Ep. 324: “Prioritize Well-being” – Data-Driven Solutions for Improving Workplace Experience with Bryan Berthold of Cushman & Wakefield
Release Date: 10/01/2024
Ep. 334: “Understand the Challenges” – Facility Management and CRE Tech Leadership in 2025 with Ed Buckley of TDIndustries
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology
Ed Buckley is Vice President of Facilities Operations at TDIndustries in Dallas, TX where he is passionate about supporting his clients and serving his teams. Mike Petrusky asks Ed about the role of the FM and CRE leader in 2025 and they explore how the industry must continue to adapt to the changing nature of work and the built environment. Understanding and addressing the challenges faced by frontline teams is crucial for effective management and technology can be used to improve their work experience. Ed shares his view of A.I. in facility management and how our teams can have significant...
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Ep. 333: “Farewell 2024” – Embracing Change in Facility Management, CRE, and the Workplace with Podcast Host Mike Petrusky
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology
Mike Petrusky reflects on the past year and the lessons learned hosting the show, speaking with industry thought-leaders, and exploring new technologies in the world of work and the workplace. He shares an update on plans for the New Year while giving a summary of a recent speech where he was asked to inspire a team of facility management professionals. Mike encourages his listeners to continuously evaluate and be open to new ideas, technologies, and skills while embracing change as an opportunity rather than a threat. The power and paradox of technology, the importance of inspiring leadership...
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Ep. 332: “Free Up More Time” – Leveraging FM Tools & Strategies for Better Building Operations with Lyle D. Gladney, CFM, FMP, CPMM of Clairmont Oaks
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology
Lyle D. Gladney, CFM, FMP, CPMM is a Facilities Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the mechanical, building technologies, and service industries. He is currently the Building Operations Director at Clairmont Oaks and a Past President of the IFMA Atlanta Chapter where he is known for a strong leader skilled in Budgeting, HVAC, and Operations Management. Mike Petrusky asks Lyle about his career journey, challenges facing the FM industry, and they discuss the tools and strategies needed to thrive in today’s built environment. Join Mike and Lyle as they drive around Atlanta...
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Ep. 331: “It Takes Everyone” – FM Technology & Leading Change in the Hybrid Workplace with Aimee Grossman, CFM, Lena Thompson, IFMA Fellow, and Sarah Burns
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology
Aimee Grossman, CFM, CBRM, COEE is AVP of Facility Management & Workplace Experience at AdvaMed, Lena Thompson, IFMA Fellow, FMP, SFP is an Adjunct Professor & IFMA Qualified Instructor while serving on the IFMA Global Board of Directors, and Sarah Burns is a Partner Account Manager at Eptura. Mike Petrusky hosted a live roundtable discussion for the Capital Chapter of IFMA called “How Evolving Systems Can Empower Facility Professionals” where the panelists discussed integrating workplace technology with the overall management of the built environment and the evolving role of FM...
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ENCORE: Innovation and Inspiration for Facility Management, CRE, and Workplace Leaders with Kay Sargent, Geoff Snavely, and Sarah Sims, CWP
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology
One of the highlights of 2024 was creating a full video podcast with Kay Sargent of HOK, Geoff Snavely of MilliCare, and Sarah Sims, CWP of Earthjustice to celebrate our 300th episode! Recorded and filmed at the HOK offices in Washington, DC, the panel discusses the evolution of the FM industry, changing cultures and the need for flexibility, all while emphasizing the opportunity listeners have to ensure the sustainability of work and the wellbeing of employees. Revisit this milestone with me! Watch the full video on YouTube: Connect with Kay on LinkedIn: Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn: ...
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Ep. 330: “A Curious Nerd” – Data Governance, AI, and Embracing FM Innovation with Drew DePriest, MCR.w, WELL AP of McKesson
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology
Drew DePriest, MCR.w, WELL AP is Director of Real Estate Operations Technology at McKesson where he is passionate about innovating in the built environment using the latest CRE, facility management, and autonomous building strategies. Mike Petrusky asks Drew about the rapid pace of change in technology and the workplace and how he keeps up by engaging with industry connections while constantly being “a curious nerd”. Drew believes that data governance has become our paramount concern, so he leads his teams with a focus on ensuring data quality and accuracy. When considering new...
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Ep. 329: “Understanding Occupier Sentiment” – Exploring the Research into Office and Real Estate Trends with Julie Whelan of CBRE
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology
Julie Whelan is SVP and Global Head of Occupier Thought Leadership at CBRE where she is passionate about identifying market trends impacting the occupier in the office and industrial space. She is lead author of CBRE’s 2024 Americas Office Occupier Sentiment Survey which provides insights from 225 corporate real estate executives. Mike Petrusky asks Julie details about the report and what it reveals about office occupiers seeking to align their workspaces with hybrid work models while meeting their business objectives. They explore current and future portfolio strategies and the importance...
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Ep. 328: “A Digital Infrastructure” – Building Technologies & Smarter Workspaces for Optimizing Human Health with Erin McDannald of Elevated
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology
Erin McDannald is CEO at Lighting Environments, Environments by LE and Powered by Elevated where she envisions a world where technology seamlessly enriches lives by providing the end user with an amazing digital experience that focuses on health, wellness, communication, and building controls. Mike Petrusky ask Erin her perspectives on the workplace and why she believes that a digital infrastructure is crucial for future buildings as technology advances. They explore the role of air quality and lighting on our workplace experiences as leaders seek to reduce stress loads on employees and...
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Ep. 327: “Ask Questions” – Building Resilient Organizations by Preparing for Change with Jim Frawley of Bellwether
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology
Jim Frawley is an Executive Development Consultant and Coach who is passionate about building resilient organizations by helping people plan for and respond to change. He is a Ted Talk speaker, author of “Adapting In Motion: Finding Your Place In The New Economy” and Host of the “Jim's Take Podcast”. Mike Petrusky ask Jim his perspectives on how the post-pandemic workplace has fundamentally changed due to technological advances and the changing psychology of the workforce. They explore how facility management and corporate real estate leaders must enhance their change management...
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ENCORE: “Radical Change in Facility Management” with Lena Thompson, Kay Sargent, Mayra Portalatin, and Geoff Snavely
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology
Did you miss our session at IFMA’s World Workplace 2024 in San Antonio, TX? We discussed “Radical Change in Facility Management: Lean In or Be Left Behind” and prepared the audience for the new frontier of the built environment. We must all be leaders who are not afraid to upskill, leverage tech, and “be comfortable being uncomfortable”. As we navigate through an uncertain future, remember to enjoy the ride and be a Workplace Innovator! Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: Learn more about Eptura™: Connect with Mike on LinkedIn:
info_outlineBryan Berthold is Global Lead of Workplace Experience at Cushman & Wakefield where he is passionate about transforming workplace experiences using data-driven solutions. Mike Petrusky ask Bryan to share the latest research and insights his team has discovered related to the importance of well-being in the workplace and how facility management and corporate real estate leaders can improve the overall employee experience. They agree that flexibility and choice are essential components of a positive workplace experience and Bryan shares the data to back this up. As the purpose of office spaces shifts towards community and connection, FM and real estate professionals are well-positioned to take the lead in solving the challenges of hybrid work due to their integrated problem-solving skills. Tune in as Mike and Bryan offer you the information and inspiration you need to be a workplace innovator in your organization!
Connect with Bryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanberthold/
Learn more about C&W Experience per Square Foot™ Instant Insights: https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/united-states/insights/experience-per-square-foot-instant-insights
Check out the “On My Way To Work” video series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSkmmkVFvM4E39sM-pNaGhLoG0dkM947o
Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/workplace-innovator/
Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/
Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/