Episodes

  • CAVO Ep. 96: Essential Remote Relationship-Building Opportunities for Managers
    Dec 11 2024

    Building relationships is an ongoing process, not a one-time event. In this episode, Sunny Ziemer, CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert and CEO of Distribute Consulting, joins Dr. Kathy Richie, Associate Professor at National University, to discuss key moments managers should never overlook and share practical tips for strengthening connections in remote teams.

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    23 mins
  • WPC Ep. 11: Let's Talk about Peace with Dr. Aurélia Bickler and Hasmik Movsisyan
    Nov 13 2024

    Join our conversation as we explore diverse perspectives on peace and discuss ways to integrate its values into the lives of our children and students. Discover strategies for fostering responsibility, empathy, resilience, and understanding among students, making peace a tangible part of their daily lives. Let’s work together to create a culture of peace - one human at a time, one lesson at a time.

    Join us as we discuss actionable approaches to make.

    Be a Friend Organization. https://www.beafriendproject.org/

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    25 mins
  • CAVO Ep. 95: Cultivating a Positive Remote Workplace Culture
    Sep 11 2024

    In this episode, hear Darcy Mayfield, a workplace culture expert chat with Dr. Jeff Belsky, Director of Strategy and Leadership Development at Solutions 21, and learn how to create and sustain a positive culture in remote and hybrid work environments. They discuss actionable strategies for fostering connection, collaboration, and well-being, and the vital role of leadership in nurturing a supportive and inclusive culture.

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    23 mins
  • CAVO Ep. 94: The Hazards of Hybrid
    Sep 11 2024

    As return-to-office mandates continue to roll out, the national majority of teams are now working from a variety of workplaces. Listen to hear Laurel Farrer, CEO of Distribute Consulting and CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert, and Dr. Jeff Belsky, Director of Strategy and Leadership Development at Solutions 21, discuss what hybrid companies can learn from remote work to help prevent the risks of imbalance, miscommunication and discrimination.

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    23 mins
  • WPC Ep.10: Exploring Neurodivergence with Dr. Elaine Willerton and SarahRose Hogan
    Jul 19 2024

    Join Dr. Aurélia Bickler and her guests Dr. Elaine Willerton and SarahRose Hogan as they explore the world of neurodivergence.

    Resources:

    https://neuroclastic.com/

    https://thinkingautismguide.com/

    Ido In Autismland, Ido Kedar

    Neurotribes, Steve Silberman

    Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity, Devon Price

    I Will Die on This Hill: Autistic Adults, Autism Parents and the Children Who Deserve a Better World, Meghan Ashburn, Jules Edwards

    Parenting at the Intersections: Raising Neurodivergent Children of Color, Jaya Ramesh, Priya Saaral

    My Brother Otto, Meg Raby (kids book)

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    29 mins
  • CAVO Ep. 93: Strategies for Boosting Attendance in Hybrid Meetings
    Jul 9 2024

    Whether you're managing a remote team or balancing in-person and virtual attendees, listen to John Chen, author of Engaging Virtual Meetings and 50 Digital Team Building Games and Dr. Jeff Belsky, Associate Professor in the College of Business, Engineering, and Technology at National University, and learn how to create compelling meeting experiences that bring everyone to the table, no matter where they are located.

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    28 mins
  • CAVO Ep. 92: The Art and Science of Virtual Assistant Pairing
    Apr 16 2024

    In this podcast, learn the secrets behind virtual assistant matchmaking. Melissa Smith, an industry-leading expert in the area of virtual assistants and remote work hiring, shares her expertise and inspiration with Stephanie Menefee, Associate Dean and Professor in the School of Public Service College of Law and Public Service at National University. Their conversation surrounds future trends in AI, success stories, integration challenges, and essential tips for aspiring virtual assistants.

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    29 mins
  • CAVO Ep. 91: How to Build Engaged and Happy Remote Teams
    Mar 25 2024

    Cristina Imre, founder of Tech Leadership Lab and CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert, chats with Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO to share effective strategies for cultivating engagement and happiness in remote teams, drawing from the principles and experiences of Tech Leadership Lab as a result of 15 years of working remotely.

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    32 mins