In this episode, we talk about the benefits and the challenges of working asynchronously.
51 MINUTES
We discuss what it takes to change from synchronized work to doing most of your work in writing with coworkers. We cover topics like scheduling your day, being better communicate, and how we are still feeling connected.
RICK EASON
Partner Alliance Director at TimeXtender
He is responsible for enabling and growing partners’ TimeXtender business in North America, Australia, and the Caribbean. Rick holds a degree in Economics from the University of Washington but has been in sales his entire career after figuring out he didn’t want to be an economist. When Rick is not working at TimeXtender, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys and playing golf with friends. He works out at TimeXtender’s North American HQ in Bellevue, WA.
HEIDI SONNE GODIKSEN
Head of Customer Success at TimeXtender
Heidi Sonne Godiksen is the Head of Customer Success at TimeXtender. She is passionate about helping TimeXtender Customers become curious and self-supporting TimeXtender® ambassadors in the TX Community. She is like the glue that holds it all together – Customer Success meets data-ninja, meets business development meets problem solver – and there you find Heidi. She works tirelessly always finding the best solution for our customers creating win-win-win situations. With her background in Finance & IT and as a former TimeXtender Customer, Heidi knows the importance of automation with a tool like TimeXtender to help the business make data-driven decisions. Heidi thrives in an innovative company where she with people, processes and applications helps to simplify, automate and create structure. Heidi holds a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Southern Denmark and is educated in the IT and data world. When Heidi is not engaged in creating success for our customers, she is active in sports, training outside in the forest by the lake in all kinds of Danish cold weather. She is also a family person, enjoying quality time with family and friends.
GREG HORTON
Head of Global Marketing at TimeXtender
As the Head of Global Marketing, Greg leads all TimeXtender marketing activities globally. Greg holds a BS in Computer Science/Mathematics, but it has been many years since he has written code professionally, having made the shift into marketing over 20 years ago. When Greg is not at work marketing TimeXtender, he enjoys time and a good laugh with family and friends. Greg lives the TimeXtender vision of “Work From Anywhere” as he lives in "the middle of nowhere" Colorado where he is enjoying the sunshine and outdoors.
Meet the Hosts
ANNE KROG IVERSEN
Anne is the Chief People, DNA, & Culture Officer at TimeXtender and one of the co-founders. She searches the world to find new and innovative ways to help people thrive and grow. Her passions include personal development, corporate mindfulness, and helping employees strive for a higher purpose.
Anne holds degrees in business management, languages, and HR and certifications as a business and life coach and mindfulness practitioner. She is also a member of the Forbes Human Resources Council where she shares her thoughts and unique insights about how to bring organizations to a higher level of consciousness. Anne loves her 2 boys, having fun with family and friends, and practicing mindfulness.
VICTORIA KING
Victoria is People Administrator at TimeXtender and has a passion for helping people succeed. She has been working in the people growing business for almost 20 years in a variety of fields including hospitality, health care, and technology. She also has a culinary arts degree and loves to bake (the consensus is she's really good at it).
Victoria has a knack for adding humor to most of her daily activities and conversations with her team. However, she does not grow plants - she has tried that but it has not worked out well for the plants. Victoria has too many pets (anybody want a cat?), rides a Harley, and has an undisclosed number of tattoos. Her nickname is "Viking" and the Harley’s name is June Bug.
Bob Pessemier is a former lieutenant with the Kent, WA, Fire Department and holds a master’s degree in Emergency and Disaster Management.
He has written two books, including “Up In Smoke, A Business Guide to Fire and Life Safety” which was nominated for a national award and has been interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, Reuters, and on CNN.
He has spent over 25 years in software and technology consulting and has been podcasting for over 4 years and helps companies get started in podcasting through his consulting and production services.