With each new episode of our podcast, we’ll be discussing various topics pertaining to work/life balance, managing your time, effective use of tools, and more!
Future episodes will include exciting guests that have expertise across a variety of fields and industries, all coming together to discuss the prescient issues surrounding work culture and the solutions we can pursue to make our work lives just a little bit easier.
On the eighth episode of Kello Convos, hosts Zach Maynard (Chief Communications Officer, Kello) and Shafiq Ahmed (Consultant, Kello) sit down with Gretchen Van der Veer, PhD (Strategic Non-Profit Business and Philanthropy Advisor; Part-time faculty at George Washington University, Human Services and Social Justice) to discuss the importance of resilience and adaptability as both and individual and an organization.
Check out Gretchen's LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gvanderveer/
Gretchen has also highlighted the following texts as supplemental reading on this topic:
Brown, B. (2018). Dare to lead: Brave work. Tough conversations. Whole hearts. Random House.
Crutchfield, L. R., & McLeod Grant, H. (2008). Forces for good: The six practices of high-impact nonprofits. Jossey-Bass.
Dweck, C. S. (2006). Mindset: The new psychology of success. Ballantine Books.
Vaill, P. B. (1989). Managing as a performing art: New ideas for a world of chaotic change. Jossey-Bass.
27 Oct 2025
Ep. 7 - Unleashing Human Power
On the seventh episode of Kello Convos, hosts Zach Maynard (Chief Communications Officer, Kello) and Shafiq Ahmed (Consultant, Kello) sit down with George Brooks (CEO, Simpatico) to discuss the importance of centering human power as AI continues to rapidly permeate the workplace and the culture at large.
22 May 2025
Ep. 6 - AI At Work
William Monroe, PhD, explores the expanding role of artificial intelligence in professional settings with hosts Zach Maynard and Shafiq Ahmed in an interview.
5 Mar 2025
Ep. 5 - Making Sense of Talent Retention
On the fifth episode of Kello Convos, hosts Zach Maynard (Chief Communications Officer, Kello) and Shafiq Ahmed (Consultant, Kello) sit down with Myra T. Briggs (Founder, President & Chief Talent Advisor, MTB Leadership Labs) to discuss all things talent acquisition and retention, including the impact of AI in recruiting, how culture can make a difference for prospective hires, the emergence of Gen Z in the workforce, and the recent hardships faced by federal employees.
15 Nov 2024
Ep. 4 - Leaders & Culture
Kello Convos hosts Zach Maynard and Shafiq Ahmed discuss how leaders shape organizational culture and set tone during crisis with expert Bob Carrothers.
3 Oct 2024
Ep. 3 - Time as a Resource
On the third episode of Kello Convos, hosts Zach Maynard (Chief Communications Officer, Kello) and Shafiq Ahmed (Consultant, Kello) sit down with Jamie Albaum (President & Co-Founder, Kello) and Julia Gregor (Chief Technical Officer & Co-Founder, Kello) once more to discuss the importance of strong time management for both a business and its people.
24 Jul 2024
Ep. 2 - Striking Your People/Profit Balance
On the second episode of Kello Convos, hosts Zach Maynard (Chief Communications Officer, Kello) and Shafiq Ahmed (Consultant, Kello) sit down with Jamie Albaum (President & Co-Founder, Kello) and Julia Gregor (Chief Technical Officer & Co-Founder, Kello) once more to discuss the foundational components of starting a business, including financial management, balancing customer needs, strong leadership, and more!
5 Jun 2024
Ep. 1 - The Kello Solution
On the inaugural episode of Kello Convos, hosts Zach Maynard (Chief Communications Officer, Kello) and Shafiq Ahmed (Consultant, Kello) sit down with Jamie Albaum (President & Co-Founder, Kello) and Julia Gregor (Chief Technical Officer & Co-Founder, Kello) to discuss the basics of Kello, getting a hold of time management, workplace stressors, and more!
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