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Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology
The Workplace Innovator Podcast, hosted by Mike Petrusky, provides real-world insights from facility management and workplace leaders on leveraging technology, talent, and tenacity to create exceptional workplaces. It covers topics like corporate real estate, digital workplace technology, and employee experience. The show is powered by Eptura and aims to help professionals design friction-free workplace experiences that boost productivity and innovation.
Episodes
Ep. 415: "Build a Community" – Making Connections and Finding Your Path in Facility Management with Workplace Operations Leader Anthony Lucca
Anthony Lucca is a young professional based in New York City with a passion for workplace operations, facility management, project management, and enhancing the employee Experience. Mike Petrusky asks Anthony about his aspiring career journey in the world of the workplace and they explore why building and fostering genuine relationships and professional networks is essential in facility management
Ep. 414: "Innovation Starts with Why" – Strategy, Change, and the Human Side of Facility Management with Martin Ruppe MBA, MCR, SFP of IFMA's Workplace Evolutionaries
Martin Ruppe MBA, MCR, SFP is the Executive Director for IFMA's Workplace Evolutionaries community where he is passionate about transforming facilities and workplaces through strategic consulting, digital innovation, and data-driven solutions. Mike Petrusky asks Martin why he believes innovation in FM is not about using the latest tools, but about identifying organizational gaps and aligning techn
Ep. 413: "Always Be Connecting the Dots" – The Role of Hospitality in Culture and the Future of the Workplace with Jason Leeds of Dartcor Enterprises
Jason Leeds is Chief Growth Officer at Dartcor Enterprises where he helps organizations use hospitality to create workplaces that strengthen culture, connection, and employee engagement. Jason brings a unique perspective at the intersection of hospitality, commercial real estate, and the future of work, so Mike Petrusky asks him how hospitality helps people connect and thrive at work. They explore
Ep. 412: "Where the Design Should Start" – Aligning Workplace Experience with Organizational Strategy with Beth Goff-McMillan of SKG and FOLIO
Beth Goff-McMillan is CEO of SKG and Founder of FOLIO where she is passionate about helping organizations create environments that inspire people, elevate performance, and reflect purpose. Mike Petrusky asks Beth why she believes that workplace design should start with asking "why" and how FM leaders should focus on understanding the purpose behind bringing employees together and what the organiza
Ep. 411: "Flexibility is Key" – FM Change, AI, and the Future of Workplace Experience with Tanja Stojanovski, FMP, SFP of Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc.
Tanja Stojanovski, FMP, SFP is Manager, Workplace Experience at Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. where she is passionate about operations, property, facility and corporate management. Mike Petrusky asks Tanja about the future of the facility management and workplace experience profession as the industry faces constant change and requires daily adaptation. She believes that flexibility is key and say
Ep. 410: "Safe, Significant, and Situated" – Getting to Better: Elevating Human Potential at Work and in Life with Author Stephen de Groot of Brivia
Stephen de Groot is President & Co-Founder of Brivia where he is passionate about making work and life meaningful for everyone and he is author of the new book, "Getting to Better: A New Model for Elevating Human Potential at Work and in Life". Mike Petrusky asks Stephen about his business philosophy, and they discuss how he believes workplace leaders can align their values and behaviors by creati
Ep. 409: "Things are Changing Rapidly" – Workplace Culture and the Human Side of Facility Management with Melissa Van Hagan, CFM, IFMA Fellow of Hill Physicians Medical Group
Melissa Van Hagan, CFM, IFMA Fellow is Director, Facilities & Corporate Real Estate at Hill Physicians Medical Group where she is passionate about collaborating to ensure that relevant stakeholders are kept appraised of progress and challenges while delivering appropriate level of detail for each audience. Mike Petrusky asks Melissa why she believes that building strong industry relationships and
Ep. 408: "Be More Human" – Embracing AI, Robotics and the Future of Workplace Strategy with Kevin Sauer, MCR.w of Nhance.ai & Sauer Strategy Works, LLC
Kevin Sauer, MCR.w, is Head of US Operations & Client Delivery at Nhance.ai, a digital twin and smart building platform, and Founder & CEO of Sauer Strategy Works, LLC where he is passionate about helping clients develop their workforce and workplace strategies, find the right technology, tools and resources, and guiding their change management programs. Mike Petrusky asks Kevin why he believes th
Ep. 407: "Stay Curious" – Using Smart & Adaptive Technologies to Build People-Centric Workplace Experiences with Daniel Grilli of VECOS
Daniel Grilli is General Manager for Australasia at VECOS where he is passionate about using adaptive workplace technology to deliver operational strategy initiatives. Mike Petrusky asks Daniel why he believes that true innovation involves rapid learning from failure and requires organizations to be agile, experiment, and adapt quickly. They explore how design and management of workplaces are shif
Ep. 406: "Prove That Value" – FM Innovation & Making Your Invisible Work More Visible with Alexander Wennerberg of Hives.co
Alexander Wennerberg is CEO & Founder at Hives.co where he is passionate about helping organizations tap into their teams' best ideas and turn them into real improvements. Mike Petrusky asks Alexander why he believes that innovation is most effective when it empowers those closest to workplace problems to propose and implement solutions, rather than relying solely on top-down initiatives. They exp
Ep. 405: "Get Aligned on Purpose" – Change Management and the Three Pillars of Workplace Strategy with David George of CRUX Workplace
David George is CEO & Founder at CRUX Workplace where he builds on his decades of experience in workplace design, facilities management, real estate management and strategy to help clients co-create high performing, flexible workplace designs that enable people to do their best work. Mike Petrusky asks David why he believes that workplace strategists must be involved from the outset to understand
Ep. 404: "What are the Outcomes?" – AI Strategies for Building the Responsive Workplace of the Future with Rebecca Swanner of HED
Rebecca Swanner is Associate Principal and a Senior Workplace Design Leader at HED where she is passionate about creating interiors that strengthen culture, support the evolving nature of work, and amplify human potential. Mike Petrusky asks Rebecca why she believes that workplace leaders should initiate big picture conversations about desired outcomes before making workspace or logistical decisio
Ep. 403: "Start with the Strategy, Not the Lease" – The Integration of Design, Behavior and Technology in Workplace Transformation with Lisa Copland of Presynct
Lisa Copland is Managing Director and Founder at Presynct, an Australian consultancy that helps organizations with workplace strategy, transition, and portfolio decision‑making. Mike Petrusky asks Lisa why she believes that successful workplace transformation involves aligning business strategy, workplace experience, spatial design, technology, and change management as interconnected elements. The
Ep. 402: "Solve the Most Complex Problems" – A Deep Dive into "The Psychological Safety Playbook for Changemakers" with Author Minette Norman
Minette Norman is an award-winning author, speaker, and leadership consultant who previously spent decades leading global technical teams in the Silicon Valley software industry and realized that we needed a new, more human model of leadership. Mike Petrusky asks Minette about her new book, "The Psychological Safety Playbook for Changemakers: Transform Your Workplace Culture" and what motivated sh
Ep. 401: "If You Don't Measure, You Can't Improve" – Neuroarchitecture, Data & Human-Centered Design with Helia Taheri, Ph.D., Assoc. AIA, EDAC
Helia Taheri, Ph.D., Assoc. AIA, EDAC is an Associate and the Research & Insights Lead at Arcadis where she is passionate about shining a light on the silent yet powerful impacts of buildings, neighborhoods, and cities on our connections, health, and behaviors. Mike Petrusky asks Helia about her research and experiences promoting human-centered design with a focus on the whole person's physical, m
Ep. 400: "Do or Do Not" – Celebrating Star Wars, Facility Management and the Future of the Workplace with Friends from our IFMA Community
Host Mike Petrusky welcomes six past guests from the show to reflect on his past decade of podcasts, the current state of FM, and the future of the workplace as we celebrate our 400th episode. Recorded in San Francisco during IFMA's Facility Fusion 2026, the conversation centers on how the facility management landscape has dramatically shifted over the years with the need for leadership, culture-b
Ep. 399: "Thoughtload" – Manage the Madness and Free Your Team to Do Great Work with Author Liane Davey, PhD
Liane Davey, PhD is a Keynote Speaker, a NYT Bestselling Author, and Co-founder and Principal at 3COze, Inc. where she is passionate about building high performing teams in a world of perpetual change, conflict, and burnout. Mike Petrusky asks Liane about her brand new book, "Thoughtload: Manage the Madness and Free Your Team to Do Great Work", in which she argues that the root cause of the madnes
Ep. 398: "The Ubuntu Workplace" – Designing for Humanity and the Future of Work with Workplace Strategist Hassan Shaikh, PhD
Hassan Shaikh, PhD is a South African-born workplace strategist who brings over two decades of global experience to reimagining how people and organizations connect through space. Mike Petrusky asks Hassan about his research and the "Ubuntu" philosophy, which means "I am because we are" and serves as an inspiration to design workplaces that elevate our collective wellbeing. Successful workplace in
Ep. 397: "Ahead by a Century" – AI Ethics, Continuous Learning, and the Future of Facility Management with Lorri Rowlandson of BGIS
Lorri Rowlandson is Senior Vice President, Strategy and Innovation at BGIS where she is a strategic and operational real estate executive with global experience delivering integrated real estate services in a distributed portfolio of diverse assets. Mike Petrusky asks Lorri about her updated perspectives on delivering "practical innovation" in the workplace with a focus on measurable results rathe
Ep. 396: "Just Stay Human" – Designing Solutions that Create Value and Enhance Employee Experiences with Workplace Consultant Tonya Thornburgh
Tonya Thornburgh is an accomplished workplace leader with years of experience and a passion for leaving people, places and things better than she found them. Mike Petrusky asks Tonya about her career journey and why she believes continuous evolution, experimentation, and learning from failures are essential to long-term innovation and maintaining relevance in the workplace industry today. They exp
Ep. 395: "Beyond Aesthetics" – How Multi-Sensory Design Transforms the Workplace with Raul Garcia-Moncada, IIDA, NCIDQ, LEED AP, WELL AP of BR Design Associates
Raul Garcia-Moncada, IIDA, NCIDQ, LEED AP, WELL AP is Principal & Director of Design at BR Design Associates where he is passionate about collaborating with real estate executives to develop strategies and resource plans that empower teams to achieve high-quality, sustainable results. Mike Petrusky asks Raul why he believes that good design is not just about aesthetics but is intrinsically linked
Ep. 394: "You Need Intelligence First" – Smart Buildings, AI, and the Future of Workplace Technology with Melissa Marsh of PLASTARC
Melissa Marsh is Founder & Executive Director at PLASTARC where she is a passionate practitioner of workplace strategy and a leader in change management services delivering social research and people analytics for the built environment. Mike Petrusky asks Melissa why she believes organizations need to focus on digitizing their real estate assets, ensuring system interoperability, and bridging the
Ep. 393: "Grow Your Strengths" – How FM Leaders Can Embrace Self-Care and Lead with Awareness to Transform Workplace Experience with Sarah Sims of FTI Consulting & IFMA
Sarah Sims is Americas Regional Head of Workplace Experience at FTI Consulting and President of the Capital Chapter of IFMA in Washington, DC where she is passionate about designing human-centered workplaces at enterprise scale. Mike Petrusky asks Sarah about why she believes that self-awareness and focusing on personal strengths are foundational for professional growth and leadership in her facil
Ep. 392: "Bringing Their A-Game" – How FM Leaders Can Prioritize Employee Experience and Create Environments Where People Thrive with Bex Moorhouse of WPP
Bex Moorhouse is Global Head of Strategy, Ops Excellence & Performance - Procurement & REWS at WPP where she is passionate about helping to prioritize employee experience and create environments where people thrive. Mike Petrusky asks Bex about her new role and her passion for cultivating such engaging environments where all employees feel seen, valued, and empowered. She believes that empathy and
Ep. 391: "Shaping the Felt Environment" – The Science and Practice of Emotional Wisdom in the Workplace with Joshua Freedman of Six Seconds EQ Network
Joshua Freedman is CEO and cofounder of Six Seconds, the global emotional intelligence (EQ) network where he is passionate about helping organizations achieve higher engagement, better leadership, and scalable culture change. Mike Petrusky asks Joshua about his new book, "Emotion Rules: The Science and Practice of Emotional Wisdom", in which he equips leaders with scientific and practical tools fo
Ep. 390: "Critical Connections" – How Leaders Can Harness the Power of Community in the Workplace with Dr. Tracy Brower of Steelcase
Tracy Brower, PhD, MM, MCRW is a sociologist studying community, happiness, and the future of work and life. She is VP of Workplace Insights at Steelcase and a Senior Contributor for Forbes and Fast Company. Mike Petrusky asks Tracy about her brand new book, "Critical Connections: Build Relationships and Harness the Power of Community in Work and Life", in which she delivers inspiration and pragma
Ep. 389: "Onwards and Upwards" – Technology, Workplace Innovation and Transforming Work with Sophie Wade of Flexcel Network
Sophie Wade is a work transformation strategist, workforce innovator and well-known authority on the future of work. She is Founder of Flexcel Network where she advises executive leaders on human-centric, AI-driven change while also hosting her own show, the Transforming Work Podcast. Mike Petrusky asks Sophie about her latest book, "Empathy Works: The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era o
Ep. 388: "Dream a New Dream" – Casting a Vision for the Future of Facility Management Leadership with Podcast Host Mike Petrusky
Host Mike Petrusky reflects on his decade-long journey of podcasting and the evolution of the facility management industry in this solo episode of the Workplace Innovator Podcast. He explores lessons learned about leadership, technology, and innovation in the workplace with a mix of personal anecdotes, inspirational quotes, and discussions on the future of work. Mike shares his excitement for the
Ep. 387: "From Think Tank To Do Tank" – Driving Change in Corporate Real Estate and the Workplace with Author Rex Miller of Genius Spark and MindShift
Rex Miller is a keynote speaker, futurist, and executive coach who helps leaders and organizations unlock the hidden genius that lies just beneath the surface, often trapped by outdated systems, fear, or inertia. He is author of the book, "Genius Spark: Reignite Your Life" and Mike Petrusky references insights learned from Rex over the years as they discuss the challenges of remote and hybrid work
Ep. 386: "Find the Higher Needs" – The Power of Cultural Intelligence in Facility Management and the Workplace with Joseph Diaz, CFM, SFP of PWT
Joseph Diaz, CFM, SFP is Associate Projects Director at PWT in León, Guanajuato, Mexico where he is a VP at IFMA Mexico and passionate about Facilities, Project and Construction Management. Mike Petrusky asks Joseph about his perspectives on the facility management industry and the importance of change management when seeking to meet the higher needs of the people in our organizations. They explor
Ep. 385: "Get Ahead" – Unlocking the Ability to Think More Strategically in the Workplace using AI with Vik Bangia, MCR of Verum Consulting
Vik Bangia, MCR is CEO of Verum Consulting and Verum's OutsourceUSA where he is a CRE and FM outsourcing advisor, workplace strategist, and author of the book "Tales from an Accidental Corporate Real Estate Leader". Mike Petrusky and Vik reflect on their time together at IFMA's World Workplace in Minneapolis and look forward to a new year with great challenges and opportunities on the horizon. The
Ep. 384: "Creating Great Spaces" – Strategic and Innovative Workplace Design with Charles Corley of M Moser Associates
Charles Corley is Director of Development at M Moser Associates in Singapore where he leads with a passion for strategic and innovative workplace design, leveraging advanced project leadership methodologies to drive success and value for his clients. Mike Petrusky asks Charles about his journey from architecture to his current role of being an AI and workplace leader as they share stories of mutua
Ep. 383: "We All Have a Role" – Reimagining Workplaces: Why Efforts Fall Short and How to Get It Right with Bryan Berthold of Cushman & Wakefield
Bryan Berthold is a Global Workplace Experience Leader at Cushman & Wakefield where he is passionate about helping organizations quantify and elevate people, place, and performance. Mike Petrusky asks Bryan about the latest report from Cushman & Wakefield called "Reimagining Workplaces: Why Efforts Fall Short—and How to Get It Right" where he shares why the workplace experience is not just about r
Ep. 382: "Opening More Doors" – Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities in Facility Management and the Workplace with Valerie Spencer of Didlake
Valerie Spencer is Assistant VP of Strategic Growth and Engagement at Didlake where she is passionate about creating opportunities that enrich the lives of people with disabilities, especially in the world of facility management. Mike Petrusky asks Valerie about her recent role volunteering with the Capital Chapter of IFMA to put on a local "Chapter Workplace & Expo" event where professionals shar
Ep. 381: "People Before Product" – IFMA and Preparing the Way for the Next Generation of Facility Management Leaders with Vera van de Loo of Ifmec
Vera van de Loo is part of the Media & Events team at Ifmec in The Netherlands where she is passionate about helping facility management organizations create events and content that connect, inspire and deliver results. Mike Petrusky asks Vera about her career as a young professional in the FM industry and her recent experience hosting the video stage at IFMA's World Workplace 2025 in Minneapolis,
Ep. 380: "Embrace the Future" – Emerging Workplace Technologies and the Dynamic Assignment of Space with Darlene Pope of Brava Systems
Darlene Pope is CEO of Brava Systems where she is passionate about delivering a flexible system that lets you configure, launch, and seamlessly interact with AI across your organization, using your own data. Mike Petrusky asks Darlene about her career journey as a smart building and digital workplace expert who is also a globally recognized visionary and passionate advocate for disruptive technolo
Ep. 379: "Connectivity and Interoperability" – The Power of Technology Integrations in the Future Workplace with Dominique Burgauer of Archilogic
Dominique Burgauer is CEO at Archilogic where he is passionate about mapping the world's interiors to make them more useful with an integrated suite of products that allows you to build apps, websites, and experiences. Mike Petrusky asks Dom about why he believes that connectivity and interoperability in systems are essential for accelerating decision-making in the workplace. They discuss AI, work
Ep. 378: "It's About Strategy Enablement" – Aligning Human Experiences and Operational Insight in the Workplace with Martin Frohock of AVEVA Group Limited
Martin Frohock is Global Workplace Experience Director at AVEVA where he is passionate about delivering a strategy that aligns with his team's mission is to connect trusted information and insights that spark industrial ingenuity and help create a more sustainable future. Mike Petrusky asks Martin about how the role of corporate real estate and facility management professionals has evolved to focu
Ep. 377: "Never Lose Focus" – Amplifying the "Voice of the Occupier" in Corporate Real Estate with Adam Hoy of PepsiCo
Adam Hoy is the VP and Global Head of Real Estate who leads the global workplace, real estate, and facilities function at PepsiCo. As the Past President of CoreNet Global UK Chapter, he hosts a podcast called the "Voice of the Occupier" which is committed to advancing the profession and sharing insights and learnings with the wider CRE industry. Mike Petrusky asks Adam about the evolving role of C
Ep. 376: "Learn All That You Can" – Understanding Facility Management Leadership in the Workplace with Edward Kacal of Servus Limited
Edward Kacal is CEO at Servus Limited in Trinidad and Tobago where he is a proven problem-solver with a blend of analytical and intuitive skills driving positive long-term performance at a company providing outsourced integrated facilities management services. Mike Petrusky asks Eddie about how the facility management industry is evolving and why leaders need to advocate for its growth and recogni
Ep. 375: "We All Have EQ" – Emotional Intelligence in Facility Management and the Workplace with Becky Spohn, CFM, FMP of ASPCA
Becky Spohn, CFM, FMP is Senior Manager, Facilities Operations at ASPCA in Columbus, OH where she is passionate about ensuring that facilities not only function seamlessly but also serve as strategic assets that advance organizational goals. Mike Petrusky asks Becky about her career in facility management and the influence of the IFMA community, which has provided her with essential training and a
Ep. 374: "Catch People Doing Things Right" – How Ken Blanchard Changed the Way the World Leads with Author Martha Lawrence of Blanchard
Martha Lawrence is Executive Editor at Blanchard and author of the book, "Catch People Doing Things Right: How Ken Blanchard Changed the Way the World Leads" in which she paints an intimate portrait of the man behind "The One Minute Manager" and dozens of other influential books. Mike Petrusky asks Martha about Ken Blanchard's leadership philosophy which emphasizes working with people rather than
Ep. 373: "Prioritize Your Output" – Facilities Management: The True Value Proposition with Larry Allen Morgan, CFM, SFP, FMP of SAP and IFMA
Larry Allen Morgan, CFM, SFP, FMP is Senior Facilities Manager and Environmental Management System SME at SAP where he is focused on results driven leadership within the corporate & commercial real estate facilities management industry. Mike Petrusky asks Larry why he believes that FM is "not what we do, but why and how we deliver the value" and they explore historical industry shifts, post-COVID
Ep. 372: "Tricky Times" – Navigating the Messy Middle of Change with Author & Corporate Anthropologist Jitske Kramer of HumanDimensions
Jitske Kramer is a corporate anthropologist, an inspiring speaker, entrepreneur founder of HumanDimensions, and author of the book, "Tricky Times: Navigating The Messy Middle of Change" in which she deciphers the complexities of transition and transformation. Mike Petrusky asks Jitske about the concept of liminality, which refers to the transitional phase during change, where old ways no longer ap
Ep. 371: "We Want To Do Better" – Navigating Hybrid Work with a Holistic Approach to Workplace Strategy with Pallavi Shrivastava, MRICS, LEED AP of Arcadis
Pallavi Shrivastava, MRICS, LEED AP is Principal and Global Head for Workplace Strategy at Arcadis where she is passionate about cultivating business intelligence, strategy and pushing growth for the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. Mike Petrusky asks Pallavi about her role as a workplace strategist navigati
Ep. 370: "Influence Others" – How Leaders Can Make Workplace Interaction More Productive with Hayley Blunden, PhD of American University's Kogod School of Business
Hayley Blunden, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Management at the Kogod School of Business at American University where she focuses on researching how leaders can make challenging workplace interactions more productive. Mike Petrusky asks Professor Blunden about the new world of work and the workplace and why she believes that human interactions are at the core of organizational success. They exp
Ep. 369: "Fostering Communities" – The Role of Hospitality in Facility Management and the Workplace with Rene van Camp of ISS North America & Guckenheimer
Rene van Camp is Chief Hospitality Officer at ISS North America, the global facility management company, and Principal of Guckenheimer, its culinary brand where he is a senior leader in luxury and lifestyle hospitality and workplace experience management. Mike Petrusky asks Rene about the role of hospitality in the workplace today and why he believes that developing a culture of service where ever
Ep. 368: "SuperShifts" – Transforming How We Live, Learn, and Work in the Age of Intelligence with Author Dr. Ja-Nae Duane of Brown University
Dr. Ja-Nae Duane is a behavioral scientist, entrepreneur, award-winning innovator and author of the new book, "SuperShifts: Transforming How We Live, Learn, and Work in the Age of Intelligence". Mike Petrusky asks Ja-Nae about the book in which she and her co-author, futurist Steve Fisher, deliver an incisive overview of how we are at the end of one 200-year arc and embarking on another. Mike and
Ep. 367: "Find a Mentor" – Adopting a Growth Mindset and the Science of Motivating People in the Workplace with David Yeager, PhD of the University of Texas at Austin
David Yeager, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and the co-founder of the Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute. Mike Petrusky asks David about his closing keynote address during IFMA's Facility Fusion 2025 where he inspired facility management leaders to have a growth mindset as they care for the people in the built environment. They explore how the be
Ep. 366: "Invisible Architecture" – Building Trust, Meaning, and Community in the Workplace with Amanda Muzzarelli of Trascent
Amanda Muzzarelli is a Director at Trascent where she is a Global Real Estate & Facilities Executive and an AI Enthusiast empowering innovation in complex enterprises. Mike Petrusky asks Amanda about her focus on the importance of interpreting the less visible aspects of workplace strategy, such as trust, meaning, and community while they explore the concept of "invisible architecture" in workplac
Ep. 365: "What You Can Bring to the Table" – Professional Development in Your Facility Management Journey with Richard Peterson, CFM, FMP, SFP of ABM & IFMA's Corporate Facilities Council
Richard Peterson, CFM, FMP, SFP is Director of IFM at ABM Industries Supporting Waymo where he is responsible for overseeing facility management operations and is passionate about driving operational excellence, safety, and innovation. He also serves as Vice President of the IFMA Silicon Valley Chapter and Secretary for IFMA's Corporate Facilities Council with a mission is to assist FMs in navigat
Ep. 364: "Create a Culture" – Embracing Continuous Workplace Innovation at WORKTECH New York with Philip Ross of UnGroup
Philip Ross is Founder and CEO of UnGroup where he is an author, advisor, speaker, futurist and commentator on the new world of work. Mike Petrusky asks Philip about the upcoming WORKTECH New York conference and why embracing technology and continuous innovation is essential for workplace leaders who want to stay ahead in our rapidly evolving industry. AI is becoming a conversational technology th
Ep. 363: "Your Best Strengths" – The Five Talents That Really Matter in Leadership and the Workplace with Author Barry Conchie
Barry Conchie is an executive leadership advisor and co-author of the book "The Five Talents That Really Matter: How Great Leaders Drive Extraordinary Performance" which demystifies the aura and complexity surrounding high performing leaders through original research and interviews with high-performing global leaders. Mike Petrusky asks Barry about how his book can help facility management and wor
Ep. 362: "Have a Data Strategy" – Elevating Employee Experiences by Researching the Future at Work with Kyle de Bruin of Leesman
Kyle de Bruin is Managing Director at Leesman where he is passionate about measuring and analyzing the experiences of employees in their places of work. Mike Petrusky asks Kyle about how high-performance offices deliver a great employee experience and they review lessons learned from the past five years of workplace change. The lack of variety in office design is a significant challenge, as employ
Ep. 361: "Rethink Your Waste" – Social Impact Procurement in Facility Management and the Workplace with Michael Amos of Waste to Wonder Worldwide
Michael Amos is Managing Director at Waste to Wonder Worldwide where he is passionate about managing office clearances that empower disadvantaged communities. Mike Petrusky asks Michael about his recent learning lab presentations during IFMA's Facility Fusion where he shared that organizations should consider social enterprises when making procurement decisions to maximize social impact. The ethic
Ep. 360: "What People Are Looking For" – A Facility Manager's Guide to Ergonomics, Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace with Lily Pritchett of Humanscale
Lily Pritchett is Regional Sales Manager at Humanscale and Past President of the IFMA Houston Chapter where she is passionate about consulting with organizations to create experiences that spur creativity and drive innovation with purposeful space design. Mike Petrusky asks Lily about their time together at IFMA's Facility Fusion conference in Austin where industry partners and FM professionals co
Ep. 359: "A Better, Positive Outlook" – Life Sciences, Architecture and Workplace Strategy with Dan Castner, AIA, LEED AP of Mancini Duffy
Daniel Castner, AIA, LEED AP is Principal and Director of the Life Science practice at Mancini Duffy where he is passionate about workplace strategy with a focus on research labs, medical space, and anything requiring a helpful orchestrator of AEC coordination. Mike Petrusky asks Dan about his experiences helping the IFMA community, the importance of client relationships and the use of technology
Ep. 358: "Everything Begins With Trust" – Interior Design and Creating Workplace Environments Where People Thrive with Sabrina Pagani of AECOM
Sabrina Pagani is Principal and Interiors Practice Leader at AECOM where she is passionate about helping clients create impactful environments in which to live, learn, work, and play. Mike Petrusky asks Sabrina about the importance of trust and giving people freedom and clear objectives when creating thriving environments. They explore how facility management leaders must cut through the noise and
Ep. 357: "The Heart of Innovation" – Culture, Leadership and Organizational Change in the Workplace with Porschia Parker-Griffin, MS, PCC of Fly High Coaching
Porschia Parker-Griffin, MS, PCC is Founder and CEO at Fly High Coaching where she is an organizational consultant, career services and strategy leader, and Host of the "Career 101 Podcast". Mike Petrusky asks Porschia about how the physical workspace impacts company culture and employee engagement, while leading to collaboration, innovation and better business outcomes. They explore the marketpla
Ep. 356: "Ask More Questions" – The Empathy-Powered Leadership Journey in the Workplace with Psychologist & Author Jess Baker
Jess Baker is a Chartered Psychologist, Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and Author of the book, "The Super-Helper Syndrome: A Survival Guide for Compassionate People" which is for anyone who wants to understand how helping works and to be better at it. Mike Petrusky asks Jess why she believes that empathy in the workplace is often misunderstood, and she shares the difference
Ep. 355: "Evolution in the World of Work" – Strategies and Operations for Dynamic Workspaces with Adam Stoltz of The Idea Kitchen
Adam Stoltz is a corporate real estate and workplace leader with a focus on strategy, operations, and workplace experience and he is Cofounder at The Idea Kitchen, a shared workspace in the heart of Larchmont, NY. Mike Petrusky asks Adam about his career journey and his current focus on understanding the evolving workplace and how leaders can meet the needs of professionals today. They discuss how
Ep. 354: "Flexibility is the Future of Work" – Strategies for Business Success, Workforce Management and Building Productive Teams with Silvija Martincevic of Deputy
Silvija Martincevic is CEO of Deputy, a global workforce management platform, where she is passionate about creating a culture that expects high performance, but also one where high care and the importance of open and respectful communication is prioritized. Mike Petrusky asks Silvija about her years of experience building, growing and scaling global businesses, including Affirm and Groupon, and h
Ep. 353: "It's a Mindset" – Enhancing Employee Experience and Strategies for the Future of Work with Kelly Duff of Sentinel Technologies
Kelly Duff is Employee Experience Manager at Sentinel Technologies where she is passionate about creating meaningful and engaging workplace experiences that foster growth, community, and purpose. Mike Petrusky asks Kelly for an update on her career journey and they explore how her role has expanded to include a variety of responsibilities such as building community, recognizing employees, and plan
Ep. 352: "Keep Going Forward" – Exploring the Future of Work and the Physical Workplace with Jeff Frick of Menlo Creek Media
Jeff Frick is a podcast host and a media entrepreneur who is passionate about the future of work, leadership, and innovation. He is the host of two podcasts, Work 20XX and Turn the Lens, and he joins Mike Petrusky on this collaboration episode to share his current views on the workplace and the role of the built environment in the future of work. They explore how the physical office can serve as a
Ep. 351: "Keep Reskilling" – Leading Through Change and the Future of FM Innovation with Lorri Rowlandson and Alana Dunoff, ProFM, FMP, IFMA Fellow
Lorri Rowlandson is Senior Vice President for Strategy & Innovation at BGIS in Toronto and Alana Dunoff, ProFM, FMP, IFMA Fellow is a Consultant and Adjunct Professor at Temple University in Philadelphia. They joined Mike Petrusky on stage in front of an audience of FM professionals at IFMA's Facility Fusion in Austin, TX to record a live podcast called "Leading through Change and the Future of FM
Ep. 350: "Do Unto Others" – Leading with Empathy, Understanding and Compassion as we Design Neuroinclusive Workplaces with Kay Sargent of HOK
Kay Sargent is Senior Principal and Director of Thought Leadership for Interiors at HOK where she is a recognized expert on workplace design and strategy and author of the new book, "Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces: Advancing Sensory Processing and Cognitive Well-Being in the Built Environment". Mike Petrusky invites Kay back to the show for a milestone episode and an inspiring conversation ab
Ep. 349: "Lead in the Future" – Connecting Space to Strategy, People to Purpose, and Data to Decisions with Amanda Schneider, LEED AP, MBA of ThinkLab
Amanda Schneider, LEED AP, MBA is Founder & President at ThinkLab, a TedX Speaker, and Host of "Design Nerds Anonymous" podcast where she is passionate about sharing research and insights for the built environment. Mike Petrusky asks Amanda about the evolving role of the workplace, the importance of process innovation over product innovation, and the impact of generational changes in the world of
Ep. 348: "The Art of the Possible" – Evolving Workplace Designs and the Role of Technology in Creating Innovative Spaces with Pendrick Brown of HLW
Pendrick Brown is Managing Director for EMEA and Principal at HLW where he is passionate about delivering architecture and design for commercial clients helping them create the spaces they need. Mike Petrusky asks Pendrick about the evolving workplace, design practices, and the role of technology in creating innovative and effective spaces. They discuss the top priorities for workplace leaders tod
Ep. 347: "Tell Your Story" – Workplace Data, Technology and Facility Management Strategies with John Mackay, CFM and Lauren Ross, NCIDQ, LEED AP of Aleto, Inc.
John Mackay, CFM is Senior Director, Sales & Business Development and Lauren Ross, NCIDQ, LEED AP is CAFM Manager at Aleto, Inc. where they are passionate about aligning the performance of people, process, and technology in the built environment. Mike Petrusky asks John and Lauren about how they work with clients to align workplace strategies with the specific needs of an organization's workforce
Ep. 346: "Partnering for Excellence" – Empowering People by Delivering Facility Management Hospitality Services with Ashleigh Fiora of Striden
Ashleigh Fiora is Vice President and Head of Strategy & Sales at Striden where she creates customized solutions that redefine the workplace experience, fostering collaborative environments and bringing people back into the office to reconnect. Mike Petrusky asks Ashleigh about the newly branded facilities management division of 1Rivet called Striden, which provides outsourced hospitality and facil
Ep. 345: "Bring All Your Ideas" – Integrating Workplace Cultures & Engaging Employee Experiences with Lisa Mitchell-Kastner of ISS Americas
Lisa Mitchell-Kastner is Head of People & Culture and CHRO at ISS Americas where she is passionate about enhancing workplace culture, leveraging technology tools to create an engaging employee experience. Mike Petrusky asks Lisa about her career journey from operations into HR and she shares her perspectives on current workplace trends, including the evolving talent landscape in a post-Covid workp
Ep. 344: "Support That Emotional Intelligence" – Understanding Human Geography and the Power of Place with Tica Masuku of Spaceful
Tica Masuku is a Human Geographer and the Global Workplace Strategy Director at Spaceful where she is passionate about understanding the interrelatedness of the environment and the human condition. Mike Petrusky asks Tica to share insights from her training in human geography and her experiences helping clients manage their workplaces. They explore the trends and challenges in corporate real estat
Ep. 343: "Honing our Ability to Listen" – Facility Management Leadership and the Evolution of Workplace Experience with Christine Mueller of Capital Group
Christine Mueller is Vice President and Director of Office Services Operations & Engineering at Capital Group where she is passionate about creating excellence through coaching, strong relationships, and inspiring others to achieve their most challenging goals. Mike Petrusky asks Christine about her career journey and how she currently views the role of facility management, the evolution of the bu
Ep. 342: "Understand the Reality" – Shaping Experiences in the Workplace across Space, People, and Technology with David Dewane of Geniant
David Dewane is Chief Experience Officer for Physical Space at Geniant where he is passionate about exploring the intersection of space, people and technology in the workplace. Mike Petrusky asks David about understanding the needs and experiences of employees, the evolution of workplace design, and the role of technology in creating more effective and engaging work environments. David says that b
Ep. 341: "Find Meaning and Joy" – Building Innovative and Healthy Workplace Cultures with Jamie Woolf of Creativity Partners
Jamie Woolf is Co-Founder and CEO of Creativity Partners, a renowned innovation cultivator, speaker, and the first Director of Culture at Pixar Animation Studios where she has inspired thousands worldwide to embrace innovation as a catalyst for personal and organizational transformation. Mike Petrusky asks Jamie about her time at Pixar and they explore how physical environments and organizational
Ep. 340: "Begin with the End in Mind" – Creating Amazing Workplaces by Building Effective Relationships at Work with Todd Davis of FranklinCovey
Todd Davis is a Senior Consultant and Thought Leader, the former Chief People Officer at FranklinCovey, and author of the book "Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work". Mike Petrusky asks Todd about the importance of understanding employees, creating engaging work environments, and the principles of effective leadership as outlined in the book "The 7 Habits of Hig
Ep. 339: "How Do We Turn It Around?" – Workplace Resilience, Creativity and Culture with Author Rex Miller
Rex Miller is a renowned expert in optimizing human and team performance, strategic foresight, and organizational transformation with a long history of serving the facility management and corporate real estate communities. Mike Petrusky asks Rex about their recent time together in Dallas at the IFMA / CoreNet North Texas Tech Symposium where they shared some of the challenges facing workplace lead
Ep. 338: "Attract a Hybrid Workforce" – Creative Workplace Strategies and Innovative Design with Albert De Plazaola of Unispace
Albert De Plazaola is Senior Principal of Global Workplace Strategy at Unispace where he is passionate about design strategy, workplace strategy and change management with the intent to bring design thinking to solve business problems. Mike Petrusky asks about the opportunity FM and corporate real estate leaders have today to think differently about the workplace and address legacy issues in offic
Ep. 337: "Calculate the Risks" – Communicate with Courage to Overcome Challenges in FM and the Workplace with Author Michelle Gladieux
Michelle Gladieux is President of Gladieux Consulting and Author of the book "Communicate with Courage: Taking Risks to Overcome the Four Hidden Challenges" where she focuses on leadership and communication, strategic planning facilitation, and building creative tools that yield personal and professional development. Mike Petrusky asks Michelle to share her views on communication and how it applie
Ep. 336: "What Lies Ahead?" – AI's Role in Solving Key Challenges in Facility Management with Dean Stanberry, SFP, CFM of the IFMA Global Board of Directors
Dean Stanberry, SFP, CFM is Immediate Past-Chair on the IFMA Global Board of Directors where he is passionate about applying his collective skills and experience toward advancing the FM profession. In early January, Mike Petrusky hosted Eptura's first webinar of 2025 where he asked Dean about the findings in a recently released report from IFMA titled "Gamechanger: A Facility Manager's Guide to Bu
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