Episodes

  • The importance of a Communications Charter

    The importance of a Communications Charter
    Dec 14 2023

    Join us in this episode of the Be Happy Remote Podcast as Sam discusses how an individual, team, or company communications charter will improve your communication and take some of the guesswork out of work. Learn what a communication charter is and exactly what to include in your teams to set yourselves up for success. Miscommunication and conflict are two common stressors at work but if we took the guesswork out of communicating remotely, we could minimise both. Access the resources discussed in this episode: - An introduction to DISC - Leveraging Your Virtual 1:1 Meetings - Includes your 'User Manual'

    - Communications Charter Canva Whiteboard Template

    https://behappyremote.gumroad.com/l/charter Follow @BeHappyRemote on Instagram/Twitter for more tips and tricks to navigate remote work. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, share this episode with a friend, and be sure to follow or subscribe to stay updated with future episodes.


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    19 mins
  • Swap the Return to Office (RTO) for a RVO with Brett Martin, Kumospace

    Swap the Return to Office (RTO) for a RVO with Brett Martin, Kumospace
    Oct 12 2023
    On the one hand, you have companies like Zoom calling for a RTO, and on the other, you have companies like Meta paying close to $181M to get out of their London office lease early because it won't be filling the space. There is another option and that is a virtual office. Join Sam as she chats with Brett Martin, President & Co-Founder of Kumospace about why it seems like so many companies are returning to the office (RTO), what the benefits of a return to a virtual office (RVO) are as an alternative, and how companies can foster greater connection and productivity through virtual co-working. Kumospace is a virtual office and event space tool used by companies like NASA, KPMG, Shopify, and The U School. If you would like to learn more about Kumospace and give virtual office work a try, contact Brett at brett@kumospace.com Follow @BeHappyRemote on Instagram/Twitter for more tips and tricks to navigate remote work. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, share this episode with a friend, and be sure to follow or subscribe to stay updated with future episodes. You can even add your voice to the podcast by leaving Sam a ⁠voice message.⁠ Get a copy of Sam's book 'Employee Wellness Made Easy: An 8-Step Guide to Building Your First Workplace Wellness Program' on Amazon here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behappyremote/message
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    30 mins
  • Successful Virtual Collaboration

    Successful Virtual Collaboration
    Sep 11 2023

    Join us in this episode of the Be Happy Remote Podcast as we dive deep into virtual collaboration, emphasizing the strategies and techniques that lead to success. We'll explore the advantages and challenges of digital collaboration, but we won't stop there. We'll also delve into Sam's three enablers for virtual collaboration that demand your attention. Whether you're a remote work enthusiast or just curious about the future of teamwork, this episode equips you with insights to excel in the digital landscape.

    Follow @BeHappyRemote on Instagram/Twitter for more tips and tricks to navigate remote work. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, share this episode with a friend, and be sure to follow or subscribe to stay updated with future episodes. You can even add your voice to the podcast by leaving Sam a voice message - https://anchor.fm/behappyremote/message

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    25 mins
  • Stop Wasting Time in Meetings

    Stop Wasting Time in Meetings
    Jun 9 2023
    In this episode, your host Sam Roberts talks about how we ended up with so many meetings on our calendars working remotely and practical tips for doing a meeting audit. You will set your first steps towards less time wasted in poorly managed meetings.  Follow @BeHappyRemote on Instagram/Twitter for more tips and tricks to navigate remote work. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, share this episode with a friend, and be sure to follow or subscribe to stay updated with future episodes. Access your guide to leveraging your virtual 1:1s here - https://behappyremote.gumroad.com/l/NotionMeeting Read the HBR article referenced here- https://hbr.org/2022/12/no-remote-employees-arent-becoming-less-engaged You can add your voice to the podcast by leaving Sam a voice message - https://anchor.fm/behappyremote/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behappyremote/message
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    32 mins
  • The Bold Power of Assertiveness with Bea Fischer

    The Bold Power of Assertiveness with Bea Fischer
    May 9 2023
    Catch up on Sam's recent conversation with Bea Fischer, a Confidence & Assertive Communication Coach. Bea & Sam discuss Bea's definition of assertiveness (this was seriously mindset-changing!), how assertive communication helps you avoid conflict, different communication styles, and practical first steps to develop your skills. The two also share their experiences as women and global citizens navigating what it means to remain authentic when being assertive. Follow @LaBeaFischer for updates on her workshop series & to keep developing your communication skills. This is one of several guest episodes that you can look forward to this season of ⁠Be Happy Remote⁠. Show your support by following & rating the podcast or share this episode with a friend. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behappyremote/message
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    40 mins
  • Stress Free Public Speaking with Liam Sandford

    Stress Free Public Speaking with Liam Sandford
    Apr 14 2023

    Are you looking to improve your public speaking skills?

    Listen to Sam's recent conversation with Liam Sandford co-author of ⁠'Effortless Public Speaking: How to speak stress-free, with confidence & make speaking your competitive advantage' for practical tips to build your skills. Liam busts the myth that extroverts are better at public speaking, shares how to minimise your filler words, where to practice, and even how he personally prepares to speak publically with confidence.


    Connect with Liam's work at

    Website & newsletter: liamsandford.com

    Twitter: @liamsandford

    Pick up the book here


    This is the first of many guest episodes that you can look forward to this season of Be Happy Remote. Show your support by following & rating the podcast.  You can also add your voice to the podcast by leaving Sam a ⁠⁠⁠voice message⁠⁠⁠ - https://anchor.fm/behappyremote/message

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    48 mins
  • I Am Not My Job Title with Irena Spegar

    I Am Not My Job Title with Irena Spegar
    Mar 18 2023

    Be Happy Remote & your host Sam Roberts, is excited to share our recent conversation with Irena Spegar. Irena, Founder (title TBD as you'll hear) of The Boonly Newsletter joins Sam to share her experience through a recent career break and how that transformed her sense of self-identity. Irena shares practical tips for discovering who you are beyond your job title, her emotional experience of self-discovery, and what the response has been from her community. 

    Join The Boonly Newsletter here to learn more from Irena - theboonly.com

    Access Be Happy Remote's Career Values Card Sort activity here to start reflecting on your values -  behappyremote.gumroad.com/l/careervalues

    Follow on Twitter @irenaspegar and @behappyremote for more. 


    This is the first of many guest episodes that you can look forward to this season of Be Happy Remote. Show your support by following & rating the podcast.  You can also add your voice to the podcast by leaving Sam a ⁠voice message⁠ - https://anchor.fm/behappyremote/message

    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/behappyremote/message
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    27 mins
  • The Benefits of Gratitude at Work

    The Benefits of Gratitude at Work
    Dec 16 2022

    In this episode, your host Sam Roberts talks about the power of a gratitude habit when working remotely. You might be surprised to hear some of the benefits mentally, physically, and socially at work. 

    Follow @behappyremote on Instagram/Twitter for more tips and tricks to navigate remote work. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review, share this episode with a friend, and be sure to follow or subscribe to stay updated with future episodes.

    You can also share a voice message and let me know what you are grateful for about remote work! https://anchor.fm/behappyremote/message


    Learn more about what gratitude does to your brain at

    • Chopra 
    • Positive Psychology 
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    21 mins