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Noelle Via Borda is Senior Program Manager of Workplace Design at Adobe where she is focused on designing workplace policies, programs and environments that are human-centered. Mike Petrusky asks Noelle about her passion for creating a great workplace experience using cross-functional experimentation, inclusive design based in employee engagement, and refining the vision for the future of Adobe's workplace ecosystem. They discuss the changed expectations of the workforce and explore how Noelle is using insights gained from "Lab82", Adobe's workplace innovation and experimentation engine, to plan strategies for the future of work. Mike and Noelle find common interest in sci-fi and fantasy films and offer music and stories of inspiration to help you become a workplace innovator in your organization! Connect with Noelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noelleviaborda/ Learn more about Adobe: https://www.adobe.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/

Nick Baum is Portfolio Optimization Manager at BAE Systems Australia where he is responsible for optimizing the performance of the BAE Systems Australia Property Portfolio to drive competitive advantage. Mike Petrusky asks Nick about his views on workplace strategy, the evolution of workplace design and forecasting the future needs of the company's real estate portfolio. They explore changing expectations of the workforce, the value of the office and building a culture that meets the needs of human beings in today's world. Mike and Nick also discuss Australian music and offer inspirational quotes that will help encourage you to be a workplace innovator in your organization! Connect with Nick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-baum/ Learn more about BAE Systems: https://www.baesystems.com/en-aus/home Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/

Lisa Whited is the Founder and Chief Transformation Officer of WTF (Workplace Transformation Facilitation), a Senior Associate with Advanced Workplace Associates (AWA) and the author of "Work Better. Save the Planet: The Earth-First Workplace is Good for People, Great for Business". Mike Petrusky asks Lisa about how her experience and education in interior architecture, management and leadership, coupled with her interest in inclusivity and community building, allows her to help her clients improve employee engagement. They explore the challenges of building a workplace culture that integrates the overlap of vision, people and place while offering inspiration to help you be a workplace innovator in your organization! Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisawhited/ Learn more about AWA: https://www.advanced-workplace.com/ Find out more about Lisa and buy the book: https://www.workbettersavetheplanet.com/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Erica Keswin is an Author, Speaker, Podcast Host and Workplace Strategist who is a trusted guide for companies around the world looking for ways to connect their teams, increase engagement, and create a human workplace. In September 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called "Bring Your Human to Work: When People Thrive, Business Thrives" where Erica shared how to lead your team with purpose in a post-pandemic era when navigating work-life balance is more important than ever. Mike and Erica explored the best ways to lead remote and hybrid teams and discussed how successful leaders align employee needs with organizational objectives. They agree that it is essential to prioritize employees' wellbeing and discover how rituals play an essential role in bring people together. Check out these audio highlights from the broadcast and then download the full hour-long video with audience Q&A! Connect with Erica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericakeswin/ Watch the full video of Mike and Erica: https://lp.iofficecorp.com/bring-your-human-to-work Find Erica's LinkedIn Learning course on Human Leadership: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ericakeswin_calling-all-leaders-check-out-my-brand-activity-6953391823444705280-PhSe Discover more resources from Erica: https://ericakeswin.com/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Brandon Holden is CEO of Eptura™, the global worktech company that brings together nine software products to provide solutions for people, workplaces and assets to enable everyone to reach their full potential. Mike Petrusky visits Brandon near Eptura's™ Salt Lake City, UT office to discover the story and vision of the company formed by the merger of iOffice + SpaceIQ with Condeco. With 16.3 million users across 115 countries, Eptura™ is trusted by over 16,000 of the world's leading companies to realize a better future at work. Mike asks Brandon about the market opportunity, brand strategy and leadership philosophy that drives the team at Eptura™ to help customers meet the expectations of their people today and for the future. They explore the role of the workplace, the evolution of spaces and the power of data in the world of facilities and asset management to optimize collaboration, innovation and productivity. Mike and Brandon offer insights and inspiration for workplace leaders and share how Eptura™ will be the essential tech tool for everyone at work. Read the full press release here: https://eptura.com/news/condeco-ioffice-spaceiq-form-eptura/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Cristina Herrera is Founder of Cristina Herrera Consulting, LLC in New York City where she is fiercely committed to supporting organizations to grow with purpose in reaching their goals by developing change management strategies, workplace strategies, coaching and start up consulting. Mike Petrusky asks Cristina about our changing world and how her expertise in change management, workplace strategy and global cross-cultural experiences have prepared her to deliver human-centered design in organizations today. They explore the importance of aligning new world values with business outcomes by leading with empathy, directing with candor and managing with agility. Mike and Cristina share a love of 90's dance music and they offer another inspirational duet along with many practical tips for workplace innovators everywhere! Connect with Cristina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misscristinaherrera/ Learn more about of Cristina Herrera Consulting: https://cristinaherreraconsulting.com/ Listen to Cristina's "Origin Story" from Ep. 52 of the show: https://workplaceinnovator.iofficecorp.com/podcast/workplace-strategy-inspiration-from-young-cre-professional Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Vik Bangia is the CEO of Verum Consulting, LLC in Minneapolis, MN where he is passionate about helping clients prepare for the future of work while disrupting the status quo in corporate real estate and facilities management. Mike Petrusky asks Vik about the evolution of the workplace and the need for compassionate leadership in organizations as we head into the post-pandemic world. They explore changing expectations of the workforce and how innovative leaders are creating a return to office strategy that communicates the purpose and value of space. Mike and Vik have known each other a long time and they are not afraid to explore controversial topics and deal with the polarization and challenges facing workplace leaders today. Check out this episode to get the practical advice and inspiration you need to be a workplace innovator! Connect with Vik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vik-bangia-0b54522/ Learn more about Verum Consulting: https://verumconsulting.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Bob Fox is Chairman & Principal at FOX Architects and Publisher at Work Design Magazine, Jennifer Ingram is Founder & CEO at Calibrated Lens, LLC and Yasmien Fadl is AVP, Head of Workplace Design & Experience, Enterprise Real Estate at TD Bank. In August 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar "Announcing the Winners of the 2022 Next Work Environment Competition" where he and the panel discussed the state the workplace today and reviewed the insights and data trends captured during the competition. They explored visions of the future of the work environment and offered practical advice and inspiration for workplace innovators everywhere. Check out these audio highlights from the broadcast and then download the full hour-long video with audience Q&A! Connect with Bob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-d-fox-aia-iida-leed-ap-89a3586/ Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-ingram-she-her-hers-62801a4b/ Connect with Yasmien on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmienfadl/ Learn the winners of the 2022 Next Work Environment Competition: https://www.workdesign.com/2022/09/2022-tnwec-winners-hms/ Watch the full video with winner reveal: https://lp.iofficecorp.com/announcing-the-winners-of-work-design-2022-next-work-environment-competition Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Christa Dodoo, CFM, CIWFM, FMP, CMQ-OE is Head of Facilities Management Services at the United Nations World Food Programme where she has extensive experience in operations maintenance, real estate, vendor contract management and budgeting (OPEX and CAPEX). Mike Petrusky asks Christa about her journey throughout the world of FM and her passion for advancing the profession while encouraging leaders to take advantage of the unique opportunities available to them today. They discuss the evolution of the workplace, change management and the power of technology in the future of work with a focus on human experiences. Mike and Christa offer practical advice and inspiration for facility management leaders across the globe while encouraging you to be a workplace innovator in your organization. Connect with Christa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christa-dodoo-cfm/ Learn more about the UNWFP: https://www.wfp.org/ Attend IFMA's World Workplace: https://worldworkplace.ifma.org/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Lorri Rowlandson is Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation for BGIS, a leading global provider of facility management services, where she has spent the past decade tackling highly complex real estate related outsourcing and expense management solutions. Mike Petrusky welcomes Lorri back to the show to find out her latest insights and practical advice around managing the future of work and the workplace. They explore the challenges and opportunities facing workplace leaders as organizations adjust to the complex dynamics of meeting their business goals while also satisfying the needs of the workforce. Lorri offers her top three factors for future success while she and Mike deliver some inspiration to help you be a workplace innovator in your organization! Connect with Lorri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorri-rowlandson-a4a48b17/ Learn more about BGIS: https://www.bgis.com/us/ Attend IFMA's World Workplace: https://worldworkplace.ifma.org/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com