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Future Works
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Futureworks is a guard-down approach to uncovering what it really takes to re-wire the workforce industry

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Future Works
Not Just the A-Word – Making AI Actually Work at Work with Emily Heavner
Ep 11
17 Sep
42 min
Future Works
Not Just the A-Word – Making AI Actually Work at Work with Emily Heavner
Ep 11
17 Sep
Live
42 min
Future Works
Neurodivergence, Parenting & Identity at Work with Tausha Simon
Ep 10
22 Aug
42 min
Future Works
Neurodivergence, Parenting & Identity at Work with Tausha Simon
Ep 10
22 Aug
Live
42 min
Future Works
Reading the Room – CX, Communication, and the Role of Chief of Staff with Lindsay Comeau
Ep 09
25 Jul
37 min
Future Works
Reading the Room – CX, Communication, and the Role of Chief of Staff with Lindsay Comeau
Ep 09
25 Jul
Live
37 min
Future Works
Designing Better Leadership with Rick Gréfe
Ep 08
18 Jun
25 min
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Designing Better Leadership with Rick Gréfe
Ep 08
18 Jun
Live
25 min
Aspect Presents Future Works

A podcast dedicated to the conversation around innovation within the workforce space — sharing research, inspiration, and a glimpse into what we’re building and learning.

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Tausha Simon
Marketing Manager, Aspect Software
Ep 10
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Tausha Simon
Marketing Manager, Aspect Software
Ep 10
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Lindsay Comeau
Chief of Staff, Sunday
Ep 09
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Lindsay Comeau
Chief of Staff, Sunday
Ep 09
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Kelly Maiden
VP of Marketing, Aspect
Ep 07
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Kelly Maiden
VP of Marketing, Aspect
Ep 07
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Darryl Kelly
CEO, Aspect
Ep 02
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Darryl Kelly
CEO, Aspect
Ep 02
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Gabriel Rodriguez
Sales Development Representative, Aspect
Ep 06
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Gabriel Rodriguez
Sales Development Representative, Aspect
Ep 06
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Rick Gréfe
Ep 08
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Rick Gréfe
Ep 08

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Not Just the A-Word – Making AI Actually Work at Work with Emily Heavner

Ep 11
17 Sep
42 min

AI isn’t just hype or headlines—it’s a tool. And like any tool, it’s only as useful as the person using it. In this episode, Michelle sits down with Emily Heavner, product manager at Aspect (and PhD in mathematics), to demystify artificial intelligence and its place in the modern workplace. Emily shares how AI works, clears up common misconceptions, and explains why data—not magic—is the true engine behind intelligent systems. If you’ve ever wondered how AI can support your work, or how to spot red flags in tools you're adopting, this one’s for you.

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Future Works

Not Just the A-Word – Making AI Actually Work at Work with Emily Heavner

Ep 11
17 Sep
42 min
Future Works

Not Just the A-Word – Making AI Actually Work at Work with Emily Heavner

Ep 11
17 Sep
42 min
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AI isn’t just hype or headlines—it’s a tool. And like any tool, it’s only as useful as the person using it. In this episode, Michelle sits down with Emily Heavner, product manager at Aspect (and PhD in mathematics), to demystify artificial intelligence and its place in the modern workplace. Emily shares how AI works, clears up common misconceptions, and explains why data—not magic—is the true engine behind intelligent systems. If you’ve ever wondered how AI can support your work, or how to spot red flags in tools you're adopting, this one’s for you.
Emily Heavner
Senior Research Product Manager, Aspect Software
Future Works

Neurodivergence, Parenting & Identity at Work with Tausha Simon

Ep 10
22 Aug
42 min
Future Works

Neurodivergence, Parenting & Identity at Work with Tausha Simon

Ep 10
22 Aug
42 min
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This episode of Futureworks dives into the intersection of lived experience and leadership with Tausha Simon—marketing manager at Aspect, executive coach, and host of the GreatFully You podcast. Tausha shares what it means to create safe spaces for emergence in the workplace, how her parenting journey with a non-verbal autistic son shaped her approach to communication, and why belonging starts with understanding. Whether you're building a team or rebuilding yourself, Tausha offers deep, practical wisdom on leading with empathy, presence, and purpose.
Tausha Simon
Marketing Manager, Aspect Software
Future Works

Reading the Room – CX, Communication, and the Role of Chief of Staff with Lindsay Comeau

Ep 09
25 Jul
37 min
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Reading the Room – CX, Communication, and the Role of Chief of Staff with Lindsay Comeau

Ep 09
25 Jul
37 min
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On this episode of Future Works, Gillian sits down with Lindsey Comeau, Chief of Staff at Sunday and one of the best listeners in the business. With a non-linear path from dude ranch to startup operations, Lindsey has worked across customer experience, marketing, and executive leadership. Today, she acts as the connective tissue inside a fast-moving company, helping people show up, communicate, and solve conflict more effectively. Together they explore what the Chief of Staff role really is, how startups can better invest in internal clarity, and why learning to listen might be the best leadership skill of all.
Lindsay Comeau
Chief of Staff, Sunday
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Designing Better Leadership with Rick Gréfe

Ep 08
18 Jun
25 min
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Designing Better Leadership with Rick Gréfe

Ep 08
18 Jun
25 min
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In this episode of *Futureworks*, Michelle and Gillian welcome a very special guest—Gillian’s father, Ric Grefé. With a career spanning naval intelligence, journalism, public policy, and two decades leading AIGA, Ric brings sharp insight into how design thinking can shape leadership that’s curious, intentional, and human-centered.
Rick Gréfe
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Trust, Storytelling, and the Creative Process with Kelly Maiden

Ep 07
4 Jun
37 min
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Trust, Storytelling, and the Creative Process with Kelly Maiden

Ep 07
4 Jun
37 min
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In this episode of Futureworks, hosts Gillian and Michelle sit down with Kelly Maiden for a candid, energizing conversation about creativity, storytelling, and what it truly means to lead—with empathy, clarity, and intention—at work and at home.
Kelly Maiden
VP of Marketing, Aspect
Future Works

Tackling Imposter Syndrome in a Remote Work Era with Gabe Rodriguez

Ep 06
24 Jan
42 min
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Tackling Imposter Syndrome in a Remote Work Era with Gabe Rodriguez

Ep 06
24 Jan
42 min
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In this episode, our host, Michelle Lee, sits down with Gabriel Rodriguez to examine the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome—especially in the context of remote work.
Gabriel Rodriguez
Sales Development Representative, Aspect
Future Works

Prioritizing Authenticity and Cultural Fit in the Workplace with Lesley Pinckney

Ep 05
3 Jan
1 hr 2 min
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Prioritizing Authenticity and Cultural Fit in the Workplace with Lesley Pinckney

Ep 05
3 Jan
1 hr 2 min
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Gillian and Michelle sit down with Lesley Pinckney for a thought-provoking discussion on how corporate culture intersects with authenticity, diving into Lesley’s diverse professional path and the balancing act of “showing up” authentically within organizational norms.
Lesley Pinckney
Head of Marketing, Incubation and Disruptive Innovation at Intel
Future Works

Facilitating Workplace Transformation Through Executive Coaching with Stephanie Schott

Ep 04
20 Dec
54 min
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Facilitating Workplace Transformation Through Executive Coaching with Stephanie Schott

Ep 04
20 Dec
54 min
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In this episode, hosts Gillian and Michelle welcome Stephanie Schott, whose work in executive coaching and entrepreneurial leadership offers fresh perspectives on organizational change. The conversation begins with a lighthearted catch-up and a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes challenges of podcasting before focusing on Stephanie’s journey of inspiring meaningful transformation within large companies.
Stephanie Schott
Founder, Amplify
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Unlocking the Strategic Power of Empathy at Work with Jordan Birnbaum

Ep 03
6 Dec
40 min
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Unlocking the Strategic Power of Empathy at Work with Jordan Birnbaum

Ep 03
6 Dec
40 min
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In this episode, Gillian, Michelle, and Jordan Birnbaum explore the evolving role of empathy in the modern workplace. Jordan underscores empathy’s strategic value across various roles, including sales, marketing, and leadership, while also examining how narcissism can obstruct authentic connections.
Jordan Birnbaum
CEO, Jordan Birnbaum Consulting
Future Works

Discussing Human-Centered Innovation and EQ with Aspect CEO, Darryl Kelly

Ep 02
22 Nov
50 min
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Discussing Human-Centered Innovation and EQ with Aspect CEO, Darryl Kelly

Ep 02
22 Nov
50 min
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Gillian and Michelle sit down with Darryl Kelly to discuss his inspiring professional journey and his approach to workforce innovation. The conversation weaves together Darryl's experiences in consulting, his passion for creativity, and the profound impact of human-centered design in the modern workplace
Darryl Kelly
CEO, Aspect
Future Works

Redefining Work in a Post-Pandemic World with Laura Martin

Ep 01
8 Nov
47 min
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Redefining Work in a Post-Pandemic World with Laura Martin

Ep 01
8 Nov
47 min
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We dive into the evolving landscape of workplace culture, examining its significance in today’s organizations. In this episode, we define work culture and exploring how it differs across teams, emphasizing the critical role of leaders in shaping culture through shared values.
Laura Martin
CEO, The Glinda Group
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Sensitive, not-too-serious, Aspect leaders that love their jobs (finally!) and are figuring it all out, just like you. Balancing life as working moms and ambitious contributors, we’re getting just as much out of our conversations with guests as you are.

Michelle Huey
Gillian Grefé

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