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Leonie M. Hicks is a Workplace Strategy & Change Consultant at Unispace where she is passionate about delivering human-centered change management, design and workplace experience strategies. Recorded in Melbourne, Australia, Mike Petrusky asks Leonie about her corporate real estate journey and the ways she helps organizations with innovative change and engagement strategies that bring out the best in their people. They explore the challenges faced by facility management and workplace leaders as they try to balance the needs of the workforce with required business outcomes and offer a strategy to co-create workplace guidelines with end users. Mike and Leonie discover they have a shared interest in science fiction, stoic philosophy and pop diva music that serves as inspiration while they deliver practical advice that will help you to be a workplace innovator in your organization! Connect with Leonie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonie-m-hicks/ Learn more about Unispace: https://www.unispace.com/ Watch Leonie deliver her CoreNet Global Young Leaders RED talk: https://youtu.be/tDsqrTo7ID4 Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

Philip Ross is a speaker, author, futurist, and advisor on the new world of work. He is the founder and CEO of both UnGroup (UnWork, WORKTECH & WORKTECH Academy) and Cordless Group where he is passionate about exploring the future workplace. Recorded in Melbourne, Australia, Mike Petrusky asks Philip about the role of the FM as we look toward a future of hybrid or virtual offices and whether it is time to rethink the very nature and design of the workplace. They explore topics addressed in Philip’s book “Unworking: The Reinvention of the Modern Office” and discuss how technology, human behavior and workplace strategy will intersect in the future of work. Mike and Philip discover a kinship through Australian music and seek to offer inspiration that will help you to be a workplace innovator in your organization! Connect with Philip on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cordless/ Learn more UnWork: https://www.unwork.com/ Get the book “Unworking: The Reinvention of the Modern Office”: https://www.amazon.com/Unworking-Reinvention-Modern-Jeremy-Myerson/dp/1789146682 Find out about upcoming WORKTECH events: https://worktechevents.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

Stephen Ballesty is Director at In-Touch Advisory where he is passionate about delivering sustainable outcomes for his clients while ensuring adherence to good governance, standards, compliance, and continuous process improvements. Recorded live in Sydney, Australia, Mike Petrusky asks Stephen about his experience in asset management, facility management and his many contributions to the IFMA community. They explore the challenges facing the built environment, the value of the ISO 41000 series of standards and the future role of the FM, while offering guidance for leaders seeking to have a positive impact on ESG priorities. Tune in to hear stories about IFMA, a plan to elevate the global FM community and some inspiration that will encourage you on your journey to be an Asset Champion! Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-ballesty-9649064/ Explore the In-Touch Advisory website: https://in-touchadvisory.com/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Discover more Asset Champion Podcast episodes: https://assetchampion.iofficecorp.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

Brendan Robinson is Director of Facilities and Operations for Corporate Real Estate at Under Armour where he is passionate about aligning the mission of his organization with facility management and global workplace trends. Recorded live at NFMT 2023 in Baltimore, Mike Petrusky asks Brendan to revisit some of the predictions he made in late 2019 on “Defining Your Workplace – A Vision for the Future”. What has changed in our post-pandemic world and how can you support your people in the new frontier of work and the workplace? Mike and Brendan discuss flexible workplaces, understanding data, delivering office amenities and creating a wonderful employee experience for today’s workforce. Check out this conversation to find insights and inspiration that will help you be a workplace innovator in your organization! Connect with Brendan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjrobinson/ Learn more about Under Armour: https://www.underarmour.com/en-us/ Listen to Brendan's 2019 podcast presentation on “A Vision for the Future”: https://workplaceinnovator.iofficecorp.com/podcast/defining-your-workplace-a-vision-for-the-future Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Kelly Mackin is Co-Founder of Motives Met, the work wellbeing platform empowering people to create their best work life and workplace, and the author of the upcoming book, “Work Life, Well Lived”. Mike Petrusky asks Kelly about the challenges facing workplace leaders as they navigate the tension between meeting the needs of individuals, teams and the broader culture in our organizations today. The future workplace will require an emphasis on the wellbeing of the workforce and an understanding of the motives that drive each of us, so Kelly shares research and insights using THE MOTIVES CIRCUMPLEX™, a framework that offers insight into the 28 human needs driving wellbeing at work. Kelly believes that when you put motives at the heart of your team or organization, you create a culture where everyone is empowered, take’s responsibility, and is a change agent for a better collective workplace. Check out this conversation to learn more about how you can be a workplace innovator in your organization! Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-mackin-52793110/ Learn more about Motives Met: https://www.motivesmet.com/ Take the Motives Met Assessment: https://www.motivesmet.com/take-the-assessment/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

Joshua Berry is the Co-founder and Managing Director of Econic, an innovation, transformation, and strategy consulting company and the author of “Dare to Be Naive: Unleash Ripples of Impact in Life and Business”. Mike Petrusky asks Joshua about the world of work and the workplace while exploring how leaders can take informed, impactful action to be a force for good in light of rapidly changing workforce and consumer expectations. They discuss the paradoxes of the workplace and offer practical advice for facility management and corporate real estate professionals as they navigate the future of work. Mike and Joshua agree that creating an environment where our teams can thrive requires a holistic understanding the physical workplace, organizational policies and our beliefs about human behavior. Check out this conversation to learn more about how you can be a workplace innovator in your organization! Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshberrygphr/ Learn more about the book: https://joshualeeberry.com/dare-to-be-naive/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

Kay Sargent is Senior Principal and Director of WorkPlace at HOK where she is a recognized expert on workplace design and strategy issues. Kay is responsible for helping clients redefine how, when and where their people work, working in tandem to support a holistic design approach that integrates an organization’s people, processes and technology. Mike Petrusky welcomes Kay back to the show for a candid discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing workplace leaders as they balance the needs of individuals while creating spaces and strategies that also build teams and a thriving culture. They revisit some of Kay’s past predictions, offer practical advice for facility management professionals, and discuss how future generations can be successful in the workplace. On this fast-paced episode you will discover ways that you can be a workplace innovator in your organization! Connect with Kay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-sargent-53b2431/ Learn more about HOK: https://www.hok.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

Jeremy Kopstein is Senior Manager, Gl obal Business Systems Management at Uber, Carole Hunter is Senior Director, Occupancy Management at CBRE and Emily (Neff) Botello is Managing Director, Americas Consulting at CBRE. In February 2023, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called “Magnetizing the Workplace During Economic Uncertainty” where these panelists shared their insights about how workplace leaders are rebuilding human connections. They discuss how companies must learn how to navigate employees returning to the office amid economic uncertainty while exploring how businesses can better balance cost, space utilization, and employee engagement. They offer research referenced in CBRE’s Global Workplace & Occupancy Insights Report, CBRE’s RTO Checklist and Eptura’s 2023 Workplace Predictions Report. Check out these audio highlights from the broadcast and then download the full hour-long video with audience Q&A! Download CBRE’s Global Workplace & Occupancy Insights Report: https://www.cbre.com/insights/books/2022-cbre-global-workplace-and-occupancy-insights Download the full 2023 Workplace Predictions Report from Eptura™: https://eptura.com/discover-more/resources/worktech-trends/ Connect with Jeremy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-kopstein/ Connect with Carole on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carole-s-hunter-3520a413/ Connect with Emily on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-neff-botello-5624ab23/ Watch the full hour-long video with Mike, Jeremy, Carole and Emily: https://lp.iofficecorp.com/2023-magnetizing-the-workplace-during-economic-uncertainty Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

Mark Eltringham is an author, editor, journalist, speaker and Publisher at Workplace Insight, the UK's most widely read online source of ideas, news and information about the office design and management sector. Mike Petrusky welcomes Mark back to the show for the first time “post-pandemic” to take a nuanced look at the many challenges facing workplace leaders today. They explore hybrid working policies and discover the parallels between complex organizational decision-making and the Jeff Goldblum classic film “The Fly”. Mike and Mark share concerns about social media, artificial intelligence and younger generations as technology intersects with work and the workplace of the future. In the end, they deliver a hopeful message by offering inspiration through music and pop culture to enable you to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-eltringham-2071804/ Learn more about Mark’s publications: https://workplaceinsight.net/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.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. Recorded live in New York City, Mike Petrusky asks Erica to update the audience on the insights she will share in her forthcoming book, “The Retention Revolution: 7 Surprising (and Very Human!) Ways to Keep Employees Connected to Your Company”. Mike also describes some lessons learned during WORKTECH’s Financial Workplace Conference 2023 and asks Erica to share her perspectives on the challenges facing leaders today. Should policies be built using mandates for return to office, should we try to magnetize the workplace, or will success require a combination of both? Mike and Erica explore the role of facility management and other disciplines in the future of work and offer practical advice to help you be a workplace innovator in your organization! Connect with Erica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericakeswin/ Learn more about Erica’s books and resources: https://ericakeswin.com/ Listen to Mike & Erica’s last conversation: https://workplaceinnovator.iofficecorp.com/podcast/bring-your-human-to-work-when-people-thrive-business-thrives Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/