
Workplace Innovator Podcast
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The Workplace Innovator Podcast, hosted by speaker, entrepreneur, and answer-man Mike Petrusky, offers real-world insights from top facility management & workplace leaders on how to use tech, talent, and tenacity to create the best workplaces on earth.
Workplace Innovator Podcast
2d ago
Rex Miller is a renowned expert in optimizing human and team performance, strategic foresight, and organizational transformation with a long history of serving the facility management and corporate real estate communities. Mike Petrusky asks Rex about their recent time together in Dallas at the IFMA / CoreNet North Texas Tech Symposium where they shared some of the challenges facing workplace leaders in 2025 and explored how the industry needs to shift its focus from technical skills to human and leadership skills. There's a lack of emphasis on curiosity, experimentation, and building stakehol ..read more
Workplace Innovator Podcast
1w ago
Albert De Plazaola is Senior Principal of Global Workplace Strategy at Unispace where he is passionate about design strategy, workplace strategy and change management with the intent to bring design thinking to solve business problems. Mike Petrusky asks about the opportunity FM and corporate real estate leaders have today to think differently about the workplace and address legacy issues in office design and strategy. They explore the importance of leadership when creating the culture and workspaces that will meet the needs of the hybrid workforce, while also enhancing productivity. Albert ex ..read more
Workplace Innovator Podcast
2w ago
Michelle Gladieux is President of Gladieux Consulting and Author of the book “Communicate with Courage: Taking Risks to Overcome the Four Hidden Challenges” where she focuses on leadership and communication, strategic planning facilitation, and building creative tools that yield personal and professional development. Mike Petrusky asks Michelle to share her views on communication and how it applies to challenges we face in managing the built environment today. Communication involves risk, engaging in a new mindset or behavior with no guarantee of the result, so Michelle offers strategies to co ..read more
Workplace Innovator Podcast
3w ago
Dean Stanberry, SFP, CFM is Immediate Past-Chair on the IFMA Global Board of Directors where he is passionate about applying his collective skills and experience toward advancing the FM profession. In early January, Mike Petrusky hosted Eptura’s first webinar of 2025 where he asked Dean about the findings in a recently released report from IFMA titled "Gamechanger: A Facility Manager's Guide to Building a Relationship with AI”. Dean shared how artificial intelligence can automate repetitive tasks, augment human capabilities, and offset workforce shortages as we seek to care for the built envir ..read more
Workplace Innovator Podcast
1M ago
Tom Ryckaert is Founder of consultancy & advisory firm 2nRich and the author of "Disruptive Workplaces: How to Create Your Sustainable & Future-Proof Work Environment". He has over 20 years of experience in the facility market and currently serves as a board member at IFMA Belgium where he leads innovation and technology initiatives for Belgium. Mike Petrusky asks Tom about his new book and they explore how data management is becoming increasingly important in providing services and managing facilities. Smart building solutions and technology can greatly enhance the operation and maint ..read more
Workplace Innovator Podcast
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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 i ..read more
Workplace Innovator Podcast
2M ago
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 ..read more
Workplace Innovator Podcast
2M ago
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 tog ..read more
Workplace Innovator Podcast
2M ago
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 profes ..read more
Workplace Innovator Podcast
2M ago
Nick Lynn, PhD is Senior Director of Employee Experience and Engagement at WTW, a global professional services firm, where he is passionate about using EX insights to solve business problems, such as simplifying the way people work and encouraging collaboration and innovation. Mike Petrusky asks Nick about the current world of the workplace and how leaders can build a culture of trust and higher engagement. They explore the importance of employee well-being and fostering a sense of community in a holistic way that includes physical, mental, financial, and social aspects. The most effective lea ..read more