accommodations These spaces are designed for daily use—not just amenities. 6. From Sustainability → ResilienceThe conversation shifts from “green living” to resilient living, inspired by disaster recovery lessons: Microgrids powered by renewables On-site emergency resources Built-in disaster response capabilities Resilience isn’t theoretical—it’s operational. 7. Affordability Anchored to Real IncomesThe model is built around a critical principle: Housing costs should not exceed ~25% of income This ensures long-term financial stability for residents. 8. Rebuilding Community for Essential WorkersToday, many nurses, firefighters, and police officers commute long distances.This model brings them back into the communities they serve—strengthening both quality of life and civic resilience. 9. A New Housing Lifecycle ModelPathway Communities envisions housing as: An on-ramp for early-career workers (ages ~20–30) A stability platform for saving and wealth-building A stepping stone toward long-term homeownership Standout Insight “We don’t look at this as an amenity… we look at it as infrastructure.” This shift—from lifestyle perk to essential system—may redefine how communities are built moving forward. Why This Episode Matters As housing affordability, remote work, and community fragmentation collide, this episode offers a practical and scalable vision for rebuilding connection, stability, and opportuniy. This isn’t about amenities.It’s about designing communities that actually work—for the people who keep them running. Listen & Subscribe Follow What’s Your Work Fit? on: LinkedIn Live YouTube What’s Your Work Fit? on Substack

On What’s Your Work Fit?, Dan Smolen, Mark Gilbreath, and Fran Saele are joined by workplace strategists and authors Sara Escobar and Corinne Murray to unpack their influential book, WORK Then PLACE: Navigating Modern Work & Where It Happens. At a time when organizations are wrestling with return-to-office mandates, AI disruption, and shifting employee expectations, this conversation challenges a deeply ingrained assumption: Should we design the workplace first—or the work itself? Sara and Corinne argue convincingly that work must come first—and that everything else, including place, should follow. Key Themes & Insights 1. Work Then Place—Not the Other Way Around Many organizations still default to designing offices first and forcing work into them. The authors advocate for a flipped model: Define the what and why of work Understand how work actually happens Then design places (physical, digital, experiential) to support it “If you build it, they will come” no longer applies in modern work. 2. The “Place-First” Trap and Return-to-Office (RTO) Tension Companies are reverting to rigid office mandates driven largely by fear: Financial pressure Leadership uncertainty AI anxiety This has created a “we built it, now you must come” dynamic. The hosts and guests explore whether this is a temporary pendulum swing or a lasting shift. 3. AI as the Next Great Disruptor of Work Unlike the pandemic (which changed where work happened), AI is transforming what work is. Key implications: Compression of tasks → increased cognitive load Potential rise in burnout despite “efficiency gains” Redefinition of roles toward strategy, storytelling, and human connection AI may not eliminate work—but it will reshape it profoundly. 4. Human Skills Become the Differentiator As automation expands, uniquely human capabilities gain value: Socialization and connection Cross-functional storytelling Nonlinear thinking Rather than diminishing, human interaction may become more critical in AI-enabled workplaces. 5. Behavior Change Is the Hardest Challenge Organizations struggle not from lack of knowledge—but from resistance to change. Leaders often default to familiar models that made them successful. The book provides a repeatable framework to guide better decision-making at scale. 6. Employee Experience = Operational Advantage Workplace experience has long been dismissed as “nice to have” or “cultural confetti.” Escobar and Murray reframe it as: A core operational driver Directly tied to productivity, engagement, and business outcomes Better work design = better organizational performance. The Big Idea We’ve never truly designed work—only where it happens.This episode challenges leaders to rethink everything: Work is not a place Work is a system And it must be designed intentionally Memorable Moments “Place is the low-hanging fruit—but not the starting point.” “Return-to-office is being driven by fear—not necessarily what works best.” “AI isn’t just changing work—it’s compressing it.” “Socialization may be our greatest human superpower in an AI-driven world.” Who Should Listen Business leaders navigating hybrid and return-to-office strategies HR and workplace experience professionals Anyone concerned about AI’s impact on jobs and teams Professionals seeking better alignment between work, life, and purpose Learn More Follow What’s Your Work Fit? on LinkedIn and YouTube Explore the What’s Your Work Fit? Substack for deeper insights and episode extensions Follow our guests Sara Escobar and Corinne Murray Follow our Executive Producer and Host Dan Smolen Follow our Co-Hosts LiquidSpace CEO Mark Gilbreath and MorteVita Managing Principal Fran Saele Pick up a copy of WORK Then PLACE: Navigating Modern Work & Where It Happens. Call to Action If you enjoyed this episode, share it with five colleagues or friends who are rethinking their own work fit.

What’s Your Work Fit? welcomes back JLL Managing Director, Future of Work, AI Adoption & Data Center Advisory, Ram Srinivasan, for a mind-expanding conversation at the intersection of AI, philosophy, and the future of work. Together with Executive Producer and Host Dan Smolen and Co-Host, MorteVita‘s Fran Saele, they explore whether agentic AI is evolving beyond tools into something more—and what that means for leaders, organizations, and your personal Work Fit. This episode challenges assumptions, reframes fear into opportunity, and delivers a powerful message: AI isn’t replacing work—it’s expanding what’s possible. Key Topics & Takeaways 1. Is Agentic AI Approaching Consciousness? The critical distinction between awareness, self-awareness, and consciousness Why today’s AI may exhibit “subjective experience”—but not sentience The philosophical debate: materialism vs. non-dual consciousness Why the real risk isn’t conscious AI—but perceived consciousness 2. From AI Tools to AI Agents Evolution from instruct → reasoning → copilots → agentic systems How multi-agent architectures execute complex tasks autonomously Why your “prompt” still represents the originating human intent 3. Reinvention vs. Substitution Why most companies are still using AI to optimize—not transform Ram’s challenge to leaders: Are you thinking big enough? The difference between incremental gains and true reinvention 4. AI as Your New Headcount Reframing AI from job threat → capability multiplier Real-world example: a 60-page Feng Shui analysis generated via AI The rise of “a thousand PhDs in your pocket” 5. The Rise of Digital Twins & Autonomous Agents Ram’s “Rambot” speaking 40+ languages globally AI agents operating independently across time zones and contexts What happens when your digital self gains its own experiences? 6. Shadow AI, Risk & Governance Why unauthorized AI usage is exploding inside enterprises The tension between innovation speed and corporate controls Best practices: explore boldly—but protect sensitive data 7. The Future Workplace in an AI World Why agility—not strategy—is now the competitive advantage The shift toward flexible real estate and hybrid work models A hard truth: if the workplace experience isn’t exceptional, people won’t come 8. Data Centers, Ethics & Human Impact The physical reality behind AI’s digital power Community, sustainability, and infrastructure concerns A critical question: Are we investing enough in human intelligence alongside artificial intelligence? Standout Insight “AI is not shrinking work. It’s expanding it. The question is: how will you expand with it?” Ram Srinivasan’s Work Fit Autonomy.As AI reshapes employment, Ram believes the future belongs to individuals who can operate with independence, creativity, and entrepreneurial thinking. Connect & Learn More Follow Ram Srinivasan on LinkedIn Explore his work and AI insights Subscribe to Substrate on Substack Call to Action If you’re navigating AI’s impact on your career, leadership, or organization, this episode is essential listening. Follow What’s Your Work Fit? on LinkedIn Subscribe to the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel for live and recorded episodes Join the Substack community for deeper insights and full archives Closing Thought As AI becomes more powerful, the real differentiator won’t be the technology—it will be how intentionally we use it to design better work, better lives, and a better Work Fit.

What do you do after a layoff—and how do you come back stronger? On What’s Your Work Fit?, host Dan Smolen welcomes Kareem Rogers, HR business partner, corporate recruiter, and founder of The Fit Recruiter LLC, for a practical and motivating conversation about career reinvention, job search strategy, networking, personal branding, and standing out in a crowded hiring market. Kareem shares what job seekers should focus on first after losing a job: mental health, healing, and clarity. From there, he outlines how candidates can rebuild with purpose by sharpening their brand, growing their network, upskilling—especially around AI and in-demand capabilities—and learning how to present proof of value in interviews. Dan and Kareem also explore the importance of team experience, curiosity, adaptability, military service, athletics, and transferable skills in shaping a resilient career path. The episode closes with a powerful reflection on what it means to help people find meaningful work that improves lives. If you are navigating a layoff, considering a career pivot, or trying to future-proof your career in a changing workplace, this episode is packed with actionable insight. In This Episode: How to reinvent yourself after a layoff Why mental health matters before job search strategy How recruiters evaluate candidates quickly The importance of personal branding in a competitive market Why networking and relationships still matter How to use examples and proof of work in interviews Why curiosity and adaptability drive long-term career success How sports, teams, and military experience build transferable skills What makes a candidate memorable to recruiters and hiring managers Kareem Rogers’ definition of true work fit Key Takeaways Being laid off is not just a professional event—it is an emotional one. Kareem emphasizes that recovery begins with healing, not hustling. Reinvention requires differentiation. Candidates need to know what they are known for, what value they bring, and how to demonstrate it clearly. Networking is not optional. Strong relationships can open doors, create introductions, and help candidates get seen. Upskilling matters more than ever. With AI reshaping the market, job seekers need to stay current and show evidence of growth. Recruiters respond to clarity, relevance, and connection. Great candidates do not just say they are valuable—they show it. Notable Moments [05:34] Dan asks the lead question: how do I reinvent myself after a layoff?[06:44] Kareem says healing and mental health must come before reinvention[08:00] Why personal branding and positioning matter in today’s job market[09:06] Kareem explains the real power of networking and connections[12:21] Why upskilling—especially around AI—can strengthen a job search[13:44] The value of bringing examples and proof of work into interviews[17:24] Why candidates must show value, not just claim they are hard workers[19:25] Dan and Kareem discuss sports, teamwork, and transferable career skills[27:27] Why military veterans often bring mission focus and discipline to work[31:17] Curiosity as a signal of long-term value and adaptability[34:37] Resume advice: match your application to what the job actually asks for[37:24] Why building rapport with interviewers can change outcomes[39:58] Dan shares a story about his daughter landing a nursing role through a powerful interview answer[47:42] Kareem answers the show’s signature question: What’s your work fit? About Our Guest Kareem Rogers is an HR business partner, corporate recruiter, and career coach. In his full-time role, he recruits nurses and technicians for a hospital system. Through his business, The Fit Recruiter LLC, he helps job seekers build stronger careers, increase earning potential, and position themselves more effectively in the job market. Kareem is also active on LinkedIn, where he shares career advice, motivation, and recruiting insights. Kareem lives and works in Chicago, Illinois. Why Listen to This Episode? This episode is for anyone who wants to: recover from a layoff with confidence improve job search results understand what recruiters really look for learn how to position themselves in a changing job market build a career that aligns with purpose, strengths, and long-term work fit This episode first aired on March 13, 2026 on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. Watch it HERE. EPISODE DATE: March 20, 2026 Social media: LinkedIn Website Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcasts – Android – Google Podcasts – Spotify

On What’s Your Work Fit? we pose this question: What Does Workplace Leasing Look Like in 2026? Answering that question and others is our returning guest, Phil Mobley.  Phil is the National Director for Office Analytics at CoStar Group, the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Joining in on the discussion are What’s Your Work Fit? Executive Producer and Host Dan Smolen and Co-Hosts: LiquidSpace CEO Mark Gilbreath and MorteVita Managing Principal Fran Saele. We also discover Phil’s answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” His answer will resonate with many listeners. This conversation originated as a prerecorded show on December 17, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Phil Mobley is a well known and highly respected office analytics insights expert. He lives and works in the Boston, Massachusetts metro. EPISODE DATE: December 26, 2025 Social media: LinkedIn CoStar Group Website Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcasts – Android – Google Podcasts – Spotify

On What’s Your Work Fit? we pose this question: How Can Community Support the Modern Workplace? Answering that question and others is our guest, Nirit Cohen.  Nirit is a future of work strategist, Forbes contributor, international keynote speaker, bestselling author, Intel veteran, and host of The Future of Less Work Podcast. She is also a member of The Future of Work Alliance. Joining in on the discussion are What’s Your Work Fit? Executive Producer and Host Dan Smolen and Co-Hosts: LiquidSpace CEO Mark Gilbreath and MorteVita Managing Principal Fran Saele. We also discover Nirit’s answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” Her answer will resonate with many listeners. This conversation originated as a live show on December 10, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Nirit Cohen is a future of work strategist and host of The Future of Less Work Podcast. EPISODE DATE: December 19, 2025 Social media: LinkedIn The Future of Less Work Podcast Substack Forbes Column Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcasts – Android – Google Podcasts – Spotify

On What’s Your Work Fit? we pose this question: Can Good Systems Stave Off the Infinite Workday? Answering that question and others is our guest, Darren Murph.  Named an “oracle of remote work” by CNBC and featured in The Forbes Future of Work 50, Darren is a recognized visionary in organizational design. He leads at the intersection of people operations, marketing, and strategic communication. Joining in on the discussion are What’s Your Work Fit? Executive Producer and Host Dan Smolen and Co-Hosts: LiquidSpace CEO Mark Gilbreath and MorteVita Managing Principal Fran Saele. We also discover Darren’s answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” His answer will resonate with many listeners. This conversation originated as a live show on December 3, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Darren Murph is a recognized visionary in organizational design and a popular thought-leader on the future of work. He lives and works in North Carolina. EPISODE DATE: December 12, 2025 Social media: LinkedIn Website Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcasts – Android – Google Podcasts – Spotify

On What’s Your Work Fit? we pose this question: How Can Network Mapping Supercharge a Workplace? Answering that question and others is our guest, Andreas Hoffbauer PhD. As Founder and Director of Atelier Kultur, Andreas helps workforces make faster and more effective decisions through intentional connections at scale. Joining in on the discussion are What’s Your Work Fit? Executive Producer and Host Dan Smolen and Co-Host and MorteVita Managing Principal Fran Saele.  We also discover Andreas’ answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” His answer will resonate with many listeners. This conversation originated as a live show on November 19, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Andreas Hoffbauer PhD is the Founder and Director of Atelier Kultur; he helps workforces make faster and more effective decisions through intentional connections at scale. Andreas lives and works in New York City. EPISODE DATE: December 5, 2025 Social media: LinkedIn Website Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcasts – Android – Google Podcasts – Spotify

On What’s Your Work Fit? we pose this question: How Does Times Factor in the Modern Workplace? Answering that question and others is our returning guest, Denise Brouder.  Denise is the Founder of The Future of Work Alliance, a global collective of entrepreneurs, practitioners, researchers, and writers who are shaping modern work. We also discover Denise’s answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” Her answer will resonate with many listeners. This conversation originated as a live show on November 12, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Denise Brouder is a globally recognized work and workplace disruptor. She founded The Future of Work Alliance in 2023 to transform on-the-ground learnings from around the world into practical insights that inform workplace policy and decision-making to result in a more humanized, resilient, and just future of work. She lives and works in the Northern New Jersey suburbs of New York City. EPISODE DATE: November 21, 2025 Social media: LinkedIn Website Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcasts – Android – Google Podcasts – Spotify

On What’s Your Work Fit? we pose this question: Why Are We Still Talking About RTO Mandates? Answering that question and others is our returning guest, Nick Bloom.  Nick is a Professor of Economics at Stanford University. And as the co-founder of WFH Research he is world recognized for insight on remote and flexible work. We also revisit Nick’s earlier answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” His answer will resonate with many listeners. Joining in on the discussion are What’s Your Work Fit? Executive Producer and Host Dan Smolen and Co-Hosts Mark Gilbreath from LiquidSpace and Fran Saele from MorteVita. This conversation originated as a live show on November 5, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Nick Bloom is a Stanford University Professor of Economics and a world recognized expert on remote and hybrid work. He lives and works in Palo Alto, California. EPISODE DATE: November 14, 2025 Social media: LinkedIn Faculty Profile Website Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcasts – Android – Google Podcasts – Spotify

On What’s Your Work Fit? we pose this question: What’s the Science Behind Workplace Happiness? Answering that question and others is our guest, Jessica Weiss. Jessica is world recognized happiness expert who helps companies leverage tangible, research-based strategies to create happier workers and workplaces. She is also the author of the new book, Happiness Works: The Science of Thriving at Work.  We also discover Jessica’s answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” Her answer will resonate with many listeners. This conversation originated as a live show on October 29, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Jessica Weiss is a world recognized happiness expert and author of the new book Happiness Works: The Science of Thriving at Work. She lives and works in New York City. EPISODE DATE: November 7, 2025 Social media: LinkedIn Website Book Page Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcasts – Android – Google Podcasts – Spotify

On What’s Your Work Fit? we pose this question: How Does Startup Culture Inform the Modern Workplace? Answering that question and others is our guest, Ginger Dhaliwal. As an Angel Investor, Ginger actively supports early-stage startups, especially those led by women and focused on AI, the future of work, and global impact. We also discover Ginger’s answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” Her answer will resonate with many listeners. Joining the conversation on this What’s Your Work Fit? episode are Host and Executive Producer Dan Smolen and our co-hosts CEO of LiquidSpace Mark Gilbreath and MorteVita Managing Principal Fran Saele. This conversation originated as a live show on October 22, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Ginger Dhaliwhal is a the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Upflex, a platform that reshapes workplace access for distributed teams. And she is a Partner at SERO Partners, a New York-based advisory and investment firm that helps growth-stage companies to expand and access capital through a trusted network of VCs, family offices, and operators. Ginger lives and works in New York City. EPISODE DATE: October 31, 2025 Social media: LinkedIn Upflex Website SERO Partners Website Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcasts – Android – Google Podcasts – Spotify

On What’s Your Work Fit? we pose this question: Is Employee Experience the New Workplace Amenity? Answering that question and others is our guest, Corina Ocanto. Corina is the Vice President of Workplace Strategy at Stream Realty Partners. As a design strategist, consultant, and researcher Corina helps companies to create impactful experiences which connect customers, employees and communities through purposeful physical and digital design. We also discover Corina’s answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” Her answer will resonate with many listeners. Joining the conversation on this What’s Your Work Fit? episode are Host and Executive Producer Dan Smolen and our co-hosts CEO of LiquidSpace Mark Gilbreath and MorteVita Managing Principal Fran Saele. This conversation originated as a live show on October 15, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Corina Ocanto is Vice President of Workplace Strategy at Stream Realty Partners. She is also a member of The Future of Work Alliance. Corina lives and works in South Florida. EPISODE DATE: October 24, 2025 Social media: LinkedIn Stream Realty Partners Website Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcasts – Android – Google Podcasts – Spotify

On What’s Your Work Fit? we posed this question: How Can Workplace Insight Drive Worker Well Being? Answering that question and others is our returning guest, Serena Huang, PhD. Serena is the principal of Data With Serena, LLC. She is an internationally recognized and respected AI keynote speaker, Fortune 100 consultant and corporate trainer, Chief Data Officer, and author of the new book The Inclusion Equation: Leveraging Data & AI for Organizational Diversity & Wellbeing. We also revisit Serena’s answer from an earlier episode to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” Her answer and follow-up will resonate with many listeners. This conversation originated as a live show on October 8, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Serena Huang, PhD is an internationally recognized and respected AI keynote speaker, Fortune 100 consultant and corporate trainer, Chief Data Officer, and author of the new book The Inclusion Equation: Leveraging Data & AI for Organizational Diversity & Wellbeing. She lives outside of Chicago, Illinois. EPISODE DATE: October 17, 2025 Social media: LinkedIn Website Book Data With Serena on YouTube Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcasts – Android – Google Podcasts – Spotify

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: Why Should We Reimagine HR? Answering that question and others is our guest, Marion Anderson. She is a Chief People Officer; a globally recognized thought leader, author, podcaster, and public speaker on the topics of future of work, culture, and employee experience; the co-creator of Rethink Ability; and a member of the Future of Work Alliance. We also discover Marion’s answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” Her answer will resonate with many listeners. This conversation originated as a live show on October 1, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Marion Anderson is a globally recognized thought leader, author, podcaster, and public speaker on the topics of future of work, culture, and employee experience; the co-creator of Rethink Ability; and a member of the Future of Work Alliance. Marion lives and works in Arkansas. EPISODE DATE: October 10, 2025 Social media: LinkedIn Rethink Ability Website Podcast Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcasts – Android – Google Podcasts – Spotify

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Do I Support a Workplace Happiness Ethic? Answering that question and others is our guest, Holland Haiis. She is a globally recognized and respected leadership developer, keynote speaker, author, and workplace strategist who helps organizations, family offices, and healthcare providers to support the future of work with human-centered solutions. We also discover Holland’s answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” Her answer will resonate with many listeners. This conversation originated as a live show on September 24, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Holland Haiis started her professional life as a working actor on TV and on the Broadway stage. But she pivoted to leadership training, keynote speaking, writing and workplace strategy development. She lives and works in New York City. EPISODE DATE: October 3, 2025 Social media: LinkedIn Website Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcasts – Android – Google Podcasts – Spotify

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: Are Years of Experience Still Career Necessary? Answering that question and others is our guest, Kathryn Preston. Kathryn, who is a much in-demand public speaker on work and workplace topics, knocks down the long-held belief that tenure, above all other measures, indicates one’s future success in the workplace. We also discover Kathryn’s answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” Her answer will resonate with many listeners. This conversation originated as a live show on September 17, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Kathryn Preston is a much-in-demand keynote speaker, corporate workshop facilitator, and professional performance coach who covers topics around work and workplace. She lives and works in Phoenix, Arizona. EPISODE DATE: September 26, 2025 Social media: LinkedIn Website/Video Links Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: Do I Need Permission for Career Success? Answering that question and others is our guest, Jillian Reilly. Jillian has been an Executive Coach helping executives and companies to navigate disruptive and profound change and an aid worker on the frontlines of HIV/AIDS. She is also an author of two books including her latest, The 10 Permissions: Redefining Rules of Adulting in the 21st Century. We also discover Jillian’s answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” Her answer will resonate with many listeners. This conversation originated as a live show on September 10, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Jillian Reilly is the author of The 10 Permissions: Redefining Rules of Adulting in the 21st Century. She lives and works in Cape Town, South Africa. EPISODE DATE: September 19, 2025 Social media: LinkedIn Website Book Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: How is AI Changing Human-Centered Work? Answering that question and others is our returning guest, Ram Srinivasan. Ram is the Global AI Strategy & Adoption Leader at JLL where he spearheads initiatives to leverage cutting-edge AI technologies while ensuring their responsible and ethical implementation. He is also the author of The Conscious Machine: From Artificial to Enlightened Intelligence and the newly published AI-themed mystery thriller, LANK-8. Joining the live show are executive producer and host Dan Smolen and our co-hosts MorteVita Managing Principal Fran Saele and LiquidSpace CEO Mark Gilbreath. We also discover Ram’s answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” His answer will resonate with many listeners. This conversation originated as a live show on September 3, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Ram Srinivasan is a globally recognized thought-leader in Workplace AI. He is also the author of two AI-themed books. Ram lives and works in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. EPISODE DATE: September 12, 2025 Social media: LinkedIn Website Books The Conscious Machine LANK-8 Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Do I Establish a Neuroinclusive Workplace? Answering that question and others is our guest, Kelly Colón.  As the founder of Eledex Consulting & Coaching, Kelly empowers neurodivergent individuals to thrive while helping organizations to foster authentic inclusion. She is also an adjunct professor at Endicott College‘s Gerrish School of Business. Joining the live show are executive producer and host Dan Smolen and our co-host MorteVita Managing Principal Fran Saele.  We also gain Kelly’s answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” Her answer will resonate with many. This conversation originated as a live show on May 21, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Kelly Colón is the founder of Eledex Consulting & Coaching, She empowers neurodivergent individuals to thrive while helping organizations to foster authentic inclusion. She is also an adjunct professor at Endicott College‘s Gerrish School of Business. Kelly lives and works in Suburban Boston, Massachusetts. EPISODE DATE: May 30, 2025 Social media: LinkedIn Website Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Do I Build Culture Amidst Volatility and Uncertainty? Answering that question and others is our guest, Jen Marr. Jen is a social wellness innovator, entrepreneur, corporate life escapee, and author of the new book Lifting Up: The Transformative Power of Supportive Leadership which hits bookseller shelves in May 2025. VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) impacts a lot of workplaces. And when it is not addressed and mitigated it can cause top performers to run for the exits. Jen’s new book paves the way for better workplace leadership engagement work outcomes. During this information packed episode, we also asked Jen for her answers to the question “what’s your work fit?’ Her personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. This conversation originated as a live show on April 14, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Jen Marr is a social wellness innovator, entrepreneur, corporate life escapee, and author of several books. She lives and works in Wisconsin. EPISODE DATE: May 23, 2025 Social media: LinkedIn Website Book Page Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: What’s Happening to Office Leases in 2025? Answering that question and others is our returning guest, Phil Mobley.  Phil is the National Director for Office Analytics at CoStar Group, the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces. Joining the conversation on the What’s Your Work Fit in the Workplace? Series are our co-hosts: LiquidSpace founder and CEO Mark Gilbreath and MorteVita Managing Principal Fran Saele. When we understand the changes taking place in the leasing of office space, we can create better places for intentional workplace engagement. And when that happens our best days lie ahead. This conversation originated as a live show on May 7, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Phil Mobley is the National Director for Office Analytics at CoStar Group, the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces. He lives and works in Suburban Boston, Massachusetts. EPISODE DATE: May 16, 2025 Social media: LinkedIn What’s Happening to Office Leases in 2025? – Slide Show Website Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: What are the Latest AI Breakthoughs? Answering that question and others is our returning guest, Ram Srinivasan.  Ram is the Global AI Strategy and Adoption Leader for JLL where he spearheads innovative initiatives to leverage latest generation AI while ensuring their responsible and ethical implementation. He is a future of work thought-leader and the author of the book The Conscious Machine: From Artificial to Enlightened Intelligence. Joining the conversation on the What’s Your Work Fit in the Workplace? Series are our co-hosts: LiquidSpace founder and CEO Mark Gilbreath and MorteVita Managing Principal Fran Saele. When we apply the latest AI innovations in the workplace and in our lives we get closer to work fit where work becomes a wonderful part of the day doing other wonderful things. And when that happens our best days lie ahead. This conversation originated as a live show on April 23, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Ram Srinivasan is the Global AI Strategy and Adoption Leader for JLL where he spearheads innovative initiatives to leverage latest generation AI while ensuring their responsible and ethical implementation. Ram lives and works in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. EPISODE DATE: May 2, 2025 Social media: LinkedIn Website Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: Can Advocacy Shape the Future of Work? Answering that question and others is our returning guest, Denise Brouder.  She is the Founder of The Future of Work Alliance, a global collective of entrepreneurs, practitioners, researchers, and writers who are shaping modern work. With the norms of work and workplace shifting dramatically, due to the distribution workplaces, team ideation, the advent of Agentic AI, and other factors, we will ask Denise: Can Advocacy Shape the Future of Work? During this information packed episode, we also asked Denise to revisit her previously stated answers to the question “what’s your work fit?’ Her personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. This conversation originated as a live show on April 16, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Denise Brouder is the Founder of The Future of Work Alliance, a global collective of entrepreneurs, practitioners, researchers, and writers who are shaping modern work. Her professional career, which started in finance on Wall Street, pivoted to making work and workplace experiences better for everyone. Denise lives and works in the Northern New Jersey suburbs of New York City. EPISODE DATE: April 25, 2025 Social media: LinkedIn Website Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Do I Lead My Distributed Team? Answering that question and others is our guest, Nancy Settle-Murphy.  She helps teams to get the most out of their remote work experiences as a virtual team alchemist, facilitation skills trainer, navigator of differences, presenter and author. Nancy is also a founding member of The Future of Work Alliance. The important deliverables of work are shifting away from individual responsibility to teams. And with people increasingly distributed across numerous workplace settings managers are asking: How Do I Lead My Distributed Team? During this information packed episode, we also asked Nancy her answer to the question “what’s your work fit?’ Her personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. This conversation originated as a live show on April 9, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Nancy Settle-Murphy is the Principal of Guided Insights. She helps teams to get the most out of their remote work experiences as a virtual team alchemist, facilitation skills trainer, navigator of differences, presenter and author. Nancy lives and works in the suburbs of Boston, Massachusetts. EPISODE DATE: April 18, 2025 Social media: LinkedIn Website Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Do I Become an Employer of Choice for a Generation? Answering that question and others is our guest, Vivek Pandit.  Vivek is the Co-Founder and COO of recruitment resource PeduL. He is on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List, a TedX speaker, author, proud Gen Z member, and a Founding Member of The Future of Work Alliance. Given that Gen Z is fast becoming the largest cohort in the active workplace, many hiring managers are asking the question, How Do I Become an Employer of Choice for a Generation? During this information packed episode, we also asked Vivek his answer to the question “what’s your work fit?’ His personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. This conversation originated as a live show on April 2, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Vivek Pandit is the Co-Founder and COO of PeduL. He lives and works in New York City. EPISODE DATE: April 11, 2025 Social media: LinkedIn Website Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: I’ve Lost My Government Job. What’s Next for Me? Answering that question and others is our guest, Mika Cross.  Mika is the CEO of Strategy@Work. She is an often-quoted workplace transformation strategist, futurist, and leading expert on the Federal Government workforce and workplace. And she is a Founding Member of The Future of Work Alliance. Given the massive reduction-in-force happening across the Federal Government, leaving thousands of career professionals suddenly out of work, we will ask Mika: I’ve Lost My Government Job. What’s Next for Me? During this information packed episode, we also asked Mika her answer to the question “what’s your work fit?’ Her personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. This conversation originated as a live show on March 26, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Mika Cross is the CEO of Strategy@Work. She is an often-quoted workplace transformation strategist, futurist, and leading expert on the Federal Government workforce and workplace. A retired and decorated military veteran, Mika lives and works in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C. EPISODE DATE: April 4, 2025 Social media: LinkedIn Website Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Do I Leverage Agile Employee Emotional Intelligence? Answering that question and others is our returning guest, Billee Howard.  Billee is the Co-Founder and CEO of BRANDThrō. She is a passionate AI explorer, insights innovator, communications veteran and C-Suite advisor who counsels the world’s top brand leaders on how to build data-backed strategies that drive emotional engagement across all stakeholder groups. During this information packed episode, we asked Billee to revisit her answer to the question “what’s your work fit?’ Her personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. This conversation originated as a live show on March 19, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Billee Howard is the co-founder and CEO of marketing insights company BRANDThrō. She is a passionate AI explorer, insights innovator, communications veteran and C-Suite advisor who counsels the world’s top brand leaders on how to build data-backed strategies that drive emotional engagement across all stakeholder groups. Billee is also the leading subject-matter expert on Agile Employee Emotional Intelligence. She lives and works in New York City. EPISODE DATE: March 28, 2025 Social media: LinkedIn Website BRANDThrō Agile Employee Emotional Intelligence Study (2024) Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: What Are Workplace Tenants Looking For? Answering that question and others is our guest, Gabe Marans.  Gabe is the Vice Chairman of Commercial Real Estate leader Savills. He’s also the host of 60 Seconds With Gabe, a compelling video series that addresses key issues around commercial real estate and workplace utilization.  Joining in on the discussion are What’s Your Work Fit? Executive Producer and Host Dan Smolen and our co-hosts: LiquidSpace CEO Mark Gilbreath and MorteVita Managing Principal Fran Saele. During this information packed episode, we asked Gabe answer to the question “what’s your work fit?’ His personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. This conversation originated as a live show on March 12, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Gabe Marans is a seasoned executive and leader in the Commercial Real Estate space. He is the Vice Chairman of Commercial Real Estate leader Savills and the host of 60 Seconds With Gabe, a compelling video series that addresses key issues around commercial real estate and workplace utilization. EPISODE DATE: March 21, 2025 Social media: LinkedIn Website 60 Seconds With Gabe (YouTube Channel) Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Can I Become Heard on My Team? Answering that question and others is our returning guest, Shelley Goldstein.  Shelley is an internationally acclaimed public speaking coach who helps clients gain the confidence that they need to become effective and captivating communicators in the workplace and in life. She is also author of Remarkable Speaking: A Framework to Embody Your Voice and Your Vision. During this information packed episode, we revisit Shelley’s answer to the question “what’s your work fit?’ Her personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. This conversation originated as a live show on November 20, 2024. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Shelley Goldstein is an internationally acclaimed public speaking coach who helps clients gain the confidence that they need to become effective and captivating communicators in the workplace and in life. She is also author of Remarkable Speaking: A Framework to Embody Your Voice and Your Vision. She lives and works in Los Angeles, California. EPISODE DATE: November 29, 2024 Social media: LinkedIn Website Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: Where is Workplace AI Headed Next? Answering that question and others is our returning guest, Ram Srinivasan. Ram is a Future of Work Advisory Leader for JLL where he facilitates workplace experiences for leading global organizations. He’s on the leading edge of AI and how it will revolutionize the knowledge work that many career professionals do and hope to do. And he is author of the new book The Conscious Machine: From Artificial to Enlightened Intelligence.  Joining the conversation on the What’s Your Work Fit in the Workplace? Series are our co-hosts: LiquidSpace founder and CEO Mark Gilbreath and MorteVita Managing Principal Francis Saele. During this information packed episode, we revisit Ram’s answer to the question “what’s your work fit?’ His personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. This conversation originated as a live show on November 13, 2024. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Ram Srinivasan is a Future of Work Advisory Leader for JLL. He lives and works in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. EPISODE DATE: November 22, 2024 Social media: LinkedIn Book Page Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora  

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Can I Provide Meaningful Worker Feedback? Answering that question and others is our guest, Jessica Weiss. Jessica is a globally recognized TEDx speaker, coach, and consultant who teaches people and businesses how to find more happiness, fulfillment, and satisfaction at work. During this information packed episode, we revisit Jessica’s answer to the question “what’s your work fit?’ Her personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. This conversation originated as a live show on October 30, 2024. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Jessica Weiss is a globally recognized TEDx speaker, coach, and consultant who teaches people and businesses how to find more happiness, fulfillment, and satisfaction at work. She lives and works in New York City. EPISODE DATE: November 8, 2024 Social media: LinkedIn Website TEDx Talk Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora  

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Can I Achieve Inclusive Workplace Design? Answering that question and others is our guest, Ryan Anderson. Ryan is the VP Global Research and Planning at interior design leader MillerKnoll. He is also the host of the popular About Place Podcast.  Joining the conversation on the What’s Your Work Fit in the Workplace? Series are our executive producer and host Dan Smolen and co-hosts LiquidSpace founder and CEO Mark Gilbreath and Managing Principal of Mortevita Francis Saele. During this information packed episode, we revisit Ryan’s answer to the question “what’s your work fit?’ His personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. This conversation originated as a live show on October 16, 2024. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Ryan Anderson is the VP Global Research and Planning at interior design leader MillerKnoll. He is also the host of the popular About Place Podcast. He lives and works in Grand Rapids, Michigan. EPISODE DATE: October 25, 2024 Social media: LinkedIn Website About Place Podcast Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora  

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: Will 2025 Be the Year of the Entrepreneur? Answering that question and others is our guest, Steve King. As Founder and Principal of Emergent Research, Steve identifies, analyzes, and forecasts the trends and shifts impacting the future of work, most notably around entrepreneurship, the gig economy and contract (1099) work, and the impact of AI.  Joining the conversation on the What’s Your Work Fit in the Workplace? Series are our executive producer and host Dan Smolen and co-hosts LiquidSpace founder and CEO Mark Gilbreath and Managing Principal of Mortevita Francis Saele. During this information packed episode, we discovered Steve’s answer to the question “what’s your work fit?’ His personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. This conversation originated as a live show on October 9, 2024. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: As Founder and Principal of Emergent Research, Steve King identifies, analyzes, and forecasts the trends and shifts impacting the future of work, most notably around entrepreneurship, the gig economy and contract (1099) work, and the impact of AI. He lives and works in Lafayette, California. EPISODE DATE: October 18, 2024 Social media: LinkedIn Website Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora – Spotify …or wherever you get your podcasts.

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: Is the Future of Workplace a Community? Answering that question and others is our guest, Gary A. Bolles. Gary is the author of the book, The Next Rules of Work; chair for Future of Work at Singularity University; globally recognized speaker on work and workplace issues; and co-founder of Next CoLabs and eParachute.com. Joining the conversation on the What’s Your Work Fit in the Workplace? Series are our executive producer and host Dan Smolen and co-hosts LiquidSpace founder and CEO Mark Gilbreath and Managing Principal of Mortevita Francis Saele. During this information packed episode, we discovered Gary’s answer to the question “what’s your work fit?’ His personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. This conversation originated as a live show on October 2, 2024. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Gary A. Bolles is the author of the book, The Next Rules of Work; chair for Future of Work–and Global Fellow of Transformation–at Singularity University; globally recognized speaker on work and workplace issues; and co-founder of Next CoLabs and eParachute.com. He lives and works in Washington, D.C. EPISODE DATE: October 11, 2024 Social media: LinkedIn Website The Next Rules of Work  Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora – Spotify …or wherever you get your podcasts.

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Can Relational Intelligence Aid Me at Work? Answering that question and others is our returning guest, Denise Brouder. Denise is the Founder of SWAY. She is a globally recognized and respected flexible work thought-leader who operates at the intersection of systems thinking, futurist thinking, and human potential. Denise is also the Founder of the Future of Work Alliance, a discrete community of solopreneurs and small teams that are innovating, building, and operating in the global remote, hybrid, and flexible work industry. We started the live show by asking Denise: How Can Relational Intelligence Aid Me at Work? During this information packed episode, we revisit Denise’s answer to the question “what’s your work fit?’ Her personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. This conversation originated as a live show on September 25, 2024. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Denise Brouder is Founder of SWAY and a globally recognized and respected flexible work thought-leader who operates at the intersection of systems thinking, futurist thinking, and human potential. Denise is also the Founder of the Future of Work Alliance, a discrete community of solopreneurs and small teams that are innovating, building, and operating in the global remote, hybrid, and flexible work industry.  She lives and works in the Northern New Jersey suburbs of New York City. EPISODE DATE: October 4, 2024 Social media: LinkedIn SWAY Website Future of Work Alliance Website Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora – Spotify …or wherever you get your podcasts.

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Do I Brand Myself for My Next Career Act? Answering that question and others is our guest, Mary E. Maloney. Mary is the Founder, CEO, and Chief Strategist for Revealing Genius. She guides organizations, teams, and executive leaders to identify and clearly message what their brand stands for, so that they may fulfill their goals. Our question this week was posed by show viewer Lauren, a knowledge worker with two years of experience in the workplace. She is eager to find her next career opportunity. But her job search has languished. A friend suggested to Lauren that she do some personal branding to get her to career success. Lauren is not a marketer and yet she is intrigued by the idea of personal branding. Lauren asked Mary: How Do I Brand Myself for My Next Career Act? During this information packed episode, we discover Mary’s answer to the question “what’s your work fit?’ Her personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. This conversation originated as a live show on September 18, 2024. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Mary E. Maloney is a veteran of the healthcare marketing space. As the principal of Revealing Genius she’s leveraged her vast knowledge of product marketing to aid ambitious careerists in the executive ranks. Mary lives and works in Tampa, Florida. EPISODE DATE: September 27, 2024 Social media: LinkedIn Website Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora – Spotify …or wherever you get your podcasts.

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Do I Make Employee Experience Matter? Answering that question and others is our guest, Julie Winkle Giulioni. Julie is a globally recognized workplace growth and development champion, a respected expert on Employee Experience (EX), and the author of Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go (Third Edition) which publishes in late September, 2024. Our question this week was posed by show viewer Ed, a middle manager and team leader for a large home services company. Ed takes pride in developing relationships with his workplace team members. But he worries that some of them, especially the best of them, may leave the nest for opportunities with other companies. Ed has followed past discussions on What’s Your Work Fit? about Employee Experience and he thinks that EX has merit. But he wonders: How Do I Make Employee Experience Matter? During this information packed episode, we also revisit Julie’s [April 2023] answer to the question “what’s your work fit?’ Her personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. This conversation originated as a live show on September 11, 2024. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Julie Winkle Giulioni is a globally recognized workplace growth and development champion, a respected expert on employee experience (EX), and the author of Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go (Third Edition) which publishes in late September, 2024. She lives and works in Southern California. EPISODE DATE: September 20, 2024 Social media: LinkedIn Website Amazon Book Page Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora – Spotify …or wherever you get your podcasts.

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: Who Owns What I Create Using AI? Answering that question and others is our guest, Chris Moeller. Chris is the Founder of Orion Growth. He is a connector, leader, organizational structure changer, and entrepreneur who is deeply versed in commercial real estate assets, development, and digital workspace innovation. He is also the Founder of The Edge Report-From Bricks to Clicks. Our question this week was posed by executive producer and show host Dan Smolen and co-hosts Mark Gilbreath of LiquidSpace and future of work and workplace thought-leader Francis Saele: Who Owns What I Create Using AI? During this information packed episode, we also discover Chris’ answer to the question “what’s your work fit?’ His personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. This conversation originated as a live show on June 12, 2024. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Chris Moeller is the Founder of Orion Growth and also The Edge Report-From Bricks to Clicks. He lives and works in Charlotte, North Carolina. EPISODE DATE: June 21, 2024 Social media: LinkedIn Website The Edge Report-From Bricks to Clicks Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora – Spotify …or wherever you get your podcasts.

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: What Will Knowledge Work Look Like in 2030? Answering that question and others is our guest, Ram Srinivasan. Ram is a Future of Work Advisory Leader at JLL where he facilitates intentional workplace experiences for leading global organizations. He is also on the leading edge of AI and how it will revolutionize the knowledge work that many career professionals do and hope to do. And, Ram is author of the new AI-influenced and informed book, The Conscious Machine. Our question this week was posed by executive producer and show host Dan Smolen and co-hosts Mark Gilbreath of LiquidSpace and future of work and workplace thought-leader Francis Saele: What Will Knowledge Work Look Like in 2030? During this information packed episode, we also discover Ram’s answer to the question “what’s your work fit?’ His personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. This conversation originated as a live show on June 5, 2024. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel. About our guest: Ram Srinivasan is a Future of Work Advisory Leader at JLL and author of The Conscious Machine. He lives and works in Toronto, Ontario in Canada. EPISODE DATE: June 14, 2024 Social media: LinkedIn Website Slide Show  Amazon Book Page Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora – Spotify …or wherever you get your podcasts.

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Can We Get Gen Z Back to the Office? Answering that question and others is our guest, Sophie Wade. Sophie is a globally recognized and respected work futurist, an expert on Gen Z and workplace, author of several books, founder of the Flexcel Network, LLC, and the executive producer and host of the Transforming Work Podcast. Our question this week was posed by executive producer and show host Dan Smolen and co-hosts Mark Gilbreath of LiquidSpace and future of work and workplace thought-leader Francis Saele: How Can We Get Gen Z Back to the Office? During this information packed episode, we also discover Sophie’s answer to the question “what’s your work fit?’ Her personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. About our guest: Sophie Wade is work futurist, expert on Gen Z and workplace, author of several books, founder of Flexcel Network, LLC, and executive producer and host of the Transforming Work Podcast. She lives and works in New York City. This episode originated as a live show on May 15, 2024. You can watch the show in its entirety on the What’s Your Work Fit YouTube Channel. EPISODE DATE: May 24, 2024 Social media: LinkedIn Website Podcast and books: Transforming Work Podcast Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work (Book Page) Embracing Progress: Next Steps for the Future of Work (Book Page) Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora – Spotify …or wherever you get your podcasts.

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Can Workplace Design Boost Employee Experience? Answering that question and others is our guest, Ryan Anderson. Ryan is the VP Global Research and Insights for MillerKnoll, a globally recognized and admired collective of furniture brands that is at the forefront of intentional design for home and workplace. Our question this week was posed by executive producer and show host Dan Smolen and co-hosts Mark Gilbreath of LiquidSpace and future of work and workplace thought-leader Francis Saele: How Can Workplace Design Boost Employee Experience? During this information packed episode, we discover Ryan’s answer to the question “what’s your work fit?’ His personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. About our guest: Ryan Anderson is the VP of Research and Insights for MillerKnoll. He lives and works in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This episode originated as a live show on May 1, 2024. You can watch the show in its entirety on the What’s Your Work Fit YouTube Channel. EPISODE DATE: May 10, 2024 Social media: LinkedIn Website Insights About Place Podcast Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora – Spotify …or wherever you get your podcasts.

On What’s Your Work Fit we pose this question: How Do I Build a Soul-Aligned Startup? Answering that question and others is our guest, Andrea Horvath. Andrea helps badass, heart-centered conscious women create, and transition to, soul-aligned careers and business.  Our lead question comes from Kellie. Kellie is a recent cast-off from corporate life who, instead of pursuing another corporate management job which she easily could do, has opted to become a start-up entrepreneur. She is bolstered by the fact so many women in the post-pandemic age have pivoted to start-up life. But she doesn’t want to live just on the thrill of starting and scaling any new business. Kellie wants to establish a brand that fulfills a noble purpose, a business that is soul-aligned.  So, Kellie asks Andrea: How Do I Build a Soul-Aligned Startup? During this information packed episode, we discover Andrea’s answer to the question “what’s your work fit?’ Her personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. About our guest: Andrea Horvath is a corporate escapee, a certified public accountant who pivoted out of corporate life to find her work fit as an entrepreneur and career transition specialist. She lives and works in Vancouver, British Columbia. This episode originated as a live show on April 17, 2024. You can watch the show in its entirety on the What’s Your Work Fit YouTube Channel. EPISODE DATE: April 26, 2024 Social media: LinkedIn Website Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora – Spotify …or wherever you get your podcasts. You may also click HERE to receive our podcast episodes by email.

On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Will the 4th Industrial Revolution Change Work? Answering that question and others is our guest, Corinne Murray. The Founder and Principal of Agate, Corinne is a workplace strategist and organizational transformation expert who helps companies to adapt and evolve in ever-changing business environments.  She is also a noted expert on Employee Engagement or EX. And she made her first appearance on What’s Your Work Fit? in 2023 to discuss how employee engagement supports thriving companies and organizations. Our question this week was posed by executive producer and show host Dan Smolen and co-hosts Mark Gilbreath of LiquidSpace and future of work and workplace thought-leader Francis Saele: How Will the 4th Industrial Revolution Change Work? During this information packed episode, we revisit Corinne’s answer to the question “what’s your work fit?’ Her personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. About our guest: Corinne Murray is the Founder and Principal of Agate. She is a workplace strategist and organizational transformation expert. Corinne lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. This episode originated as a live show on April 10, 2024. You can watch the show in its entirety on the What’s Your Work Fit YouTube Channel. EPISODE DATE: April 19, 2024 Social media: LinkedIn Website Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora – Spotify …or wherever you get your podcasts. You may also click HERE to receive our podcast episodes by email.

On What’s Your Work Fit we pose this question: Are Things Really So Bad? Answering that question and others is our guest, Geoff Woliner. Geoff is comedian by trade who turned his craft into a company called “Winning Wit” which provides speechwriting and corporate event leadership services. He’s also the author of The Path to Perfecta and an executive producer and host of his own live show on LinkedIn. As Geoff describes his superpower: I turn contracted, painful energy into joyful, expansive energy. Our question this week was posed by Annika, a senior member of her leadership team. She says that she entered the workforce years ago during a particularly bad recession. Out of college, it took her several months to connect with her first job, and many years to pay off her student loans. Things were never easy, and yet she learned to persevere through every inflationary and recessionary cycle, coming through each crisis stronger and more resilient.  Annika has on her team several late Millennial and Gen Z members who seem unsettled by the stresses in their work and daily lives. And she laments, some of them are carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders. She wants to help younger teammates reframe their experiences to succeed through the difficult challenges and circumstances that they will face in their careers. But first, Annika asks Geoff: Are Things Really So Bad? During this information packed episode, we revisit Geoff’s answer to the question “what’s your work fit?’ His personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. About our guest: Geoff Woliner is a comedian, author, live show executive producer and host, and a corporate event and leadership guru. He lives and works in Alexandria, Virginia. This episode originated as a live show on March 20, 2024. You can watch the show in its entirety on the What’s Your Work Fit YouTube Channel. EPISODE DATE: March 29, 2024 Social media: LinkedIn Amazon Author Page Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora – Spotify …or wherever you get your podcasts. You may also click HERE to receive our podcast episodes by email.

On What’s Your Work Fit we pose this question: Can a Comedian Save My Company’s Boring Conference? Answering that question and others is our guest, David Horning. When he’s not on stage, David helps companies to recruit, engage, and retain top talent by reframing their cultures through the effective use of humor. And he also helps companies do killer conferences and keynote events. Our question on this episode comes from Talia. She is the meetings and events coordinator for a company with a distributed workplace. Her colleagues are located across the United States. And her CEO and CHRO are working hard to bring everyone together for a company-wide conference. But Talia knows there is a high risk that the event could easily turn into a boring, muddled mess. Given the company’s distributed workplace model, team members don’t necessarily know each other IRL, or know each other as well as they might have pre-pandemic. The stakes for her are high, and Talia feels like she needs to bring in someone from the outside, who actually knows what they are doing, to amp up the conference experience. So, Talia asks David: Can a Comedian Save My Company’s Boring Conference? During this information packed episode, we revisit David’s answer to the question “what’s your work fit?’ His personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. About our guest: David Horning is stand-up comedian and founder of Water Cooler Comedy David Horning. He lives and works in Cleveland, Ohio. This episode originated as a live show on March 6, 2024. You can watch the show in its entirety on the What’s Your Work Fit YouTube Channel. EPISODE DATE: March 22, 2024 Social media: LinkedIn Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora – Spotify …or wherever you get your podcasts. You may also click HERE to receive our podcast episodes by email.

On What’s Your Work Fit we pose this question: How Do I Financially Survive a Job Loss? Answering that question and others is our guest, Dave Czarnecki. Dave is a Certified Financial Planner who helps career professionals and retirees make smart money decisions.  Our question this week comes from Jamal, who is about three years into his professional career. He says that he has survived two rounds of recent layoffs in the fintech company where he works. Jamal makes a good living, doesn’t spend lavishly on things he doesn’t need, but he worries that if he’s impacted by a future layoff that he won’t have enough cash on hand to carry him until he reconnects with a new job.  So Jamal asks Dave: How Do I Financially Survive a Job Loss? During this information packed episode, we discover Dave’s answer to the question “what’s your work fit?’ His personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. About our guest: Dave Czarnecki is a Certified Financial Planner who helps career professionals and retirees make smart money decisions. He lives and works in Suburban Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This episode originated as a live show on February 21, 2024. You can watch the show in its entirety on the What’s Your Work Fit YouTube Channel. EPISODE DATE: March 1, 2024 Social media: LinkedIn Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora – Spotify …or wherever you get your podcasts. You may also click HERE to receive our podcast episodes by email.

On What’s Your Work Fit we pose this question: What Happens to Office Leases in 2024? Answering that question and others is our guest, Phil Mobley. Phil is the National Director for Office Analytics at CoStar Group, the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces. Joining in the questioning on the What’s Your Work Fit in the Workplace? Series are our co-hosts, Founder and Skipper of LiquidSpace Mark Gilbreath and popular future of work and workplace thought-leader on LinkedIn Francis Saele. During this information packed episode, we discover Phil’s answer to the question “what’s your work fit?’ His personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. About our guest: Phil Mobley is the National Director for Office Analytics at CoStar Group, the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces. He lives and works in Boston, Massachusetts. This episode originated as a live show on February 14, 2024. You can watch the show in its entirety on the What’s Your Work Fit YouTube Channel. EPISODE DATE: February 23, 2024 Social media: LinkedIn Website CoStar Presentation (Slide Deck) Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora – Spotify …or wherever you get your podcasts. You may also click HERE to receive our podcast episodes by email.

On What’s Your Work Fit we pose this question: Does More Workplace Flexibility Make Us Less Happy?  Answering that question and others is our guest, Jessica Weiss.  Jessica is a speaker, coach and consultant who teaches people and businesses how to find more happiness, fulfillment, and satisfaction at work. Today’s lead question comes from viewer Brielle who works at a company with considerable workplace flexibility. And yet, despite that, Brielle has noticed that her coworkers seem rattled; when she engages them in person or virtually, she says that they often express weariness throughout the day. Brielle reads countless studies that show that career professionals like having more flexibility in the day. But, on the other hand, she taken by other research studies indicating that worker contentment and engagement are at historic lows. Brielle doesn’t want to jump to conclusions, but she asks: Does More Workplace Flexibility Make Us Less Happy? During this information packed episode, we discover Jessica’s answer to the question “what’s your work fit?’ Her personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. About our guest: Jessica Weiss is a speaker, coach and consultant who teaches people and businesses how to find more happiness, fulfillment, and satisfaction and work.  Jessica lives and works in New York City. This episode originated as a live show on January 31, 2024. You can watch the show in its entirety on the What’s Your Work Fit YouTube Channel. EPISODE DATE: February 9, 2024 Social media: LinkedIn Website TEDx McMasterU Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora – Spotify …or wherever you get your podcasts. You may also click HERE to receive our podcast episodes by email.

On What’s Your Work Fit we pose this question: How Does Workplace Impact the Employee Experience? Answering that question and others is our guest, Marissa Huber.  As Consulting Director for Workplace Strategy at Cushman & Wakefield, Marissa helps leaders figure out what to do with their people and spaces to make the workplace better.  Joining in the questioning on the What’s Your Work Fit in the Workplace? Series are our co-hosts, Founder and Skipper of LiquidSpace Mark Gilbreath and popular future of work and workplace thought-leader on LinkedIn Francis Saele. During this information packed episode, we discover Marissa’s answer to the question “what’s your work fit?’ Her personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals. About our guest: Marissa Huber is the Consulting Director for Strategy at Cushman & Wakefield. Marissa lives and works in South Florida.  This episode originated as a live show on January 24, 2024. You can watch the show in its entirety on the What’s Your Work Fit YouTube Channel. EPISODE DATE: February 2, 2024 Social media: LinkedIn Website Please Subscribe to What’s Your Work Fit on: – Apple Podcast – Android – Google Podcasts – Pandora – Spotify …or wherever you get your podcasts. You may also click HERE to receive our podcast episodes by email.