Vik Bangia, MCR is CEO of Verum Consulting and Verum's OutsourceUSA where he is a CRE and FM outsourcing advisor, workplace strategist, and author of the book "Tales from an Accidental Corporate Real Estate Leader". Mike Petrusky and Vik reflect on their time together at IFMA's World Workplace in Minneapolis and look forward to a new year with great challenges and opportunities on the horizon. They explore the need for facility management leaders to understand how AI can help them think more strategically with the potential for AI to take over mundane and routine tasks in the built environment. Vik shares his career journey in corporate real estate and encourages listeners to become aware of AI's capabilities and embrace new tools and opportunities in the industry. The role of outsourcing relationships and service providers in leveraging AI is essential, so Mike and Vik offer real world examples and the inspiration you will need to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization!

Connect with Vik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vik-bangia-mcr-0b54522/

Learn more about Verum Consulting: https://verumconsulting.com/

Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/workplace-innovator/

Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSkmmkVFvM4H3pwnlU2AuqynuRDpvnh4J

Charles Corley is Director of Development at M Moser Associates in Singapore where he leads with a passion for strategic and innovative workplace design, leveraging advanced project leadership methodologies to drive success and value for his clients. Mike Petrusky asks Charles about his journey from architecture to his current role of being an AI and workplace leader as they share stories of mutual connections and content creation in the industry. Charles shares about the importance of teamwork and collaboration in the workplace and the need to incorporate wellness into every aspect of workplace design. He shares how the role of technology is enhancing work environments and he encourages listeners to embrace AI and use it deeply in daily work to enhance productivity and innovation. Mike and Charles agree that creating great spaces to host events and foster team bonding is essential, so they offer practical advice and the inspiration you will need to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization!

Connect with Charles on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlescorley/

Learn more about M Moser Associates: https://www.mmoser.com/

Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/workplace-innovator/

Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Bryan Berthold is a Global Workplace Experience Leader at Cushman & Wakefield where he is passionate about helping organizations quantify and elevate people, place, and performance. Mike Petrusky asks Bryan about the latest report from Cushman & Wakefield called "Reimagining Workplaces: Why Efforts Fall Short—and How to Get It Right" where he shares why the workplace experience is not just about real estate, but also involves HR, IT, and other stakeholders. Bryan says that only 47% of organizations have a focus on workplace experience, and less than 1% treat it as a business priority, so CRE and FM leaders have an opportunity to move the needle in this area. People come to the office primarily to collaborate and connect with others, so mandates alone are not effective in improving workplace experience, but a focus on clear communication, listening, and investment in technology is essential. Mike and Bryan share about C&W's "Experience per Square Foot" model for measuring and improving the workplace experience as they offer the encouragement and inspiration you need to be a Workplace Innovator in 2026!

Connect with Bryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanberthold/

Learn more about C&W: https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en

Download the "Reimagining Workplaces" report: https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/insights/reimagining-workplaces

Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/workplace-innovator/

Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSkmmkVFvM4H3pwnlU2AuqynuRDpvnh4J