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Can Good Systems Stave Off the Infinite Workday?

December 12, 2025What's Your Work Fit?Dan Smolen, Darren Murph, Fran Saele, future of work, infinite workday, Liquidspace, Mark Gilbreath, Mortevita, organizational design, systems, what's your work fit?, work fit, workplace, workplace systemsDanSmolen

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On What’s Your Work Fit? we pose this question: Can Good Systems Stave Off the Infinite Workday?

Answering that question and others is our guest, Darren Murph.

Named an “oracle of remote work” by CNBC and featured in The Forbes Future of Work 50, Darren is a recognized visionary in organizational design. He leads at the intersection of people operations, marketing, and strategic communication.

Joining in on the discussion are What’s Your Work Fit? Executive Producer and Host Dan Smolen and Co-Hosts: LiquidSpace CEO Mark Gilbreath and MorteVita Managing Principal Fran Saele.

We also discover Darren’s answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” His answer will resonate with many listeners.

This conversation originated as a live show on December 3, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel.

About our guest:

Darren Murph is a recognized visionary in organizational design and a popular thought-leader on the future of work. He lives and works in North Carolina.

EPISODE DATE: December 12, 2025

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How Can Network Mapping Supercharge a Workplace?

December 5, 2025What's Your Work Fit?Andreas Hoffbauer, Andreas Hoffbauer PhD, Atelier Kultur, Dan Smolen, distributed workplace, engagement, Fran Saele, future of work, Mortevita, network mapping, visual learner, what's your work fit?, work fit, workplace, workplace design, workplace network mappingDanSmolen

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On What’s Your Work Fit? we pose this question: How Can Network Mapping Supercharge a Workplace?

Answering that question and others is our guest, Andreas Hoffbauer PhD.

As Founder and Director of Atelier Kultur, Andreas helps workforces make faster and more effective decisions through intentional connections at scale.

Joining in on the discussion are What’s Your Work Fit? Executive Producer and Host Dan Smolen and Co-Host and MorteVita Managing Principal Fran Saele.

We also discover Andreas’ answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” His answer will resonate with many listeners.

This conversation originated as a live show on November 19, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel.

About our guest:

Andreas Hoffbauer PhD is the Founder and Director of Atelier Kultur; he helps workforces make faster and more effective decisions through intentional connections at scale. Andreas lives and works in New York City.

EPISODE DATE: December 5, 2025

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How Does Time Factor in the Modern Workplace?

November 21, 2025What's Your Work Fit?agentic ai, AI, Dan Smolen, Denise Brouder, future of work, Future of Work Alliance, modern work, time, time factors, time management, what's your work fit?, work fit, workplaceDanSmolen

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On What’s Your Work Fit? we pose this question: How Does Times Factor in the Modern Workplace?

Answering that question and others is our returning guest, Denise Brouder.

Denise is the Founder of The Future of Work Alliance, a global collective of entrepreneurs, practitioners, researchers, and writers who are shaping modern work.

We also discover Denise’s answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” Her answer will resonate with many listeners.

This conversation originated as a live show on November 12, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel.

About our guest:

Denise Brouder is a globally recognized work and workplace disruptor. She founded The Future of Work Alliance in 2023 to transform on-the-ground learnings from around the world into practical insights that inform workplace policy and decision-making to result in a more humanized, resilient, and just future of work. She lives and works in the Northern New Jersey suburbs of New York City.

EPISODE DATE: November 21, 2025

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Why Are We Still Talking About RTO Mandates?

November 14, 2025What's Your Work Fit?flexible work, Fran Saele, future of work, hybrid work, Jamie Dimon, JPMorganChase, Liquidspace, Mark Gilbreath, Mortevita, Nick Bloom, Professor Nick Bloom, remote work, return to office, RTO, RTO mandates, WFH Research, what's your work fit?, work fit, ZillowDanSmolen

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On What’s Your Work Fit? we pose this question: Why Are We Still Talking About RTO Mandates?

Answering that question and others is our returning guest, Nick Bloom.

Nick is a Professor of Economics at Stanford University. And as the co-founder of WFH Research he is world recognized for insight on remote and flexible work.

We also revisit Nick’s earlier answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” His answer will resonate with many listeners.

Joining in on the discussion are What’s Your Work Fit? Executive Producer and Host Dan Smolen and Co-Hosts Mark Gilbreath from LiquidSpace and Fran Saele from MorteVita.

This conversation originated as a live show on November 5, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel.

About our guest:

Nick Bloom is a Stanford University Professor of Economics and a world recognized expert on remote and hybrid work. He lives and works in Palo Alto, California.

EPISODE DATE: November 14, 2025

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How Does Startup Culture Inform the Modern Workplace?

October 31, 2025What's Your Work Fit?angel investment, career podcast, Dan Smolen, Fran Saele, future of work, Ginger Dhaliwal, Liquidspace, Mark Gilbreath, modern workplace, Mortevita, SERO Partners, start up culture, startups, Upflex, what's your work fit?, work fit, workplaceDanSmolen

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On What’s Your Work Fit? we pose this question: How Does Startup Culture Inform the Modern Workplace?

Answering that question and others is our guest, Ginger Dhaliwal.

As an Angel Investor, Ginger actively supports early-stage startups, especially those led by women and focused on AI, the future of work, and global impact.

We also discover Ginger’s answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” Her answer will resonate with many listeners.

Joining the conversation on this What’s Your Work Fit? episode are Host and Executive Producer Dan Smolen and our co-hosts CEO of LiquidSpace Mark Gilbreath and MorteVita Managing Principal Fran Saele.

This conversation originated as a live show on October 22, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel.

About our guest:

Ginger Dhaliwhal is a the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Upflex, a platform that reshapes workplace access for distributed teams. And she is a Partner at SERO Partners, a New York-based advisory and investment firm that helps growth-stage companies to expand and access capital through a trusted network of VCs, family offices, and operators. Ginger lives and works in New York City.

EPISODE DATE: October 31, 2025

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Is Employee Experience the New Workplace Amenity?

October 24, 2025What's Your Work Fit?Corina Ocanto, Dan Smolen, employee experience, EX, Fran Saele, future of work, Liquidspace, Mark Gilbreath, Mortevita, Stream Realty Partners, work fit, workplaceDanSmolen

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On What’s Your Work Fit? we pose this question: Is Employee Experience the New Workplace Amenity?

Answering that question and others is our guest, Corina Ocanto.

Corina is the Vice President of Workplace Strategy at Stream Realty Partners. As a design strategist, consultant, and researcher Corina helps companies to create impactful experiences which connect customers, employees and communities through purposeful physical and digital design.

We also discover Corina’s answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” Her answer will resonate with many listeners.

This conversation originated as a live show on October 15, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel.

About our guest:

Corina Ocanto is Vice President of Workplace Strategy at Stream Realty Partners. She is also a member of The Future of Work Alliance. Corina lives and works in South Florida.

EPISODE DATE: October 24, 2025

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How Do I Support a Workplace Happiness Ethic?

October 3, 2025What's Your Work Fit?career podcast, Dan Smolen, future of work, Holland Haiis, leadership development, modern work, what's your work fit?, work fit, workplace strategyDanSmolen

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On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Do I Support a Workplace Happiness Ethic?

Answering that question and others is our guest, Holland Haiis.

She is a globally recognized and respected leadership developer, keynote speaker, author, and workplace strategist who helps organizations, family offices, and healthcare providers to support the future of work with human-centered solutions.

We also discover Holland’s answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” Her answer will resonate with many listeners.

This conversation originated as a live show on September 24, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel.

About our guest:

Holland Haiis started her professional life as a working actor on TV and on the Broadway stage. But she pivoted to leadership training, keynote speaking, writing and workplace strategy development. She lives and works in New York City.

EPISODE DATE: October 3, 2025

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Are Years of Experience Still Career Necessary?

September 26, 2025What's Your Work Fit?career podcast, Dan Smolen, future of work, Kathryn Preston, modern work, performance coaching, Tedx, tenure, what's your work fit?, work fit, workplace, workshop facilitation, years of experienceDanSmolen

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On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: Are Years of Experience Still Career Necessary?

Answering that question and others is our guest, Kathryn Preston.

Kathryn, who is a much in-demand public speaker on work and workplace topics, knocks down the long-held belief that tenure, above all other measures, indicates one’s future success in the workplace.

We also discover Kathryn’s answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” Her answer will resonate with many listeners.

This conversation originated as a live show on September 17, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel.

About our guest:

Kathryn Preston is a much-in-demand keynote speaker, corporate workshop facilitator, and professional performance coach who covers topics around work and workplace. She lives and works in Phoenix, Arizona.

EPISODE DATE: September 26, 2025

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Do I Need Permission for Career Success?

September 19, 2025What's Your Work Fit?10 Permissions, adulting, career empowerment, career success, Dan Smolen, future of work, Jillian Reilly, modern work, permission, The 10 Permissions, work fitDanSmolen

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On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: Do I Need Permission for Career Success?

Answering that question and others is our guest, Jillian Reilly.

Jillian has been an Executive Coach helping executives and companies to navigate disruptive and profound change and an aid worker on the frontlines of HIV/AIDS.

She is also an author of two books including her latest, The 10 Permissions: Redefining Rules of Adulting in the 21st Century.

We also discover Jillian’s answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” Her answer will resonate with many listeners.

This conversation originated as a live show on September 10, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel.

About our guest:

Jillian Reilly is the author of The 10 Permissions: Redefining Rules of Adulting in the 21st Century. She lives and works in Cape Town, South Africa.

EPISODE DATE: September 19, 2025

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How is AI Changing Human-Centered Work?

September 12, 2025What's Your Work Fit?agentic ai, AI, ChatGPT, Claude, Dan Smolen, Fran Saele, future of work, human centered work, JLL, LANK-8, Liquidspace, Mark Gilbreath, Microsoft, modern work, Mortevita, Mustafa Suleyman, OpenAI, Ram Srinivasan, responsible AI, seemingly conscious AI, The Conscious Machine, what's your work fit?, work fit, workplace aiDanSmolen

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On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: How is AI Changing Human-Centered Work?

Answering that question and others is our returning guest, Ram Srinivasan.

Ram is the Global AI Strategy & Adoption Leader at JLL where he spearheads initiatives to leverage cutting-edge AI technologies while ensuring their responsible and ethical implementation.

He is also the author of The Conscious Machine: From Artificial to Enlightened Intelligence and the newly published AI-themed mystery thriller, LANK-8.

Joining the live show are executive producer and host Dan Smolen and our co-hosts MorteVita Managing Principal Fran Saele and LiquidSpace CEO Mark Gilbreath.

We also discover Ram’s answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” His answer will resonate with many listeners.

This conversation originated as a live show on September 3, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel.

About our guest:

Ram Srinivasan is a globally recognized thought-leader in Workplace AI. He is also the author of two AI-themed books. Ram lives and works in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

EPISODE DATE: September 12, 2025

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