Remote Work Radio

In this episode of Remote Work Radio , we explore the impacts and highlights from Utah State University Extension's Rural Online Initiative (ROI) 2024 Annual Program Report . This AI-narrated episode walks listeners through ROI's mission to revitalize rural Utah through remote work training, job placement, and leadership development. From helping over 640 individuals obtain remote jobs to cultivating e-commerce success and expanding digital access, this episode showcases how ROI empowers rural residents to participate in the digital economy. Have a listen to learn how remote work is changing communities, driving economic development, and creating lasting impact across the state of Utah.

In this episode of Remote Work Radio , our program director, Dr. Paul Hill , interviews Roger Ormisher , Vice President of Communications and PR for McLaren in The Americas. With a career spanning three continents and extensive experience with global automotive brands like Volvo, Nissan, and Fisker Automotive, Roger shares his insights on accelerating your career as a remote worker. Drawing from his background in experiential marketing, product launches, and brand partnerships, Roger offers practical strategies for building a successful remote career and thriving in today's evolving work environment. Tune in for expert advice on advancing your career as a remote worker. For remote work skills training and job search support, please consider taking the Certified Remote Work Professional© course form Utah State University Extenison.

In this episode of Remote Work Radio , our host Marta Nielsen and her colleague Katie Christensen, of USU Extension's Remote Online Initiative , interview Jill Christensen , a top-rated global speaker and employee engagement expert. Jill shares her strategies for re-engaging employees, drawing on her extensive experience as a former Fortune 500 corporate communications executive and Six Sigma Green Belt. With her insights on attracting, retaining, and engaging remote employees, Jill provides valuable takeaways for enhancing productivity and organizational success in the remote work era. Tune in to learn how business leaders can nurture a more engaged and productive remote workforce. I

In this episode of Remote Work Radio , our host Marta Nielsen interviews Mandee Herbert , a dedicated accounting student who embarked on her emote work career journey. Mandee shares her experience of taking the Certified Remote Work Professional course and engaging in a career coaching session with her program coordinator, which proved pivotal in shaping her career trajectory. Mandee discusses how the course and coaching session helped her gain clarity and direction for the next steps in her professional journey. Join Marta and Mandee as they delve into the power of guidance in navigating the evolving landscape of remote employment. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone considering a remote work career path and those seeking guidance in defining their professional aspirations.

In this episode of Remote Work Radio , our host Marta Nielsen interviews Dr. Gleb Tsipursky , CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts. Dr. Tsipursky shares insights into leveraging hybrid and remote work to enhance retention, productivity, and cost-efficiency within organizations. Drawing from his best-selling book, Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams, Dr. Tsipursky explains the crucial role of cognitive biases in leadership decisions and offers practical strategies for navigating the evolving landscape of work. Don't miss this enlightening conversation, where Marta and Dr. Tsipursky explore the future of work and the transformative power of hybrid models in shaping organizational success.

In this episode of Remote Work Radio, our host Marta Nielsen interviews Jessica Meyers, the founder of PorchLight and managing partner at PASQ, a rural development company. Jessica seamlessly integrates project management, talent acquisition, and strategic planning to empower communities and nonprofits. Join Marta and Jessica as they explore Jessica's unique journey, highlighting her flexibility and leadership, and gain insights into the dynamic intersection of remote work and community growth.

In this episode of Remote Work Radio , our host Marta Nielsen welcomes Joe Rare, the founder of Level 9 Virtual and an expert in enhancing business operations through the use of virtual assistants. Joe shares his extensive experience managing teams of virtual assistants to run his business operations, revealing how effective delegation and management of remote teams can liberate business owners, giving them the freedom to focus on growth. Learn from Joe's wealth of actionable advice on utilizing virtual assistants to transform your business and achieve new levels of success.

In this episode of Remote Work Radio , host Marta Nielsen welcomes back Dr. Paul Hill , Utah State University Extension professor and founder of the Rural Online Initiative . They discuss his research published in the Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, "A Descriptive Analysis of Remote Work Adoption in the United States," which explores the innovation-decision process of remote work adoption which was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic across all sectors of the economy. With his background and experience in economic and workforce development, Dr. Hill provides insights about how organizations have embraced remote work, shedding light on the broader implications for leaders, remote workers, and the future of the modern workplace. Reference Hill, P. A., Ali, A. D., Narine, L. K., & Spielmaker, D. M. (2022). A Descriptive Analysis of Remote Work Adoption in the United States. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 10 (3), 4. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55533/2325-5226.1428

In this episode of Remote Work Radio , our host Marta Nielsen engages in a candid conversation with Sarah Duran, the brain behind Fruition Initiatives , and a thought leader in the online freelancing and project management realm. As a self-made six-figure freelancer, Sarah has developed her freelancing business from the ground up, and now dedicates her time to coaching aspiring solopreneurs towards achieving their own pinnacle of success. Sarah brings to the table a rich reservoir of practical advice and a straightforward blueprint for anyone interested in transitioning into a prosperous online freelancing career. Download Sarah's book Instant Freelancer Blog posts written by Sarah https://www.fruitioninitiatives.com/blog/male-freelancers-make-more-shocker-here-s-what-to-do-about-it https://www.fruitioninitiatives.com/blog/turn-your-skills-into-dolla-bills https://www.fruitioninitiatives.com/blog/freelancing-is-more-secure-than-your-day-job https://www.fruitioninitiatives.com/blog/freelancing-is-the-future-join-us https://www.fruitioninitiatives.com/blog/when-to-charge-an-hourly-vs-a-flat-rate https://www.fruitioninitiatives.com/blog/get-paid-what-you-deserve Podcast episodes by Sarah https://www.fruitioninitiatives.com/podcasts/the-freelance-revolution-podcast/episodes/2147801381 https://www.fruitioninitiatives.com/podcasts/the-freelance-revolution-podcast/episodes/2147797625 https://www.fruitioninitiatives.com/podcasts/the-freelance-revolution-podcast/episodes/2147702784

This episode of Remote Work Radio , is a mini-episode preview of the keynote address by organizational psychologist, Dr. Jeb Hurley at the Remote Teams Summit on September 15, 2024, in Park City, Utah. The title of Dr. Hurley's address is Bridging the Distance: How to Cultivate a Hybrid/Remote Team Culture of High Performance and High Trust. In this presentation, you will gain deep insights as Dr. Hurley helps us think differently about remote leadership by viewing it through the lens of behavioral science. Understand the art of leveraging human neurobiology to create trust, psychological safety, and strong work relationships. Learn how to apply this understanding to improve performance and foster individual well-being.

In this episode of Remote Work Radio , our host Marta Nielsen interviews Lona Alia, a start-up entreprenuer and Head of Revenue for SafetyWing , a company that provides global health insurance for remote workers and digital nomads. Lona is not only a digital nomad herself (visiting 80+ countries as a remote worker), but an expert at building fully remote teams. Learn all about how to manage your remote job around the lifestyle you design.

In this episode of Remote Work Radio , our host Marta Nielsen interviews Sharon Koifman, the CEO of DistantJob , a Montreal-based company that provides remote worker staffing and best practices-based advisory services for companies seeking to improve and expand their remote work operations. Sharon has led remote teams in successful businesses for 20 years and shares what distinguishes "remote mediocrity" from "remote excellence" and what it truly means to thrive in the remote age. He is also the author of the book Surviving Remote Work .

In this episode of Remote Work Radio , our host Marta Nielsen interviews Jodi Schaan, a medical staff coordinator for MultiCare, a hospital system in Tacoma, Washington. Jodi works remotely from North Dakota and started her journey into remote work while she worked at a local hospital. After contracting COVID, she negotiated remote work arrangements with her boss and soon learned about the Certified Remote Work Professional course at Utah State University Extension from our affiliate partner, North Dakota State University Extension . Learn all about how Jodi positioned herself from working in-person at a hospital to future-proofing her career path as a remote worker using the skills she learned in the Remote Online Initiative program.

In this episode of Remote Work Radio , our host Marta Nielsen interviews Jeanna Barrett , Founder & Chief Remote Officer for First Page Strategy, a growth marketing agency that helps product-led brands create exponential growth. Jeanna is a successful young career woman who ditched her high-paying, fast-paced corporate gig to live it up on the beaches of Central America. She is a thought leader in the space of remote work and growth marketing and has assembled a team of experts around the world, with combined decades of experience in SEO, content, social media, lead-gen, and much more. Learn all about Jeanna's story and how she works and lives by design, purpose, and harmony.

In this episode of Remote Work Radio , our host Marta Nielsen interviews Joel Rackham, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Direct Sales at MarketStar, the leader in outsourced inside sales, outsourced partner enablement, and outsourced customer success teams. Joel shares his career journey, MarketStar's process of remote work adoption in response to COVID-19, and the new tech sales training partnership with USU Extension's Remote Online Initiative program. The Certified Tech Sales Professional is a 45-hour course that launches in January 2023. You can submit your contact information on our website, and we will follow-up: remoteworkcertificate.com/sales

In this two-part episode series of Remote Work Radio , our host Marta Nielsen interviews Dr. Paul Hill, a USU Extension Professor who has been the Program Director of the Rural Online Initiative program since its founding in 2018. Dr. Hill shares insights into the adoption of remote work as a modern workplace practice, the benefits and challenges of remote work, and why leaders resist change.

In this two-part episode series of Remote Work Radio , our host Marta Nielsen interviews Dr. Paul Hill, a USU Extension Professor who has been the Program Director of the Rural Online Initiative program since its founding in 2018. Dr. Hill shares insights into how rural communities can build tech-echosystems and the role of remote work in strengthening and diversifying rural economies.

In this episode of Remote Work Radio , our host Marta Nielsen interviews Molly Rose Speed, an entreprenuer and military spouse who founded The Virtual Assistant Academy which trains and places virtual assistants nationally. Today she is a speaker, educator and owner of Virtual Assistant Management which provides trusted VA solutions for busy entrepreneurs. After years as a corporate accountant cubicle dweller, Molly Rose decided to live out her mission to live a life owning her time and her unique service to the world. By helping passionate, mission driven entrepreneurs implement their ideas online through flawless tech execution, she has not only freed herself, but the hundreds of the entrepreneurs she has automated and streamlined.

In this episode of Remote Work Radio , our host Marta Nielsen interviews Mikes Sarles, a Statewide Program Coordinator for USU Extension's Rural Online Initiative program. Mike is a founding team member of the program and helped get the Master Remote Work Professional (MRWP) course off the ground in 2018. Today, he plays a critical role teaching and coaching Utah business leaders through the Master Remote Work Leader (MRWL) course as they adopt remote work operations in their organizations. He explains the structure of the course, what leaders can expect after enrolling, and provides additional insights into what it takes to be successful in developing remote work plans, policies, and positions.

In this episode of Remote Work Radio , our host Marta Nielsen interviews Jordan Leonard, the Regional Program Coordinator in Eastern Utah for USU Extension's Rural Online Initiative program. Jordan is a founding team member of the program and helped get the Master Remote Work Professional (MRWP) course off the ground in 2018. Today, he plays a critical role teaching and coaching rural residents of Utah as they learn remote work skills and find their first remote job. He explains the structure of the course, what you can expect after enrolling, and provides insights into what it takes to be succesful in the course and in your remote job search.

In this episode of Remote Work Radio , our host Marta Nielsen interviews Trenton Willson, the Regional Program Coordinator in Central Utah for USU Extension's Rural Online Initiative program. Trenton is a founding team member of the program and helped get the Master Remote Work Professional (MRWP) course off the ground in 2018. Today, he plays a critical role teaching and coaching rural residents of Utah as they learn remote work skills and find their first remote job. He explains the structure of the course, what you can expect after enrolling, and provides insights into what it takes to be successful in the course and in your remote job search.

In this episode of Remote Work Radio , Marta interviews Kevin Goodwin, a water technician for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation living in rural Juab county. Kevin is also a retired combat veteran and father of seven kids with a wide-ranging educational background and many unique skills. As an alum of the the Rural Online Initiative program, Kevin uses the remote work skills he has learned in his current job testing materials and setting up mobile labs in the most remote locations of Utah.

In this episode of Remote Work Radio , Marta interviews Jake Marino , a former vocational rehabilitation specialist, who recently joined Utah State University Extension as a Regional Program Coordinator for the Rural Online Initiative program. Tune in to learn about Jake's background and his passion for improving the lives of those who are disadvantaged and underserved.

In this episode of Remote Work Radio , Marta interviews Liam Martin, a 20-year veteran of remote work. As a teaching assistant and tutor in grad school, Liam noticed a problem with how tutors would log their hours. This led him to co-founding Time Doctor , where he now serves as the company's Chief Marketing Officer. Learn how his experience led him to also become the co-organizer of the Running Remote conference , the biggest conference on distributed teams and remote work.

In this episode of Remote Work Radio , Marta interviews Randy Kenney, a new small business owner living in Emery County, UT. Randy is not a remote worker, but he used the knowledge and skills from USU Extension's Master Remote Work Professional (MRWP) course to start a new business. After commuting over 200 miles from Ferron to Salt Lake City for over 5 years, Randy used the Rural Online Initiative program to update his skills and is now running his business in his rural community and spending everyday with his family.