Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology

Megan Thompson is owner of Spark Interiors, Darin Rose CFM, SFP, GGP is Facility Manager at the City of Lone Tree, and Darren Kanthal is an HR consultant and Principal of The Kanthal Group. In September 2019, Mike Petrusky met in Denver, CO with Megan, "FM" Darin, and "HR" Darren to broadcast a live webinar called "Essential Workplace Collaborations: Designing the Workplace for the Workforce of Tomorrow". This webinar was recorded in front of a live audience at the 2019 RockCon Built Environment Expo & Conference where the panel explored practical ways to encourage collaboration across departments, design space to meet the needs of your workforce, and inspire you be a workplace innovator in your organization! Download the FREE "Workplace & Space Management Software" report from Verdantix: https://www.iofficecorp.com/verdantix-report-mp Download the full webinar conversation: https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-download-essential-workplace-collaborations Connect with Megan Thompson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganthompson-interiordesigner/ Connect with "FM" Darin Rose on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darinrose1/ Connect with "HR" Darren Kanthal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenkanthal/ Register for the next iOFFICE webinar on "Defining Your Workplace - A Vision for the Future": https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-defining-your-workplace Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

David Wagner is Vice President of Global Solutions at NELSON Worldwide where he leads the go-to-market strategy, client relationship management, and corporate development functions to help clients successfully achieve their real estate and business goals. Mike Petrusky asks David about how NELSON uses innovation while implementing holistic solutions including brand strategy, user insights, workplace consulting, graphic design, interior design and architecture. They discuss the trends and challenges in the workplace today and explore what is driving future workplace experiences. Mike asks David about the influence of other industries like retail and hospitality on the journey of employees in organizations today. This episode brings valuable insight and inspiration that will help you be a workplace innovator! Download the FREE "Workplace & Space Management Software" report from Verdantix: https://www.iofficecorp.com/verdantix-report-mp Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-c-wagner/ Learn more about NELSON Worldwide: https://nelsonworldwide.com/ Watch Mike's Ted-style talk from Dublin: https://youtu.be/DudLzQoU1X0 Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Sharon G. Kinsman, CFM is the Senior Vice President of Facilities and Administration at the National Association of Broadcasters where she provides value-added workplace strategy and change management guidance to its senior leadership team. Mike asks Sharon about her involvement in IFMA and how partnerships with industry experts advance the workplace and how collaboration across internal departments help to drive the culture. Sharon and Mike discuss the NAB's plans to build and relocate to a new HQ building down at the capital waterfront in Washington, DC. They cover change management and workplace cultures and the important role that FMs have in helping with not only planning construction and physical moves, but in moving organizations forward both technologically and culturally. In this fun and relaxed conversation, Mike and Sharon share a love of music that leads to a Herb Alpert edition of podcast karaoke! Download the FREE "Workplace & Space Management Software" report from Verdantix: https://www.iofficecorp.com/verdantix-report-mp Connect with Sharon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-goldener-kinsman-cfm-1402487/ Learn more about NAB: https://www.nab.org/ Watch Mike's Ted-style talk from Dublin: https://youtu.be/DudLzQoU1X0 Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Craig Loeber is Director of Growth for CommonGrounds Workplace where he is committed to serving others with an appreciation for the complex global challenges and opportunities we face in our interconnected and technologically accelerating world. Looking beyond the current headlines, Mike Petrusky asks Craig to explain the state of the "workplace as a service" industry and why he believes that the trends show flexible space will continue to be an essential part of Fortune 1500 real estate portfolios as strategic planning timelines are reduced. Craig and Mike discuss how technological advancements and culture changes have made coworking an important product that is part of an overall ecosystem that is adapting to the needs of modern organizations. They agree that the most valuable tech tools of the future will be those that enhance employee productivity and deliver frictionless experiences for the occupants of our facilities. Craig highlights the fact that talent attraction and retention is top of mind for executives today and the flexible workplace will allow leadership teams deliver options that meet the expectation of the workforce of the future. As always, Mike asks about music leading to an inspiring version of EDM podcast karaoke! Download the FREE "Workplace & Space Management Software" report from Verdantix: https://www.iofficecorp.com/verdantix-report-mp Connect with Craig on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-loeber-bb13a42a/ Learn more about CommonGrounds Workplace: https://cgworkplace.com/ Watch Mike's Ted-style talk from Dublin: https://youtu.be/DudLzQoU1X0 Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Sue Salvemini is an executive coach, business consultant, and the author of "Leadership By Choice: 7 Keys for Maximizing Your Impact and Influence in the Workplace… Right Where You Are". Mike Petrusky asks Sue about her corporate and military experience developing leaders, building teams, launching medical device products and businesses. She has done this by repeatedly creating a clear vision, establishing an achievable plan and executing. As a leader, Sue understands the value of developing people for growth and productivity. Mike and Sue share a philosophy around the opportunities that workplace leaders have to impact their organizations in a powerful way and they find inspiration through music and motivational quotes that will help you be a workplace innovator! Download the FREE "Workplace & Space Management Software" report from Verdantix: https://www.iofficecorp.com/verdantix-report-mp Connect with Sue on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suesalvemini/ Learn more about Sue & her book: https://focalpointeinc.com/publications/ Watch Mike's Ted-style talk from Dublin: https://youtu.be/DudLzQoU1X0 Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Javier Maldonado, MBA, CFM, RPA® is Director of Corporate Facilities at VF Corporation, the home of brands like JanSport and The North Face, where he has a passion for creating exceptional workplace experiences for the occupants of his facilities. During this conversation from 2018, Mike Petrusky asked Javier to share stories about how the company encourages employees to "live your brand" and they offered inspiration around the importance of employee engagement. Javier discussed his FM background and how a collaborative approach with other departments impacts the company's workplace culture. Mike and Javier talked about change in the workplace and how a positive and flexible attitude can help us be successful as we lead our organizations into the future. The episode also features a new update about VF Corporation's campus move from Alameda, CA to Denver, CO and Mike brings us up to date after a recent conversation with Javier! Download the FREE "Workplace & Space Management Software" report from Verdantix: https://www.iofficecorp.com/verdantix-report-mp Connect with Javier on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javier-maldonado/ Download the webinar on "Designing the Workplace for the Workforce of the Future": https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-download-essential-workplace-collaborations Watch Mike's Ted-style talk from Dublin: https://youtu.be/DudLzQoU1X0 Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Mayra Portalatin, SFP, LEED AP is Vice President of Facilities Services at NVE, Inc. where she provides strategy and direction to individual facility managers spanning across 2,000,000+ square feet of multi-story offices, multi-use living quarters, scientific research laboratory space, campus-like environments and at 20 other Government-leased buildings. A long-time contributor to the show, Mayra joins with Mike Petrusky to celebrate this milestone episode of the podcast – Episode #75! They discuss the changes impacting the built environment over the past several years and explore how facility management professionals must evolve to keep up with technology in the workplace of the future. As organizations rethink the way they configure their workspace and manage the flexible office, Mayra shares her insight and experiences as an FM consultant and now practitioner. Mike and Mayra have a passion for IFMA, education, and music, which leads to a fun conversation that you won't want to miss! Download the FREE "Workplace & Space Management Software" report from Verdantix: https://www.iofficecorp.com/verdantix-report-mp Connect with Mayra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayraportalatin/ Hear more inspiration from Mayra: http://www.kayrellconnections.com/episode75 Watch Mike's Ted-style talk from Dublin: https://youtu.be/DudLzQoU1X0 Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Kelly Duff is an Employee Engagement Leader at Allstate in Chicago where she believes it's all about creating grass roots experiences for employees, with a direct focus on growth and development, wellness, and orientation. Mike Petrusky asks Kelly to share about how her background in facility management and the radio industry influenced her passion for workplace and what it takes to create amazing workspaces. Mike and Kelly discuss the top trends and challenges impacting Allstate today and they offer practical advice and tips for elevating the employee experience. With a shared love of radio and music, Mike and Kelly stumble into a chat about a classic 80's movie soundtrack which, of course, leads to some podcast karaoke! Download the FREE "Workplace & Space Management Software" report from Verdantix: https://www.iofficecorp.com/verdantix-report-mp Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyduffwrites/ Follow Kelly on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KellyDuffWrites Watch Mike's Ted-style talk from Dublin: https://youtu.be/DudLzQoU1X0 Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

The summer of 2019 was filled with podcast episodes that delivered insight and inspiration to our workplace innovator community. Mike Petrusky revisits some of the best moments that shouldn't be missed, starting with an interview with book author and long-time friend of the show, Katie King, where they discussed "The Paradox of Artificial Intelligence". Then, Mike shares some of his favorite moments of the summer when he visited the Smithsonian and discussed music with Scottie Benjamin and then had the chance to interview Shane Rogers from Australia about his viral article titled "The Career Advice I Wish I Had a 25". Keeping up with technology trends is a big part of the podcast, so Mike talks with Rich Berliner about 5G and asks Chris Moriarty of IWFM about what he believes are the top trends impacting our industry. Finally, Mike reveals one of the most popular conversations of the summer was the webinar and podcast episode about Aligning FM & HR to Drive Employee Experience featuring John Mackay and Heather Davis! Download the FREE "Workplace & Space Management Software" report from Verdantix: https://www.iofficecorp.com/verdantix-report-mp Watch Mike's Ted-style talk from Dublin: https://youtu.be/DudLzQoU1X0 Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Holly Hindmarsh is an Occupancy Planner & Workplace Strategist at Buildingi, Nancy Barton is Associate Manager, Facilities Services at Acorda Therapeutics, and Susan Veres is Senior Director, Facilities and Business Risk Management at Acorda Therapeutics. Mike Petrusky chatted with them all during "The Big Easy Workplace Summit 2019", the iOFFICE User Conference in New Orleans. Great personal connections and content are at the heart of a valuable industry event and Mike shares his excitement about the fall schedule of conferences coming up as he also looks forward to the iOFFICE UC2020 which is scheduled for April of next year in Las Vegas! Learn about the iOFFICE UC2020 in Las Vegas: https://www.iofficecorp.com/2020-workplace-experience-conference Connect with Holly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyhindmarsh/ Connect with Nancy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-barton-3834268/ Connect with Susan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-veres-33a45316/ Listen to a past podcast with highlights from UC19: https://www.iofficecorp.com/podcast/highlights-from-the-big-easy-workplace-summit Watch Mike's Ted-style talk from Dublin: https://youtu.be/DudLzQoU1X0 Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/