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The 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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Sep 1, 2020 • 21min
Ep. 124: Facility Management & CRE Strategy for Return to Office and the Future Workplace with Corrina Knight, MBA, CFM, FMP & Dougal Jeppe
Corrina Knight, MBA, CFM, FMP is Director of Global Facilities Operations at Red Hat where she provides strategic direction to the CRE team ensuring effective and efficient operations across Red Hat's global real estate portfolio. Dougal Jeppe is Executive Vice President and a Commercial Real Estate Advisor at Colliers International where he works to ensure a company's real estate matches its business goals. Corrina and Dougal joined Mike Petrusky and his co-host Madison Dujka on a recent "Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream" to discussed return to office strategies that put people first while they also explored how real estate and workplace trends are changing. This highlight episode offers valuable insights delivered during our weekly live broadcast happening every Wednesday at Noon ET. Connect with Corrina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corrina-knight/ Connect with Dougal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dougaljeppe/ Listen to Dougal's "Office Space Podcast": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-office-space-podcast/id1513815593?uo=4 Watch the full livestream recording: https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-download-workplace-innovator-interactive-livestream23 View all past livestream recordings: https://www.iofficecorp.com/resources?type=livestreams 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

Aug 25, 2020 • 21min
Ep. 123: Workplace 2021 – Get Ahead of "The New Normal" by Communicating Data and Truth with Vik Bangia of Verum Consulting, LLC
Vik Bangia is a Strategy, Operations, and Corporate Real Estate Outsourcing Specialist and the CEO of Verum Consulting, LLC based in Minneapolis, MN. Vik joined Mike Petrusky and his co-host Madison Dujka on a recent "Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream" to discuss the emotional challenges of returning to offices, the future of the workplace in 2021 and how leaders should keep the wellbeing of the workforce top of mind while planning for it all. This highlight episode offers valuable insights delivered during our weekly live broadcast happening every Wednesday at Noon ET. Connect with Vik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vik-bangia-0b54522/ Read the full LinkedIn article on "Workplace 2021": https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/workplace-2021-get-ahead-new-normal-vik-bangia-vik-bangia/?trackingId=jjcQyHA85unFA53NKGgF%2BQ%3D%3D Learn more about Verum Consulting: https://verumconsulting.com/ View the full recording of this and all past livestream broadcasts here: https://www.iofficecorp.com/resources?type=livestreams 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

Aug 18, 2020 • 21min
Ep. 122: Change Management and Communication in Uncertain Times with Annemarie Fleming of IFMA NYC & Andrea Sanchez of IFMA Foundation
Annemarie Fleming is GWI Chair & Webinar Moderator for IFMA NYC and Andrea Sanchez is Marketing/Communications Chair and Trustee at the IFMA Foundation. Annemarie and Andrea joined Mike Petrusky and his co-host Madison Dujka on a recent "Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream" to discuss change management strategies and practical communication tips to help lead your organizations through these uncertain times. This highlight episode offers valuable insights delivered during our weekly live broadcast happening every Wednesday at Noon ET. Connect with Annemarie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemarie-fleming/ Connect with Andrea on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acsanchez/ Watch the full livestream recording: https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-download-workplace-innovator-interactive-livestream19 View all past livestream recordings: https://www.iofficecorp.com/resources?type=livestreams 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

Aug 11, 2020 • 20min
Ep. 121: Maintaining Workplace Health through a Pandemic by Leveraging the WELL Building Standard™ with Angela Spangler, MS, WELL Faculty, AEP
Angela Spangler, MS, WELL Faculty, AEP is Education and Healthcare sector lead at the International Well Building Institute. She is also a WELL Faculty and Associate Ergonomics Professional. In July 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called "Maintaining Workplace Health Through Office Design and Pandemic Preparation" where Angela discussed the WELL Building Standard™, the leading tool for advancing public health and well-being in buildings globally. Mike asked Angela about how WELL building design, operations, and policies can help workplace leaders prevent the spread of infectious disease, prepare for impact, increase resiliency, and support recovery from global health challenges like the one we're experiencing now. Connect with Angela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelaspangler/ Learn more about the WELL Health Safety Rating: https://www.wellcertified.com/health-safety Discover COVID-19 Strategies from WELL: https://resources.wellcertified.com/tools/strategies-from-the-well-building-standard-to-support-in-the-fight-against-covid-19/ Watch the full webinar video with Angela and Mike: https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-download-maintaining-workplace-health-through-office-design-and-pandemic-preparation Register for future "Workplace Innovator Interactive" livestreams: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-2020-weekly-livestream 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

Aug 4, 2020 • 20min
Ep. 120: Long-Term Views on Workplace Strategy and Employee Experience with Lena Thompson, FMP, SFP of APA & Susan Clarke of Verdantix
Lena Thompson, FMP, SFP is Director of Building Operations & Administrative Services at the American Psychological Association and Susan Clarke is Research Director - Smart Buildings at Verdantix. Lena and Susan joined Mike Petrusky and his co-host Madison Dujka on a recent "Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream" to discuss future offices, remote working, smart building technologies, and leading our organizations during a pandemic. This highlight episode offers valuable insights delivered during our weekly live broadcast happening every Wednesday at Noon ET. Connect with Lena on LinkedIn: https:/www.linkedin.com/in/lena-thompson-5b05a86/ Connect with Susan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-clarke-79b3a225/ Watch the full livestream recording: https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-download-workplace-innovator-interactive-livestream16 View all past livestream recordings: https://www.iofficecorp.com/resources?type=livestreams 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

Jul 28, 2020 • 20min
Ep. 119: Remote Worker Engagement, Experience and Growth Strategies with Heather Davis of KGO & Darren Kanthal of The Kanthal Group
Heather Davis, PHR, SHRM-CP, CDE is Director of KGO's Change Management + Employee Experience practice and Darren Kanthal, CPCC, PHR, DiSC is a Certified Executive Coach and Leadership Coach at The Kanthal Group. Heather and Darren joined Mike Petrusky and his co-host Madison Dujka on a recent "Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream" to discuss adapting employee engagement and experience strategies to remote workplaces. This highlight episode offers valuable insights delivered during our weekly live broadcast happening every Wednesday at Noon ET. Connect with Heather on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatheredavis/ Connect with Darren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenkanthal/ Watch the full livestream recording: https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-download-workplace-innovator-interactive-livestream17 View all past livestream recordings: https://www.iofficecorp.com/resources?type=livestreams 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

Jul 21, 2020 • 21min
Ep. 118: The Future of the Office, Creative Workplace Strategies and Rethinking our Workspaces with Lorri Rowlandson of BGIS
Lorri Rowlandson is Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation for BGIS, a leading global provider of real estate management and facility management services, where she focuses on delivering "practical innovation" to the workplace. Lorri joined Mike Petrusky and his co-host Madison Dujka on a recent "Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream" to discuss the future of the workplace and how leaders can create an environment that encourages creativity and celebration. This highlight episode offers valuable insights delivered during our weekly live broadcast happening every Wednesday at Noon ET. Connect with Lorri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorri-rowlandson-a4a48b17/ Sign up to be notified about Lorri's new book: https://www.leadinginnovationatwork.com/new-book-community Learn more about Lorri and her podcast: https://www.lorrirowlandson.com/ View the full recording of this and all past livestream broadcasts here: https://www.iofficecorp.com/resources?type=livestreams 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

Jul 14, 2020 • 21min
Ep. 117: Returning to the Office versus Remote Working (Pros & Cons) with Steve Todd of Nasdaq & Open Sourced Workplace
Steve Todd is AVP, Global Head of Workplace at Nasdaq and Founder of Open Sourced Workplace where Mike Petrusky chats with him every morning on "OSW Daily", a YouTube and Facebook livestream. Mike and Steve share recent articles related to return to office planning and protocols, wellness, facing our fears, and the future of remote working. They explore both the benefits and downside of shifting views on remote work and debate about the fact that while increased flexibility is a positive, many organizations may strictly measure the value of an employee based on productivity and output. Steve and Mike agree that recognizing some of the things that employees are missing during this pandemic period is an essential first step for empathetic workplace leaders who want to create new ways of connecting with and supporting their workforce. Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevetoddexec/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Watch the full video with Steve & Mike on OSW Daily, a YouTube livestream: https://youtu.be/96F2j-hagsg Read the articles referenced during this discussion: https://www.facilitatemagazine.com/content/features/2020/06/01/return-work-guides-thematic-analysis-0 https://apsters.com/workplace-wellness-market-estimate-to-boost-growth-in-demand-by-2026-with-top-key-players-wellness-workplace-solutions-compsych-fitlinxx-healthifyme/ https://www-seanblanda-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.seanblanda.com/our-remote-work-future-is-going-to-suck/amp/ Watch the video interview with Irish footballer Paul McVeigh: https://youtu.be/CRWRAX8w1QE Register for the "Workplace Innovator Interactive" livestream: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-2020-weekly-livestream Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com

Jul 7, 2020 • 20min
Ep. 116: Prioritizing Workplace Wellbeing and Mental Health during a Pandemic with Leigh Stringer of EYP & Kristen Sharp of Epic Fitness
Leigh Stringer, LEED AP, is an author, researcher, workplace strategy expert and Managing Principal of EYP in Washington, DC and Kristen Sharp is a Corporate Wellness Coach and the Co-Owner of Epic Fitness near Phoenix, AZ. Leigh and Kristen joined Mike Petrusky and his co-host Madison Dujka on a recent "Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream" to discuss workplace wellbeing during the pandemic. This highlight episode offers valuable insights delivered during our weekly live broadcast happening every Wednesday at Noon ET. Connect with Leigh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighstringer/ Connect with Kristen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-sharp%F0%9F%A7%98%F0%9F%8F%BB%E2%80%8D%E2%99%80%EF%B8%8F%F0%9F%8F%8B%F0%9F%8F%BB%E2%80%8D%E2%99%80%EF%B8%8F-corporate-wellness-coach-2aa0697a/ Listen to the full livestream recording: https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-download-workplace-innovator-interactive-livestream13 View all past livestream recordings: https://www.iofficecorp.com/resources?type=livestreams 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

Jun 30, 2020 • 20min
Ep. 115: Support Your Remote Employee Experience & Future Workplace with Tim Oldman of Leesman & Jo Sutherland of Magenta
Tim Oldman is Founder & CEO at Leesman where he directs research to measure employee experience and Jo Sutherland, MA, MCIPR, MPRCA is Managing Director at Magenta Associates where she helps workplace leaders communicate better with their employees, customers and prospects. Tim and Jo joined Mike Petrusky and his co-host Madison Dujka on a recent "Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream" to discuss working from home experiences, leveraging survey data and workplace communication strategies to help guide your workforce during the pandemic. This highlight episode demonstrates the valuable insights delivered during our weekly live broadcasts every Wednesday at Noon ET! Connect with Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timoldman/ Connect with Jo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josuthers/ Listen to the full livestream recording: https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/1055553559470585602 Find out the latest information about the Leesman WFH research: https://www.leesmanindex.com/ Learn more about Magenta Associates: https://www.magentaassociates.co/ Register for future "Workplace Innovator Interactive" livestreams: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-2020-weekly-livestream 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


