Best Austin Technology Council Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 370: “Influence Others” – How Leaders Can Make Workplace Interaction More Productive with Hayley Blunden, PhD of American University’s Kogod School of Business 22:18

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Hayley Blunden, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Management at the Kogod School of Business at American University where she focuses on researching how leaders can make challenging workplace interactions more productive. Mike Petrusky asks Professor Blunden about the new world of work and the workplace and why she believes that human interactions a…

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Ep. 369: “Fostering Communities” – The Role of Hospitality in Facility Management and the Workplace with Rene van Camp of ISS North America & Guckenheimer 21:42

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Rene van Camp is Chief Hospitality Officer at ISS North America, the global facility management company, and Principal of Guckenheimer, its culinary brand where he is a senior leader in luxury and lifestyle hospitality and workplace experience management. Mike Petrusky asks Rene about the role of hospitality in the workplace today and why he believ…

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The Future of Work with Tom Alexander 39:40

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In this episode of Austin Tech Connect, Thom Singer sits down with Tom Alexander, co-founder and CEO of Holistic, for a candid conversation about the future of work and what a great employee experience really looks like. Tom shares lessons from working in Chicago's tech scene at "1871" and the mayor’s office, and explains why many executives say pe…

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Like Clockwork with Sam Goodner 36:15

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Austin Tech Connect is sponsored by Calavista Software: Software Development without the Drama. In this episode of Austin Tech Connect, Thom Singers sits down with long-time friend and Austin tech leader, Sam Goodner. Sam arrived in Austin in 1992 after growing up in Europe and serving in the Swiss Army Special Forces. He cut his teeth at Dell, the…

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Ep. 368: “SuperShifts” – Transforming How We Live, Learn, and Work in the Age of Intelligence with Author Dr. Ja-Nae Duane of Brown University 24:37

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Dr. Ja-Nae Duane is a behavioral scientist, entrepreneur, award-winning innovator and author of the new book, “SuperShifts: Transforming How We Live, Learn, and Work in the Age of Intelligence”. Mike Petrusky asks Ja-Nae about the book in which she and her co-author, futurist Steve Fisher, deliver an incisive overview of how we are at the end of on…

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Barriers to Bridges, Building an Inclusive Austin Tech Ecosystem with Michael Ward Jr. 32:27

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In this episode of Austin Tech Connect, the official podcast of the Austin Technology Council, Thom sits down with returning guest Michael Ward Jr., the social entrepreneur behind Universal Tech Movement. Formerly known as Austin Urban Tech Movement, UTM is an EdTech nonprofit on a mission to connect communities to the tech industry through workfor…

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Ep. 367: “Find a Mentor” – Adopting a Growth Mindset and the Science of Motivating People in the Workplace with David Yeager, PhD of the University of Texas at Austin 22:32

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David Yeager, PhD, is a professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and the co-founder of the Texas Behavioral Science and Policy Institute. Mike Petrusky asks David about his closing keynote address during IFMA’s Facility Fusion 2025 where he inspired facility management leaders to have a growth mindset as they care for the people…

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The Age of Abundance for All with Brett Hurt 45:21

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In this episode of Austin Tech Connect, host Thom Singer welcomes back Brett Hurt, one of Austin’s most recognized serial entrepreneurs. Brett first appeared on the show in December 2022, and now returns following the recent sale of his company, Data.World, to ServiceNow. Known for his lifelong dedication to technology and community, Brett shares c…

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Ep. 366: “Invisible Architecture” – Building Trust, Meaning, and Community in the Workplace with Amanda Muzzarelli of Trascent 20:02

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Amanda Muzzarelli is a Director at Trascent where she is a Global Real Estate & Facilities Executive and an AI Enthusiast empowering innovation in complex enterprises. Mike Petrusky asks Amanda about her focus on the importance of interpreting the less visible aspects of workplace strategy, such as trust, meaning, and community while they explore t…

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The Power of the Pivot: Product Management Across Industries with Carlisha Robinson 36:38

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In this episode of Austin Tech Connect, Thom Singer sits down with Carlisha Robinson, a seasoned product leader, consultant, and longtime Austinite whose career journey mirrors the rise of Austin’s technology ecosystem. Carlisha describes herself as a “serial product manager,” but her story reveals so much more... she is a connector, a problem solv…

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Ep. 365: “What You Can Bring to the Table” – Professional Development in Your Facility Management Journey with Richard Peterson, CFM, FMP, SFP of ABM & IFMA’s Corporate Facilities Council 21:09

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Richard Peterson, CFM, FMP, SFP is Director of IFM at ABM Industries Supporting Waymo where he is responsible for overseeing facility management operations and is passionate about driving operational excellence, safety, and innovation. He also serves as Vice President of the IFMA Silicon Valley Chapter and Secretary for IFMA’s Corporate Facilities …

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Camp Enterprise - a program from the Rotary Club of Austin 34:20

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This episode of Austin Tech Connect dives into one of the city’s most impactful youth programs: Camp Enterprise, a Rotary Club of Austin initiative that has been shaping young entrepreneurs for more than four decades. Hosted each February, Camp Enterprise brings together high school juniors from across Central Texas for an immersive, three-day expe…

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Ep. 364: “Create a Culture” – Embracing Continuous Workplace Innovation at WORKTECH New York with Philip Ross of UnGroup 25:20

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Philip Ross is Founder and CEO of UnGroup where he is an author, advisor, speaker, futurist and commentator on the new world of work. Mike Petrusky asks Philip about the upcoming WORKTECH New York conference and why embracing technology and continuous innovation is essential for workplace leaders who want to stay ahead in our rapidly evolving indus…

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Ep. 363: “Your Best Strengths” – The Five Talents That Really Matter in Leadership and the Workplace with Author Barry Conchie 20:39

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Barry Conchie is an executive leadership advisor and co-author of the book "The Five Talents That Really Matter: How Great Leaders Drive Extraordinary Performance" which demystifies the aura and complexity surrounding high performing leaders through original research and interviews with high-performing global leaders. Mike Petrusky asks Barry about…

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Responsible AI Implementation with Bonnie Caver 31:59

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This Week's Guest: Bonnie Caver, Founder of Reputation Lighthouse In this episode, Thom Singer welcomes Bonnie Caver, a respected communications strategist and longtime Austin tech leader, to explore the topic of responsible AI implementation. With decades of experience in reputation management, change strategy, and executive leadership support, Bo…

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Ep. 362: “Have a Data Strategy” – Elevating Employee Experiences by Researching the Future at Work with Kyle de Bruin of Leesman 25:31

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Kyle de Bruin is Managing Director at Leesman where he is passionate about measuring and analyzing the experiences of employees in their places of work. Mike Petrusky asks Kyle about how high-performance offices deliver a great employee experience and they review lessons learned from the past five years of workplace change. The lack of variety in o…

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Unlocking The Oceans and Blue Tech with Joe Wolfel, CEO of Terradepth 34:55

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In this episode of Austin Tech Connect, Thom Singer sits down with Joe Wolfel, CEO of Terradepth and former Navy SEAL, to explore the intersection of military discipline, ocean technology, and entrepreneurship. Joe shares his journey from leading special operations missions to building one of the most innovative ocean data companies in the world...…

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Ep. 361: “Rethink Your Waste” – Social Impact Procurement in Facility Management and the Workplace with Michael Amos of Waste to Wonder Worldwide 20:47

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Michael Amos is Managing Director at Waste to Wonder Worldwide where he is passionate about managing office clearances that empower disadvantaged communities. Mike Petrusky asks Michael about his recent learning lab presentations during IFMA’s Facility Fusion where he shared that organizations should consider social enterprises when making procurem…

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Ep. 360: “What People Are Looking For” – A Facility Manager’s Guide to Ergonomics, Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace with Lily Pritchett of Humanscale 22:53

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Lily Pritchett is Regional Sales Manager at Humanscale and Past President of the IFMA Houston Chapter where she is passionate about consulting with organizations to create experiences that spur creativity and drive innovation with purposeful space design. Mike Petrusky asks Lily about their time together at IFMA’s Facility Fusion conference in Aust…

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Ep. 359: “A Better, Positive Outlook” – Life Sciences, Architecture and Workplace Strategy with Dan Castner, AIA, LEED AP of Mancini Duffy 21:44

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Daniel Castner, AIA, LEED AP is Principal and Director of the Life Science practice at Mancini Duffy where he is passionate about workplace strategy with a focus on research labs, medical space, and anything requiring a helpful orchestrator of AEC coordination. Mike Petrusky asks Dan about his experiences helping the IFMA community, the importance …

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Space Workforce Incubator for Texas 49:54

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The Future of Space Is in Texas: Workforce, Rockets, and Real Opportunity; In this episode of Austin Tech Connect, Thom Singer sits down with Leon Vanstone and Geoff Tudor from SWIFT (Space Workforce Incubator for Texas) for a deep dive into one of the state’s most ambitious frontiers: the space economy. With over 2,000 space and aerospace companie…

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From Hustle to High-Growth with Cyril Allgeier 37:09

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In this engaging episode of Austin Tech Connect, Thom Singer sits down with Cyril Allgeier, Co-Founder and CRO of CodingIT, for a fast-moving and wide-ranging conversation that weaves together personal grit, entrepreneurial insight, and big ideas for Austin’s tech future. Cyril shares his unique path from hospitality and car sales to leading a soft…

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Ep. 358: “Everything Begins With Trust” – Interior Design and Creating Workplace Environments Where People Thrive with Sabrina Pagani of AECOM 21:43

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Sabrina Pagani is Principal and Interiors Practice Leader at AECOM where she is passionate about helping clients create impactful environments in which to live, learn, work, and play. Mike Petrusky asks Sabrina about the importance of trust and giving people freedom and clear objectives when creating thriving environments. They explore how facility…

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The Future of Energy Is Austin: Sean Voigt’s Bold Vision 45:29

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In this episode of Austin Tech Connect, Thom Singer sits down with Sean Voigt, the founder and CEO of Energy Innovation Hub Texas, for a deep and energizing conversation about the future of clean energy and why Austin is uniquely positioned to lead it. Sean shares his personal journey... from growing up in South Africa and attending Stanford, Colum…

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Ep. 357: “The Heart of Innovation” – Culture, Leadership and Organizational Change in the Workplace with Porschia Parker-Griffin, MS, PCC of Fly High Coaching 20:36

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Porschia Parker-Griffin, MS, PCC is Founder and CEO at Fly High Coaching where she is an organizational consultant, career services and strategy leader, and Host of the “Career 101 Podcast”. Mike Petrusky asks Porschia about how the physical workspace impacts company culture and employee engagement, while leading to collaboration, innovation and be…

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Capturing Cow Burps: Unconventional Climate Tech with Griffin Cherry 30:19

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In this episode of Austin Tech Connect, Thom Singer sits down with Griffin Cherry, the founder of EcoVanguard... a startup tackling climate change from a surprising angle. Griffin is not your typical tech entrepreneur. With a background that includes building airplanes, working in restaurants, and becoming a top roofing salesperson, he's now leadin…

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Ep. 356: “Ask More Questions” – The Empathy-Powered Leadership Journey in the Workplace with Psychologist & Author Jess Baker 23:45

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Jess Baker is a Chartered Psychologist, Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and Author of the book, “The Super-Helper Syndrome: A Survival Guide for Compassionate People” which is for anyone who wants to understand how helping works and to be better at it. Mike Petrusky asks Jess why she believes that empathy in the workplace is o…

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From Supercomputers to Startups: Jake Moilanen on Building What’s Next 34:27

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In this episode of Austin Tech Connect, host Thom Singer sits down with Jake Moilanen, founder and CTO of Ironlight and the general partner of the Seraph Group’s Austin-focused fund, for a dynamic conversation about building and investing in the future of Austin tech. Jake shares his journey from working on mainframes at IBM to launching startups i…

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Ep. 355: “Evolution in the World of Work” – Strategies and Operations for Dynamic Workspaces with Adam Stoltz of The Idea Kitchen 22:02

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Adam Stoltz is a corporate real estate and workplace leader with a focus on strategy, operations, and workplace experience and he is Cofounder at The Idea Kitchen, a shared workspace in the heart of Larchmont, NY. Mike Petrusky asks Adam about his career journey and his current focus on understanding the evolving workplace and how leaders can meet …

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Ep. 354: “Flexibility is the Future of Work” – Strategies for Business Success, Workforce Management and Building Productive Teams with Silvija Martincevic of Deputy 22:06

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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 glob…

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Austin Gives and the Power of Community Philanthropy 23:52

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This episode of Austin Tech Connect dives deep into how philanthropy can be the common thread uniting all corners of our business community. Thom Singer sits down with Bobby Jenkins, President of ABC Home & Commercial Services and Chair of Austin Gives, to talk about why giving back is not just good for the soul... it’s good for business. The conve…

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Startup Roots, Strategic Future with Jason Parrish 42:28

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In this episode of Austin Tech Connect, Thom Singer sits down with Jason Parrish, co-founder of Altus Nova, for a candid conversation about the evolution of Austin’s tech scene and his personal journey as a founder. Jason reflects on arriving in Austin in the late '80s, launching his first startup in the early '90s, and how legendary figures like D…

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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 20:18

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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 b…

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Ep. 370: “Influence Others” – How Leaders Can Make Workplace Interaction More Productive with Hayley Blunden, PhD of American University’s Kogod School of Business 22:18

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Ep. 369: “Fostering Communities” – The Role of Hospitality in Facility Management and the Workplace with Rene van Camp of ISS North America & Guckenheimer 21:42

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The Future of Work with Tom Alexander 39:40

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Like Clockwork with Sam Goodner 36:15

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Ep. 368: “SuperShifts” – Transforming How We Live, Learn, and Work in the Age of Intelligence with Author Dr. Ja-Nae Duane of Brown University 24:37

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Barriers to Bridges, Building an Inclusive Austin Tech Ecosystem with Michael Ward Jr. 32:27

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Ep. 367: “Find a Mentor” – Adopting a Growth Mindset and the Science of Motivating People in the Workplace with David Yeager, PhD of the University of Texas at Austin 22:32

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The Age of Abundance for All with Brett Hurt 45:21

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Ep. 366: “Invisible Architecture” – Building Trust, Meaning, and Community in the Workplace with Amanda Muzzarelli of Trascent 20:02

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The Power of the Pivot: Product Management Across Industries with Carlisha Robinson 36:38

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Ep. 365: “What You Can Bring to the Table” – Professional Development in Your Facility Management Journey with Richard Peterson, CFM, FMP, SFP of ABM & IFMA’s Corporate Facilities Council 21:09

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Camp Enterprise - a program from the Rotary Club of Austin 34:20

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Ep. 364: “Create a Culture” – Embracing Continuous Workplace Innovation at WORKTECH New York with Philip Ross of UnGroup 25:20

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Ep. 363: “Your Best Strengths” – The Five Talents That Really Matter in Leadership and the Workplace with Author Barry Conchie 20:39

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Responsible AI Implementation with Bonnie Caver 31:59

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Ep. 362: “Have a Data Strategy” – Elevating Employee Experiences by Researching the Future at Work with Kyle de Bruin of Leesman 25:31

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Unlocking The Oceans and Blue Tech with Joe Wolfel, CEO of Terradepth 34:55

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Ep. 361: “Rethink Your Waste” – Social Impact Procurement in Facility Management and the Workplace with Michael Amos of Waste to Wonder Worldwide 20:47

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Ep. 360: “What People Are Looking For” – A Facility Manager’s Guide to Ergonomics, Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace with Lily Pritchett of Humanscale 22:53

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Ep. 359: “A Better, Positive Outlook” – Life Sciences, Architecture and Workplace Strategy with Dan Castner, AIA, LEED AP of Mancini Duffy 21:44

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Space Workforce Incubator for Texas 49:54

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From Hustle to High-Growth with Cyril Allgeier 37:09

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Ep. 358: “Everything Begins With Trust” – Interior Design and Creating Workplace Environments Where People Thrive with Sabrina Pagani of AECOM 21:43

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The Future of Energy Is Austin: Sean Voigt’s Bold Vision 45:29

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Ep. 357: “The Heart of Innovation” – Culture, Leadership and Organizational Change in the Workplace with Porschia Parker-Griffin, MS, PCC of Fly High Coaching 20:36

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Capturing Cow Burps: Unconventional Climate Tech with Griffin Cherry 30:19

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Ep. 356: “Ask More Questions” – The Empathy-Powered Leadership Journey in the Workplace with Psychologist & Author Jess Baker 23:45

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From Supercomputers to Startups: Jake Moilanen on Building What’s Next 34:27

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Ep. 355: “Evolution in the World of Work” – Strategies and Operations for Dynamic Workspaces with Adam Stoltz of The Idea Kitchen 22:02

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Ep. 354: “Flexibility is the Future of Work” – Strategies for Business Success, Workforce Management and Building Productive Teams with Silvija Martincevic of Deputy 22:06

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Austin Gives and the Power of Community Philanthropy 23:52

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Startup Roots, Strategic Future with Jason Parrish 42:28

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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 20:18