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PODCAST GUEST FORM

Takes 5-10 minutes to complete; only a few mandatory[*] questions😊


Thank you for your interest in being a guest on the Blended Workforces @Work podcast! 

Blended Workforces are one of the hottest business strategies today, where employers are using a mix of traditional employees along with external resources like independent contractors, coaches, consultants, vendors and technology solutions.  Done right, blended workforces allow employers to enhance their company's industry competitiveness, infuse cost flexibility, expedite business goals and ensure long-term business viability.   Done wrong, blended workforces can cause internal chaos, financial losses, business disruption, and organizational dysfunction.

Since how to lead or manage blended workforces isn't taught in college or company training programs, companies are struggling with how to do it right and suppliers are struggling with how to best offer their goods and services without being annoying or bothersome. This podcast provides answers on how to make the business of blended workforces work for all, and features the best practices of those who've found success by doing it well.

Our podcast audience is largely made up of the mix of stakeholders who sit at the blended workforce table - from corporate executives to business owners to the vendors/suppliers that support them. We're currently looking for guests who possess any one of the following profiles: 
  • Company Executives/Broad Business Leaders/Private Equity or Venture Capital Executives who currently use or are contemplating using a type of blended workforce model at their organizations to enable their ability to quickly adapt to changing business demands.
  • Human Capital Leaders (HR/Talent Dev/Org Dev/Org Effectiveness/Recruiting/DEI/Culture, etc.) who have a perspective on the pros and cons of blended workforces and/or an example of how their employers are using them.
  • Product and Service Providers (ex. Coaches/Consultants/Specialists/Tech Vendors/Management Advisors) who can share best practices or potential obstacles to consider in order to improve one's chances of finding and landing lucrative contract opportunities.
  • Finance, Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders who can provide insights on how companies strategize about labor costs, procure external services and select their vendors of choice.

We wish we could accept everyone, but due to the volume of applicants and pitches we receive, those which are most compelling [or, if we personally invited you] have a higher likelihood of being booked.  Above all, we're looking for people who can provide value to our listeners, whether that means concrete strategies, pure inspiration, or at times, even entertainment😆.

If you can help us get smarter about Blended Workforces @Work, our podcast team looks forward to hearing from you!

 

NOTE:  Most recording sessions will also include video, for our YouTube channel.  If you prefer no video, please indicate in the "General Notes" section on the form below.
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Tell me a little about you and the specific topic/story/case study example/expertise/advice that you want to share about blended workforces on the podcast.  Also, list 2-4 questions which would be ideal for me to ask you.

IN YOUR OPINION, WHICH LEADERSHIP TACTIC IDENTIFIED IN MY RESEARCH MOST RESONATES WITH YOU?

I have conducted extensive research on highly successful leaders, of which the data indicated the top seven tactics which were most critical to their success. All tactics are equally important and the need for their use is dependent on the situation at hand.  Please be prepared to share which one of the following leadership tactics most resonate with you and why.

  • Leading with Intellectual Horsepower - Using your areas of expertise to "peek around corners" in order to spot trends, connect the dots, and identify new areas of opportunity that others miss.
  • Leading with Courageous Agility - Having the fortitude to take calculated risks to stand up for what you believe and do the right thing, even when the consequences and/or future are unclear.
  • Leading with Strategic Decision-Making - Making good decisions or leading a good decision-making process, based on top strategic goals and priorities.
  • Leading with Intrapreneurship -Building the organization by identifying new opportunities to develop or improve operations, products, or services.
  • Leading with a Drive for Results -  Being persistent and tenacious in ensuring that goals are achieved.
  • Leading with Executive Presence -  Making clear and convincing oral and/or written presentations, in order to influence and lead others.
  • Leading with Stakeholder Savvy -  Assessing interpersonal dynamics and operating effectively in a variety of social situations.
Most Impactful Leadership Tactic:*
Please choose the ONE leadership tactic which most resonates with you.
Got an idea of what our potential episode title could be?  If so, please share.  We love quirky and snazzy! Let's entice them with a little sizzle before we serve them the steak :-).
Podcast Pre-Meeting?
Would you prefer a separate pre-meeting before your recording date? (Note:  We will have 5-10 minutes to chat on the date of recording, to answer any questions you might have.)
If you have a podcast, please include the link here.  If not, and you have links to reels or other speaking engagements, please share.  If you don't have either, this DOES NOT disqualify you from being selected as a podcast guest.  Also, please include any links that you want included in the show notes.
Anything else I should know? Please share correct pronunciation of your name (ex. Karan:  "care-run") and your preferred pronouns (ex. she/her).  Also, is there a specific product/service/event you'd like to promote during the show?  If so, please list here.

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For all our guests, we love to send a special gift  bag to thank you for the honor of your time.  As such, please provide a snail mail address where we can send your gift.

We know fantastic people like you know other fantastic people.  Please suggest 1-2 people, including their email address, that we should invite to be a guest on our show.  We will take it from there and will be sure to let them know that you referred them.  Thanks in advance for both honoring them and helping to make the show great!

LEGAL AGREEMENT OF CONSENT OF TERMS:

For consideration which I acknowledge, I consent to the recording of my statements and grant to Karan Ferrell-Rhodes (“Host”) and the Host's assigns, licensees, and successors the right to copy, reproduce, and use all or a portion of the statements (the “Interview”) for incorporation in the Blended Workforces @Work Podcast (the “Podcast”).

I permit the use of all or a portion of the Interview in the Podcast in all forms and media, including advertising and related promotion throughout the world and in perpetuity.  I grant the right to use my image and name in connection with all uses of the Interview and waive the right to inspect or approve use of my Interview as incorporated in the Podcast. I release the Host and the Host's assigns, licensees, and successors from any claims that may arise regarding the use of the Interview, including any claims of defamation, invasion of privacy, or infringement of moral rights, rights of publicity, or copyright.

I acknowledge that I have no ownership rights in the Podcast and I hereby voluntarily and without compensation authorize full use of the aforementioned content. The Host is not obligated to utilize the rights granted in this Agreement.

I have read and understood this agreement and I am over the age of 18. This Agreement expresses the complete understanding of the parties.  By submitting my guest application, I am also submitting approval of the terms of this agreement and am bound hereafter.

Approval: I agree to the above media/audio release*