In late 2025, the Gurus assembled for an in person panel discussion about many aspects of work life. We shared the stage with Chao Dou. Chao, founder of chaos.cura, designs immersive experiences for teams and organizations that want to reconnect with what it feels like to be truly present together. We were so intrigued by Chao that we have asked her to join us on the podcast to talk about how people connect…or don't…in a post covid/AI world. Join us for a fascinating discussion about the rapidly changing digital landscape. And as we're talking about AI, we want to include an intro written by our podcast platform, Riverside.FM:

In this episode of "Just Three Workplace Gurus," hosts Amy, Mike, and Vivian welcome Chao Dou, an Applied Research Consultant, to discuss the evolving dynamics of the workplace in the digital age. Chao, who has a rich background spanning China, the United States, and Singapore, brings a unique perspective on cultural influences and human behavior. Her insights delve into the impact of AI and technology on workplace interactions, emphasizing the importance of maintaining human connections amidst technological advancements. Chao's thoughtful exploration of what it means to be human in a rapidly changing world offers listeners a chance to reflect on the balance between digital tools and personal interactions.

Have a listen and tell us which intro you like better!

In May of 2024, Vivienne, Amy and Mike met with our colleagues Meera Agrawal and Joe Brady to talk about the current state of Real Estate. A lot has changed in the office since then so the Gurus are back with Meera and Joe to discuss what's going on in early 2026. Is lunch still a big draw? What do offices look like and are the mandates really working? We'll discuss it all so please listen in.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/meera-agrawal-8698501a/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joebradycushmanwakefield/

The New Retirement with Samantha Rembo

In this episode, Mike and our HR specialist friend Samantha Rembo talk about their experiences in retirement, and with Amy and Vivienne, what the challenges can be. Is there a new name for retirement in the 21st century? Rewirement? Evolution? Phase II? Here we explore what you should think about as you head toward this part of your life. We also talk with Samantha about her new venture Elevated Assistants. Join us!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantharembo/

https://www.elevatedea.com/

In this week's episode, Amy, Mike and Vivienne discuss the evolution of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Learning and Development professional Timothe Davis. Timothe shares his perspective around DEI being stress-tested in the current workplace environment, the importance of moving from DEI awareness to best practice and understanding that meritocracy and DEI are not opposing goals. Join us

Happy New Year from Just3WorkplaceGurus. Hosted by Jomal McNeal, Workplace Experience Strategist, and David Gray, Real Estate Tenant Rep and Workplace Strategist, the Mosh Pit is a weekly live chat among Workplace professionals exploring the challenges of the post Pandemic Workplace. Today, Amy, Vivienne and Mike get a chance to chat with our colleagues and friends Jomal and David about their experience hosting a live Workplace Chat and what they've learned hosting more than 250 sessions. What a great way to spend an hour! Join us!

We three Gurus thought we'd do an end of the year wrap-up with a look back and a look forward. Join us for some highlights and lowlights.

The tech world started the change in office amenities, but did Covid change it again? In this episode, the Guru's talk about their experiences with office amenities and if they're really providing the employee benefit it once did.

In this episode, the gurus talk with Regine Nelson, Mike's colleague responsible for Internal Communications and Engagement at Couchbase. We dive into what Engagement is, raising kids, neuro-diversity and so much more.