The Remotely Interested Podcast
EP26: LEARNER SATISFACTION SPECIALIST AT LEARNLIGHT - VANJA ŠAMIJA works remotely
Today we'll hear from Vanja Samija. Vanja is a Learner Satisfaction Specialist at Learnlight, a remote -first global Ed Tech company that helps organisations build the human skills that drive performance across cultures and borders. Learnlight deliver Ai-powered, expert-led programs in language, intercultural, and interpersonal skills, and to date, have assisted multinational organisations in more than 180 countries.Vanja and I crossed paths at the Alicante Nomad Summit, and during this conversation, recorded a few months ago, Vanja shared fascinating insights into her journey so far as a remote worker, and what it's like to work for an innovative and progressive remote -first company like Learnlight. #RemoteWork #RemoteFirst #WorkFromAnywhere #RemoteWorking #FutureOfWork #RemoteTeams #CompanyCulture #EmployeeExperience #WorkplaceCulture #RemoteJobs #CareerDevelopment #DigitalNomad (00:00) Introducing Vanja (01:48) Teaching languages remotely (05:22) Applying for your dream job (6-months prep) (07:50) ... Rejected!… then getting the job anyway (14:00) What Vanja does at Learnlight (a remote-first company) (16:47) The challenges of remote communication (17:35) How Learnlight supports their people (23:39) Building culture in a global remote team (company challenges, charity initiatives and DEI) (27:05) Disconnecting from work, Pomodoro technique, changing location, avoiding isolation. (31:59) Employee wellbeing (32:58) Learnlight's 20-year history: from offices to a fully remote company (37:13) Growing in confidence, peer support and developing remote-working skills Learnlight's website: https://www.learnlight.com Vanja followed a course on Coursera in preparation for her interview! https://www.coursera.org/ Among other accounts, Vanja used Andrew LaCivita's advice to turn job rejection into a job offer! Andrew LaCivita https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP1UlYJH_QL4m5HVyikcxfQ Mosaic Gold has published an online course, downloadable resources, and a free app to assist you on your remote-work journey. Check out our resources buffet here! : https://linktr.ee/mosaicgold
