Wayne Turmel sits down with Sara Daw, of The CFO Centre, to explore the nuances of remote and hybrid work from a C-Suite perspective. As a leader of a fully remote global company operating across 17 countries, Sara shares invaluable insights into overcoming challenges, fostering psychological ownership, and building meaningful relationships in distributed teams.

Sara also shares her experience leading a remote-first organization and her thoughts on how trust and flexibility can transform the workplace. Don't miss her practical advice on designing team dynamics and crafting jobs that employees love.

Key Takeaways

1. Navigate Financial Resistance to Remote Work: Learn how to address common concerns from funders and stakeholders about hybrid and remote work models, with actionable tips on demonstrating ROI and productivity.
2. Empower Teams with Job Crafting: Discover how giving employees the freedom to design aspects of their roles can boost engagement, flexibility, and accountability within remote teams.
3. Redefine Hybrid Work: Understand why a "one-size-fits-all" approach to hybrid work doesn't work, and how to tailor policies to meet team and individual needs effectively.
4. Build Intentional Relationships in Remote Teams: Get practical advice on creating meaningful team connections, from scheduling regular in-person meetups to designing engaging virtual activities.
5. Foster Psychological Ownership: Explore how co-creation, clear communication, and shared goals can increase employee loyalty and investment in their roles—even in a fully remote environment.
6. Set Clear Boundaries for Availability: Master the art of balancing responsiveness with structured availability to maintain productivity and team trust in remote settings.