Ep. 344: “Support That Emotional Intelligence” – Understanding Human Geography and the Power of Place with Tica Masuku of Spaceful
Release Date: 03/18/2025
Ep. 354: “Flexibility is the Future of Work” – Strategies for Business Success, Workforce Management and Building Productive Teams with Silvija Martincevic of Deputy
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology
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 her current views of Gen Z and the expectations of frontline workers today. They explore flexibility as a strategy for long-term business success, improving employee sentiment, engagement, and...
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Ep. 353: “It’s a Mindset” – Enhancing Employee Experience and Strategies for the Future of Work with Kelly Duff of Sentinel Technologies
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology
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 planning social events. Mike and Kelly agree that the pandemic dramatically changed the concept of workplace experience, shifting the focus from physical office amenities to remote and hybrid work models,...
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Ep. 352: “Keep Going Forward” – Exploring the Future of Work and the Physical Workplace with Jeff Frick of Menlo Creek Media
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology
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 place for meaningful interactions and experiences and discuss the role that technology can play in understanding space utilization and enhancing the experience of employees who come into the office....
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Ep. 351: “Keep Reskilling” – Leading Through Change and the Future of FM Innovation with Lorri Rowlandson and Alana Dunoff, ProFM, FMP, IFMA Fellow
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology
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 Innovation” where they discussed change management and the role of technology in the built environment. Mike asked his guests to share practical use cases as they focused on sharing...
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Ep. 350: “Do Unto Others” – Leading with Empathy, Understanding and Compassion as we Design Neuroinclusive Workplaces with Kay Sargent of HOK
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology
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 about the importance of neuro-inclusive design in the workplace and the impact of the built environment on individuals. Kay believes that designing with intention and evidence-based methods is...
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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
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology
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 work today. They explore the integration of human resources, workplace design, and technology, and the need for professionals to connect space to strategy, people to purpose, and data to...
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Ep. 348: “The Art of the Possible” – Evolving Workplace Designs and the Role of Technology in Creating Innovative Spaces with Pendrick Brown of HLW
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology
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 today and explore hybrid models and the importance of agile and flexible spaces. Pendrick believes that understanding the unique culture and ethos of each company is essential for creating a design that...
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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.
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology
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 and the role of technology in tracking space utilization and occupancy. They explore the value of data in making informed decisions about space management and utilization and agree there is a...
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Ep. 346: “Partnering for Excellence” – Empowering People by Delivering Facility Management Hospitality Services with Ashleigh Fiora of Striden
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology
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 facilities services to enhance the workplace experience. They explore the importance of change management, employee engagement, and the integration of new technologies with a hospitality mindset to...
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Ep. 345: “Bring All Your Ideas” – Integrating Workplace Cultures & Engaging Employee Experiences with Lisa Mitchell-Kastner of ISS Americas
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology
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 workplace where employees have expectations for flexible working arrangements and desire a strong alignment with the company's purpose and values. Lisa believes that multigenerational workforces and...
info_outlineTica 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 estate and facility management, the importance of understanding the interplay between people and place, and the impact of the digital age on our workplace experiences. Tica believes that the physical environment can influence behaviors, emotions, and productivity, so FM and CRE leaders must use storytelling to help people appreciate the value of design strategy and the power of place. Mike and Tica share stories about Australia, music, and their community of professionals, as they offer the inspiration you need to be a Workplace Innovator!
Connect with Tica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ticamasuku/
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