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Hope + Possibilities: A Love Letter to the Future of Work

Hope + Possibilities: A Love Letter to the Future of Work

Nola Simon 115 Episodes May 28, 2026

This podcast explores the future of work through the lens of trust, identity, and risk. Host Nola Simon, a strategic futurist and keynote speaker, challenges listeners to question their assumptions and notice the signals already forming around them. Each episode encourages a deeper understanding of how we navigate change and uncertainty in our professional and personal lives.

Episodes

The Assumption Ground Audit: Everyday Futurism as a Leadership Practice May 28, 2026 08:25 What Is an Assumption-Ground Audit? Introducing Make It So | Hope + Possibilities Episode description The assumption ground audit is a structured practice for surfacing the beliefs, values, and past experiences that silently shape your decisions — at work and in life. In this episode, Nola Simon introduces Make It So, an 8-week cohort built around everyday futurism and the assumption ground audit
Witnessed Trust: A PR Crisis, a Pop Star, and a Camera Walk Into a Stadium Apr 1, 2026 21:32 In this episode, I dive into trust through a pop culture moment that became a global case study: the Coldplay kiss cam incident. What looked like celebrity gossip actually opens up bigger conversations about leadership, workplace ethics, public perception, and how we decide who and what to trust. Time-Stamped Highlights 00:00 — I introduce the episode and explain why trust is the real story
Canadian Perspective on US Politics and Values Jan 28, 2026 15:27 In this episode of Hope and Possibilities, I share a personal reflection on what's unfolding in the United States—and why it feels both shocking and familiar to me. I spent nearly 18 years in global financial services, 16 of them working closely with American clients, many based in Minnesota. That experience gave me an inside view of how U.S. systems shape people's daily lives—and where those syst
Self-Trust and Inner Practices Jan 20, 2026 16:23 There's a lot of data showing that trust in governments, institutions, and organizations is declining worldwide. Employers were once considered the last trusted institution—and even that is eroding. As someone who has spent years working independently, I've often noticed that these conversations leave out people like us entirely. When you don't have an employer, trust shows up differently. Stabili
Beyond Hybrid/Remote: Leadership Decisions That Will Define the Next Decade Jan 14, 2026 17:36 In this episode of the Hope and Possibilities Podcast, I talk about what I'm seeing for 2026 and the future of work. My focus is shifting from solely helping companies adopt hybrid and remote work to looking at leadership more broadly. Flexibility, autonomy, and well-being aren't just perks anymore—they're core to how people want to work and how organizations succeed. We'll talk about the pressure
How I'm Rethinking My LinkedIn Strategy for the Future: Designing for Future Focused Visibility That Feels Good Dec 8, 2025 22:52 In this solo episode of Hope and Possibilities: A Love Letter to the Future of Work, I'm talking honestly about how LinkedIn and social media are changing, and what that means for how I show up, get found, and build my business. I share how I went from casually using LinkedIn to becoming a LinkedIn Top Voice with a "small but mighty" following, and why the latest algorithm shifts are nudging me to
Let's Talk Thought Leadership and Podcasting in Canada with Amanda Cupido Oct 31, 2025 59:24 Amanda Cupido — Founder of Lead Podcasting, author (including "Let's Talk Podcasting for Kids"), experienced broadcaster, keynote speaker, and TEDx presenter. Episode Themes Canadian Podcasting Gaps: Discussion on how most resources are American, and the importance of Amanda's contribution as an author of uniquely Canadian podcasting resources. Early Audio Influences: Amanda's lifelong fascinati
Flexibility, Advocacy, and the Politics of Care Sep 19, 2025 13:49 If you say you don't want to be political, it's often because the system is already working for you. For those of us who've had to fight for flexibility, access, or equity—that's never been an option.   The Privilege of Silence When someone says, "I don't do politics," what they're really saying is that they're comfortable with the way things are. That comfort signals that their own ease matters m
Practical Futurism for Daily Life Sep 11, 2025 20:39   Practical Futurism for Daily Life Hope & Possibilities: A Love Letter to the Future of Work In this episode, I share how I think about futurism not just as theory, but as something you can actually live. My focus has always been: how do we bring futurism into daily life? How do the choices we make today move us closer to the future we want? I talk about the future-back method I first learned at
What Got You Here, Won't Get You There Sep 6, 2025 20:30   🎙️ Hope and Possibilities with Nola Simon 🗓️ Episode Title: What Got You Here, Won't Get You There 🧭 Length: ~20 minutes 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts ✨ Episode Summary (from me, Nola): In this episode, I reflect on a concept that's been showing up in a lot of places in my life and work lately: "What got you here won't get you there." It's a phrase I learned from Marshall Goldsmith, a
Presence, Work, and AI: Stories Beyond Location Aug 21, 2025 21:44   🎙️ Episode Title Presence, Work, and AI: Stories Beyond Location 📖 Episode Summary In this episode of Hope & Possibilities: A Love Letter to the Future of Work, I dive into a theory I've been working on: our stories about work are deeply tied to presence—but not always in the ways we think. When I look back on my own career, most of my success stories didn't happen in person. They happened over
Podcasting as Leadership Jun 24, 2025 37:19 **Podcasting as Leadership and Cultural Stewardship**   Podcasting isn't just a marketing tool for me—it's a form of leadership and cultural stewardship. I've learned since 2021 that holding the mic comes with real ethical responsibility. I'm not just shaping conversations; I'm shaping culture. What I choose to amplify, who I invite, and how I edit all have long-term impact. **How I Choose and Wor

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