Turn the Lens is about exploring the people, topics, and pieces of media that help shape my perspective on the world. The concept behind 'turn the lens' is to look beyond the foreground, beyond the obvious, to see things in a different context, to see things that you might have missed before. Let's get past our own bias and point of view to try and look from a broader point of view, to expand our learning beyond the obvious.
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Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology
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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. Powered by Eptura™, The Workplace Innovator helps corporate real estate, facility management, IT, and HR leaders design incredible “friction-free” workplace experiences that fuel employee productivity, tech innovation and optimal space utilizati ...
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Inspired Execution is a podcast series where DataStax Chairman and CEO Chet Kapoor interviews technology leaders from global enterprises on their journeys to scaling multi-billion dollar businesses while inspiring their teams. You will hear their stories, their perspectives, and they will tell you what they wish they could’ve told the younger version of themselves, and much more. Because every business must be a mobile-led business, an AI-led business, and a data-led business, Inspired Execu ...
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Ep. 352: “Keep Going Forward” – Exploring the Future of Work and the Physical Workplace with Jeff Frick of Menlo Creek Media
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21:12Jeff Frick is a podcast host and a media entrepreneur who is passionate about the future of work, leadership, and innovation. He is the host of two podcasts, Work 20XX and Turn the Lens, and he joins Mike Petrusky on this collaboration episode to share his current views on the workplace and the role of the built environment in the future of work. T…
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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
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20:18Kelly 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. 351: “Keep Reskilling” – Leading Through Change and the Future of FM Innovation with Lorri Rowlandson and Alana Dunoff, ProFM, FMP, IFMA Fellow
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30:19Lorri Rowlandson is Senior Vice President for Strategy & Innovation at BGIS in Toronto and Alana Dunoff, ProFM, FMP, IFMA Fellow is a Consultant and Adjunct Professor at Temple University in Philadelphia. They joined Mike Petrusky on stage in front of an audience of FM professionals at IFMA’s Facility Fusion in Austin, TX to record a live podcast c…
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Ep. 350: “Do Unto Others” – Leading with Empathy, Understanding and Compassion as we Design Neuroinclusive Workplaces with Kay Sargent of HOK
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26:43Kay Sargent is Senior Principal and Director of Thought Leadership for Interiors at HOK where she is a recognized expert on workplace design and strategy and author of the new book, “Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces: Advancing Sensory Processing and Cognitive Well-Being in the Built Environment”. Mike Petrusky invites Kay back to the show for a …
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Ep. 349: “Lead in the Future” – Connecting Space to Strategy, People to Purpose, and Data to Decisions with Amanda Schneider, LEED AP, MBA of ThinkLab
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20:53Amanda Schneider, LEED AP, MBA is Founder & President at ThinkLab, a TedX Speaker, and Host of “Design Nerds Anonymous” podcast where she is passionate about sharing research and insights for the built environment. Mike Petrusky asks Amanda about the evolving role of the workplace, the importance of process innovation over product innovation, and t…
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Salvatore (Sal) Mercogliano: What's Going on With Shipping, YouTube Show Review | Turn the Lens Ep41
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5:56Salvatore (Sal) Mercogliano (Sal), has a Ph.D. in Military and Naval History from the University of Alabama. He served in the Merchant Marine, has been an Adjunct Professor of History/Engineering at the US Merchant Marine Academy for over 17 years, and Chairs the Department of History, Criminal Justice, and Political Science for Campbell University…
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Ep. 348: “The Art of the Possible” – Evolving Workplace Designs and the Role of Technology in Creating Innovative Spaces with Pendrick Brown of HLW
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19:35Pendrick Brown is Managing Director for EMEA and Principal at HLW where he is passionate about delivering architecture and design for commercial clients helping them create the spaces they need. Mike Petrusky asks Pendrick about the evolving workplace, design practices, and the role of technology in creating innovative and effective spaces. They di…
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Ep. 347: “Tell Your Story” – Workplace Data, Technology and Facility Management Strategies with John Mackay, CFM and Lauren Ross, NCIDQ, LEED AP of Aleto, Inc.
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20:29John Mackay, CFM is Senior Director, Sales & Business Development and Lauren Ross, NCIDQ, LEED AP is CAFM Manager at Aleto, Inc. where they are passionate about aligning the performance of people, process, and technology in the built environment. Mike Petrusky asks John and Lauren about how they work with clients to align workplace strategies with …
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Ep. 346: “Partnering for Excellence” – Empowering People by Delivering Facility Management Hospitality Services with Ashleigh Fiora of Striden
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21:19Ashleigh Fiora is Vice President and Head of Strategy & Sales at Striden where she creates customized solutions that redefine the workplace experience, fostering collaborative environments and bringing people back into the office to reconnect. Mike Petrusky asks Ashleigh about the newly branded facilities management division of 1Rivet called Stride…
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Ep. 345: “Bring All Your Ideas” – Integrating Workplace Cultures & Engaging Employee Experiences with Lisa Mitchell-Kastner of ISS Americas
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19:56Lisa Mitchell-Kastner is Head of People & Culture and CHRO at ISS Americas where she is passionate about enhancing workplace culture, leveraging technology tools to create an engaging employee experience. Mike Petrusky asks Lisa about her career journey from operations into HR and she shares her perspectives on current workplace trends, including t…
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Ep. 344: “Support That Emotional Intelligence” – Understanding Human Geography and the Power of Place with Tica Masuku of Spaceful
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22:17Tica Masuku is a Human Geographer and the Global Workplace Strategy Director at Spaceful where she is passionate about understanding the interrelatedness of the environment and the human condition. Mike Petrusky asks Tica to share insights from her training in human geography and her experiences helping clients manage their workplaces. They explore…
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Ep. 343: “Honing our Ability to Listen” – Facility Management Leadership and the Evolution of Workplace Experience with Christine Mueller of Capital Group
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19:29Christine Mueller is Vice President and Director of Office Services Operations & Engineering at Capital Group where she is passionate about creating excellence through coaching, strong relationships, and inspiring others to achieve their most challenging goals. Mike Petrusky asks Christine about her career journey and how she currently views the ro…
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Ep. 342: “Understand the Reality” – Shaping Experiences in the Workplace across Space, People, and Technology with David Dewane of Geniant
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20:18David Dewane is Chief Experience Officer for Physical Space at Geniant where he is passionate about exploring the intersection of space, people and technology in the workplace. Mike Petrusky asks David about understanding the needs and experiences of employees, the evolution of workplace design, and the role of technology in creating more effective…
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Ep. 341: “Find Meaning and Joy” – Building Innovative and Healthy Workplace Cultures with Jamie Woolf of Creativity Partners
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18:32Jamie Woolf is Co-Founder and CEO of Creativity Partners, a renowned innovation cultivator, speaker, and the first Director of Culture at Pixar Animation Studios where she has inspired thousands worldwide to embrace innovation as a catalyst for personal and organizational transformation. Mike Petrusky asks Jamie about her time at Pixar and they exp…
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Ep. 340: “Begin with the End in Mind” – Creating Amazing Workplaces by Building Effective Relationships at Work with Todd Davis of FranklinCovey
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24:34Todd Davis is a Senior Consultant and Thought Leader, the former Chief People Officer at FranklinCovey, and author of the book “Get Better: 15 Proven Practices to Build Effective Relationships at Work”. Mike Petrusky asks Todd about the importance of understanding employees, creating engaging work environments, and the principles of effective leade…
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Ep. 339: “How Do We Turn It Around?” – Workplace Resilience, Creativity and Culture with Author Rex Miller
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24:08Rex 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 s…
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Ep. 338: “Attract a Hybrid Workforce” – Creative Workplace Strategies and Innovative Design with Albert De Plazaola of Unispace
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21:54Albert 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 abou…
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Ep. 337: “Calculate the Risks” – Communicate with Courage to Overcome Challenges in FM and the Workplace with Author Michelle Gladieux
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20:38Michelle 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 …
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Ep. 336: “What Lies Ahead?” – AI’s Role in Solving Key Challenges in Facility Management with Dean Stanberry, SFP, CFM of the IFMA Global Board of Directors
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21:36Dean 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 tit…
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Project 2025: Briefing doc, FAQ, Study guide, Podcast | Turn the Lens Ep40
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18:46Trump 2.0 starts tomorrow. 2025 started 19 days ago. Remember Project 2025? Might be a good time to study up on the subject, at least the basics. Not ready to read the full 920 pages? Google NotebookLM can help. I encourage you to upload the PDF yourself, and start asking questions. Sharing mine to help get you started. This is the Podcast Google N…
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Ep. 335: “Be Aware” – Disruptive Workplaces and Creating Future-Proof Work Environments with Tom Ryckaert of 2nRich & IFMA Belgium
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20:10Tom 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. Mi…
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Ep. 334: “Understand the Challenges” – Facility Management and CRE Tech Leadership in 2025 with Ed Buckley of TDIndustries
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22:33Ed 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. Unders…
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Ep. 333: “Farewell 2024” – Embracing Change in Facility Management, CRE, and the Workplace with Podcast Host Mike Petrusky
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19:05Mike 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 professio…
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Ep. 332: “Free Up More Time” – Leveraging FM Tools & Strategies for Better Building Operations with Lyle D. Gladney, CFM, FMP, CPMM of Clairmont Oaks
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14:15Lyle 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, an…
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Ep. 331: “It Takes Everyone” – FM Technology & Leading Change in the Hybrid Workplace with Aimee Grossman, CFM, Lena Thompson, IFMA Fellow, and Sarah Burns
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21:19Aimee 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 t…
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ENCORE: Innovation and Inspiration for Facility Management, CRE, and Workplace Leaders with Kay Sargent, Geoff Snavely, and Sarah Sims, CWP
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52:23One of the highlights of 2024 was creating a full video podcast with Kay Sargent of HOK, Geoff Snavely of MilliCare, and Sarah Sims, CWP of Earthjustice to celebrate our 300th episode! Recorded and filmed at the HOK offices in Washington, DC, the panel discusses the evolution of the FM industry, changing cultures and the need for flexibility, all w…
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