Mike is a serious smart working entrepreneur. There is very little he doesn't understand about the future of work and how tech, operational strategy and leadership needs to evolve as we enter a brave new world of hybrid working.
Future of Work startup Portabl.co is empowering the worlds independent workforce - providing insurance, benefits and savings products for the freelance, gig and self-employed workers of the world!
Launching Q1 2022 PORTABL.co is a platform and community providing insurance, benefits and pensions all wrapped-up into a monthly membership subscription. His business is pioneering and bold and is leading the way in smart business environments.
We discuss how the great resignation is effecting businesses, plus how smart working nomads can actually be of real value and, if managed well, can be the workforce of the future.
Quest Leadership is a collaborative network of all accredited Kouzes & Posner Master Facilitators in Europe, joining forces to deliver the highest quality Leadership Challenge consulting, training and coaching.
Helen, previously a Certified Master of the Leadership Challenge, is a collaborator, a deadline demon and a diplomat who is often described by her colleagues and clients as the glue in their projects.
Helen co-founded Quest Leadership in 2007 after working for 10 years in business consulting with Tom Peters as a senior consultant and partner. She has worked at all levels with individuals and teams to initiate and facilitate personal development. Recent clients include LSG Skychefs, Aim Aviation, Leica Geosystems, Texas Instruments, EnOcean, and Gripple Ltd.
Previous to this, using her degree in Hotel & Catering Management from Surrey University as a launch pad, Helen worked for Whitbread, Bass and the Forte Group, gaining broad experience in business operations, communications, senior management and franchising. This eclectic experience reinforces Helen’s belief in the untapped potential in people and the importance of strong values in business. It also reflects her competitive streak, which has driven her to compete at county level in badminton, squash and equestrian eventing.
If you want to know how to pivot your business in lockdown and then build your culture and strategy around smarter working practices - then this podcast is for you.