In this episode, Pilar discusses a recent preprint on communication repertoires in hybrid office work, exploring how face-to-face and mediated channels relate to formal and informal exchanges between colleagues.
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A little August episode to celebrate the fact that I (Pilar) have finished the manuscript for All the World's a Workplace! I realise half-way through the recording that while the work is location agnostic, the people are not. (It took me over a decade to articulate this!)
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The final episode from the Booknotes season. In Part 1, Pilar shares notes she took from a book she’s read and in Part 2, she shares her updates.
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Another episode from the Booknotes season. In Part 1, Pilar shares notes she took from a book she’s read and in Part 2, she shares her updates.
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A different kind of episode today, we’re back to two voices! Pilar talks to Bree Caggiati, co-author of Connection and Disconnection in Remote Teams. They cover some of the book’s topics, how the research has moved on, and for Part 2, they’ve got some connection-related personal updates.
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Another episode from the Booknotes season. In Part 1, Pilar shares notes she took from a book she’s read and in Part 2, she shares her updates.
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Another episode from the Booknotes season. In Part 1, Pilar shares notes she took from a book she’s read and in Part 2, she shares her updates.
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Another episode from the Booknotes season. In Part 1, Pilar shares notes she took from a book she’s read and in Part 2, she shares her updates. This is the last episode of 2025.
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Another episode from the Booknotes season. In Part 1, Pilar shares notes she took from a book she’s read and in Part 2, she shares her updates.
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Another episode from the Booknotes season. In Part 1, Pilar shares notes she took from a book she’s read and in Part 2, she shares her updates.
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Another episode from the Booknotes season. In Part 1, Pilar shares notes she took from a book she’s read and in Part 2, she shares her updates.
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Another episode from the Booknotes season. In Part 1, Pilar shares notes she took from a book she’s read and in Part 2, she shares her updates.
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It’s Tim and Pilar’s last episode. They’ve been away from managing others for a while, and so they felt like they’ve run out of experiences to share!
But they still managed to have a good ol’ chat about knowing when to move on, and wrapping things up, so they hope you’ll join them for a last cup of coffee (or tea!).
A solo episode from Pilar…
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It’s the end of the year, but we’re not making any predictions - things are moving way too fast! Instead, Pilar and Maya review some of the issues that have been blamed on “remote”.
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Listener Richard de Villiers reached out to Pilar after hearing the episode on the 3 A’s of Connection. He has plenty to say on the subject of connection in remote teams, and bridging the gap between HR and IT, and shares many different frameworks to share to help other listeners think through change programmes and their own leadership.
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In this episode, Pilar interviews Andreea Gătin an event and community manager who is organising a unique experience for digital nomad and remote workers in Romania. Andreea discusses her goals for the experience, which include showcasing Romania as a destination for digital nomads and fostering a sense of community among participants. It’s happening in March 2025, so check it out!
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Pilar talks to Sagar Chandni, who describes himself as a distributed work practitioner and a strategy leader with a heart. We talk about the nuances of these terms and the evolving nature of work, particularly in India where Sagar is based.
Sagar discusses his work with startups and the challenges and opportunities they face, and shares his approach to informed leadership, ethical business strategies, and workplace inclusiveness, as well as the importance of embracing a mindset shift and approaching work in a way that fosters meaningful connections and positive impact both personally and professionally. He also gives us a view of the startup landscape in India. Yes, we cover a lot in this episode!
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Pilar is joined by Doug Haines, the founder of Kalium and Marketing Pros. After a positive experience recruiting people in South Africa for Kalium he launched Marketing Pros, an agency connecting South African marketing professionals with global opportunities. In this episode he talks about building a community of talent, and why he believes South Africa is a "marketing pros" hub that companies should tap into.
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Pilar pops in to share her latest framework, which aims to simplify the complexity of connection in the workplace. Plus, some other updates of what she's been up to.
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