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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. 212: “IN/ACTION: Rethinking the Path to Results” with Author Jinny Uppal
June 14, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 45.6 MBJinny Uppal is a business and technology leader, team builder and author of the award-winning book “IN/ACTION: Rethinking the Path to Results” in which she explores the downside of the prevalent cultural bias for action even when it’s unnecessary or counter-productive. Mike Petrusky asks Jinny about her counter-intuitive philosophy around the benefits of reflective thinking and strategic inaction, and how such an approach can apply to workplace leadership and facility management decision-mak...
Ep. 211: FM Now Virtual Conference – Facility Management for the Hybrid World with Podcast Host Mike Petrusky of iOffice + SpaceIQ
June 07, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 52.3 MBIn May of 2022, Mike Petrusky shared insights and inspiration from the podcast during the Facilities Management Advisor FM Now Virtual Conference. In a presentation entitled “Facility Management for the Hybrid World”, Mike explored how workplace leaders are pursuing the best strategies for the future of work, while acknowledging the complexities of human behavior in our post-pandemic world. Drawing on his interviews with hundreds of leaders in facility management, corporate real estate and w...
Ep. 210: Psychologically Safe Performance, Building Trust and Creating Connections in the Workplace with Teresa Mitrovic of ORO Collective
May 31, 2022 09:00 - 19 minutes - 47.7 MBTeresa Mitrovic is the Founder and Managing Partner at ORO Collective based in Melbourne, as well as a consultant, coach, course creator and author specializing in performance, psychological safety and trust. Mike Petrusky asks Teresa about her past life as a corporate leader, her work with clients and the themes presented in her book “The Currency of Connection: How trust transforms life, relationships and work”. They explore the changing workplace and our need to understand the new expecta...
Ep. 209: Work from Anywhere and Leading Your Team in a Flexible Workplace with Steve Todd of Nasdaq and Open Sourced Workplace
May 24, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 69.9 MBSteve Todd is AVP, Global Head of Workplace at Nasdaq and the Founder of Open Sourced Workplace where he is passionate about leading teams and sharing information essential to facility management and real estate leaders today. A long-time friend of the podcast, Steve returns to the show to share with Mike Petrusky about his recent travels and plans for an ongoing “work from anywhere” experiment where he hopes to learn what the best companies are doing to build a flexible working culture. Mik...
Ep. 208: Future Offices and Creating a Culture of Connection in the Workplace with Pamela Stroko of Oracle Corporation
May 17, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 59.2 MBPamela Stroko is Vice President, HCM Transformation & Thought Leadership at Oracle Corporation where she is passionate about delivering compelling employee experiences using HCM technology as an engine to build cultures and organizations that people want to join and where they want to stay and build a career. Mike Petrusky asks Pamela about her views on the hybrid workplace, employee engagement, talent attraction and retention and creating the right spaces for the future of work. They reminis...
Ep. 207: Enabling Employees and Technicians Using the Power of Mobile Solutions with Fred Kraus, Ying Qin and Greg Ayres of iOFFICE + SpaceIQ
May 10, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 49.3 MBFred Kraus is Senior Director of Product, Greg Ayres is Director of Product Management and Ying Qin is Manager of Product Management at Archibus by iOFFICE + SpaceIQ where they are passionate about providing comprehensive systems for optimizing the built environment and bringing out the best in people. Mike Petrusky recently hosted a live webinar for partners and customers of Archibus called “Enabling Employees and Technicians Using the Power of Mobile Solutions” where he asked the team of p...
Ep. 206: Experts Discuss - Will Hybrid Work Ruin the Workplace? with Charlotte Myland, Heather Davis, and Natalie Richardson of Slalom
May 03, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 59.5 MBCharlotte Myland is Global Senior Director of Organizational Effectiveness, Natalie Richardson, M.ED. is Lead of the HabLab Future of Work Laboratory and Heather Davis, PHR, SHRM-CP, CDE is Senior Organizational Effectiveness Consultant at Slalom, a global consulting firm that focuses on strategy, technology, and business transformation. In April 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called “Experts Discuss - Will Hybrid Work Ruin the Workplace?” where his guests shared their vision of t...
Ep. 205: Advancing Facility Management and Leading in Future Working Environments (Part 2) with Jos Duchamps of PROCOS Group & IFMA
April 26, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 42.4 MBJos Duchamps is Managing Director at PROCOS Group and a member of the IFMA Global Board of Directors where he is passionate about advancing the facility management profession while helping clients by delivering Space, Software & Soul, for better days on the job! Mike Petrusky asks Jos about his views on the role of the facility manager in a post-pandemic era and they explore the evolution of the FM profession and the need for upskilling and leadership. As the expectations of employees have c...
Ep. 204: Advancing Facility Management and Leading in Future Working Environments (Part 1) with Jos Duchamps of PROCOS Group & IFMA
April 19, 2022 09:20 - 19 minutes - 47 MBJos Duchamps is Managing Director at PROCOS Group and a member of the IFMA Global Board of Directors where he is passionate about advancing the facility management profession while helping clients by delivering Space, Software & Soul, for better days on the job! Mike Petrusky asks Jos about his views on the role of the facility manager in a post-pandemic era and they explore the evolution of the FM profession and the need for upskilling and leadership. As the expectations of employees have c...
Ep. 203: Strategic Facilities Operations for RTO and Enhancing the Employee Experience with Daniel O'Bannon of Health Care Service Corporation
April 12, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 48.1 MBDaniel O'Bannon is Executive Director of Facilities, Property Management and Sustainability for Health Care Service Corporation / Blue Cross Blue Shield, the largest customer-owned health insurance company in the United States. Mike Petrusky asks Daniel about his career journey, from entrepreneurial positions in healthcare and transportation industries to his current role in corporate real estate managing a team of professionals that help to create amazing employee experiences. Mike and Dani...
Ep. 202: Getting Serious About Well-Being at Work with Russell Coltess of Sweatcrew, Rachel Druckenmiller of UNMUTED and Rex Miller of Mindshift
April 05, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 62.8 MBRussell Coltess is Co-Founder & CEO at Sweatcrew, Rachel Druckenmiller is CEO, Keynote Speaker, Facilitator + Leadership Trainer at UNMUTED and Rex Miller is an Author, Principal & Thought Leader at Mindshift. In March 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called “Getting Serious about Well-Being at Work” where his guests shared their expert advice on supporting your employees’ mental health and well-being is today’s workplace. The panel explored the current state of the workforce and th...
Ep. 201: Why Return to the Office? Exploring the Value and Purpose of the Future Workplace with Phil Kirschner of McKinsey & Company
March 29, 2022 09:00 - 22 minutes - 53.4 MBPhil Kirschner is a Workplace Strategy and Change Leader at McKinsey & Company where he applies his years of experience persuading complex networks of stakeholders to transform their operational processes and behaviors. Mike Petrusky asks Phil about his journey at Credit Suisse, JLL and WeWork and how those experiences helped him find his passion for workplace strategy and the future of work. They explore the challenges and opportunities for workplace leaders today as they seek to build a cu...
Ep. 200: Answering the Questions That Really Matter about the Workplace with Author Geoff Snavely of MilliCare Floor & Textile Care
March 15, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 94.9 MBIt’s Episode #200 and Geoff Snavely is back for another special edition of the show! Mike Petrusky is on the hot seat once again as these long-time collaborators explore all that has changed in the world of work and the workplace over the past two years. Geoff is Vice President, General Manager and Part-Owner of Millicare Floor and Textile Care and the author of the book “Disruptive Discovery: Uncovering the Stuff That Really Matters”, which is the basis for the “Questions That Matter” durin...
Ep. 199: Navigating the Legal and Logistical Barriers of Going into the Office with Kelly Johnson, CFM of AAMC & Ryan Parker of SixFifty
March 08, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 62.5 MBKelly Johnson, CFM is Senior Director of Real Estate & Facilities at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and Ryan Parker is Chief Legal Product Officer at SixFifty. In February of 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called “Navigating the Legal and Logistical Barriers of Going into the Office” where his guests discussed what companies will face as they start to reopen their offices and how workplace leaders can help guide policies and strategy. They explored the challen...
Ep. 198: How Facility Managers Can Help To Lead “The Healthy Buildings Movement” with Grant Morgan of R-Zero
March 01, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 46.1 MBGrant Morgan is Co-Founder and CEO at R-Zero where he is passionate about delivering a higher standard of human health via safer indoor spaces. Mike Petrusky asks Grant to share his story and vision for the future of the built environment as his team thoughtfully designs hospital-grade disinfection solutions for the day-to-day realities of modern businesses, making it easy to protect what matters most. They discuss the role of the facility management community in the future workplace and exp...
Ep. 197: Bridging the Building Lifecycle Gap - How Technology is Connecting AEC & Operations with Joy Trinquet, Bob Bray & Nick Stefanidakis
February 22, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 69.3 MBJoy Trinquet is a Smart Buildings Industry Analyst at Verdantix, Bob Bray is Senior Director & General Manager at Autodesk Tandem and Nick Stefanidakis is General Manager at Archibus by iOFFICE + SpaceIQ. In February of 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called “Bridging the Building Lifecycle Gap - How Technology is Connecting AEC & Operations” where the panel discussed enabling greater integration between BIM workflows and asset management capabilities as the role of building owners...
Ep. 196: “A Blank Slate” - Taking a Qualitative View of Employee Experience in the Future Workplace with Renee Ovrut of MUFG Union Bank
February 15, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 48 MBRenee Ovrut is Director of Workplace Experience at MUFG Union Bank in Boston where she is passionate about developing the future workplace by strategizing how employees’ behaviors will shift over time, specifically as this relates to a post-pandemic workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Renee about her experience as a workplace strategy expert focused on the development, integration and scaling of flexible, mobile and innovative work environments. They explore the challenges and opportunities in the ...
Ep. 195: Workplace Technologies for Building Up Your Organization’s Resiliency with John C. Wang of IAdea
February 08, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 48 MBJohn C. Wang is Co-founder and CEO of IAdea where he on a mission to make spaces more intelligent with digital signage and other IoT technologies. In January 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live broadcast called “Workplace Technologies for Building Up Your Organization’s Resiliency” where he asked John about how workplace leaders can approach their workspace to resonate with employees today. Mike and John agreed there is a need to future-proof our plans to guarantee long-term organizational res...
Ep. 194: Two Years Later — A Workplace Strategy Update for 2022 with Arnold Levin of Gensler
February 01, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 43.2 MBArnold Levin is Director of Strategy for the Southwest Region at Gensler where he seeks to combine his experience in design strategy and organizational design to help clients solve the right problem. In January 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live broadcast called “Two Years Later — A Workplace Strategy Update” with a goal to revisit some of the compelling questions explored during Arnold’s earlier appearance on the podcast. Arnold shared his opinions on hybrid work and the need for a holistic ...
Ep. 193: Why Data Matters More Than Ever to Workplace Strategy with Dan Ryan of VergeSense
January 25, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 46.9 MBDan Ryan is Co-Founder and CEO at VergeSense, a Workplace Analytics Platform trusted by enterprises across the globe to transform their static office into a dynamic workplace that matches today's employee needs and expectations. In December 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live broadcast on the “State of the Workplace: New VergeSense Report Reveals How Office Utilization is Changing” where he asked Dan about space utilization trends and how technology is informing better decision-making for work...
Ep. 192: Mastering Optimization in the Digital Workplace with James Waddell of Cognitive Services Corporation
January 18, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 46.4 MBJames Waddell is Executive Vice President at Cognitive Corp where he is connecting HR, Facility Management and IT to optimize workplace as a tool for employee engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion. In December 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live broadcast on “Mastering Optimization in the Digital Workplace” where he asked James how workplace leaders can support human-centric corporate initiatives. They explored how people, space, and technology interact in the workplace, getting data-driven ins...
Ep. 191: CRE & Facility Management Strategy and Technology Trends for the Future Workplace with Juliana Beauvais of IDC
January 11, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 53.8 MBJuliana Beauvais is Research Manager, Enterprise Asset Management and Smart Facilities at IDC where she is passionate about providing insights and analysis of enterprise asset management, with a special emphasis on facility and workplace management applications. Mike Petrusky asks Juliana about the trends and technologies impacting corporate real estate and facilities teams as they prepare for 2022. They explore the hybrid workplace, FM leadership and how smart building technology can help y...
Ep. 190: The Paradox of the Workplace in 2022 with Podcast Host Mike Petrusky of iOFFICE + SpaceIQ
January 04, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 66.4 MBHappy New Year and welcome to the “Paradox of the Workplace in 2022”! For years, podcast host Mike Petrusky has shared observations based on hundreds of interviews with industry-leaders where seemingly contradictory statements about the state of the workplace and future of work can both be true. As we kick off another year of uncertainty and change, Mike offers inspiration and advice to help you lead your team and be a workplace innovator in your organization! Read the iOFFICE resources bl...
Ep. 189: Workplace Tech Market Trends and Industry Consolidation with Susan Clarke of Verdantix & Erik Zink of iOFFICE + SpaceIQ
December 14, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 50.2 MBSusan Clarke is Research Director - Smart Buildings at Verdantix and Erik Zink is Head of Corporate Strategy at iOFFICE + SpaceIQ. In November 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live broadcast “Workplace Tech Market Trends: Is there an upside to industry consolidation?” to have a discussion about how buyer behavior is changing in light of merger and acquisition growth in the marketplace. The pace of change in workplace technology is accelerating amid new expectations for working and rapid industry...
Ep. 188: People-Focused Workplace Culture and What Comes Next for the Office with Bob Fox, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP of Fox Architects
December 07, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 51.8 MBRobert D. Fox, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP is Chairman & Principal at FOX Architects and the Publisher of Work Design Magazine where he is passionate about developing innovative ideas for companies that aspire to be great places to work. Mike Petrusky asks Bob about his perspectives on the office of the future and how workplace leaders can deliver flexible environments and dynamic strategies to meet the expectations of their workforce today. Leveraging technology tools and understanding data will be ...
Ep. 187: The Psychology of Workplace Design and the Evolution of Employee Experience with Ramzah Khan, IIDA of Ware Malcomb
November 30, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 47.6 MBRamzah Khan, IIDA is Studio Manager at Ware Malcomb in Washington, DC where she is passionate about delivering great design strategy and client service with an understanding of human experience and the psychological impact of workspaces. Mike Petrusky asks Ramzah about her views on the hybrid workplace and they explore why a holistic view of office design and employee experience is essential for leaders as we head into 2022. Ramzah shares stories about the evolution of working with both coll...
ENCORE How FM Leaders Support Hybrid Workplaces (WI Ep. 167)
November 23, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MBLena Thompson FMP, SFP is Director of Building Operations at the American Psychological Association, Kelly Johnson is Director of Facility Services at the Association of American Medical Colleges and R. Case Runolfson is Senior Director of the Facility Management Department at the American Institutes for Research. In June 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a webinar for Facilities Management Advisor called “Future Ready – How FM Leaders Will Support the Hybrid Workplace” where this panel of experien...
Ep. 186: State of the Workplace 2022 – A Human Experience Roundtable with Dr. Tracy Brower, PhD, Lorri Rowlandson and Vik Bangia
November 16, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 58.1 MBDr. Tracy Brower, PhD, MM, MCRW is Principal, Applied Research & Consulting at Steelcase, Lorri Rowlandson is Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at BGIS, and Vik Bangia is CEO at Verum Consulting, LLC. In November 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live broadcast “State of the Workplace 2022: Human Experience Roundtable” during which these thought-leaders explored how human experience factors into the future workplace and discussed how the workplace has changed over the course of the...
Ep. 185: Transforming Data, Prioritizing ESG Strategies and Making IoT Easy in the Future Workplace with William Cowell de Gruchy of Infogrid
November 09, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 52.6 MBWilliam Cowell de Gruchy is Founder & CEO of Infogrid where he is passionate about providing end-to-end connected sensor solutions which make buildings smarter. Mike Petrusky asks Will about how his company “makes IoT easy” using sensors, proprietary algorithms and machine learning to transform data into actionable energy and cost saving insights, and easily integrates into existing systems. They discuss new expectations of employees and the need to prioritize ESG initiatives to achieve effi...
Ep. 184: A Flexible Framework for Outsourcing and “Contracting in the New Economy” with Kate Vitasek of the University of Tennessee
November 02, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 53.4 MBKate Vitasek is an author, educator, and architect of the Vested® business model. In September 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live broadcast titled “A Flexible Framework for Outsourcing and Contracting” during which Kate shared how today's global and outsourced companies are seeking lean and agile processes that allow them to better manage risk and create value using the Cloud and artificial intelligence to drive efficiency. Mike asked Kate to explain why it's time for organizations to rethink...
Ep. 183: “Disruptive Discovery: Uncovering the Stuff That Really Matters” with Author Geoff Snavely of Millicare Floor and Textile Care
October 26, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 55.7 MBGeoff Snavely is Vice President, General Manager and Part-Owner of Millicare Floor and Textile Care, and now an author who describes himself as a well-intentioned contrarian who passionately embraces his WHY of being a positive difference-maker in the lives of people so that they feel motivated to become the best possible versions of themselves. Mike Petrusky asks Geoff about the process of writing his new book “Disruptive Discovery: Uncovering the Stuff That Really Matters” which describes ...
Ep. 182: A Live “Employee Wellbeing Roundtable” with Sarah Sims, Michelle E. Dickinson, MM and Rachel Drunkenmiller
October 19, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 81.3 MBSarah Sims is Director of Talent & Employee Experience at The Aspen Institute, Michelle E. Dickinson, MM is a Wellbeing Strategist, TEDx Speaker, Author, Mental Health Change Maker, and Founder of Trifecta MH, LLC and Rachel Drunkenmiller is CEO, Speaker, Facilitator + Leadership Trainer at UNMUTED. In September 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live broadcast “Employee Wellbeing Roundtable” during which these thought-leaders explored the nuances of employee wellbeing amidst a global pandemic and...
Ep. 181: Remote Work Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies for 2022 with Laurel Farrer of Distribute Consulting
October 12, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 54.9 MBLaurel Farrer is the Founder and CEO of Distribute, a virtual organizational development think tank and consulting firm, where she is passionate about unlocking the power of distributed workforces to create impact in corporate and socioeconomic infrastructures. Mike Petrusky asks Laurel about how she and her team of fellow experts collaborate with the world's leading businesses and governments on three primary topics: how to convert business operations from physical to virtual, how to build ...
Ep. 180: Agile Workplace Strategies and the War for Talent in Professional Services Firms with David Savage of Charles Russell Speechlys
October 05, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 53.4 MBDavid Savage is a leading UK and international construction lawyer, and a partner in international law firm Charles Russell Speechlys where he co-chairs the firm’s Construction & Infrastructure Focus Group. Mike Petrusky asks David about the role he plays in the firm’s own property and workplace strategy as he chairs the firm’s “Where We Work” group which was established as an internal property strategy group shortly after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mike and David pick up on an earl...
Ep. 179: Leading Change - The Quest for a New and Improved Workplace in 2022 with Porschia Parker-Griffin, CPC, PCC of Fly High Coaching
September 28, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 55.9 MBPorschia Parker-Griffin, CPC, PCC is a Career Services & Strategy Consultant, Business Coach and Millennial Performance Advisor at Fly High Coaching. In August of 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live broadcast titled “Leading Change - The Quest for a New and Improved Workplace in 2022” during which Porschia shared her insights and advice on navigating the workplace challenges leaders face today and how to lead the changing workforce in 2022. Mike and Porschia discussed return to office strategi...
Ep. 178: The Digital Workplace, Technology, Culture and the Future of Work with Podcaster Neil Miller
September 21, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 54.9 MBNeil Miller is host of The Digital Workplace Podcast where he is a media creator who suddenly found a place in the business world. Mike Petrusky asks Neil about his passion for writing, organizing thoughts, and learning new things, particularly as they relate to the future of work and the workplace. If you are the leader of a company that is trying to grow, your top priority is figuring out how to attract, engage, and retain great people. Mike and Neil discuss the changes happening in our wo...
Ep. 177: A Conversation about the Forces Changing How We Use Office Space with Pay Wu, SLCR, Anthony Parzanese and David Wagner
September 14, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 127 MBPay Wu, SLCR is Executive Managing Director, Region Head of Global Occupier Services, Americas East at Cushman & Wakefield, Anthony Parzanese is Director of Global Real Estate Portfolio Strategy at Red Hat and David Wagner is Senior Vice President of Global Solutions at NELSON Worldwide. In August of 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a CRE & FM roundtable titled “A Conversation about the Forces Changing How We Use Office Space” during which these industry leaders discussed their perspectives on the...
Ep. 176: Flexible Work, Agile Real Estate Strategies and the Future Workplace with Inabelle Fang of Willis Towers Watson
September 07, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 53.4 MBInabelle Fang is Senior Real Estate Manager at Willis Towers Watson where she manages projects across various countries in Europe and Asia, including strategy setting, transaction management, through to design, change management and construction. Mike Petrusky asks Inabelle about her experiences creating inspiring agile workspaces to enhance employee engagement and how the pandemic has enabled culture and mindset changes around flexible working. Mike and Inabelle dive deeper into some of the...
Ep. 175: Impacting Workplace Wellness from the Inside with Rasha Hasaneen of Trane Technologies
August 31, 2021 09:00 - 19 minutes - 44.1 MBRasha Hasaneen is Vice President of Innovation and Product Excellence and Executive Director of the Center for Healthy & Efficient Spaces for Trane Technologies where she has a deep understanding on the importance of indoor environmental quality. In July of 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a webinar called “Impacting Workplace Wellness from the Inside” during which Rasha shared her perspectives about how facility management leaders can help to reduce employee anxiety, improve health and wellbeing ...
Ep. 174: Leadership for the Future of Work – The “Imagine a Place Podcast” Crossover with Doug Shapiro of OFS
August 24, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 124 MBDoug Shapiro is VP of Research and Insights at OFS and Host of the “Imagine a Place Podcast” where he explores the powerful role that place plays in our lives by gathering and sharing authentic voices, insightful perspectives, and stories of places designed to inspire, support, and connect people. In this “crossover” podcast experience, Mike Petrusky and Doug discuss how workplace leaders are managing their teams and evolving their workspaces to support employees during this time of distribu...
Ep. 173: Every Space Counts in the New Workplace & Good Decision-Making with Author Dawna Jones
August 17, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 51.7 MBDawna Jones is the author of “Decision-Making for Dummies”, co-author of international bestseller “Hierarchy to High Performance” and host of the “Inspirational Insights Podcast”. In July of 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a webinar called “Every Space Counts in the New Workplace” during which Dawna explored the role workspace plays in good decision-making, finding places for focused and creative work, breaking down cross-functional silos and creating a more innovative environment to drive transf...
Ep. 172: Digital Workplace Experience Conference - Leading Through Hybrid Model Complexities with Podcast Host Mike Petrusky
August 10, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes - 58.4 MBMike Petrusky recently delivered a breakout session for the Digital Workplace Experience Conference to their audience focused on the HR & IT community. He offered some of the lessons learned after interviewing hundreds of leaders in facility management, corporate real estate and workplace research to discover the best strategies for the future of work. Over a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Mike has discovered that employee experience is unique to the individual, our personal beliefs and ne...
Ep. 171: WORKTECH “Work from Anywhere Conference”: End User Expert Panel Discussion with Inabelle Fang, Sid Bhatia and David Savage
August 03, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 67.9 MBMike Petrusky hosted a panel discussion in July 2021 for the WORKTECH “Work from Anywhere Conference”. His guests were Inabelle Fang, Senior Real Estate Manager at Willis Towers Watson, Sid Bhatia Director, Workforce of the Future at PwC and David Savage Partner at Charles Russell Speechlys. The WORKTECH Work from Anywhere Virtual Conference and Innovations Exhibition explored the Work from Anywhere movement and how it is shaping the new world of work, and the built environment. Mike spoke w...
Ep. 170: Live from Sydney - Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World with Nikki Greenberg of Real Estate of the Future
July 27, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 69.3 MBNikki Greenberg is the Founder of Real Estate of the Future and Women in PropTech where she is a futurist and thought-leader for the real estate industry. In June of 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a webinar called “Live from Sydney: Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World” during which Nikki shared her experiences living both in New York City and Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic. What lessons can we learn from the vastly different course the virus has taken on both continents and how will the fu...
Ep. 169: Creating a Culture of Belonging in the Workplace with Mark Catchlove of Herman Miller
July 20, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 58.5 MBMark Catchlove is Director of the Global Insight Group at Herman Miller, Ltd. where he is passionate about helping people create great places and sharing insights from Herman Miller's research teams and partners. In June of 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a webinar called “Creating a Culture of Belonging in the Workplace” where Mark shared his thoughts about the five key aspects to consider when designing spaces that deliver on employee expectations. They discussed security, status, achievement, ...
Ep. 168: Returning to Offices and Managing the Future Workplace while “Living a Rich and Intentional Life” with Stan Gibson of Oxygen Plus
July 13, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 53.5 MBStan Gibson is a Keynote Speaker, Executive and Leadership Consultant, Well-Being Expert and Principal at Oxygen Plus, LLC where he is passionate about building sustainable cultures in and out of the workplace. Stan is also the author of the book “Living a Rich and Intentional Life” and Mike Petrusky asks him to share his insights about the challenges ahead for corporate real estate and facility management leaders as we head into the next phase of returning to offices and managing teams in a...
Ep. 167: How Facility Management Leaders Will Support the Hybrid Workplace with Lena Thompson FMP, SFP, Kelly Johnson and R. Case Runolfson
July 06, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 109 MBLena Thompson FMP, SFP is Director of Building Operations at the American Psychological Association, Kelly Johnson is Director of Facility Services at the Association of American Medical Colleges and R. Case Runolfson is Senior Director of the Facility Management Department at the American Institutes for Research. In June 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a webinar for Facilities Management Advisor called “Future Ready – How FM Leaders Will Support the Hybrid Workplace” where this panel of experien...
Ep. 166: The Future of Real Estate, the Evolving Workplace and Creating a Great Employee Experience with Adam Hoy of GSK
June 29, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 55.1 MBAdam Hoy is Vice President, Head of Worldwide Real Estate & Facilities at GSK, a global pharmaceutical and heathcare company based in the United Kingdom. Mike Petrusky asks Adam about the life of an American living in London while they explore common interests around the future of work and the changing workplace. They discuss new expectations of the workforce and the challenges ahead as corporate leaders must deliver more choice and flexibility while building guardrails around the organizati...
Ep. 165: A Guide to Getting Workplace Transformation Right for Employees with Emily Klein of Perkins&Will and Dr. Melissa Steach of Herman Miller
June 22, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 55 MBEmily Klein, Director of Workplace at Perkins&Will, and Dr. Melissa Steach, Workplace Wellbeing Lead at Herman Miller Group both know about what it means to lead transformation in a hybrid workplace. In May 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a webinar called “A Guide to Getting Workplace Transformation Right for Employees“ where Emily and Melissa shared their views on research-driven design in a hybrid workplace, return-to-office policies and procedures and delivering on the promise of a more human-...
Ep. 164: How Anthropology Can Inform Human-Centric Strategies for Your Hybrid Workplace with Melissa Fisher, PhD
June 15, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 69.6 MBMelissa Fisher, PhD is a Cultural Anthropologist, Workplace Futures-Thinker, Visiting Scholar at New York University and Consultant with a passion for applying anthropological and cultural approaches to business research and workplace strategy. In May 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a webinar called “Human-Centric Strategies for Your Hybrid Workplace “ where Melissa shared her views on how anthropologists can help inform strategies around workplace and facility management. Melissa and Mike examin...