Our Special 100th Edition! Presence changes everything! It impacts how learners respond, how they engage, and how they remember the experience. In this episode, Visiting Virtual Expert Dr. Laurie Hillstock chats with CAVO Director Dr. Melody Rawlings to share the small choices that make a big difference when we’re leading or teaching online, including how we open a session, how we use our tools, and how we convey tone.

With Traci Zajdel and Dr. Aurélia Bickler Healthy romantic relationships require a sense of harmony between our expressions of autonomy and closeness. When we have experienced threats to security and trust in previous relationships, both in our early years and in adulthood, we often find that the anxiety that comes with fear of loss or abandonment disrupts that balance and can create conflict as we negotiate life with our partners. This podcast explores the process of active self-awareness of...

Technology connects us in ways once unimaginable, yet it also raises urgent questions about accountability and our shared humanity. In this episode, Dr. Emi Barriesi, CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert, joins Dr. Melody Rawlings, CAVO Director, to explore the future of ethics in virtual environments and the guiding values that can ensure technology becomes a bridge to opportunity rather than a barrier.

Remote work has changed how we live and work, but it also comes with real challenges. In this episode, host Stephanie Menefee talks with Rachel Jacobsen about setting boundaries, staying connected, and practicing self-care in virtual environments. They share personal stories and practical strategies to help remote workers find balance, manage loneliness, and protect their well-being.

Romantic relationships are multi-dimensional due to many factors, including culture, societal expectations, and the meaning we place on our connections. One vulnerability lies within all relationships and that is the potential for infidelity and betrayal. Licensed marriage and family therapists, Traci Zajdel and Dr. Racine Henry, discuss factors that contribute to infidelity and betrayal as well as Dr. Henry’s innovative couples therapy modality that promotes healing and connection in couples...

In today’s virtual world, strong relationships are key to productivity, engagement, and well-being in remote teams. Shane Spraggs, Forbes best-selling author, productivity consultant, and CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert, joins Dr. Deanna Davis, Associate Professor of Leadership at National University, to explore how connection, trust, and shared experiences drive high-performing teams. Together, they share strategies for fostering a culture of belonging, support, and collaboration no matter wher...

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.

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.b...

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.

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.

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 Intersecti...

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.

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.

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.

Discover key strategies for attracting clients to your remote creative business through this informative conversation. Join Georgie Darling and Jessica Liske as they share practical tips on navigating the creative business landscape. Georgie, a London-based freelance travel writer and business strategy coach for female freelance writers, offers valuable insights on establishing presence in the remote world. Georgie's work has been featured on Yahoo, The Guardian, Fodor's, Tripadvisor, ELLE Ma...

WPC Intern Jennifer Brown interviews Dr. Andrew Martin on the psychological perspective of chronic pain and functional neurological disorder.

In this engaging, interactive, and entertaining podcast, you will learn how to dramatically improve your ability to use hybrid and virtual work as an instrument to improve retention and productivity while cutting costs. Many leaders rely on traditional office-centric collaboration and leadership styles in managing hybrid and remote teams. Yet, research conclusively demonstrates that instead of incrementally improving on the old-school office-centric approach, the best outcomes in managing tea...

Workforce disengagement is a global phenomenon, with only 15% of employees engaged. Overall, people don't feel any emotional connection to their work and mostly do what's expected. At the societal level, the future of remote work is about empowering, upskilling people, and including everyone to promote transparency and fairness. In this episode, CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert and CEO of Good4Work, Geraldine Woloch-Addamine, shares 5 Cs and how HR innovations can align with remote work now and i...

Did you know there is science behind increased productivity and virtual co-working? Listen as Taylor Jacobson, Founder and CEO of Focusmate, chats with Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO, about the importance of factors such as pre-commitment, implementation intensions, social pressure, and accountability.

Join a discussion between the Whole Person Center Director, Dr. Aurélia Bickler, and Professor, Chair and Author, Dr. Brian Tilley, as they explore ways to find moral ground through the current US political climate. Websites APA Division 45: Society for the Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race, https://division45.org/ Braver Angels: a network of groups designed to bridge political differences and address controversial issues through thoughtful conversations, https://braverangels.org/...