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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. 114: FM & CRE Technology Tools, Wireless Charging & Return to Workplace Strategies with Dan Bladen & Peter Ankerstjerne
June 23, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 45.2 MBDan Bladen is Co-Founder & CEO at Chargifi and Peter Ankerstjerne is Global Facility Management & Employee Services Lead at JLL and First Vice Chair of the IFMA Global Board of Directors. Dan and Peter joined Mike Petrusky and his co-host Madison Dujka on a recent “Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream” to discuss facility management technologies, advancement in wireless charging, touch-free office experiences and workplace strategies to help leaders keep their workforce safe when retur...
Ep. 113: Workplace Safety, Facility Disinfection and Design Strategies When Reopening Offices with Wayne Whitzell & Gordon Wright
June 16, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 46.8 MBWayne Whitzell, LEED AP, CEST, AIPE, BEP, GBO is Executive Vice President at DFS Green and Gordon Wright is the director of HOK’s global WorkPlace practice and a member of HOK's global Board of Directors. Wayne and Gordon joined Mike Petrusky and his co-host Madison Dujka on a recent “Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream” to discuss some practical ideas around workplace safety and how facility management and real estate professionals might better understand how to approach things while...
Ep. 112: Why Trust is Essential When Planning our Return to the Office with Kelly Johnson & Geoff Snavely
June 09, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 47.1 MBKelly Johnson is Director of Facility Services at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and Geoff Snavely is Vice President and General Manager at Millicare Floor & Textile Care and they both are leaders at the Capital Chapter of IFMA in Washington, DC. Kelly and Geoff joined Mike Petrusky and his co-host Madison Dujka on a recent “Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream” to discuss return to the office planning and how trust plays an essential role in helping individuals in...
Ep. 111: Managing Stress & Humanizing the Workplace Machine in Unprecedented Times with Author Rex Miller
June 02, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 50.2 MBRex Miller is a consultant, speaker, and the author of several books including “Whole - What Teachers Need to Help Students Thrive” and “The Healthy Workplace Nudge: How Healthy People, Culture, and Buildings Lead to High Performance”. In April 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “Managing Stress & Humanizing the Workplace Machine in Unprecedented Times” where Rex discussed our human behavior and how stress often drives us to make poor decisions at critical times. Rex ...
Ep. 110: Zoom Fatigue, Hitting the “Digital Wall” and Managing our Well-being during COVID-19 with Steve Todd of Nasdaq & OSW
May 26, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 51.4 MBSteve Todd is AVP, Global Head of Workplace at Nasdaq and Founder of Open Sourced Workplace where Mike Petrusky visits with him every morning for a YouTube livestream to discuss workplace issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mike asks Steve about how he is holding up personally after more than two months in lockdown as we are all forced to adapt to our “quarantine life”. During a particularly busy week, Mike opens up about his Zoom fatigue and a feeling of burnout brought on by constant digi...
Ep. 109: Design a Safer Workplace with Appropriate Physical Distancing | Introducing Space-Right® with Chad Smith & Lori Strasser
May 19, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 49 MBChad Smith is Vice President of Product Strategy at iOFFICE and Lorri Strasser is Vice President of Global Solutions at NELSON Worldwide. On May 12, 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “Design a Safer Workplace with Appropriate Physical Distancing” where Chad and Lori shared a vision of the strategies and technologies that will allow organizations to plan an effective return to the workplace during the COVID-19 global pandemic. During this webinar, Chad shared ways to ...
Ep. 108: Planning for the Return to Offices and the Future of the Workplace during COVID-19 with Kay Sargent of HOK
May 12, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 53.9 MBKay Sargent is Senior Principal and Director of WorkPlace at HOK where she is a recognized expert on workplace design and strategy issues. She is an award-winning designer who has worked with several Fortune 500 companies to optimize their global real estate portfolios and create innovative work environments. This week’s podcast episode features highlights from the “Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream” which was broadcast on April 22, 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mike P...
Ep. 107: ProFM Town Hall: Short & Long-Term Implications of the Pandemic on FM with Stormy Friday, Stan Mitchell & Kylash Ramesh
May 05, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 46.4 MBStormy Friday is an internationally recognized speaker in facility management, is Chair of the ProFMI Commission, and has served on the IFMA Board of Directors and the BOMI International Board of Trustees, Stan Mitchell is CEO of Key Facilities Management International and a recognized pioneer in the development of FM as a professional discipline worldwide, and Kylash Ramesh serves as a Management Analyst in the Division of Facilities Operations & Maintenance at the National Institutes of He...
Ep. 106: The Intelligent Facility Management Transition - How FMs Start Smartly in New Roles with Tyrel Melville, FMP with Scotiabank
April 28, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 47.3 MBTyrel Melville, FMP is the Senior Regional Manager, Real Estate & Facilities for Scotiabank and an Adjunct Lecturer for UWI - ROYTEC’s suite of Real Estate courses. In March 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “The Intelligent Facility Management Transition - How FMs Start Smartly in New Roles” where Tyrel Melville talked about why job transitions matter to facility managers in 2020, what are the top 5 challenges FMs will face when entering into new roles, and he share...
Ep. 105: Creating Psychological Safety When Preparing for a Return to the Workplace with Cristina Herrera and Simone Fenton-Jarvis
April 21, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 44.6 MBCristina Herrera, Prosci, and Simone Fenton-Jarvis, BSc, MBA, FIWFM are change management experts with a passion for creating people-centric workplaces and offering inspiration during these challenging times. This week’s podcast episode features highlights from the “Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream” which was broadcast on April 8, 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mike Petrusky and Madison Dujka co-host a discussion about supporting our colleagues by creating workplaces w...
Ep. 104: How Tech Tools Help This Facility Manager Reach Her Organization’s Goals with Jodi Parrott of FBL Financial Group, Inc.
April 14, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 45.7 MBJodi Parrott is Facilities Planning Manager at FBL Financial Group, Inc. in Des Moines, Iowa where she uses her background in design to manage spaces and elevate the workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Jodi about the importance of change management and collaboration across departments and they discuss why having a positive mindset is essential in our changing world. Jodi and Mike agree that FM leaders must get out of their comfort zones, reach out to others, and communicate effectively as we head ...
Ep. 103: Connecting our Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Introducing the “Workplace Innovator Interactive” Livestream
April 07, 2020 09:00 - 23 minutes - 55.2 MBDuring the global coronavirus crisis, Mike Petrusky and Madison Dujka are hosting a weekly, interactive livestream version of the Workplace Innovator Podcast. Each Wednesday, at Noon ET, Mike and Madi chat with workplace leaders about their experiences and lessons they are learning, while also taking questions from the live audience about how we can continue to encourage and inspire each other during these challenging times. This week’s podcast episode features highlights from the first few ...
Ep. 102: An Inspirational Facility Management Story from the IFMA Community with Dawn Mueller of World Resources Institute
March 31, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 45.9 MBDawn Mueller, CFM is the Facilities Manager at World Resources Institute and a long-time leader in the IFMA community where she has a passion for the professional development of its members. Mike Petrusky asks Dawn to share her FM story and they reminisce about connecting at World Workplace and how they have found value in networking at local IFMA chapters and events. They also share an understanding of the unique opportunities that facility management leaders have to help their organization...
Ep. 101: “Culture Infusion” How to Create and Maintain a Thriving Organizational Culture with Kerry Wekelo of Actualize Consulting
March 24, 2020 09:00 - 19 minutes - 44.5 MBKerry Wekelo is Chief Operating Officer at Actualize Consulting where she is focused on enhancing team experiences by creating a work environment that supports thriving employees and a sought-after workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Kerry about her book “Culture Infusion: 9 Principles to Create and Maintain a Thriving Organizational Culture” and they agree that employee experience begins with recruitment and continues throughout people’s entire workplace journey. By providing intentional leadersh...
Ep. 100: A Celebration of our 100th Episode featuring the Mike Petrusky Interview by Geoff Snavely of MilliCare Floor & Textile Care
March 17, 2020 09:00 - 45 minutes - 104 MBGeoff Snavely hosts a special edition of the show as we celebrate this major milestone for “The Workplace Innovator Podcast” – Episode #100! The tables are turned for Mike Petrusky when Geoff takes over asking the questions with the help of past guests of the podcast, including Thomas L. Mitchell, Jr., CFM, CFMJ, IFMA Fellow, Kay Sargent, David Wagner, Andrea Sanchez, Rex Miller, Robert D. Fox, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP, and Arnold Levin. Mike and Geoff swap stories about lessons learned from the i...
Ep. 99: Workplace Data Improves Employee Experience & CRE Performance with Katy Redmond & Dusty Duistermars of JLL
March 10, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 52.7 MBKaty Redmond is Senior Director of Integrated Portfolio Services at JLL and Dusty Duistermars is Senior Vice President of Digital Advisory at JLL. In February 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “Workplace Data Improves Employee Experience & CRE Performance" featuring an interactive conversation about what has changed in the marketplace since both guests had last appeared on the “Workplace Innovator Podcast”. During this webinar, Katy and Dusty discussed how they help ...
Ep. 98: The Changing Workplace, Personal Development and Creating a “Transition Hub” with Louise Watts of HPC Global
March 03, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 49.5 MBLouise Watts is Co-Director of HPC Global & Transition Hub where she is passionate about empowering people to embrace the future of work. Mike Petrusky asks Louise about how her background and experience in the performing arts informs her work as a high performance coach while encouraging us to be lifelong learners. In an era where human skills such as communication, connection and creativity are crucial, Louise shares how she helps to bring people together to spark ideas and prepare for new...
Ep. 97: Digital Transformation, Upskilling Your Workforce and Preparing for the Future of Work with Sarah McEneaney of PwC
February 25, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 45.6 MBSarah McEneaney is a Partner and Digital Talent Leader at PwC where she is part of the leadership team tasked with upskilling PwC’s 50,000+ employees. Mike Petrusky asks Sarah how organizations can prepare for their own digital transformations and create a culture where digital disruption is seen as an opportunity and not the threat for workplace leaders. Mike and Sarah discuss how workplace leaders can influence the culture of their organizations and explore why studying the lessons of impr...
Ep. 96: Human Behavior in the Workplace, Employee Experience and Creating a "Work Better Day" with Natalie Kapoulas of OPX
February 18, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 49.1 MBNatalie Kapoulas is Director of Work Better Programs at OPX, a consultancy using design to create opportunities, generate better ideas and solve business challenges. Mike Petrusky asks Natalie about the unique OPX process called "Integrated Operating Environment" (IOE), a set of innovative assessment tools designed to investigate how the correct integration of people, tools and place result in workspaces that help organizations work better. With a focus on strategic thinking and a passion to...
Ep. 95: Healthcare Operations, Workplace Wellbeing & “Daring Greatly” in FM Leadership with Jill Johnson, FACHE of MedStar Harbor Hospital
February 11, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 47.6 MBJill Johnson, FACHE is Vice President of Operations at MedStar Harbor Hospital and Regional Vice President of Behavioral Health at MedStar Health where she is a key architect of strategies that define the hospital’s growth and drive its journey from good to great. Mike Petrusky asks Jill about her career experiences, her passion for healthcare and her desire to make a difference in the lives of the people in her community. Building a culture of caring in the workplace is essential for innova...
Ep. 94: Hospitality Facility Management, Aloha Spirit & Next Generation Workplace Leaders with Derek Bacigal, CHFE of IFMA Hawaii
February 04, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 49.4 MBDerek Bacigal, CHFE is Director of Engineering at the Hale Koa Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii where he strives to deliver exceptional facility management services to both his internal and external customers. Mike Petrusky asks Derek to share about his passion for the FM profession, his involvement with IFMA, and his focus on core competencies around people, place and process while prioritizing sustainability in operations. Mike has followed Derek’s career as an emerging FM leader for the past sev...
Ep. 93: iOFFICE + Teem – Combining Forces to Create Connected Workspace Experiences that Drive Enhanced Business Outcomes with Blake Hunsaker
January 28, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 47.9 MBBlake Hunsaker is Director of Global Sales at Teem, the developer of cloud-based meeting space solutions and workplace analytics recently acquired by iOFFICE. Mike Petrusky asks Blake about the exciting new partnership between their two companies, and they become fast-friends discussing a mutual interest in music, books, and working with customers to create connected workspace experiences that drive enhanced business outcomes. Mike and Blake agree that employees and visitors to workspaces ar...
Ep. 92: IoT Sensors, Space Utilization, and Delivering Workplace Experience through Real-Time Data with Elizabeth Redmond of CoWorkr
January 21, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 45.5 MBElizabeth Redmond is CEO & Co-Founder at CoWorkr where she is passionate about improving the efficiency of systems. Mike Petrusky asks Elizabeth about her background as a designer, which allows her to focus on innovation, and her life as an entrepreneur, which requires persistence and patience. The opportunities for workplace leaders to leverage real-time data for strategic planning and delivering enhanced employee experiences is made possible by IoT sensors and space utilization tools. Mike...
Ep. 91: 2020 Workplace Strategies - Going Beyond Industry Trends & Physical Design with Arnold Levin of Gensler (Part 2)
January 14, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 45 MBIn Part 2 of this discussion, Arnold Levin of Gensler delivers another dose of healthy cynicism about the design industry, but he also shares with Mike Petrusky about the impact of technology in the workplace and what we can learn from other industries as we look to adapt in our organizations. Mike asks about Arnold's presentation from IFMA’s World Workplace on agile workplace strategies and in the end, he offers some really practical advice about the opportunity we have to make an impact on...
Ep. 90: 2020 Workplace Strategies - Going Beyond Industry Trends & Physical Design with Arnold Levin of Gensler (Part 1)
January 07, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 48.9 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. Mike Petrusky asks Arnold about his perspectives on the industry and how we can adapt to meet the challenges of a new decade. Arnold is not afraid to share his honest assessment about the mistakes we have made and what we need to do differently if we are to avoid becoming obsolete. This show has...
Ep. 89: Best Quotes & Worst Notes of 2019 - Highlights from the Workplace Innovator Podcast with Mike Petrusky
December 31, 2019 10:00 - 21 minutes - 49.4 MBMike Petrusky looks back on some of the best moments from “The Workplace Innovator Podcast” during the past year and gets excited about plans for the show in 2020. This episode features highlights from 2019 with fun “podcast karaoke” memories and inspirational quotes with (in order of appearance): Darlene Frantz & Janel Abbass-O'Neill (Ep. 58), Razia Ferdousi-Mayer (Ep. 46), Scottie Benjamin (Ep. 65), Cristina Herrera (Ep. 52), Joseph Geierman (Ep. 57), Jo Sutherland (Ep. 86), Graham Tier (E...
Ep. 88: Facility Management Inspiration and Career Opportunities for Future Workplace Leaders with Bobby LaRon, M.S. of OPB & IFMA
December 17, 2019 10:00 - 18 minutes - 43.8 MBBobby LaRon, M.S. is Director of Administrative Services at Oregon Public Broadcasting and also serves as a volunteer and an active member of IFMA. Mike Petrusky asks Bobby about his FM story and learns what he most enjoys about serving the people at his workplace. Bobby is passionate about elevating the FM community through IFMA and he encouraging the next generation of FM leaders by helping to make them aware of the great opportunities available in the facility management profession. The f...
Ep. 87: Introducing iXMS: The Next Generation of IWMS - Preparing You for the Continual Next | Susan Clarke of Verdantix & Chad Smith of iOFFICE
December 10, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes - 53.5 MBSusan Clarke is Principal Analyst at Verdantix and Chad Smith is Vice President of Product Strategy at iOFFICE and they both have an interest in helping clients use smart building technologies to enhance the workplace experience. In November 2019, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “Introducing the Next Generation of IWMS: Preparing You for the Continual Next” where Chad introduced his vision for iXMS. During this webinar, Susan shared the latest research on wellbeing in sm...
Ep. 86: The Purpose-Driven Workplace & Promoting Opportunities for the Built Environment in 2020 and Beyond with Jo Sutherland of Magenta
December 03, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 47 MBJo Sutherland, MA, MCIPR, MPRCA is Managing Director of Magenta where she helps organizations in the built environment communicate better with their target audience. Mike Petrusky asks Jo about the lessons she has learned and trends she has seen while attending recent conferences such as IFMA’s World Workplace and the CoreNet Global Summit. Jo believes that space, leadership, and culture drive success in the workplace by creating collaborative environments where human experience is the top p...
Ep. 85: Academic Research in Facility Management and the Workplace with Dr. Matthew Tucker
November 26, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 44.4 MBDr. Matthew Tucker is a Reader in Workplace and Facility Management at Liverpool Business School where he is passionate about delivering FM and Workplace research that can have a big impact on the industry and the wider business world. Mike Petrusky asks Matt to share his academic perspective about the new programs, courses, and research that will bring value for workplace leaders. They discuss technology, the next generation of workplace leaders, and their time together in Dublin where they...
Ep. 84: Defining Your Workplace - A Vision for the Future with Brendan Robinson of Under Armour (Part 2)
November 19, 2019 10:00 - 18 minutes - 42.1 MBThis is Part 2 of the webinar discussion between Mike Petrusky & Brendan Robinson. Brendan is Director of Facilities and Operations at Under Armour where he leads a team that is working hard to redefine their deliverables in FM with a new focus on Stewardship, Mission, and Community Building. In October 2019, Mike met with Brendan at Under Armour’s Global Headquarters in Baltimore, MD, to broadcast a webinar called “Defining Your Workplace - A Vision for the Future”. This webinar features a ...
Ep. 83: Defining Your Workplace - A Vision for the Future with Brendan Robinson of Under Armour (Part 1)
November 12, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes - 53.8 MBBrendan Robinson is Director of Facilities and Operations at Under Armour where he leads a team that is working hard to redefine their deliverables in FM with a new focus on Stewardship, Mission, and Community Building. In October 2019, Mike Petrusky met with Brendan at Under Armour’s Global Headquarters in Baltimore, MD, to broadcast a webinar called “Defining Your Workplace - A Vision for the Future”. This webinar features a conversation about what Brendan sees as the most significant indu...
Ep. 82: Creating Inspiring Physical Spaces and Work Environments that Elevate People with Author & Workplace Strategist Kursty Groves
November 05, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 47.6 MBKursty Groves is a workplace consultant, author, professor, speaker and adviser on creativity, innovation, and what makes work work. Mike Petrusky asks Kursty about how her experience with companies both in the U.S. and Europe helps her lead clients to engage with others to inspire change and implement the right solutions. They discuss “the people side of space” and how workplace leaders must use both quantitative and qualitative data to deliver environments that meet the needs of the human ...
Ep. 81: Essential Collaborations: Designing the Workplace for the Workforce of Tomorrow with Megan Thompson, Darin Rose & Darren Kanthal
October 29, 2019 09:00 - 22 minutes - 51.1 MBMegan Thompson is owner of Spark Interiors, Darin Rose CFM, SFP, GGP is Facility Manager at the City of Lone Tree, and Darren Kanthal is an HR consultant and Principal of The Kanthal Group. In September 2019, Mike Petrusky met in Denver, CO with Megan, “FM” Darin, and “HR” Darren to broadcast a live webinar called “Essential Workplace Collaborations: Designing the Workplace for the Workforce of Tomorrow”. This webinar was recorded in front of a live audience at the 2019 RockCon Built Environ...
Ep. 80: “Boldly Transforming the Human Experience” and Driving the Future of Work with David Wagner of NELSON Worldwide
October 22, 2019 09:00 - 22 minutes - 51.6 MBDavid Wagner is Vice President of Global Solutions at NELSON Worldwide where he leads the go-to-market strategy, client relationship management, and corporate development functions to help clients successfully achieve their real estate and business goals. Mike Petrusky asks David about how NELSON uses innovation while implementing holistic solutions including brand strategy, user insights, workplace consulting, graphic design, interior design and architecture. They discuss the trends and cha...
Ep. 79: Driving Culture Change While Planning & Building a New HQ with Sharon G. Kinsman, CFM of the National Association of Broadcasters
October 15, 2019 09:00 - 20 minutes - 48.4 MBSharon G. Kinsman, CFM is the Senior Vice President of Facilities and Administration at the National Association of Broadcasters where she provides value-added workplace strategy and change management guidance to its senior leadership team. Mike asks Sharon about her involvement in IFMA and how partnerships with industry experts advance the workplace and how collaboration across internal departments help to drive the culture. Sharon and Mike discuss the NAB’s plans to build and relocate to a...
Ep. 78: Flexible Space, Coworking and Workplace as a Service Explained with Craig Loeber of CommonGrounds Workplace
October 08, 2019 09:00 - 19 minutes - 44.6 MBCraig Loeber is Director of Growth for CommonGrounds Workplace where he is committed to serving others with an appreciation for the complex global challenges and opportunities we face in our interconnected and technologically accelerating world. Looking beyond the current headlines, Mike Petrusky asks Craig to explain the state of the "workplace as a service" industry and why he believes that the trends show flexible space will continue to be an essential part of Fortune 1500 real estate por...
Ep. 77: “Leadership By Choice: 7 Keys for Maximizing Your Impact and Influence in the Workplace… Right Where You Are” | Sue Salvemini
October 01, 2019 09:00 - 20 minutes - 48.4 MBSue Salvemini is an executive coach, business consultant, and the author of “Leadership By Choice: 7 Keys for Maximizing Your Impact and Influence in the Workplace… Right Where You Are”. Mike Petrusky asks Sue about her corporate and military experience developing leaders, building teams, launching medical device products and businesses. She has done this by repeatedly creating a clear vision, establishing an achievable plan and executing. As a leader, Sue understands the value of developing...
Ep. 76: Corporate Moves, Change Management and Creating Great Workplace Experiences with Javier Maldonado of VF Corporation
September 24, 2019 09:00 - 19 minutes - 44.8 MBJavier Maldonado, MBA, CFM, RPA® is Director of Corporate Facilities at VF Corporation, the home of brands like JanSport and The North Face, where he has a passion for creating exceptional workplace experiences for the occupants of his facilities. During this conversation from 2018, Mike Petrusky asked Javier to share stories about how the company encourages employees to "live your brand" and they offered inspiration around the importance of employee engagement. Javier discussed his FM backg...
Ep. 75: The Future of Facility Management, IFMA and Education for Workplace Leaders with Mayra Portalatin, SFP, LEED AP of NVE, Inc.
September 17, 2019 09:00 - 21 minutes - 48.7 MBMayra Portalatin, SFP, LEED AP is Vice President of Facilities Services at NVE, Inc. where she provides strategy and direction to individual facility managers spanning across 2,000,000+ square feet of multi-story offices, multi-use living quarters, scientific research laboratory space, campus-like environments and at 20 other Government-leased buildings. A long-time contributor to the show, Mayra joins with Mike Petrusky to celebrate this milestone episode of the podcast – Episode #75! They ...
Ep. 74: Employee Engagement & Enhancing Workplace Experiences with “The Happiness Guru” Kelly Duff of Allstate
September 10, 2019 09:00 - 19 minutes - 44.2 MBKelly Duff is an Employee Engagement Leader at Allstate in Chicago where she believes it's all about creating grass roots experiences for employees, with a direct focus on growth and development, wellness, and orientation. Mike Petrusky asks Kelly to share about how her background in facility management and the radio industry influenced her passion for workplace and what it takes to create amazing workspaces. Mike and Kelly discuss the top trends and challenges impacting Allstate today and t...
Ep. 73: The Paradox of the Workplace & Summer of 2019 Podcast Review with Mike Petrusky
September 03, 2019 09:00 - 21 minutes - 50.3 MBThe summer of 2019 was filled with podcast episodes that delivered insight and inspiration to our workplace innovator community. Mike Petrusky revisits some of the best moments that shouldn’t be missed, starting with an interview with book author and long-time friend of the show, Katie King, where they discussed “The Paradox of Artificial Intelligence”. Then, Mike shares some of his favorite moments of the summer when he visited the Smithsonian and discussed music with Scottie Benjamin and t...
Ep. 72: Conference Connections Lead to Workplace Success at UC19 & Beyond with Holly Hindmarsh, Nancy Barton and Susan Veres
August 27, 2019 09:00 - 17 minutes - 41.6 MBHolly Hindmarsh is an Occupancy Planner & Workplace Strategist at Buildingi, Nancy Barton is Associate Manager, Facilities Services at Acorda Therapeutics, and Susan Veres is Senior Director, Facilities and Business Risk Management at Acorda Therapeutics. Mike Petrusky chatted with them all during “The Big Easy Workplace Summit 2019”, the iOFFICE User Conference in New Orleans. Great personal connections and content are at the heart of a valuable industry event and Mike shares his excitement...
Ep. 71: A Roadmap to Implementing Workplace Technologies in Facility Management | Laverne Deckert & Gordon Mitchell - ISO/TC 267
August 20, 2019 09:00 - 21 minutes - 50.6 MBLaverne Deckert works with clients to assess, analyze, and optimize process improvement opportunities in the Corporate Real Estate and Facility Management industries and Gordon Mitchell is CIO at Key Facilities Management where he is focused on blending technology and operations to optimize business processes. Mike Petrusky talks with Laverne and Gordon about their involvement with the ISO/TC 267 Roadmap Advisory Group that is focused on issues related to FM & technology. They discuss the ne...
Ep. 70: Aligning FM & HR to Drive Employee Experience with Heather Davis, PHR, SHRM-CP and John Mackay, CFM
August 13, 2019 09:00 - 21 minutes - 49.7 MBHeather Davis, PHR, SHRM-CP is Director of Change Management + Employee Experience at KGO and John Mackay, CFM is Senior Consultant for Facility Management at Procon Consulting LLC. In July 2019, Mike Petrusky met with Heather and John to broadcast a live webinar called “Aligning FM & HR to Drive Employee Experience & Overcoming Obstacles to Collaboration”. They discussed how facilities leaders and human resource professionals can work together to achieve both of their department's goals by ...
Ep. 69: The Workplace Opportunity for Facility Management Leaders with Chris Moriarty of IWFM
August 06, 2019 09:00 - 21 minutes - 49.2 MBChris Moriarty is Director of Insight and Engagement at the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management. He is responsible for the research, policy, marketing, sales and engagement functions at IWFM where he focuses on creating thought leadership and tools to support workplace and facilities management professions as well as putting in place the strategies to better engage with the wider community. Mike Petrusky asks Chris about what he has called "The Workplace Opportunity" for the glo...
Ep. 68: The 5G Revolution and the Future of Workplace Connectivity with Rich Berliner of Connected Real Estate Magazine
July 30, 2019 09:00 - 19 minutes - 44.1 MBRich Berliner is Founder of Fifth Gen Media and the Publisher of “Connected Real Estate Magazine”, an educational resource for commercial real estate developers, building owners and property management firms. Mike Petrusky asks Rich about the future of workplace connectivity and the impact of next generation technologies like 5G and Wi-Fi 6 inside of the built environment. As the marketplace recognizes the important of frictionless experiences in the workplace, seamless connectivity is essen...
Ep. 67: "The Career Advice I Wish I Had at 25" and Preparing for the “Workforce 2030” (Part 2) with Author Shane Rodgers
July 23, 2019 09:00 - 17 minutes - 39.6 MBIn Part 2 of their discussion, Mike Petrusky asks Australia-based business executive and writer Shane Rodgers to share his insight and optimistic perspective about the top industry trends and challenges facing workplace leaders as they prepare to manage the "Workforce 2030". Shane gives us advice on how to prepare for the future and he shares his views on the the impact of technology, artificial intelligence, and the pace of change happening in our world. He offers opinions about what skills...
Ep. 66: "The Career Advice I Wish I Had at 25" and Preparing for the “Workforce 2030” (Part 1) with Author Shane Rodgers
July 16, 2019 09:00 - 19 minutes - 45.3 MBShane Rodgers is a Brisbane, Australia-based business executive, strategist, marketer and writer with a special interest in human behavior. Mike Petrusky asks Shane about the inspiration and lessons learned after publishing a LinkedIn article that went viral called "The Career Advice I Wish I Had at 25". The post has generated hundreds of thousands of likes, comments and shares because of its practical application, optimistic view and understanding that many of us are “living a life of quiet...
Ep. 65: From the Army to the Smithsonian - Military Leaders & IFMA Connections Deliver Facility Management Success with Scottie Benjamin
July 09, 2019 09:00 - 17 minutes - 41.5 MBScottie Benjamin is Building Manager at the National Museum of American History, part of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. Mike Petrusky asks Scottie about his career journey from Army Veteran to FM leader and they agree that military service is often an ideal background that provides valuable experience for future workplace leaders. As long time members of the Capital Chapter of IFMA, Mike & Scottie discuss how it is essential to engage with the FM community if we are to keep p...