Emotions play a vital role in our world of work whether we are aware of it or not. And as leaders it is important to understand how our team is feeling and not only how well they are performing. The two are often linked! A motivated team is a "feeling" team that runs on positive emotions. Tune in to Part 2 of the World of Work Podcast, the WoW, where  Roxana Cristina Petrus, certified coach, psychologist and transformational expert  joins Paola Granati in this episode all about the complex...

How we show up at work determines to a great extent how we feel at work. Our complex inner world made of emotions, thoughts, expectations of oneself and others plays a huge role in shaping our wellbeing. Unlike what many people think, we can greatly influence the environment we are in provided we check in with ourselves and keep ourselves honest! Occasionally taking the time to ensure that what we do is in line with what's important for us is a good reminder as to why we get up in the morning...

Short work sprints, transactional exchanges,  project driven employment cycles: this is the future of work. It's less about loyalty and more about convenience, getting things done and moving on. But is this really the type of working future that  brings fulfilment to people? Or maybe fulfilment comes from other spaces? Lots of questions come to mind when exploring the topic of work for the upcoming generation, their expectations and what this means for leaders! Tune in to Part 2!

If you've been in the same professional swim lane for too long you may risk being stuck there, which is great if it's what you want but it may not be so great if you project your career towards the future where it's less about sticking to what you know and more about getting the skills you need to move ahead. This and more is what we talk about with my guest, John Wegman! John is a growth-oriented executive with a track record of driving business expansion, leading successful turnarounds, and...

In this 2nd part of Placement on Purpose we talk about referrals, the important role external recruiters play for companies, hybrid working, and nurturing your passions... even if they are not your profession, they can keep you sane!  Eva Offermans is an entrepreneur and talent expert living in New York City. Originally from the Netherlands, she considers herself a global citizen, having lived in Antwerp (Belgium), Barcelona (Spain), Lausanne (Switzerland), and Krakow (Poland), before coming...

Placing the right talent in the right companies is what a good talent acquisition professional has to do. And this requires more than simply publishing job reqs, doing active searching, connecting with candidates and seeing whether they are a good match or not. In this episode with Eva Offermans we get to hear her views on talent acquisition, on the job market and why looking for a position on purpose as well as placing people with purposefulness in companies can make the difference in...

The conversation with Dean continues as we explore how open talent market platforms are changing the way companies manage talent and career development. The example at Schneider Electric is one of the many as companies are using digital technology at scale to facilitate the mapping and matching of skills and opportunities. The implications for leaders and HR are significant but the greatest shift is for the employees themselves who can benefit from direct access to mentors, projects and...

Digitisation is here to stay, whether we like it or not. Getting familiar with technology, understanding how it works and how it can help us in our careers is of vital importance no matter what your job is. In this episode we talk about Open Talent Market platforms and how Schneider Electric, a company of over 130'000 employees has implemented this technology. How has that changed talent mgmt? What are the implications for leaders, HR and the employees themselves?   My guest speaker is Dean...

In part 2 we explore how to keep and share knowledge as the workforce becomes more fluid and dynamic. We also talk about what are the different type of workforces currently existing, what makes them different (contractors, employees, free lancers, etc) and when are they best fit for what purpose.Stay tuned until the end of the episode to hear what is WoWing Tim at the moment! Quite revealing indeed! My guest is Timothee Bardet, Managing Director of Z Digital Agency, a collective of 50+ senior...

As the World of Work keeps changing in unpredictable ways, what does this mean for the workforce of today and tomorrow?Can flexible workforce models work just as well in bigger corporations as in smaller set-ups? What are the benefits of having blended workforces and what kind of culture is needed to build that? I explore the topic with Timothee Bardet, Managing Director of Z Digital Agency, a collective of 50+ senior entrepreneurs in charge of companies digital growth, from A to Z. Tim has...

In this episode I share my thoughts on my first real music video production experience: what I discovered, what I struggled with and what I loved! The making of the "1929 - A Woman With A Soul" Video was truly revealing for it gave me a sneak peek into a World of Work I had never experienced before. The amount of work, the attention to detail, the constant eye on the budget and the ability to give clear instructions and directions to the cast and the team are traits you need to have to be...

Part 2 of this Episode of the World of Work Podcast, the WoW, continues the conversation with Mureille Antille, Head of Government and Industry Affairs at LHH. about transitions and career management. In part 2 we look at to what extend public institutions are also adjusting their thinking with regards to employment and what are some of the things we can start doing ourselves as individuals in order to stay ahead of the curve of change! As a reminder, this was a live event and we opened...

There is no doubt that we are witnessing an increase in mobility inside and outside companies and that transitions are the new normal. In this episode I am joined by Murielle Antille, Head of Government and Industry Affairs at LHH to discuss the topic from different perspectives. How ready are we to see transitions as the new normal? How do companies see this shift? How can individuals feel in control during these volatile times? This was a LIVE event and throughout the episode you will hear...

What are the challenges NGOs face when managing the workforce? How easy is it to attract talent? How do NGOs cooperate with one another on the ground? How do they share talent? In Part 2 we go a bit deeper and unveil some of the romanticism that at times is linked to NGOs. It is often a world made of hardships where your own safety and security can be at risk depending on which parts of the world you are operating in. Adrian Förster, CEO of Save the Children, has no doubts that to join an NGO...

In today's episode I put the spotlight on a different world of work, the world of work of NGOs in general and of Save the Children in particular. I met Adrian Förster, CEO of Save the Children Switzerland recently as I am hosting a live music and fundraising event for Save the Children on December 11 in Zürich and I thought it would be a great opportunity to learn more about what their world of work is like! What are the challenges they face? What's it like to work in an NGO? What led Adrian...

The great resignation, career downsizing, side hustles, career slashes.... lots going on around careers these days! Redefining them, managing them with intention and taking ownership of one's decisions including acknowledging the trade-offs, is what the new career game is all about. Nothing comes for free! You still need to work hard to get what you want. and, let's face it, we wouldn't want it any other way. Tune in as Sergey and I continue our conversation about the changing World of Work...

In this episode we focus on career management together with Sergey Gorbatov. Learning how to manage your career is a real skill that many people underestimate. As the world of work gets more and more volatile and unpredictable deciding what game you're in and what strategy you want to play will save you a lot of time and help you stay focused on your goals. You can also watch the video on Paola Granati You Tube Channel °°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° Dr. Sergey Gorbatov , Professor at IE Business...

Part 2 of "How to Become the CEO of your life" continues as we talk about performance appraisals and how the most important focus is on building up on your strengths and making sure you are the best you can be at those while not ignoring any disturbing noise that may come from your weaknesses. If we don't address the noise then there is the risk that the rest of our talents are not even seen. But "fixing oneself" is not a resourceful way of being and thinking as it presupposes that one is...

In this episode, I was sitting on the other side of the microphone as guest speaker at Lewis Maleh's podcast and LIVE show called The Recruitment Show. Lewis invited me to talk about my story and share some thoughts on my experience and what it's been to change paths and become a CEO of my life, which to me means a Creative Explorer of Opportunities! In PART 1, we touch upon many topics: how people can take control of their careers, the importance of knowing how the corporate system works if...

The conversation continues as we unpack some of the myths linked to coaching and take questions from the participants. What's the difference between executive coaching and life coaching? What to do when the coachees expect the coach to come up with the answers to their problems? Is everyone coachable? and more! Join me together with Chiara Covone, Executive Coach & Marketing Professional, as we bring clarity on this very important topic!

There is a lot of noise around coaching! But is there just as much understanding as there is noise around what coaching is and what it isn't? Who is it for? How much should it cost? What are the benefits of coaching? And how do you know whether the coach you are working with is qualified to help you achieve your goals? Together with Chiara Covone, we unpack some of the myths around coaching in this LIVE Episode of the World of Work Podcast, the WoW, where we were joined by BA coaches and...

Changing careers may seem like a daunting step for some but it is feasible and many people do it at some stage in their professional life either because life events lead them in different directions or because they actively pursue that change. What are some things to consider and to plan for before taking the leap? Tune in to Part 2 of this Episode with Gloria Zhang as she continues to share her story and her thought process in shifting professions from business to Museum Studies!

There are many reasons I love what I do in the WoW and one of them is to discover and share personal stories that are often our stories and to meet amazing everyday people who have opened their minds to see how very different joyful and fulfilling worlds of work can emerge when we follow our sense of purpose . In this Episode I am joined by Gloria Zhang who changed her corporate World of Work once she discovered what her sense of purpose was and then decided to close one door so she could...

The last part of this LIVE WoW Episode captures the Q&A session with the participants who attended the Event. Questions and topics ranged from how to influence influencers and decision makers in companies to who wants to be a Gen-Now regardless of age! Clearly the WoW is already representing new worlds of work made of multigenerational professionals who share common goals: design worlds of work that better address the challenges of the XXI Century!