The Generalist World Pod
The Generalist World Pod
Podcast Description
The podcast for people who don't fit in a box at work! Welcome to the Generalist World pod, where we interview high-performing generalists from the GW community carving out careers on their own terms. You'll learn what's working right now, find inspiration from generalist pathways, and get tactical frameworks to progress your own career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast centers around themes of entrepreneurial journeys, career identity, and the power of community support. Example episodes discuss topics like navigating transitions between industries, leveraging 'side doors' for career opportunities, and the value of generalist thinking in specialized environments. Key focus areas include the impact of AI on job roles, strategies for effective networking, and the importance of cultivating curiosity and adaptability.
The podcast for people who don’t fit in a box at work! Welcome to the Generalist World pod, where we interview high-performing generalists from the GW community carving out careers on their own terms.
You’ll learn what’s working right now, find inspiration from generalist pathways, and get tactical frameworks to progress your own career.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What You’ll Learn
- How to advocate effectively for flexible work arrangements by getting clear on specific needs and organizational obstacles
- Why trust is the foundation of successful remote work policies and how it operates reciprocally between employers and employees
- How to tell professional stories where location isn’t the central element of success
- Strategic approaches to building flexible work policies that cascade from CEO beliefs through entire organizations
- Why surveillance and micromanagement create compliance issues rather than solving productivity concerns
- How identity shifts throughout careers and the importance of allowing people to pivot and evolve
- Methods for crafting portfolio careers that blend consulting, speaking, and thought leadership
- Why ageing represents opportunity rather than limitation in modern work structures
Some Takeaways
- Effective flexibility advocacy requires precision and preparation
- Trust shifts form rather than disappearing
- Surveillance creates the problems it aims to solve
- Strategic flexibility requires comprehensive organisational integration
- Career narratives must transcend location-based success
- Identity evolution demands adaptability and acceptance
- Portfolio careers need integrated expertise
- Age represents opportunity, not decline
- Future success demands story-crafting over credentials
Links:
Where to find Nola
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolasimon/
- Website: https://www.nolasimon.com/
- Substack: https://nolasimonhrcoe.substack.com/
Where to find Milly
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-tamati/
- Website: http://www.millytamati.com/
Generalist World resources:
- Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qbGzMUMDCK5v3XbvRANmD?si=b1d7af51c24e43ee
- The Generalist Quiz: https://www.generalistquiz.com/
- Essays: https://www.generalistcareer.com/
- Upcoming events: https://lu.ma/generalist.events
- Positioning Guidebook: https://www.generalist.world/positioning
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