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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 v...

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...

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 dis...

Darrell Rounds, FMA, C.E.M. is Operations Group Manager at General Motors in Detroit, MI where he is a leader of all things Facilities Management for GM's World HQ at Renaissance Center and 30 regional sites across the U.S. Mike Petrusky asks Darrell about his career journey in facilities operations and asset management which leads to a broad-reaching discussion around "starting with why", strateg...

Dan Bladen is Co-Founder & CEO at Chargifi and Peter Ankerstjerne is Global Facility Management & Employee Services Lead at JLL and First Vice Chair of the IFMA Global Board of Directors. Dan and Peter joined Mike Petrusky and his co-host Madison Dujka on a recent "Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream" to discuss facility management technologies, advancement in wireless charging, touch-free...

Wayne Whitzell, LEED AP, CEST, AIPE, BEP, GBO is Executive Vice President at DFS Green and Gordon Wright is the director of HOK's global WorkPlace practice and a member of HOK's global Board of Directors. Wayne and Gordon joined Mike Petrusky and his co-host Madison Dujka on a recent "Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream" to discuss some practical ideas around workplace safety and how facili...

Kelly Johnson is Director of Facility Services at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and Geoff Snavely is Vice President and General Manager at Millicare Floor & Textile Care and they both are leaders at the Capital Chapter of IFMA in Washington, DC. Kelly and Geoff joined Mike Petrusky and his co-host Madison Dujka on a recent "Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream" to discu...

Rex Miller is a consultant, speaker, and the author of several books including "Whole - What Teachers Need to Help Students Thrive" and "The Healthy Workplace Nudge: How Healthy People, Culture, and Buildings Lead to High Performance". In April 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called "Managing Stress & Humanizing the Workplace Machine in Unprecedented Times" where Rex discussed...

Steve Todd is AVP, Global Head of Workplace at Nasdaq and Founder of Open Sourced Workplace where Mike Petrusky visits with him every morning for a YouTube livestream to discuss workplace issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mike asks Steve about how he is holding up personally after more than two months in lockdown as we are all forced to adapt to our "quarantine life". During a particularly busy...

Chad Smith is Vice President of Product Strategy at iOFFICE and Lorri Strasser is Vice President of Global Solutions at NELSON Worldwide. On May 12, 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called "Design a Safer Workplace with Appropriate Physical Distancing" where Chad and Lori shared a vision of the strategies and technologies that will allow organizations to plan an effective return...

Kay Sargent is Senior Principal and Director of WorkPlace at HOK where she is a recognized expert on workplace design and strategy issues. She is an award-winning designer who has worked with several Fortune 500 companies to optimize their global real estate portfolios and create innovative work environments. This week's podcast episode features highlights from the "Workplace Innovator Interactive...

Stormy Friday is an internationally recognized speaker in facility management, is Chair of the ProFMI Commission, and has served on the IFMA Board of Directors and the BOMI International Board of Trustees, Stan Mitchell is CEO of Key Facilities Management International and a recognized pioneer in the development of FM as a professional discipline worldwide, and Kylash Ramesh serves as a Management...

Tyrel Melville, FMP is the Senior Regional Manager, Real Estate & Facilities for Scotiabank and an Adjunct Lecturer for UWI - ROYTEC's suite of Real Estate courses. In March 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called "The Intelligent Facility Management Transition - How FMs Start Smartly in New Roles" where Tyrel Melville talked about why job transitions matter to facility managers...

Cristina Herrera, Prosci, and Simone Fenton-Jarvis, BSc, MBA, FIWFM are change management experts with a passion for creating people-centric workplaces and offering inspiration during these challenging times. This week's podcast episode features highlights from the "Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream" which was broadcast on April 8, 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mike Petrusky...

Jodi Parrott is Facilities Planning Manager at FBL Financial Group, Inc. in Des Moines, Iowa where she uses her background in design to manage spaces and elevate the workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Jodi about the importance of change management and collaboration across departments and they discuss why having a positive mindset is essential in our changing world. Jodi and Mike agree that FM leaders m...

During the global coronavirus crisis, Mike Petrusky and Madison Dujka are hosting a weekly, interactive livestream version of the Workplace Innovator Podcast. Each Wednesday, at Noon ET, Mike and Madi chat with workplace leaders about their experiences and lessons they are learning, while also taking questions from the live audience about how we can continue to encourage and inspire each other dur...

Dawn Mueller, CFM is the Facilities Manager at World Resources Institute and a long-time leader in the IFMA community where she has a passion for the professional development of its members. Mike Petrusky asks Dawn to share her FM story and they reminisce about connecting at World Workplace and how they have found value in networking at local IFMA chapters and events. They also share an understand...

Kerry Wekelo is Chief Operating Officer at Actualize Consulting where she is focused on enhancing team experiences by creating a work environment that supports thriving employees and a sought-after workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Kerry about her book "Culture Infusion: 9 Principles to Create and Maintain a Thriving Organizational Culture" and they agree that employee experience begins with recruitme...

Geoff Snavely hosts a special edition of the show as we celebrate this major milestone for "The Workplace Innovator Podcast" – Episode #100! The tables are turned for Mike Petrusky when Geoff takes over asking the questions with the help of past guests of the podcast, including Thomas L. Mitchell, Jr., CFM, CFMJ, IFMA Fellow, Kay Sargent, David Wagner, Andrea Sanchez, Rex Miller, Robert D. Fox, AI...

Katy Redmond is Senior Director of Integrated Portfolio Services at JLL and Dusty Duistermars is Senior Vice President of Digital Advisory at JLL. In February 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called "Workplace Data Improves Employee Experience & CRE Performance" featuring an interactive conversation about what has changed in the marketplace since both guests had last appeared on...

Louise Watts is Co-Director of HPC Global & Transition Hub where she is passionate about empowering people to embrace the future of work. Mike Petrusky asks Louise about how her background and experience in the performing arts informs her work as a high performance coach while encouraging us to be lifelong learners. In an era where human skills such as communication, connection and creativity are...

Sarah McEneaney is a Partner and Digital Talent Leader at PwC where she is part of the leadership team tasked with upskilling PwC's 50,000+ employees. Mike Petrusky asks Sarah how organizations can prepare for their own digital transformations and create a culture where digital disruption is seen as an opportunity and not the threat for workplace leaders. Mike and Sarah discuss how workplace leade...

Natalie Kapoulas is Director of Work Better Programs at OPX, a consultancy using design to create opportunities, generate better ideas and solve business challenges. Mike Petrusky asks Natalie about the unique OPX process called "Integrated Operating Environment" (IOE), a set of innovative assessment tools designed to investigate how the correct integration of people, tools and place result in wor...

Jill Johnson, FACHE is Vice President of Operations at MedStar Harbor Hospital and Regional Vice President of Behavioral Health at MedStar Health where she is a key architect of strategies that define the hospital's growth and drive its journey from good to great. Mike Petrusky asks Jill about her career experiences, her passion for healthcare and her desire to make a difference in the lives of th...

Derek Bacigal, CHFE is Director of Engineering at the Hale Koa Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii where he strives to deliver exceptional facility management services to both his internal and external customers. Mike Petrusky asks Derek to share about his passion for the FM profession, his involvement with IFMA, and his focus on core competencies around people, place and process while prioritizing sustaina...