We asked leaders who’ve made remote-work effective at their organizations to share their stories, lessons, and insights with us below.

Melanie Paez

Nine years into training and coaching coaches on top of being a coach for executives and other entrepreneurs, I’ve been able to see that most people in my industry are able to work remotely. We all have our own spin on it, and I have been fortunate to find my lane. I have lived nomadically on and off for over a decade. I meet my clients on the phone or on Zoom, and I am able to travel for in-person workshops and retreats. I work with my whole team- coaches, mentors, colleagues, assistants, and my financial team- all online! I’d say the only pitfalls have been wishing to spend more time in person with these amazing collaborators, but we are able to meet somewhere in the world on occasion, and those times are some of the sweetest parts of my work. Beyond the obvious benefit of being able to work anywhere that has wifi, I have been able to expand to a global network. Read more>>

Shawna Dale

At first I thought connecting with clients and their passed loved ones or spirit teams could only be done in person. Through practicing, I discovered that I’m able to channel remotely before sessions with clients all over the world. The only challenges have been working around various schedules and time zone differences and the benefits are that myself and my client are able to connect in meaningful spiritual ways even from afar while in the comfort of our own spaces. Read more>>

Asia Denson

Yes, our team can work remotely but partially. We’ve made it work by using cloud-based project management tools, clear communication protocols, and regular check-ins via social media such as facebook or instagram messenger, zoom, whats app or even face time. Some pitfalls include occasional miscommunication and slower response times. Non-obvious benefits include fewer distractions, better work-life balance, and access to a wider talent pool beyond Detroit Read more>>

Daniel Glucksma

At GrocerKey, the startup I founded in 2014, I led a fully remote R&D team of 40 people spread across 14 different countries.

Remote work, when done right, leads to higher job satisfaction. People can align their work with their natural productivity rhythms and be more present for personal life events. It also significantly widens the talent pool, both geographically and economically, allowing you to hire the right people, not just the closest ones. Read more>>