Best Thomas Doherty Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 152: “The Data to Prove It” – Telematics, Transportation Operations and Fleet Management with Mike Duffy of The University of Virginia 20:55

1d ago20:55

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Mike Duffy is Transportation Operations and Fleet Manager at The University of Virginia where he is passionate about improving UVA FM vehicles and equipment, implementing programs that steward funds while reducing environmental impacts. Mike Petrusky asks Mike to share about his career journey in fleet management, his achievements in the field, and…

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Season 4, Episode 20: Changing Summers and Winters: Moods, Music & Family 31:23

4d ago31:23

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image credit | asaf With the coming of spring in the northern hemisphere, Thomas and Panu looked ahead to the summer and reflected on how we can no longer take for granted (or trust) that the seasons will be as they were before. What may have been a benign and clement season may now bring unexpected and uncomfortable weather – and even extreme or d…

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Ep. 151: “You Should Feel Empowered” – Holistic Facility Solutions with Chief Facilities Officers at the 2025 Annual Conference for the Virginia Chapter of APPA 28:28

16d ago28:28

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Mike Petrusky hosted a Chief Facilities Officer panel discussion at the 2025 Annual Conference for the Virginia Chapter of APPA where the theme was “Holistic Facility Solutions: Balancing Operational Efficiency with Health and Wellness Priorities”. The panelists were Ken Copeland, Vice President for Business Affairs and Finance at Hampden-Sydney Co…

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Season 4, Episode 19: Living Sustainably: A View from Finland with Mette Hartonen and Niilo Syväoja 36:19

17d ago36:19

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image credit | Mika Luoma What does it mean to be self-sufficient and to live sustainably? How should we balance our use of modern technology with traditional living skills? Panu and Thomas discussed these and other questions with guests Mette Hartonen and Niilo Syväoja, who shared their perspectives as young adults from Finland. The group discusse…

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Ep. 150: “Understand What Could Be” – Facilities Management Innovation and Optimization with Darrell Rounds FMA, C.E.M. of Stellantis 18:39

1M ago18:39

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Darrell Rounds FMA, C.E.M. is Director of Facilities Management for North America Manufacturing Operations at Stellantis where he is passionate about leveraging global cross functional collaboration, lean implementation, project management, problem solving, and data analysis. Mike Petrusky asks Darrell to share about his current role and perspectiv…

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Season 4, Episode 18: Climate Psyched: A View from Sweden with Frida Hylander 34:50

1M ago34:50

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image credit | Mara Ket Thomas and Panu spoke with accomplished Swedish climate psychologist Frida Hylander. Frida shared her journey into climate psychology, the founding of Klimatpsychologerna, and the initiatives in Sweden to support individuals and communities dealing with climate anxiety. It was validating to see the parallels between climate …

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Season 4, Episode 17: Eco-Friends Part II: Thomas and Panu Meet in Person! 25:10

2M ago25:10

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image credit | Toa Heftiba Season 4, Episode 17: Eco-Friends Part II: Thomas and Panu Meet in Person! Here’s to in-person connections! Most people don't know that up until just a few weeks ago Thomas and Panu had never met in person. They had connected over long distance and constructed their podcast dialogue over the last few years solely through …

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Ep. 149: “Start Somewhere” – Enhancing Data Management across the Facility Asset Lifecycle with Susan Clarke of Autodesk & Erik Zink of Eptura 24:04

2M ago24:04

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Susan Clarke is Senior Manager of Building Operations Strategy at Autodesk and Erik Zink is VP of Worktech Consultancy & Corporate Development at Eptura where they work to serve the marketplace with a strong alliance between the two companies. Mike Petrusky asks Susan and Erik to share the latest trends and challenges in asset management, the oppor…

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Season 4, Episode 16: On Eco-Friends with Gregory Hill 33:12

2M ago33:12

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image credit | Lauren Richmond Season 4, Episode 16: On Eco-Friends with Gregory Hill Thomas and Panu had a warm conversation with a long time friend and colleague of Thomas, environmental science and advocacy expert Gregory Hill. They explored the idea of “eco-friends”—the close personal relationships we have with friends and collaborators that su…

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Ep. 148: “Rationalize the Data” – Digital Transformation Initiatives in Asset Management with Kelly Kinghorn of ReVisionz, Inc. 21:41

2M ago21:41

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Kelly Kinghorn is Senior Partner and Digital Technology Practice Lead at ReVisionz, Inc. where he is passionate about guiding clients through their journey with expertise in digital transformation of physical assets. Mike Petrusky asks Kelly about his perspectives on asset management, the challenges of managing data and the role of new technologies…

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Season 4, Episode 15: Climate Arts and Social Dreaming with Kamila Kuc and Julian Manley 34:22

3M ago34:22

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image credit | Mario Purisic Season 4, Episode 15: Climate Arts and Social Dreaming with Kamila Kuc and Julian Manley Thomas and Panu connected with Julian Manley and Kamila Kuc who joined in from Scotland and London to explore the intersections of climate change, emotions and the arts. Kamila and Julian described their recent collaboration using t…

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Ep. 147: “Consequential Questions” – AI Agents and the Promise of a Better Built Environment with Paul Doherty, IFMA Fellow, DFC Senior Fellow of The Digit Group, Inc. 23:49

3M ago23:49

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Paul Doherty, IFMA Fellow, DFC Senior Fellow is an Award-winning Architect and President and CEO at The Digit Group, Inc. (TDG), a leading Smart Cities design, build, operate and solutions company, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. Mike Petrusky asks Paul to explain the practical applications and implications of AI in facilities and asset manage…

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Season 4, Episode 14: On Connectedness to Nature and Community Resilience with Cindy Frantz 32:40

3M ago32:40

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image credit | Harry Pappas Season 4, Episode 14: On Connectedness to Nature and Community Resilience with Cindy Frantz Thomas and Panu spoke with noted social and environmental psychology researcher Cindy Franz from Oberlin College. First, they revisited Cindy’s foundational research on people’s connectedness to nature. Then they discussed her new…

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Season 4, Episode 13: Coping When Disaster Finds Your Home with Gale Sinatra and Renee Lertzman 44:23

4M ago44:23

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image credit | Joanne Francis Season 4, Episode 13: Coping When Disaster Finds Your Home with Gale Sinatra and Renee Lertzman Thomas and Panu met with USC climate researcher Gale Sinatra and climate psychologist Renee Lertzman and spoke about how to cope and help with recent Los Angeles wild fires—at the disaster site and from a distance. The need …

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Ep. 146: “Put Yourself First” – FM Leadership, Personal Growth and Inspiration for 2025 with David Suter of CBSI 22:29

4M ago22:29

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David Suter, CCM, CFM is President at CBSI in San Diego where he is a servant leader in construction, facilities, and move management. Mike Petrusky asks David about his journey in the world of facilities and construction management, his leadership philosophy and the value of his connections in the IFMA community. David believes in emphasizing the …

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Season 4, Episode 12: Coping with the LA Fires: Checking In With Local Therapists 45:06

4M ago45:06

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image credit | Caleb Cook Season 4, Episode 12: Coping with the LA Fires: Checking In With Local Therapists Thomas and Panu present a special episode focusing on coping with the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires with on the ground reports from Southern California Ecotherapists Linda Buzzell and Maria Nazarian, and artist and climate activist Maksim Bat…

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Season 4, Episode 11: On Legacy with Stylianos Syropoulos 32:37

4M ago32:37

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image credit | Tommaso Curre Season 4, Episode 11: On Legacy with Stylianos Syropoulos Thomas and Panu Pihkala welcomed Stylianos Syropoulos, director of the Intergenerational Decisions and Effective Action (IDEA) Lab at Arizona State University to discuss his research on how people approach their legacy in relation to their environmental values. S…

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Ep. 145: “Serving a Purpose” – Facilities Maintenance, Restoration and Training with Lisa Lavender of Lever360 20:01

4M ago20:01

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Lisa Lavender is CEO at Lever360 where she is a passionate restoration professional, educator and trainer providing industry software tools and learning for job management and operational success. Mike Petrusky asks Lisa about connecting people to the purpose of their work in the facilities and restoration industry by inspiring them to create a cle…

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Season 4, Episode 10: Wisdom for the New Year 31:35

4M ago31:35

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image credit | Serge Taeymans Season 4, Episode 10: Wisdom for the New Year Thomas and Panu had a mindful dialog about the end of the year to new year’s transition. Looking back on 2024, they noted the significance of Panu’s climate emotions wheel for people new to expressing feelings about climate and environmental issues, the challenges of being …

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Season 4, Episode 9: Climate Psychology Perspectives with Steffi Bednarek 31:56

5M ago31:56

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Season 4, Episode 9: Climate Psychology Perspectives with Steffi Bednarek Panu and Thomas met with Brighton UK climate psychologist Steffi Bednarek, author of Climate, Psychology, and Change. They explored stages of Steffi’s journey into climate psychology, and the importance of Gestalt therapy in her understandings of how our selves entwine with n…

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Ep. 144: “Be Strategic” – A Systems Approach to Asset Management with Jonathan C. Thomas, PE, CEM, CRL of Building Maintenance Optimization Consultants, Inc. 21:15

5M ago21:15

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Jonathan C. Thomas, PE, CEM, CRL is President at Building Maintenance Optimization Consultants, Inc. (BMOC) where he is passionate about supporting FM organizations that manage portfolios of buildings for their full life cycles. Mike Petrusky asks Jon how organizations can use a systems approach that leads to better data-driven decision making in t…

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Season 4, Episode 8: The Fall Season and Remembrance Days 28:07

5M ago28:07

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In another of their intimate international dialogues, Thomas and Panu discussed the significance of connecting with nature for them during the changing seasons. Panu evolved the Finnish season of Marras, the gray time of the year as Autumn transitions to darker Winter, and when it’s normal for us all to be sensitive to feelings associated with grie…

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Ep. 143: “The Importance of What We Do” – Asset Management, Facilities Maintenance and IFMA Leadership with Jason E. Callis, CFM, SFP, LSSGB of Conrad Indianapolis 23:19

5M ago23:19

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Jason E. Callis, CFM, SFP, LSSGB is Director of Property Operations and Facilities at Conrad Indianapolis, a Past President of the IFMA Indianapolis Chapter, and he currently serves on the IFMA Global Board of Directors as Chair of the Government Affairs Committee where he is passionate about creating environments where organizations and people thr…

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Season 4, Episode 7: On Parenting, Elections, and Climate with Anya Kamenetz 31:25

6M ago31:25

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image credit | Benjamin Manley Season 4, Episode 7: On Parenting, Elections, and Climate with Anya Kamenetz Thomas and Panu had a wide ranging exchange with journalist Anya Kamenetz (The Stolen Year, The Golden Hour) on the intersections of climate change, parenting, and mental health – in the context of the recent US elections. They discuss the im…

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Ep. 142: “Finding Solutions” – Effective Facility Management Strategies for Reaching Sustainability Goals with Olivia Drummond of Cascade Energy 20:39

6M ago20:39

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Olivia Drummond is Marketing Operations Manager at Cascade Energy where she is passionate about providing effective decarbonization solutions with an emphasis on energy efficiency and electrification in today’s facilities. Mike Petrusky asks Olivia how operational and maintenance strategies can be used to reduce energy, save costs and contribute to…

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Season 4, Episode 6: Surviving Climate Anxiety Book Preview with Thomas Doherty 31:44

6M ago31:44

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Thomas and Panu discussed Thomas’ upcoming book Surviving Climate Anxiety: A Guide to Coping, Healing, and Thriving – a comprehensive resource for the general public that includes practical examples and stories drawn from people Thomas has worked with. Thomas shared insights about the book’s five part structure, which is designed to move readers fr…

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Ep. 141: “The Art of Strategic Change” – Preparing for the Future of Facility & Asset Management with Marc Weigum of Cumming Group 25:53

6M ago25:53

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Marc Weigum is Senior Director at the Cumming Group and Founder of Unified Purpose where he is a dynamic leader focused on strategic change management, AI-driven program management and workforce strategy formulation. Mike Petrusky recently hosted Marc for a conversation around “The future of facility and change management” where they discussed how …

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Season 4, Episode 5: Climate and Life Journeys with Andrew Bryant 33:28

7M ago33:28

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image credit | Ashley Batz Season 4, Episode 5: Climate and Life Journeys with Andrew Bryant Thomas and Panu had a conversation with Seattle Washington therapist Andrew Bryant about the intersections of climate change and mental health therapy. Andrew reflected on his personal journey, the Climate and Mind website, and his experiences creating a co…

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Ep. 140: “A New Paradigm of Thinking” – Dynamic Facilities Planning and Asset Management Strategies with Cameron Christensen, CEFP, FMP of Princeton University 21:18

7M ago21:18

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Cameron Christensen, CEFP, FMP is Director of Asset Management for Facilities Operations at Princeton University where he is passionate about leading organizations in planning, maintenance, operations, and project management. Mike Petrusky asks Cam about his new role and why he believes that people are the key to success in facilities management. T…

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Season 4, Episode 4: Ecological Grief in Religious and Spiritual Communities 32:41

7M ago32:41

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image credit | Alaric Duan Season 4, Episode 4: Ecological Grief in Religious and Spiritual Communities Thomas and Panu discussed the intersection of spirituality and climate change. Specifically, Panu shared his work on the challenges faced by individuals who experience spiritual crises when their ecological fears or grief aren’t validated in thei…

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Ep. 139: “Invest in Our People” – Leadership Strategies for Building Teams in Facility Management with Terry Maynard, BSM, PMP, CEFP of The University of Virginia 18:41

7M ago18:41

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Terry Maynard, BSM, PMP, CEFP is Zone Manager at The University of Virginia Facilities Management Operations Department where he is passionate about providing motivational leadership and unwavering dedication to the growth and development of his team. Mike Petrusky asks Terry why he believes that professional development is so essential for team su…

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Season 4, Episode 3: On Gen Z Climate Emotions with Filmmakers Tehya Jennett and Maxfield Biggs 34:59

8M ago34:59

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image credit | Zach Wear Season 4, Episode 3: On Gen Z Climate Emotions with Filmmakers Tehya Jennett and Maxfield Biggs In this episode of Climate Change and Happiness hosts Thomas and Panu engaged with filmmakers Tehya Jennett and Maxfield Biggs from Stranded Astronaut Productions. Tehya and Maxfield shared their personal journeys related to clim…

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Ep. 138: “Supplement the Data” – Asset Management Decision-Making for Owners & Integrating Data and Human Experiences with Kylash Ramesh of NIH 22:58

8M ago22:58

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Kylash Ramesh is Integrated Workplace and Facility Asset Program Manager at The National Institutes of Health where he is passionate about Asset Management strategies that integrate both data and human experiences while managing the inventory of all NIH facility assets. Mike Petrusky asks Kylash about how anecdotal experiences should be integrated …

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Season 4, Episode 2: On the Psychological Roots of the Climate Crisis with Sally Weintrobe 32:27

8M ago32:27

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image credit|Hannah Smith Season 4, Episode 2: On the Psychological Roots of the Climate Crisis with Sally Weintrobe Panu and Thomas had a warm chat with UK climate psychology theorist Sally Weintrobe, author of The Psychological Roots of the Climate Crisis and other books. Sally reflected on her childhood growing up in apartheid era South Africa a…

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Ep. 137: “Things Will Change” – Leadership in the Future of Educational Facilities Management with Jamie Joyner, MSA, CEFP of The University of Virginia 18:50

8M ago18:50

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Jamie Joyner, MSA, CEFP is Zone Manager at The University of Virginia in Charlottesville where he is passionate about leadership development, performance improvement and project management while also serving as President of the Virginia Chapter of APPA (VAPPA). Mike Petrusky asks Jamie about his FM career journey and they discuss the importance of …

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