Another episode from the season: Booknotes, where Pilar shares the notes she made while reading a book, allowing new insights to emerge spontaneously behind the microphone. In today's episode: Part 1 Pilar shares her booknotes from:

The Unexpected Joy of the Ordinary

by Catherine Gray

Favourite highlight:

"Happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have."

And don't forget to check out Connection and Disconnection in Remote Teams, the book!

Part 2: Personal Updates If you're interested in the future book The A to Z of Spanish Refrains, sign up here: https://atozofspanishculture.com/2025/01/16/n-is-for-un-libro-nuevo/

Pilar talks about her recent experience recording for an audioguide (the producer was great!), how her writing is going (the cozy mystery, not so great) and her ongoing learnings as Pilates teacher.

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Another episode from the season: Booknotes, where Pilar shares the notes she made while reading a book, allowing new insights to emerge spontaneously behind the microphone. In today's episode: Part 1 Pilar shares her booknotes from:

The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life

by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander

Favourite highlight:

I love my weeds as much as my unblossomed roses. (Which actually comes from a letter received by one of the author's students.)

Part 2 Recommendations for other reading: Mark Kilby's newsletter Staying Human with Tech

Practical Presenting: 100 Actionable Tips by Guy Michaels

And don't forget to check out Connection and Disconnection in Remote Teams, the book!

Personal Updates

Hello to Andrew and Mike from Blue Goat Books, thank you for listening! Pilar tells of what she learned from having a substitute teacher for her choir singing class. And how she experienced cognitive load herself while teaching Pilates. pilarwrites.com

Another episode from the season Booknotes, where Pilar shares the notes she made while reading a book, allowing new insights to emerge spontaneously behind the microphone. In today's episode: Part 1 Pilar shares her booknotes from:

Futureproof: 9 Rules for Humans in the Age of Automation by Kevin Roose

Favourite highlight:

"It's on us—the people who love technology but worry about its use—to explore this adjacent possible and push for the best version of it."

Part 2 Updates from Pilar:

A fiction recommendation: You Are Here by David Nicholls

The struggles writing the chapter on leadership for All the World's a Workplace. What Pilar is learning through choir singing lessons.

pilarwrites.com And don't forget to check out Connection and Disconnection in Remote Teams, the book!

Another episode from the season: Booknotes, where Pilar shares the notes she made while reading a book, allowing new insights to emerge spontaneously behind the microphone. In today's episode: Part 1 Pilar shares her booknotes from:

Because Internet: Understanding how language is changing by Gretchen McCulloch Listener Roberta recommends: It's Not Magic. The Ordinary Skills of Exceptional Leaders by John Amaechi and the fiction book: No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister. Pilar in turn recommends Roberta Sawatzky's memoir Between here and Where? Embracing life's transitions and the novel Home Stretch by Graham Norton

And don't forget to check out Connection and Disconnection in Remote Teams, the book!

Part 2 Updates from Pilar:

The interview on The Creative Penn podcast episode 831:

How to Pivot Careers, Co-Write Books, And Stay Connected As A Remote Creative With Pilar Orti

The importance of attending Pilates classes as a student The workflow for this show pilarwrites.com

The 21st Century Work Life podcast is back - with a different kind of content and format. The Booknotes season starts and will last... for a while. In today's episode:

Part 1 Pilar shares her booknotes from

How To Have A Good Day: The Essential Toolkit for a Productive Day at Work and Beyond by Caroline Webb

Chris Coladonato's (the connection catalyst) colour book: Color Me Unplugged: Mindful Patterns Inspired By Nature Walks - A Coloring Book for Rest, Relaxation, and Creativity Teresa Douglas, author of Secrets of the Remote Workforce: By Employees, For Employees, recommends The Murder Bot Diaries

Part 2 Updates from Pilar -her books and what she's up to. Don't forget to check out Connection and Disconnection in Remote Teams, the book! pilarwrites.com

A very short episode where I (Pilar Orti) share the reasons why the 21st Century Work Life podcast is going on pause. Stay subscribed though, as you never know when new episodes might drop! Thank you very much for listening and all the best for 2025. Get in touch: https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/contact-us

It's the end of the year, but we're not making any predictions - things are moving way too fast! Instead, Pilar and Maya review some of the issues that have been blamed on "remote".

For an extensive summary of the episode, check out www.virtualnotdistant.com/podcasts/dont-blame-remote-work

You can message Pilar through the Virtual not Distant website: https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/contact-us and get hold of Maya over at Remote Work Europe: https://www.remoteworkeurope.eu/ .

Listener Richard de Villiers reached out to host Pilar Orti after hearing the episode on the 3 A's of Connection. He has plenty to say on the subject of connection in remote teams, and many different frameworks to share to help other listeners think through change programmes and their own leadership.

Connect with Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richarddevilliers/ For detailed show notes, head over to

https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/podcasts /connection-frameworks

In this episode, host Pilar Orti interviews Andreea Gătin an event and community manager who is organising a unique experience for digital nomad and remote workers in Romania. Andreea discusses her goals for the experience, which include showcasing Romania as a destination for digital nomads and fostering a sense of community among participants. It's happening in March 2025, so check it out!

Find an episode summary over at www.virtualnotdistant.com/podcasts/experience-romania

Find out more about Andreea and the experience she's creating:

Information and Registration Form

Connect with Andreea Ioana Gătin on LinkedIn

In this episode, host Pilar Orti talks to Sagar Chandni, who describes himself as a distributed work practitioner and a strategy leader with a heart. We talk about the nuances of these terms and the evolving nature of work, particularly in India where Sagar is based.

Sagar discusses his work with startups and the challenges and opportunities they face, and shares his approach to informed leadership, ethical business strategies, and workplace inclusiveness, as well as the importance of embracing a mindset shift and approaching work in a way that fosters meaningful connections and positive impact both personally and professionally. He also gives us a view of the startup landscape in India. Yes, we cover a lot in this episode! Find out more about Sagar and his work: Connect with Sagar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sagarchandni/

Check out his LinkedIn show Virtual Global Leadership Podcast Subscribe to his newsletter: https://strivewithsagarchandni.substack.com/

For a written summary check out https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/podcasts/leader-with-heart

Host Pilar Orti is joined by Doug Haines, the founder of Kalium and Marketing Pros. Doug's entrepreneurial journey began with Kalium, where he successfully recruited talent from South Africa. This positive experience inspired him to launch Marketing Pros, an agency connecting South African marketing professionals with global opportunities. In this episode, Doug discusses the development of both ventures and his strategies for maintaining a robust talent pool. For the full show notes check out www.virtualnotdistant.com

Find out more about Doug Haines and his companies: Marketing Pros: https://www.marketingpros.co Kalium: https://www.kalium.co.uk/ If you're looking to expand your team and want to talk to Doug about your best options, find him on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/doughaines/

or email him as per the end of the interview.