Best Transformations Leeds Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 376: "Learn All That You Can" – Understanding Facility Management Leadership in the Workplace with Edward Kacal of Servus Limited 21:57

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Edward Kacal is CEO at Servus Limited in Trinidad and Tobago where he is a proven problem-solver with a blend of analytical and intuitive skills driving positive long-term performance at a company providing outsourced integrated facilities management services. Mike Petrusky asks Eddie about how the facility management industry is evolving and why l…

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Ep. 375: "We All Have EQ" – Emotional Intelligence in Facility Management and the Workplace with Becky Spohn, CFM, FMP of ASPCA 20:43

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Becky Spohn, CFM, FMP is Senior Manager, Facilities Operations at ASPCA in Columbus, OH where she is passionate about ensuring that facilities not only function seamlessly but also serve as strategic assets that advance organizational goals. Mike Petrusky asks Becky about her career in facility management and the influence of the IFMA community, wh…

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Ep. 374: "Catch People Doing Things Right" – How Ken Blanchard Changed the Way the World Leads with Author Martha Lawrence of Blanchard 20:58

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Martha Lawrence is Executive Editor at Blanchard and author of the book, "Catch People Doing Things Right: How Ken Blanchard Changed the Way the World Leads" in which she paints an intimate portrait of the man behind "The One Minute Manager" and dozens of other influential books. Mike Petrusky asks Martha about Ken Blanchard's leadership philosophy…

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Ep. 373: "Prioritize Your Output" – Facilities Management: The True Value Proposition with Larry Allen Morgan, CFM, SFP, FMP of SAP and IFMA 19:25

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Larry Allen Morgan, CFM, SFP, FMP is Senior Facilities Manager and Environmental Management System SME at SAP where he is focused on results driven leadership within the corporate & commercial real estate facilities management industry. Mike Petrusky asks Larry why he believes that FM is "not what we do, but why and how we deliver the value" and th…

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AI Readiness Ep 20: Turning AI Hype into Measurable ROI – with Jan Beitner, Director of Data & AI at Inflexion 20:42

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In this episode, Andy Davis sits down with Jan Beitner, Director of Data & AI at Inflexion, to explore how private equity–backed organisations can turn AI ambition into measurable business value. Jan shares a clear, ROI-driven framework for getting “AI ready” — from linking initiatives to value creation plans and embedding accountability at the top…

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Ep. 372: "Tricky Times" – Navigating the Messy Middle of Change with Author & Corporate Anthropologist Jitske Kramer of HumanDimensions 19:39

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Jitske Kramer is a corporate anthropologist, an inspiring speaker, entrepreneur founder of HumanDimensions, and author of the book, "Tricky Times: Navigating The Messy Middle of Change" in which she deciphers the complexities of transition and transformation. Mike Petrusky asks Jitske about the concept of liminality, which refers to the transitiona…

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AI Readiness Ep 19: How Regulated Industries Can Embrace AI Safely 32:02

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In this episode of The Databricks Diaries: AI Readiness, Andy Davis sits down with Jessica Simons-Boswell, Enterprise Data Officer at Diligenta, to explore how financial services organisations can embrace AI while operating in a highly regulated, risk-averse environment. Jessica shares candid insights on: Why financial services often lag in AI adop…

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Ep. 371: "We Want To Do Better" – Navigating Hybrid Work with a Holistic Approach to Workplace Strategy with Pallavi Shrivastava, MRICS, LEED AP of Arcadis 22:09

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Pallavi Shrivastava, MRICS, LEED AP is Principal and Global Head for Workplace Strategy at Arcadis where she is passionate about cultivating business intelligence, strategy and pushing growth for the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. Mike Petrusky asks Pallavi…

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AI Readiness Ep 18: Crossing the AI Chasm with Jack Levy at Allvue 18:43

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In this episode of The Databricks Diaries, Andy Davis speaks with Jack Levy, Head of Data Strategy at Allvue, about what it really takes to prepare for AI. Jack shares why strong data foundations are non-negotiable, how cross-functional teams accelerate adoption, and why governance and guardrails matter more than ever. From hackathons and prototypi…

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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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Driving Data Transformation and AI Readiness at Leeds Building Society 51:44

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In this episode of The Databricks Diaries, Carole Roberts, Director of Technology and Data at Leeds Building Society, shares her journey to technology leader, and reflects on the pivotal role of data in organisational transformation. Carole provides candid insights into the cultural aspects of change, the importance of executive buy-in, and the com…

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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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AI Readiness Ep 17: Trust, Transformation and Tangible Impact with Merve Alanyali 26:38

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AI's here – but are we actually ready? In this episode, I chat with Merve Alanyali, Head of Data Science at AXA UK, about what real AI readiness looks like. We unpack why solid infrastructure matters (don’t build on a swamp), the myth of “quick wins”, and how to bring your people with you on the journey. We also dive into how AI will reshape the wa…

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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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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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AI Readiness Ep 16: Building AI fluency with McKinley Hayden 27:42

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Andy Davis speaks with McKinley Hayden, Director of Data Value & Strategy at the Financial Times, about making AI readiness real in a newsroom where trust matters; they unpack the FT’s AI policy and organisation-wide fluency programme, a cross-functional transformation model and impact framework, and practical wins such as AskFT (built with Anthrop…

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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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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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AI Readiness Ep 15: Avoiding “Confidently Wrong” AI – Chris Bick’s Guide to Doing It Right 23:59

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In this episode, Andy Davis talks with Chris Bick, Head of Data Product at Equiniti, about what it really takes to get an organisation ready for AI. They discuss why AI success starts with trusted, well-structured data, the cultural shift from tech-led to demand-led adoption, and how to balance governance with enablement. Chris shares practical use…

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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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AI Readiness Ep 14: It’s Not Just Prompt Engineering: The Real Work Behind AI Readiness 20:28

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In this episode, Andy Davis is joined by Elettra Damaggio, Director of Internal Data Science at Visa, to discuss what AI readiness really looks like from the inside. Elettra shares sharp insights on the pressures data teams face, the operational realities of deploying LLMs, and why clean data is still the unsolved challenge behind the AI hype. They…

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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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AI Readiness Ep 13: Building AI Foundations at NEST: Culture First, Tech Second 15:42

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In Episode 13 of our AI Readiness series, Andy Davis is joined by Alex Blyth, Head of Data at NEST (National Employment Savings Trust), for a candid conversation on what it really takes to prepare an organisation for AI. They discuss why cultural readiness matters more than technical capability, how tools like CoPilot are helping drive practical ad…

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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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S2 Ep.9 | Dr. Sue Morter, renowned international speaker & Master of Bio-Energetic Medicine 56:32

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Chloë Goodchild in conversation with renowned international speaker & Master of Bio-Energetic Medicine, Dr. Sue Morter, discussing sound vibration, healing, chanting, embodiment, The Energy Codes, and much more. The VOCE Dialogues offer a simple, accessible in-depth ground for authors, musicians, wisdom keepers, and visionary teachers to explore co…

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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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AI Readiness Ep 12: From Hype to Impact — Leading AI Change in Financial Services 22:46

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In this episode, we speak with Dizem Ozalp Sari Director & Head of Data Services Domain at bnp Paribas bout the real work behind AI readiness in the financial services sector. With years of experience driving data strategy across global institutions, Dizam shares candid insights on: Why mindset and culture matter more than tech The growing disconne…

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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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AI Readiness Ep 11: Getting AI Done. Engineering, Enablement, and the Execution Gap 29:58

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In this episode, Andy Davis is joined by Andy McMahon, Principal Engineer for AI & MLOps at Barclays, to unpack what AI transformation really takes inside large organisations. They dig into the realities behind the GenAI hype, including the tough conversations around data readiness, process redesign, and the cultural ingredients needed to deliver v…

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AI Readiness Ep 10: Beyond the Buzzwords – Getting Practical with AI & Data Culture 18:48

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In this episode, we’re joined by Jane Smith, Field Chief Data and AI Officer at ThoughtSpot, to explore what “AI readiness” really means in practice. Jane shares her perspective on how organisations can move beyond the buzzwords and actually embed AI into how they work, starting with stronger data culture, leadership buy-in, and better alignment be…

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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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AI Readiness Ep 09: Creating the Right Conditions for AI to Stick 25:56

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In Episode 09 of the AI Readiness series, Andy Davis is joined by Brian Harkin, Ian Balfour-Church, and George Roffey from Centrus – a financial advisory firm with a strong focus on infrastructure, housing, and sustainability. Together, they explore: Why AI isn’t a silver bullet — and how Centrus is using it as a force multiplier How to strike the …