Transform Work
The Transform Work podcast, hosted by John Winsor and presented by Open Assembly, is your front-row seat to the revolution reshaping how work gets done. Each episode features candid conversations with leading thinkers, bold organizational leaders, innovative platforms, and forward-thinking academics—all united by a shared mission: to advance the practical application of open talent strategies.
Guided by John’s vision and experience at the forefront of the open work movement, this podcast offers more than just ideas—it’s a collaborative space for fresh insights, real-world stories, and powerful connections that are redefining the future of work.
Episodes
91 episodes
Transform Work with Nuri Demirci Lopez, Co-founder at NeoSentia
In this episode of Transform Work, host John Winsor sits down with Nuri Demirci Lopez — co-founder of NeoSentia and former Microsoft principal product manager — to explore the future...
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Transform Work with Steve Chase, Global Head of AI and Digital Innovation at KPMG
In this episode of Transform Work, John Winsor talks with Steve Chase, Global Head of AI and Digital Innovation at KPMG. Steve h...
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Transform Work with Ryan Kurt, Founder and CEO of The AI Lab
In this episode of Transform Work, John Winsor is joined by Ryan Kurt, Founder and CEO of The AI Lab. For more than a decade, Ryan has been at the f...
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Transform Work with Joseph Fuller, Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School
In this episode of Transform Work, John Winsor sits down with Professor Joseph Fuller of Harvard Business School. Fuller co-le...
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Transform Work with Carrol Chang, CEO of Andela
In this episode of Transform Work, John Winsor sits down with Carrol Chang, CEO of Andela...
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Transform Work with Paul Hlivko, Executive Vice President and Chief Information & Digital Officer at Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
On this episode of the Transform Work Podcast, host John Winsor sits down with Paul Hlivko, Executive Vice President and Chief...
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Transform Work Audio Article: What If You Could Train an AI on Your Own Brain?
Now available as a podcast episode: John Winsor's article “What If You Could Train an AI on Your Own Brain?” published on Fo...
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Transform Work Audio Article: The End Of Business As Usual: AI And The Fall Of Slow Companies
Now available as a podcast episode: John Winsor's article “The End Of Business As Usual: AI And The Fall Of Slow Companies” published on
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Transform Work with Jason Ezratty, Co-founder & Chairman at Brightfield
In this episode of the Transform Work podcast, host John Winsor sits down with Jason Ezratty, co-founder and Chairman of Brightfield, a leading data analytics firm transforming how organizations make workforce decisions. Jason shares i...
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Transform Work Audio Article: The Power Of Inexperience: Unlocking Innovation In The AI Era
Now available as a podcast episode: John Winsor's article “The Power Of Inexperience: Unlocking Innovation In The AI Era” published on
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Transform Work Audio Article: Letting Go: Transformational Leadership In The Age Of AI
Now available as a podcast episode, listen to John Winsor's article “Letting Go: Transformational Leadership In The Age Of AI.” published on
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Transform Work Audio Article with John Winsor: Meet Your New Freelancers: AI Agents Ready To Work
Now available as a podcast episode, listen to John Winsor's article “Meet Your New Freelancers: AI Agents Ready To Work.” published on
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Transform Work Audio Article with John Winsor: Meta’s $14 Billion Message: The Undervalued Power Of Open Talent
Now available as a podcast episode, listen to John Winsor's article “Meta’s $14 Billion Message: The Undervalued Power Of Open Talent” published on
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Transform Work with Rem Koning , Associate Professor at Harvard Business School
In this episode of the Transform Work podcast, host John Winsor sits down with Rem Koning, associate professor at Harvard Business School and co-director of the Tech for All Lab at the Digital, Data, and Design Institute. Together, the...
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Transform Work Audio Article with John Winsor: The Quiet Revolution Reshaping Work
Now available as a mini podcast episode, listen to John Winsor's article “The Quiet Revolution Reshaping Work” published on Forbes.com on June 11, 2025. You can read this and more articles by John Winsor
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Transform Work with Graig Paglieri, Chief Executive of Randstad Digital and Mike Morris, Co-founder and CEO of Torc
In this episode, John Winsor sits down with two key leaders shaping the future of talent and technology.Graig Paglieri, Chief Executive of
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Transform Work Audio Article with John Winsor: Brilliance Is Everywhere, But We’re Still Wasting It
Now available as a mini podcast episode, listen to John Winsor's article “Brilliance Is Everywhere, But We’re Still Wasting It” published on Forbes.com on June 4, 2025. You can read this and more articles by John Winsor
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Transform Work Audio Article with John Winsor: Why Every Staffing Company Needs an Operating System
Now available as a mini podcast episode, listen to John Winsor's article “Why Every Staffing Company Needs an Operating System” published on Forbes.com on May 28, 2025.
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Transform Work with Diane Gherson, Former Chief People Officer at IBM and Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice at London Business School
On this episode of the Transform Work podcast by Open Assembly, host John Winsor sits down with two influential voices shaping the future of work: Diane Gherson and Lynda Gratton.Diane, former Chief People Officer at IBM and current Seni...
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Transform Work with Miles Everson, Business Builder and Author, Free Birds Revolution: The Future of Work & the Independent Mind
In this episode of the Transform Work Podcast, we welcome Miles Everson, CEO of MBO Partners, and business builder and author of
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Transform Work with Jeff Nugent, Co-Founder of Independently
This episode of the Transform Work podcast features Jeff Nugent, the Co-Founder and CEO of Independently, as well as the Co-founder of the Contingent Workforce Institute. Independently is a compliance-as-a-service platform that lev...
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Transform Work with Raphael Ouzan, Founder & CEO of A.Team
This episode of the Open Assembly Transform Work podcast welcomes Raphael Ouzan, the Founder & CEO of A.Team.A.Team is a platform that connects companies with highly skilled freelance product builders, engineers, and designers to cr...
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Transform Work with Shib Mathew, Founder YunoJuno and Freedom Unscripted
This episode of the Transform Work podcast welcomes Shib Mathew. Shib is the founder of YunoJuno, a platform that revolutionizes the way businesses source and manage their highly-skilled freelancers. After successfully exiting YunoJuno in...
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Transform Work with Iman Fadaei , Founder at TalentPools
This Transform Work podcast episode welcomes Iman Fadaei, founder of TalentPools. TalentPools lets anyone launch their online talent pool in just one day to make better use of their candidate databases. Organizations of any size can build their...
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Transform Work with Adam Jackson, Co-Founder at Braintrust
Welcome to the Transform Work podcast, presented by Open Assembly. In this episode, John Winsor is joined by Adam Jackson. Adam is the co-founder of Braintrust, the world's first user-controlled talent platform that eliminates intermediaries, r...
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