Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology
314 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 49 ratingsThe Workplace Innovator Podcast, hosted by speaker, entrepreneur and answer-man Mike Petrusky, offers real-world insights from top facility management & workplace leaders on how to use tech, talent and tenacity to create the best workplaces on earth. Powered by Eptura™, The Workplace Innovator helps corporate real estate, facility management, IT, and HR leaders design incredible “friction-free” workplace experiences that fuel employee productivity, tech innovation and optimal space utilization, today, and tomorrow. Tune in now!
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Ep. 307: “Every Day’s a School Day” – Continuous Learning and Adapting to Change in Facility Management with Ross Abbate of Macro
June 04, 2024 07:00 - 19 minutes - 44.7 MBRoss Abbate is the CEO of Macro, a leading facilities management and workplace services company, where he is passionate about creating a culture of collaboration, empowerment, and excellence. Mike Petrusky asks Ross about the importance of creating environments that bring people together, helping them to connect while enhancing their productivity. They explore how FM leaders can understand the unique needs of clients, create a strategy and design a solution that delivers on expectations. Mik...
Ep. 306: “Be Bold” – Creating Great Experiences for Work using the Five Drivers of a Resilient Workplace with Lena Müller of Unispace
May 28, 2024 07:00 - 22 minutes - 51.7 MBLena Müller is Head of Workplace Strategy at Unispace in Auckland, New Zealand where she is passionate about people, innovation and diversity. Mike Petrusky asks Lena to share her research regarding what makes a resilient workplace and the five drivers for creating a space that can withstand disruption, adapt to change, and provide flexibility. They discuss how adaptability, well-being, enablement, connection and authenticity can help workplace leaders support the workforce while also delive...
Ep. 305: “Do The Homework” – Advancing FM and Leading the Digitization of the Built Environment with Lynn Baez, IFMA Fellow of McKesson & IFMA’s Global Board
May 21, 2024 07:00 - 24 minutes - 56 MBLynn Baez, IFMA Fellow is First Vice Chair of the IFMA Global Board of Directors and Enterprise Vice President of Facilities and Workplace at McKesson where she is passionate about advancing FM and cultivating excellent relationships with stakeholders at all levels of dynamic and evolving corporations. Mike Petrusky asks Lynn about the world of work and the workplace today and how digital transformation is essential in facilities management. They explore the tools and strategies available as...
Ep. 304: “Don’t Be Left Behind” – Strategies for an Unprecedented Time of Change in Facility Management and the Workplace with Lorri Rowlandson of BGIS
May 14, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes - 49.6 MBLorri Rowlandson is Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at BGIS where she is passionate about sustainability and applying innovation towards solutions while “nerding out” on how AI is transforming the workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Lorri to share her latest insights on the future of work and how FM leaders should focus on essential skills such as creativity, critical thinking, and change management. They explore the concept of existential theory and agree that we must leverage to...
Ep. 303: “One of Many Tools” – Understanding How Organizational Design Connects To Workplace Strategy with Arnold Levin of Gensler
May 07, 2024 07:00 - 25 minutes - 59.7 MBArnold Levin is Director of Strategy at Gensler where he is combining experience in design strategy and organizational design to help clients solve the right problem. Mike Petrusky asks Arnold his current views on the world of work and why he believes that workplace problems and solutions are organizational issues, not physical ones. They explore how the physical workplace is just one of many tools that organizations have and while the pandemic has led to a shift in workplace strategies for ...
Ep. 302: “You Have a Role” – Social Sciences for Successful Workplace Strategies with Leigh Stringer of Perkins&Will and Jomal McNeal & Stephen Smith of REWORC
April 30, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes - 67.4 MBLeigh Stringer is Global Director of Advisory Services at Perkins&Will, Jomal McNeal is VP of Customer Solutions and Stephen Smith is VP of People Analytics at REWORC where they are passionate about aligning people, place and process for the ultimate workplace experience. Mike Petrusky hosts a conversation about how understanding human behavior and social sciences can inform space management strategies and how psychological safety can foster a culture of inclusion. The panel explores how dat...
Ep. 301: “The Secrets to Happiness at Work” – Finding Purpose, Belonging and Fulfillment in the Workplace with Tracy Brower, PhD of Steelcase
April 23, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes - 49.8 MBTracy Brower, PhD is Vice President of Workplace Insight at Steelcase and a Senior Contributor for Forbes and Fast Company where she shares her passion for studying work life fulfillment, happiness and the future of work. Mike Petrusky asks Tracy about the upcoming release of her newly updated book, "The Secrets to Happiness at Work", where she delves deeper into the role of work in our lives and how we can create conditions for happiness and fulfillment at work. Tracy believes that work can...
Ep. 300: “A Milestone Celebration” – Innovation and Inspiration for Facility Management, CRE, and Workplace Leaders with Kay Sargent, Geoff Snavely, and Sarah Sims, CWP
April 09, 2024 07:00 - 53 minutes - 122 MBKay Sargent of HOK, Geoff Snavely of MilliCare, and Sarah Sims, CWP of Earthjustice are all past guests of the show and inspiring leaders in our world of facility management, corporate real estate, human resources and the workplace. Mike Petrusky hosts a live roundtable discussion to reflect on where we have been and to explore the changing landscape of the workplace, the impact of technology, and the importance of human-centric leadership. Recorded and filmed at the HOK offices in Washingto...
Ep. 299: “Be Well Lead Well” – Human-Centered Leadership and Creating a Thriving Workplace Culture with Renee Moorefield, PhD of Wisdom Works Group, Inc.
April 02, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes - 51.4 MBRenee Moorefield, PhD is CEO of Wisdom Works Group, Inc. and Executive Director at Be Well Lead Well® where she is passionate about empowering leaders to higher levels of personal and collective effectiveness by building brands, workplaces, and leadership capabilities that advance human thriving. Mike Petrusky asks Renee how she helps leaders to understand human development, behavior, and thriving to create better employee experiences and work environments. They explore the balance between a...
Ep. 298: “The Community Table” – How Food Encourages People to Connect and Enhances Workplace Experiences with Stafford McKay of Fooda
March 26, 2024 07:00 - 22 minutes - 54.8 MBStafford McKay is VP of Marketing at Fooda where he is passionate about helping organizations create a workplace food program that people love and look forward to every day. Mike Petrusky asks Stafford about navigating the changed waters of flexibility in the workplace and why he believes that empathetic leadership is essential when building our teams today. They explore how encouraging employees to eat together can foster a stronger sense of connection in an organization and Stafford shares...
Ep. 297: “You Have That Data” – The Value of Cross-Functional Software Systems in Facility Management with Megan Riley, FMP of STERIS
March 19, 2024 07:00 - 21 minutes - 51.5 MBMegan Riley, FMP is Global Facilities Services Systems Supervisor at STERIS where she is passionate about empowering her colleagues with the skills and understanding to utilize technology to manage facilities through data-driven decisions. Mike Petrusky asks about Megan's role at STERIS and her journey into facilities management and they explore some of the opportunities and outcomes that software systems can help deliver in the workplace today. Megan emphasizes the importance of breaking do...
Ep. 296: “Mentorship Unlocked” – The Science and Art of Setting Yourself Up for Success with Author Janice Omadeke, PMP
March 12, 2024 07:00 - 18 minutes - 45.3 MBJanice Omadeke, PMP is a pioneering serial entrepreneur and author guided by her belief in data-driven decision-making as a cornerstone for strategy, innovation, and cultural transformation. Mike Petrusky asks Janice about her new book “Mentorship Unlocked: The Science and Art of Setting Yourself Up for Success” and how it applies to our current world of work and the workplace. As the workplace evolves, our mentorship strategies need to keep pace, so Janice offers new insights on establishin...
Ep. 295: “Enhance Our Wellbeing” – How a Culture of Belonging Creates Better Workplace Experiences with Bex Moorhouse of Invigorate Spaces Ltd.
March 05, 2024 08:00 - 21 minutes - 51.2 MBBex Moorhouse is Founder and Director of Invigorate Spaces Ltd., a wellbeing consultancy that breathes life into the corporate world through careful curation of workplace culture, environment, and experiences. Mike Petrusky asks Bex about her passion for delivering the spaces and strategies that help workplace leaders to enhance wellbeing and deliver a better work-life balance for employees. They explore how facility management and corporate real estate leaders play a critical role in creati...
Ep. 294: “Worknado” – Reimagining The Way You Work To Live with Author Shane Rodgers
February 27, 2024 08:00 - 24 minutes - 58.3 MBShane Rodgers is a Brisbane, Queensland, Australia-based business leader, strategist, marketer and writer with a special interest in how humans work and the future of the workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Shane about the insights and inspiration found in his book, “Worknado: Reimagining the way you work to live” and they discuss how workplace leaders can apply these strategies in their organizations. They explore how workplaces must be designed to fit individuals and their needs, rather than exp...
Ep. 293: “Let It Breathe” – Patience, Leadership Lessons and Strategies for Effectiveness in FM with Larry Morgan, CFM, SFP, FMP of SAP
February 20, 2024 08:00 - 19 minutes - 46.9 MBLarry Morgan, CFM, SFP, FMP is Director of Global Facilities Management and Corporate Sustainability Initiatives at SAP where he is a passionate FM leader with decades of experience. As he returns to the show for the first time in over five years, Mike Petrusky asks Larry to share his updated perspectives on the changing landscape of facility management, the impact of COVID-19 on the built environment, and what workplace leaders should be focused on here in 2024. They explore strategies for ...
Ep. 292: “We Need Each Other” – Embracing Change in Facility Management and the Workplace with Podcast Host Mike Petrusky
February 13, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes - 53.7 MBMike Petrusky recently presented to IFMA’s Legal Industry Council about the latest trends discussed on the podcast while highlighting the workplace innovations that leaders must understand to be successful in 2024. He shares his views on the changing world of facility management, the need for inspirational leadership, the value of community, and the role of technology and data in shaping the future of work. Mike has often emphasized the importance of having clear expectations and policies in...
Ep. 291: “Genius Spark” – Reignite Your Life, Your Team and Your Workplace with Author Rex Miller
February 06, 2024 08:00 - 21 minutes - 51.7 MBRex Miller is an author and high-performance guru with decades of coaching experience and a passion for bringing teams together to tackle significant challenges and make a real impact on the world. Mike Petrusky asks Rex about his new book, “Genius Spark: Reignite Your Life” and how it might help facility management and workplace leaders unlock their full potential and discover their unique strengths. They discuss how the pandemic has changed the way we approach change management in the work...
Ep. 290: “Take The Lead” – A Podcast Crossover with IFMA’s Connected FM featuring Global Chair Dean Stanberry, SFP, CFM
January 30, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes - 54.3 MBDean Stanberry, SFP, CFM is the current Chair of IFMA’s Global Board of Directors where he is passionate about representing Facility Management and striving to make a difference by applying his collective skills and experience toward advancing the FM profession. On this special podcast crossover episode with the “Connected FM Podcast”, the tables are turned as Dean puts Mike Petrusky on the hot seat and asks him about his podcasting journey and views on the future of the built environment. T...
Ep. 289: “Building A Better Future” – Sensors, Climate Technology and Sustainability in the Workplace with Elizabeth Redmond of R-Zero
January 23, 2024 08:00 - 18 minutes - 45.1 MBElizabeth Redmond is Director of Sales & GM, Sensors at R-Zero where she helps clients understand risk, occupancy, utilization, and how to adapt environments to create the best outcomes. Mike Petrusky welcomes Elizabeth back to the show after a few years and many changes to ask about her commitment to climate technology that has a meaningful impact on the reversal of climate change. They explore the growing focus on sustainability and ESG reporting within organizations, with an increased awa...
Ep. 288: “Bring The Change” – How AI in Facility Management Can Help Transform Your Workplace with Alice Fournier of ISS Americas
January 16, 2024 08:00 - 23 minutes - 57.1 MBAlice Fournier is Chief Information Officer at ISS Americas where she executes the technology roadmap for the retail business, workplace technology and internal IT Infrastructure, with a focus on technology as a driver of productivity and business growth. Mike Petrusky asks Alice to share her perspectives on the importance of accepting and driving change, the role of AI and technology in facility management and corporate real estate, and the need to create a workplace experience that matches...
Ep. 287: “Be Bold & Curious” – Evolving Workplace Experiences and Real Estate Strategies for 2024 with Anthony Parzanese of Dow Jones
January 09, 2024 08:00 - 24 minutes - 57.9 MBAnthony Parzanese is Senior Vice President and Global Head of Real Estate & Workplace Evolution at Dow Jones where he is passionate about delivering employee-centric services that enable the “moments that matter” at work. Mike Petrusky welcomes Anthony back to the show after two years to catch up on his new role and explore how the pandemic has shifted the balance between working from home and the office. They discuss how the physical workplace plays a significant role in building a company'...
Ep. 286: “Go Above and Beyond” – Balancing the Work-Life Equation in 2024 with Vik Bangia, MCR of Verum Consulting
January 02, 2024 08:00 - 22 minutes - 52.8 MBVik Bangia, MCR is CEO of Verum Consulting where he is a Corporate Real Estate & Facilities Management Outsourcing Advisor and advocate for the employee-centric workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Vik how to create more employee-centric, role-specific hybrid models that replace unpopular one-size-fits-all return-to-office mandates. They explore a holistic view of work and the workplace and agree that work-life balance is not a seesaw but rather an integration of different aspects of one's life, in...
Ep. 285: “Expect the Unexpected” – Workplace Design and Strategies to Improve Employee Wellbeing in 2024 with Rebecca Swanner of HED
December 19, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 51.2 MBRebecca Swanner is a Workplace Design Leader and Associate Principal at HED where she has a passion for interior design while “Advancing Your World”. Mike Petrusky asks Rebecca about her perspectives on hybrid working with a focus on creating spaces and strategies that will allow people to thrive in the workplace. They explore how leaders can improve wellbeing by asking the right questions to employees and being open to the answers, even if they're not what the company wants to hear. Rebecca...
Ep. 284: “Timeless Lessons” – Anthropology, Workplace Culture and the Power of Generative Organizations with Derek Newberry of co:collective
December 12, 2023 08:00 - 23 minutes - 55.3 MBDerek Newberry is Head of Organization and Culture Design at co:collective and co-author of the book “The Culture Puzzle: Harnessing the Forces That Drive Your Organization's Success” which offers a proven model for identifying and leveraging the essential elements of any culture. Mike Petrusky asks Derek about his passion for helping organizations thrive by defining their core purpose, strategic vision, and cultural values while they explore the role of the workplace in 2024. They discuss t...
Ep. 283: “On My Way To Work” – Introducing A New Video Series Available Exclusively On YouTube with Podcast Host Mike Petrusky
December 05, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes - 9.37 MBFollow this link to watch Mike Petrusky and his guests on the new video series “On My Way To Work”: https://youtu.be/cXYDv-AYY0A More from Eptura™ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Eptura Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/
Ep. 282: “Let’s Enjoy This Moment” – Unifying Workplace Functions to Empower Human Thriving in the Future of Work with Leni Rivera of WorkplaceXperience Consulting
November 28, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 51.2 MBLeni Rivera is an author, industry advocate and owner of WorkplaceXperience Consulting where she is passionate about empowering workplace professionals around the world with the profound ability to change lives, communities, and companies, through physical environments that allow everyone to thrive. She is also creator of the Workplace Experience Training Program, which brings together all workplace functions under a single learning platform, so Mike Petrusky asks Leni to share her vision fo...
ENCORE: Purpose of the Office & Power of Place with Kay Sargent of HOK (WI Ep 250)
November 21, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 78.3 MBKay Sargent is Senior Principal and Director of WorkPlace at HOK where she is a recognized expert on workplace design and strategy issues. Kay is responsible for helping clients redefine how, when and where their people work, working in tandem to support a holistic design approach that integrates an organization’s people, processes and technology. Mike Petrusky welcomes Kay back to the show for a candid discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing workplace leaders as they balanc...
Ep. 281: “Making Spaces That Really Work” – How Inclusive Design Leads to Better Workplace Experiences with Ryan Anderson of MillerKnoll
November 14, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 54.1 MBRyan Anderson is Host of the “Looking Forward” Podcast and Vice President of Global Research & Insights at MillerKnoll where he leads a globally-distributed team of researchers, interior designers, and workplace strategists responsible for the generation, sharing, and application of insights to create places that positively affect the world. Mike Petrusky asks Ryan to share his priorities for 2024 and beyond as they explore how offices can become the preferred choice in a world where people ...
Ep. 280: “Embrace Technology & Innovation” – Keeping an Open Mind about Workplace and Real Estate Tech Tools with Katy Redmond, MCR of JLL
November 07, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 49.7 MBKaty Redmond, MCR is Co-Lead for IPS Americas & Brokerage Tech Sector Lead at JLL where she is passionate about helping organizations with practical and innovative strategies for connecting "people, place and profit”. Mike Petrusky asks Katy for an update on her role at JLL and they explore how we can embrace technology and innovation to enhance the way real estate and facility management professionals work and improve their decision-making processes. They highlight the impact of A.I. and ot...
Ep. 279: “Hold On Tight” – The Evolution of Work and Following Up on The Big Debate at IFMA’s World Workplace 2023 with Kate Lister of Global Workplace Analytics
October 24, 2023 07:00 - 32 minutes - 76.6 MBKate Lister is President at Global Workplace Analytics where she is passionate about helping employers develop, deploy, and measure the results of remote and hybrid workplace strategies. Mike Petrusky invited Kate to join him on the show just days after returning from Denver, CO where they both took part in “The Big Debate: Which way should the pendulum swing?” with the Workplace Evolutionaries community. They agreed to take a more thoughtful, nuanced approach when discussing the impact of r...
Ep. 278: “We Have to Give to Receive” – Meeting Business and Employee Needs Through Human Connection with Yitsy Montano of UKG
October 17, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutes - 50.7 MBYitsy Montano is Manager of Workplace Strategy & Programs at UKG where she is passionate about process improvement, innovation, and using technology to deliver workplace initiatives with a concierge and hospitality mindset. Mike Petrusky hosted Yitsy for a live broadcast about “Meeting Business and Employee Needs Through Human Connection” where they explored the future of the workplace, the importance of employee experience, the role of data in decision-making, and how to foster community wi...
Ep. 277: “The State of Organizations 2023” – Reinventing the Workplace and the Significant Role of Facility Managers with Dr. Patrick Simon of McKinsey & Company
October 10, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutes - 51.8 MBDr. Patrick Simon is Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company where he is focused on recent organizational transformations made by companies including the importance of human-centered leadership and the disconnect between what employers think their employees want and what they actually want. Mike Petrusky asks Patrick to discuss McKinsey’s global report on “The State of Organizations 2023”, which outlines the greatest challenges that impact an organizations’ ability to attract and retain talent,...
Ep. 276: “Lead Together” – Co-Creating More Effective Work Environments by Sharing Power in Decision-Making with Author Tania Luna
October 03, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 49.4 MBTania Luna is a psychology researcher, educator and author of the book “Lead Together: Stop Squirreling Away Power and Build a Better Team” in which she tells a story about the concepts of power, leadership, and the impact of shared decision-making in the workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Tania to discuss her research, leadership experiences, and the four principles of sharing power including how we can “rely on context, not control”. Tania believes that leaders must clarify the “why” rather tha...
Ep. 275: “Always a Two-Way Street” – Building Trust in the Workplace with Noelle Mykolenko of Trusted Advisor Associates & Geoff Snavely of milliCare by EBC
September 26, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 75.5 MBNoelle Mykolenko is CEO at Trusted Advisor Associates where she is passionate about helping organizations grow through deepening trust relationships and Geoff Snavely is Vice President & General Manager at milliCare by EBC where he is impassioned by building trust-based customer relationships through a consultative approach. Mike Petrusky asks Noelle and Geoff to share practical advice for workplace leaders hoping to navigate the tensions between return to office policies and workforce deman...
Ep. 274: “Things Are Changing…Try New Things” - Insights from Work Design’s 2023 Next Work Environment Competition with Bob Fox, Antonia Cardone and Carly Klaire
September 19, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 50.1 MBJurors Antonia Cardone of Cushman & Wakefield and Carly Klaire of Acrylicize join Publisher Bob Fox for a conversation exploring the insights gained during Work Design Magazine’s “2023 Next Work Environment Competition”. Mike Petrusky hosted this live broadcast announcing the winners and asked the panel to share their perspective on the changing nature of the workplace, the importance of innovation, and the role of collaboration, flexibility, and wellness in the built environment. They discu...
Ep. 273: “Find A Way” – Creating Holistic Connectedness and Valuable Workplace Experiences in Corporate Real Estate with Linda Foggie, AIA of Citi
September 12, 2023 07:00 - 25 minutes - 60.1 MBLinda Foggie, AIA is Managing Director, Global Head of Real Estate Operations at Citi where she is known for her ability to build strong, high-performing company cultures with high levels of belonging and engagement globally across wide geographic regions. Mike Petrusky asks Linda to share her thoughts on employee experiences today and how leaders can integrate people and places by providing a holistic connectedness in the workplace. Mike and Linda discuss the importance of designing inclusi...
Ep. 272: “It’s a Winding Road, So Be Flexible” – CRE and FM Data-Driven Decision-Making with David Mirmelli, MBA, MCR of Fortinet and Dr. Eldar Gizzatov of Basking.io
September 05, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutes - 52.8 MBDavid Mirmelli, MBA, MCR is Global Head of Corporate Real Estate & Facilities at Fortinet where he is passionate about creating innovative international workplaces across continents and cultures, and Dr. Eldar Gizzatov is CEO & Co-founder at Basking.io, a workplace occupancy analytics company. Mike Petrusky asks David and Eldar to share their views on the future workplace and the power of data for facility management and real estate occupancy decision-making. They explore some of the technol...
Ep. 271: “These Experiences People Crave” – Workplace Research & Design Strategies for the Future of Work with Janet Pogue McLaurin, FAIA, FIIDA of Gensler
August 29, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 50.2 MBJanet Pogue McLaurin, FAIA, FIIDA is Principal and Global Director of Workplace Research at Gensler where she is passionate about leading their Workplace Performance Index® (WPIx), which measures how people work, space effectiveness and workplace experience for clients. Mike Petrusky asks Janet to share stories from her 40-year journey in workplace strategy, research and design, with a focus on how the physical workplace can impact employee engagement and business performance. Mike and Janet...
Ep. 270: “Don’t Be Afraid That It May Not Work” – Why Data Matters When Making the Most of Your Space with Marc Weigum of Unified Purpose and Brad Golden of VergeSense
August 22, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 65 MBMarc Weigum is Founder of Unified Purpose where he provides experience, perspective, processes, and abilities to help organizations embrace the ever-evolving nature of the workplace environment and Brad Golden is Workplace Insights Lead at VergeSense utilizing sensor technology to improve experiences with occupancy intelligence. Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar entitled “Making the most of your space: why data matters” where he asked Marc and Brad about how data can drive smarter workplac...
Ep. 269: “We Would Like You To Be On Board With Us” – Hospitality, Flexibility and Adaptability in the Hybrid Workplace with Cassandra Holbrook of Walter P Moore
August 15, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 49.3 MBCassandra Holbrook is Corporate Facilities Planner at Walter P Moore where she is proud to help create productive and good-looking office environments for a company that makes beautiful works of public structural art come to life. Mike Petrusky asks Cassandra to share her background story in the hospitality industry and the process of a recent office relocation in El Paso, TX. She gives some great ideas for facility management leaders who are working hard to manage the spaces and places in w...
Ep. 268: “It’s Not Rocket Science (but it is complicated)” – Workplace Trends, Human Behavior, and the Power of Data with Sandra Panara of Relogix
August 08, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 81.8 MBSandra Panara is Director of Analytics, Insights & Innovation at Relogix where she is a seasoned Corporate Real Estate thought-leader passionate about the flexible workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Sandra about her career journey as both a practitioner and consultant as they discuss the value of workplace metrics, which extends beyond simple cost savings to aligning office real estate strategies with business objectives and goals. They explore the new realities facing leaders today as post-pande...
Ep. 267: “The Future of Work is Human” – How Hybrid Prepares Us for the Disruption of Generative A.I. with Dr. Sean Gallagher of Swinburne University of Technology
August 01, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutes - 47.8 MBDr. Sean Gallagher is one of Australia’s leading experts on the future of work. He works with leaders to help their businesses effectively leverage their workers in the digital economy and disrupted environments. Mike Petrusky asks Sean about his hybrid work research and the role of the “new office” as a place for activities based on meaningful collaboration and human connection. They discuss disruptions in the world of work and the workplace and explore the impact that generative A.I. will ...
Ep. 266: “It’s the Little Things That Make the Difference” – Delivering Great Services in Workplace & Facilities Management with Oliver Boote of Mace
July 25, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutes - 47.7 MBOliver Boote is Senior Facilities and Workplace Manager for the UK and Ireland at Mace where he is passionate about the future of work and workplaces. Mace is shaping the built environment while leading the way to a more connected, resilient and sustainable world. Mike Petrusky asks Oliver about his background in recruitment and passion for employee experience, sustainable offices and delivering exceptional services to create great workplaces. They discuss capturing the data needed to right-...
Ep. 265: “Hybrid is the Hardest” – Increasing the Flexibility and Desirability of Space Using Social Research with Melissa Marsh of PLASTARC
July 18, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutes - 51.8 MBMelissa Marsh is Founder & Executive Director of PLASTARC where she is a passionate practitioner of Workplace Strategy and a leader in Change Management services. Mike Petrusky asks Melissa about her latest thoughts on the challenges facing leaders as they navigate the new frontier of work and the workplace where creativity may be suffering due to decreased human interaction and engagement. They explore opportunities for innovation by seeking alternative workplace solutions, while pursuing t...
Ep. 264: “Why Does This Space Exist?” – Exploring Innovative Workplace Technologies for the New Ways of Work with Michael Przytula of Accenture
July 11, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutes - 52.7 MBMichael Przytula is Managing Director for Intelligent & Digital Workplaces at Accenture where he is passionate about helping organizations transform their workforces through the application of digital technologies to how they work in the environments that surround them. Mike Petrusky asks Michael about his more than 25 years helping workforces of major companies around the world change the way they work through the implementation of constantly evolving, innovative technologies. They explore ...
Ep. 263: “Where is My Office Now?” – A Post-Pandemic Guide to Managing People and the Workplace with Author Chris Kane of EverythingOmni
July 04, 2023 07:00 - 28 minutes - 66.8 MBChris Kane is an Author, Advisor and Co-Founder at EverythingOmni where he is passionate about making sense of the noise surrounding how to cope with a rapidly changing economic and business landscape. Chris has worked in the Corporate Real Estate sector for over 30 years, having operated as the Vice President of International Corporate Real Estate for The Walt Disney Company, before acting as Head of Workplace at the BBC. He is the author of “Where is My Office? Reimagining the 21st Workpla...
Ep. 262: “Creating a Vision for Change” – How Workplace Leaders Can Be Future-Ready with Jennifer Bryan of ABChange Consultancy Ltd.
June 27, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes - 63 MBJennifer Bryan is a TEDx Speaker, Author and Managing Director in Change & Leadership at ABChange Consultancy Ltd. where she is passionate about people being at the heart of decision-making in change by making sure people are thought of first, last and throughout change projects. Mike Petrusky asks Jennifer about her pragmatic approach to the behavioral elements of change and her belief that there can only be change with learning and learning with change. They explore the importance of effec...
Ep. 261: “A Seamless Workplace” – Measuring Employee Experiences to Manage the Paradigms and Parameters of Work with Shuli Steele of Impec Group
June 20, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutes - 51.9 MBShuli Steele, PMP, LEED AP, WELL AP is Vice President of Workplace Strategies at Impec Group where she is globally recognized for her work as a solutions architect with over twenty years of workplace strategy, design, and optimization. Recorded live in San Francisco during IFMA’s Facility Fusion 2023 conference, Mike Petrusky asks Shuli about her approach to evidence-based planning and design to create comprehensive solutions that solve complex workplace challenges. They explore the tension ...
Ep. 260: “The Point is…START!” – Plan, Scale, Adapt: Building the Future-Proofed Workplace with Wayne Liko of Horizant
June 13, 2023 07:00 - 19 minutes - 48.1 MBWayne Liko is Managing Partner for Real Property Solutions at Horizant where he prioritizes meaningful connections with people like you while delivering cutting-edge solutions for the modern workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Wayne about using data to prepare your office for the new world of work. The return to office was only step one in today’s constantly evolving work culture. Now, companies must look to data to drive their decisions about how they evolve their spaces and support their employe...
Ep. 259: “Bring Employees on the Journey with You” – Technology Solutions for the Future Workplace with Jo-Anne Mann of Eptura™
June 06, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes - 55.7 MBJo-Anne Mann is RVP for the Asia Pacific Region at Eptura where she applies her decades of experience in Corporate Real Estate, Workplace Transformation and Global Customer Success to successfully implement flexible working software solutions. Recorded in Sydney, Australia, Mike Petrusky asks Jo about her focus on people and how technology can help workplace leaders deliver on the new expectations and needs of the workforce today. They explore the challenges and opportunities for change in t...