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Workspace Design Lab | Healthy Spaces, Lasting ImpactWhat Separates Good from GREAT Workplaces | Workspace Design Lab Ep. 9Can workplace design actually save lives?In this episode of Workspace Design Lab, host Sylvanna VanderPark welcomes Kay Sargent, Senior Principal and Director of Thought Leadership at HOK. With four decades of design experience, Kay shares how thoughtful design impacts not only productivity but human safety, behavior, and inclusion. This powerful conversation explores real-world stories, the science behind effective office design, and what companies must do to truly support neurodiverse teams. From life-saving design decisions to building spaces people actually want to return to, this episode is packed with practical, evidence-based insight for architects, interior designers, and...
2026-01-2929 min
Space by StansonsWhat the Best Designers are Reading and Listening To: Career Defining Perspectives on Space by StansonsWe’re switching things up in the latest episode of Space by Stansons as host Guy Stanley looks back at some of the best conversations we’ve had on the series so far. From insights on creative thinking, personal development, and workplace design to the playbook on designing neuroinclusive workplaces, this compilation special has it all.What You’ll LearnHow Disney's Imagineering approach demonstrates the power of detailed, intentional design thinkingWhy sensory-inclusive design matters, as explored in "Eyes of the Skin" and its challenge to visual dominanceHow to approach workspace design with scientific rigour rather than trendi...
2025-11-0415 minSpace by StansonsWhat the Best Designers are Reading and Listening To: Career Defining Perspectives on Space by StansonsWe’re switching things up in the latest episode of Space by Stansons as host Guy Stanley looks back at some of the best conversations we’ve had on the series so far. From insights on creative thinking, personal development, and workplace design to the playbook on designing neuroinclusive workplaces, this compilation special has it all.What You’ll LearnHow Disney's Imagineering approach demonstrates the power of detailed, intentional design thinkingWhy sensory-inclusive design matters, as explored in "Eyes of the Skin" and its challenge to visual dominanceHow to approach workspace design with scientific rigour rather than trendi...
2025-11-0415 min
Nice WorkOne Size Misfits AllIt turns out that when you design something to fit everyone, it doesn't really fit anyone. At least according to Kay Sargent. She serves as the Director of Thought Leadership, Interiors at the global design firm HOK. Maybe that seems obvious, but if you look around, you see a lot of things that seem designed without any single person in mind. The office is a great place to start. The same lighting, the same desks, the same noise levels. A lot of sameness. That is something Sargent thinks a lot about. She is here in Bloomington as p...
2025-10-2451 min
In The Loop | Commercial Real Estate ConversationsDesigning Office Space for Everyone with Kay SargentHow can office spaces help every brain thrive at work?In this episode of In the Loop, Kay Sargent, Director of Thought Leadership at HOK and author of “Designing Neuro Inclusive Workplaces.” Kay shares how inclusive design can transform offices for everyone, not just the neurodivergent. Discover why “one size fits all” fails, how small changes can boost wellbeing and productivity, and why designing for difference is a business advantage. If you care about people and performance, you’ll want to hear Kay’s insights on building workplaces where everyone can succeed.In the Loop is L...
2025-10-1437 minIn The Loop | Commercial Real Estate ConversationsDesigning Office Space for Everyone with Kay SargentHow can office spaces help every brain thrive at work?In this episode of In the Loop, Kay Sargent, Director of Thought Leadership at HOK and author of “Designing Neuro Inclusive Workplaces.” Kay shares how inclusive design can transform offices for everyone, not just the neurodivergent. Discover why “one size fits all” fails, how small changes can boost wellbeing and productivity, and why designing for difference is a business advantage. If you care about people and performance, you’ll want to hear Kay’s insights on building workplaces where everyone can succeed.In the Loop is L...
2025-10-1437 min
I Hear Design: the i+s podcastICYMI: Designing for Every Mind: 5 Ways to Build Neuroinclusive WorkplacesThis is an ICYMI article-read episode of I Hear Design, adapted from our i+s feature “Designing for Every Mind: 5 Ways to Build Neuroinclusive Workplaces.” You’ll hear five practical, research-informed strategies for neuroinclusive workplace design—covering choice and zoning, sensory load management, predictable wayfinding, user control/personalization, and biophilic design—along with expert perspective from HOK’s Kay Sargent and Tom Polucci. Listen in for a concise guide you can share with clients and project teams looking to make workplace environments more inclusive and effective for all.
In this episode, you'll discover:
How to use choice-b...
2025-10-0608 minI Hear Design: the i+s podcastICYMI: Designing for Every Mind: 5 Ways to Build Neuroinclusive WorkplacesThis is an ICYMI article-read episode of I Hear Design, adapted from our i+s feature “Designing for Every Mind: 5 Ways to Build Neuroinclusive Workplaces.” You’ll hear five practical, research-informed strategies for neuroinclusive workplace design—covering choice and zoning, sensory load management, predictable wayfinding, user control/personalization, and biophilic design—along with expert perspective from HOK’s Kay Sargent and Tom Polucci. Listen in for a concise guide you can share with clients and project teams looking to make workplace environments more inclusive and effective for all.
In this episode, you'll discover:
How to use choice-b...
2025-10-0608 min
You're Wrong About ADHDBONUS: ADHD and Working From Home- Why It’s Not the Perfect SolutionIn this bonus episode, Katie and Sam reflect on their conversation with ADHD advocate and certified interior designer Kay Sargent about what truly makes a workspace neuro-inclusive.From noise, lighting and flexibility to the cultural shifts still needed in the workplace, they share their own experiences of navigating open-plan newsrooms, why small adjustments like headphones can make such a difference, and how much further organisations could go if they embraced design that puts people first.They also dive into the tension between working from home and being in the office, how technology and culture need...
2025-09-2614 minYou're Wrong About ADHDWhy Offices Are Failing Neurodivergent BrainsThis week, Sam and Katie explore how the spaces we work in shape our focus, wellbeing and productivity- especially for ADHD and neurodivergent brains. Why do open-plan offices so often feel overwhelming? And what would it take to create workplaces where everyone can actually thrive?They’re joined by workplace design expert Kay Sargent, who has spent years rethinking how environments can support diverse minds. Together they dig into why choice and flexibility matter more than “perfect design”, how small, low-cost adjustments can make a huge difference, and why neuro-inclusive design is not just good for individuals, but go...
2025-09-2429 min
Connected FMSnap Out of It: Rethinking How We Work & Workplaces with Kay SargentIn today's episode host Edward Wagoner interviews Kay Sargent, who was recently named an IFMA Global FM Influencer and is the Director of Thought Leadership, Interiors at HOK. Together they discuss the evolving needs of buildings and how facility managers must adapt to future trends. They also go over the importance of human-centric design, the impact of artificial intelligence on productivity and the potential for longer lifespans to change workplace dynamics. They also touch on the necessity for the industry to shift from a sustainability mindset to one of regeneration, emphasizing the role of curiosity and forward-thinking in driving...
2025-09-1643 min
As BuiltAs Built Interview with Kay Sargent, FASID, FIIDAKay Sargent, FASID, FIIDA, CID, LEED® AP, MCR.w, WELL AP, is a Principal at HOK and the firm's Director of Thought Leadership, Interiors. She has recently published her first book, Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces: Advancing Sensory Processing and Cognitive Well-Being in the Built Environment, based on her extensive research and firsthand experience designing interior spaces. In this episode, Kay explains how her passion for the work led to the writing of a book and how she balanced that with her role as a firm leader. She also explains the approach behind neuroinclusive design and how to begin to optimize w...
2025-08-2021 minI Hear Design: the i+s podcastThe Science Behind Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces with HOK’s Kay SargentIn this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with Kay Sargent of HOK to discuss her groundbreaking book, Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces. Kay explains how neuroinclusive design goes beyond accessibility, tackling sensory and cognitive well-being to create spaces where everyone can perform at their best. She shares personal stories, research-backed strategies, and practical steps organizations can take to accommodate neurodiverse employees—ultimately boosting engagement, innovation, and retention.
Tune in to learn:
What neuroinclusive design really means and how it differs from universal design
How small accommodations can have a big impact on performance an...
2025-08-0446 minI Hear Design: the i+s podcastThe Science Behind Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces with HOK’s Kay SargentIn this episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen sits down with Kay Sargent of HOK to discuss her groundbreaking book, Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces. Kay explains how neuroinclusive design goes beyond accessibility, tackling sensory and cognitive well-being to create spaces where everyone can perform at their best. She shares personal stories, research-backed strategies, and practical steps organizations can take to accommodate neurodiverse employees—ultimately boosting engagement, innovation, and retention.
Tune in to learn:
What neuroinclusive design really means and how it differs from universal design
How small accommodations can have a big impact on performance an...
2025-08-0446 min
Space by StansonsThe Untapped Design Secret to 10x Employee Performance with Kay SargentNeurodivergence diagnoses are more common than ever, and yet our workplaces struggle to keep up with the needs of the very people who inhabit those spaces. In the latest episode of Space by Stansons, host Guy Stanley welcomes Kay Sargent, Senior Principal and Director of Thought Leadership, Interiors at HOK for a deep dive into the quickly evolving world of neuro-inclusive design, why it’s so critical in today’s design landscape and the far-reaching implications of not paying attention to it.What You’ll LearnDesign strategies that support both hypersensitive and hyposensitive individ...
2025-07-2943 minSpace by StansonsThe Untapped Design Secret to 10x Employee Performance with Kay SargentNeurodivergence diagnoses are more common than ever, and yet our workplaces struggle to keep up with the needs of the very people who inhabit those spaces. In the latest episode of Space by Stansons, host Guy Stanley welcomes Kay Sargent, Senior Principal and Director of Thought Leadership, Interiors at HOK for a deep dive into the quickly evolving world of neuro-inclusive design, why it’s so critical in today’s design landscape and the far-reaching implications of not paying attention to it.What You’ll LearnDesign strategies that support both hypersensitive and hyposensitive individ...
2025-07-2943 min
Space by StansonsFirst Look! 👀 The Untapped Design Secret to 10x Employee Performance with Kay SargentNeurodivergence diagnoses are more common than ever, and yet our workplaces struggle to keep up with the needs of the very people who inhabit those spaces. In the latest episode of Space by Stansons, host Guy Stanley welcomes Kay Sargent, Senior Principal and Director of Thought Leadership, Interiors at HOK for a deep dive into the quickly evolving world of neuro-inclusive design, why it’s so critical in today’s design landscape and the far-reaching implications of not paying attention to it.What You’ll LearnDesign strategies that support both hypersensitive and hyposensitive individ...
2025-07-2208 minSpace by StansonsFirst Look! 👀 The Untapped Design Secret to 10x Employee Performance with Kay SargentNeurodivergence diagnoses are more common than ever, and yet our workplaces struggle to keep up with the needs of the very people who inhabit those spaces. In the latest episode of Space by Stansons, host Guy Stanley welcomes Kay Sargent, Senior Principal and Director of Thought Leadership, Interiors at HOK for a deep dive into the quickly evolving world of neuro-inclusive design, why it’s so critical in today’s design landscape and the far-reaching implications of not paying attention to it.What You’ll LearnDesign strategies that support both hypersensitive and hyposensitive individ...
2025-07-2208 min
CREW Conversations16. Accessibility in Commercial Real EstateOn this episode of the CREWBaltimore Podcast, we’re exploring the future of inclusive design in commercial real estate with three trailblazing leaders:Kelly Ennis of JP2 ArchitectsKay Sargent of HOKShervonne Cherry of Spark Coworking – BaltimoreThese experts are rethinking how spaces are designed, built, and experienced to better serve everyone—and they’re sharing insights ahead of their panel at our upcoming event, Accessible Futures: Trends in Real Estate Accessibility, happening July 24 at Spark Baltimore.This episode is sponsored by: Chicago Title Insurance Company, RSM US LLP, and Clark | Azar & A...
2025-07-2119 min
Seattle NowLights, heat and sound: how neuroinclusive design could change the way we workAwareness around neurodivergence, which encompasses conditions like autism and ADHD, has increased in recent years. And with that are calls for accommodations. One of those is the physical environment at work. HOK, a global design and architecture firm, has spent years researching how to design spaces tailored for a more neurodiverse workforce. They redesigned their downtown Seattle office to see how their employees would respond to the accommodations. And so far the results have been positive. Kay Sargent led these efforts at HOK. She is also the author of the book Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces: Advancing Sen...
2025-07-1512 min
Minds at Work: How Neurodiversity Fuels Business and BelongingDesigning neuroinclusive workplaces (with Kay Sargent from HOK Design)This week, Nathan welcomes Kay Sargent, Senior Principal and Director of Thought Leadership, Interiors at HOK, a global design, architecture, engineering, and planning firm. She is also the author of the groundbreaking book, Designing NeuroInclusive Workplaces.Kay challenges the “one-size-fits-all” office model, advocating for flexible, inclusive design rooted in choice and sensory diversity. She shares evidence-backed strategies that enhance productivity, engagement, and well-being, making a clear case for why the most effective workplaces are designed with neurodiversity and flexibility at their core.Timestamps(09:00) The six modalities of work and how to design for each...
2025-06-1632 min
Happy Space Podcast with Clare KumarDesign for the Extreme to Benefit the Mean - with Kay SargentIn this episode, Happy Space Podcast host, Clare Kumar, speaks with Kay Sargent, principal designer at HOK, about their latest release, Neuroinclusive Workplace Design. Clare and Kay discuss the need to move beyond universal design toward more inclusive, actionable strategies for creating workspaces that support diverse sensory and cognitive needs. The conversation explores the evolution of language around neurodiversity, the importance of continual learning, and the challenges of designing spaces that acknowledge human complexity. Kay emphasizes that thoughtful, inclusive design benefits everyone by removing barriers and enabling people to perform at their best.BIOWith 35...
2025-06-0944 min
Happy Space Podcast with Clare Kumar[Encore] Calm the Open Concept Office - with Nook's David O'CoiminIn this curated selection from the Happy Space Podcast, I’m bringing back voices that challenge, inspire, and expand our thinking about designing for inclusion and accessibility. These encore episodes highlight conversations that continue to resonate—on neurodiversity, workplace design, and the small shifts that can make a big difference. Whether you’re tuning in for the first time or revisiting a favourite, I hope these episodes offer fresh insight into how thoughtful design can help everyone show up and perform at their best.As the open-concept office proliferated, people took work away from the office to find q...
2025-05-3044 min
The Human RollDesigning Neuroinclusive WorkplacesSeason 3 Episode 7 is back with a SPECIAL EDITION! The lovely Kay Sargent, Senior Principal, Director of Thought Leadership, Interiors at HOK, takes time out of her busy schedule to talk about her newest book launch. We get into the origin of the book along with our post new normal reality.
2025-05-2817 min
Workplace GeeksOne size misfits all | with Kay SargentThree episodes into season four and we're deep into important territory. In this episode the Geeks sit down with internationally renowned designer, researcher, and workplace changemaker Kay Sargent, director of thought leadership and interiors at global architecture firm HOK.Kay has spent the past eight years co-ordinating a major research initiative, culminating in a brand new book, Designing Neuroinclusive Workplaces: Advancing Sensory Processing and Cognitive Well-Being in the Built Environment. What began as a curiosity-led research project has turned into a transformative design movement grounded in neuroscience, empathy, and research evidence.
2025-05-141h 13The Human RollNeuroflexible WorkplaceTHR S2EP10 on Neuroflexible Workplace featuring Kay Sargent from HOK!
2025-05-1231 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 350: "Do Unto Others" – Leading with Empathy, Understanding and Compassion as we Design Neuroinclusive Workplaces with Kay Sargent of HOKKay 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 milestone episode and an inspiring conversation about the importance of neuro-inclusive design in the workplace and the impact of the built environment on individuals. Kay believes that designing with intention and evidence-based methods is essential, so her book includes case studies and quotes from experts...
2025-05-0626 min
CoreNet Global's What's Next PodcastAddressing Sensory-Processing Needs of Neurodivergent MindsWritten by Kay Sargent and Gary Clark & narrated by Gayle Crew. A groundbreaking study suggests scientific researchers are more neurodivergent than the general population, necessitating more inclusive and thoughtful laboratory design.
2025-01-2405 min
2Fast 2Films2Fast 2Films 228 - "WALLACE & GROMIT:VENGEANCE MOST FOWL" & "HARD TRUTHS"In this week's episode of the world's-fastest-movie-review podcast Jackson and Mike review TWO new films!!! First "WALLACE & GROMIT: VENGEANCE MOST FOWL". Pansy, angry and depressed, lashes out at family and strangers. Her constant criticism isolates her, except for her cheerful sister Chantal, who remains sympathetic despite their differences. Starring Ben Whitehead, Peter Kay, Lauren Patel. Then a quick review of "HARD TRUTHS". Top dog Gromit springs into action to save his master when Wallace's high-tech invention goes rogue and he's framed for a series of suspicious crimes. Starring Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Michele Austin, Tuwaine Barrett and David Webber.
2025-01-1608 min
DJ (SARGENT) UNSTOPROAD MONSTER P.1 || SOCA | DENNERY SEGMENT | BOUYON || CARNIVAL 2025Featuring all the Massive Soca, Bouyon and Dennery Segment music you will hear on the road in 2025.
TRACKLIST
Cocoa Tea - Kes
Big Links Riddim - Full Blown Entertainment
No Sweetness - Kes
The Truth - Machel Montano
The Greatest Bend Over - Yung Bredda
Take Me Home - Freetown Collective
One Piece - GBM x Tano
Bubbling Champion - DJ Private Ryan, Jadel
Sense - Bunji Garlin, GusBus - Sense
Dust - Lyrikal, GusBus - Dust
BottleMan Riddim - GusBus
Chocolate Factory Riddim - Stadic & Jonny Blaze
Welcome To Soca - Kerwin Du Bois
Chocolate - Olatunji
Bumpa...
2025-01-091h 17
EdUp Campus Planning3: How to Design Campus Spaces More Effectively
It's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #3, brought to YOU by Co|Here Campus and Workplace and Tradeline, Inc.
YOUR guest is Kay Sargent, Senior Principal and Director of Thought Leardership-Interiors, HOK.
YOUR host is Dr. Chris Morett.
How colleges can change the design process to help create a more mission-aligned, efficient campus.
Are we at risk of losing any progress that's been made on recognizing neurodiversity?
Why designing spaces that are reflective of user neurodiversity can further organizational excellence an...
2025-01-0738 min
Create A PlaceEpisode 1: Workplace Evolution with Kay Sargent at HOKWelcome to the inaugural episode of Create A Place. This podcast explores how innovative workplace design can drive employee well-being, foster collaboration, and adapt to the future of work. In this episode of the Create A Place podcast, host Kristina York engages with Kay Sargent, seasoned interior designer and thought leader at HOK, to discuss the evolving landscape of workplace design in the wake of COVID-19. They reflect on past experiences, the challenges faced by the real estate industry, and the importance of flexibility and neurodiversity in creating inclusive workspaces. The conversation emphasizes the need for innovative solutions, breaking down...
2024-11-2644 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyENCORE: Innovation and Inspiration for Facility Management, CRE, and Workplace Leaders with Kay Sargent, Geoff Snavely, and Sarah Sims, CWPOne 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 while emphasizing the opportunity listeners have to ensure the sustainability of work and the wellbeing of employees. Revisit this milestone with me! Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TTK92bzCKjg?si=8w4luE6Qub5heChp
2024-11-2652 min
Burnout to Brilliance by BalanceologyE50: Season 3 - Hybrid Workspace Thought Leadership with Kay SargentIn Season 3, Episode 10 of The Art of Balance podcast, hosted by Balanceology co-founder Jayne Morris, workplace design expert Kay Sargent discusses the critical role of workspace design in preventing burnout and enhancing productivity in hybrid work models. Kay emphasises the importance of understanding organisational culture and sensory intelligence to create environments that accommodate individual and collective needs. Kay shares insights from her extensive research on how different forms of sensory stimulation impact well-being and offers practical strategies for designing flexible and inclusive workspaces. The conversation also explores the challenges organisations face in transitioning to hybrid work models a...
2024-11-1929 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyENCORE: "Radical Change in Facility Management" with Lena Thompson, Kay Sargent, Mayra Portalatin, and Geoff SnavelyDid you miss our session at IFMA's World Workplace 2024 in San Antonio, TX? We discussed "Radical Change in Facility Management: Lean In or Be Left Behind" and prepared the audience for the new frontier of the built environment. We must all be leaders who are not afraid to upskill, leverage tech, and "be comfortable being uncomfortable". As we navigate through an uncertain future, remember to enjoy the ride and be a Workplace Innovator! Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/workplace-innovator/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ ...
2024-10-2227 min
Pro AV TodayTech-Infused Workplace Design: The Key to Enhancing Appeal and Flexibility in the Hybrid EraWorkplace dynamics have shifted dramatically, with hybrid models and remote work becoming permanent fixtures for many organizations. As a result, companies are grappling with new workplace design approaches that incorporate technology-rich solutions and human-centric elements. A recent study by Cisco found that 98% of meetings now include at least one remote participant, underscoring the need for spaces that support seamless digital collaboration while keeping employees engaged.But how can companies create environments that integrate advanced tech without losing the warmth and connection that physical spaces provide? What does the future of workplace design look like, and how can...
2024-10-0226 min
Connected FMAdapting to Radical Change in Facility Management: World Workplace Education Session PreviewToday we are bringing you a special episode, featuring a snippet from Eptura's podcast "Workplace Innovator" with host Mike Petrusky. Mike sits down with guests, Lena Thompson, an IFMA Fellow and serves on the IFMA Global Board of Directors, Kay Sargent, Senior Principal & Director of Thought Leadership, Interiors at HOK, Mayra Portalatin, Vice President of Facilities Services at NVE, Inc., and Geoff Snavely, Vice President & General Manager at MilliCare by EBC Carpet Services. Together, they discuss their upcoming education session at IFMA’s World Workplace 2024 in San Antonio, Texas titled 'Radical Change in FM: Lean In or Be...
2024-09-2424 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 320: "Radical Change in FM" – IFMA's World Workplace 2024 Preview with Lena Thompson, Kay Sargent, Mayra Portalatin, and Geoff SnavelyLena Thompson, IFMA Fellow, FMP, SFP serves on the IFMA Global Board of Directors, Kay Sargent, FASID, FIIDA, CID, LEED® AP, MCR/w, WELL AP is Senior Principal & Director of Thought Leadership, Interiors at HOK, Mayra Portalatin, SFP, LEED AP is Vice President of Facilities Services at NVE, Inc., and Geoff Snavely, LEED AP is Vice President & General Manager at milliCare by EBC Carpet Services. Mike Petrusky hosts a roundtable discussion with these industry-leaders as they prepare to present a session called "Radical Change in FM: Lean In or Be Left Behind" at IFMA's World Workplace 2024 in San Antonio, T...
2024-09-0327 min
DJ (SARGENT) UNSTOPBouyon Fest Promo Mix | August 25th 2024| Coney Art Walls NYC | Sargent Unstop.mp3The Biggest Caribbean Promoters from Paris, New York & French Caribbean
come together for the 1st ever...
KARIBBEAN BOUYON FESTIVAL aka BOUYON FEST
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Bouyon Fest is an elevated French Caribbean Live Show Experience! Featuring a combination of the World's Biggest Bouyon & Denery Segment Artists and DJ's on one Big Stage!!
Live Performances by:
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PUDAZ | JAB KING I BURNING FLAMES I RIDDLA
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MJ | BY FAR MEGA | SAL INFRARED
LUCHSHIY | 507 | DANKERS |
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2024-08-0939 min
The Future is CircularEpisode 11: Designing for Diversity with Kay SargentIn this episode, Kay Sargent, Senior Principal and Director of Thought Leadership, Interiors at HOK, will guide us through the foundational principles and different shades of a discipline that has become increasingly vital: inclusive design.
How can we transition to more socially responsible design projects? Let's hear it directly from her.
2024-07-1611 minCoreNet Global's What's Next PodcastMid Year Check In On Anticipated Key Factors Of Influence On 2024Written By Kay Sargent and Tom Polucci & Narrated By Gayle Crew
Survive 'til '25?
Halfway into 2024 and we still see the continued emergence in the wake of the COVID pandemic. Hence, the mantra echoed at multiple conferences in the fall of 2023 was “survive ‘til ‘25” and even “take your licks ‘til ‘26.”
But we can do better than that.
2024-06-2608 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 300: "A Milestone Celebration" – Innovation and Inspiration for Facility Management, CRE, and Workplace Leaders with Kay Sargent, Geoff Snavely, and Sarah Sims, CWPKay Sargent of HOK, Geoff Snavely of MilliCare, and Sarah Sims, CWP of Earthjustice are all past guests of the show and inspiring leaders in our world of facility management, corporate real estate, human resources and the workplace. Mike Petrusky hosts a live roundtable discussion to reflect on where we have been and to explore the changing landscape of the workplace, the impact of technology, and the importance of human-centric leadership. 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 while...
2024-04-0953 min
Innovation StorytellersHow HOK is Transforming Spaces for the Future of WorkIn this episode, Kay Sargent, Director of Workplace Thought Leadership at HOK discusses how work environments should evolve to become spaces that meet and invigorate our needs. The conversation takes us through Kay's diverse career, highlighting her adaptability and curiosity, keeping her at the forefront of workplace innovation. We also explore the concept of curiosity as a driving force in business. Kay's perspective on this is enlightening: staying curious is essential for problem-solving and innovation within any organization. This trait, she believes, is what separates dynamic, forward-thinking leaders from those who remain stagnant. Perhaps the...
2024-01-2353 min
Decoding the workplaceEpisode 8 with Kay SargentIn this episode we discuss some intrinsic detail about workplace design specifically about the urgent need of a neurodiverse workspace. Kay sheds light on the fundamentals and specifics of Neurodiversity in the workspace and how the world is evolving so rapidly.As a host I must admit that this took me through a rollercoaster of knowledge as I felt there was just so much I didnt know. I hope all listeners gain out of this podcast. Do follow and learn from Kay Sargent : https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-sargent-53b2431/
2024-01-0237 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyENCORE: Purpose of the Office & Power of Place with Kay Sargent of HOK (WI Ep 250)Kay Sargent is Senior Principal and Director of WorkPlace at HOK where she is a recognized expert on workplace design and strategy issues. Kay is responsible for helping clients redefine how, when and where their people work, working in tandem to support a holistic design approach that integrates an organization's people, processes and technology. Mike Petrusky welcomes Kay back to the show for a candid discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing workplace leaders as they balance the needs of individuals while creating spaces and strategies that also build teams and a thriving culture. They revisit some of Kay's...
2023-11-2133 min
Punks in Suits: How to lead the workplace reformationPunks in Suits: Introduction - A conversation with Kay SargentAbout Kay Sargent: Kay Sargent is a director of HOK’s Global WorkPlace[1] practice. With a passion for using design to transform how and where people work, she spends her days (and many nights) working with clients on workplace strategy and design.Based in Washington, D.C., Kay leads project teams that solve clients’ business and organizational challenges related to real estate business process, strategic planning, workplace strategy and change management. She collaborates with organisations ranging from tech startups to Fortune 500 companies to optimize their real estate portfolios and create the most innovative work...
2023-09-1926 min
Compassionate Accountability PodcastDesigning Neurodiverse-Friendly Workplaces with Kay SargentDr. Nathan Regier, your host, welcomes Kay Sargent to today’s episode. Kay is the senior principal and director of the Workplace Team and is on the board of directors of HOK, a global design architecture engineering and planning firm employing 16,000 people. Kay is making an impact for neuro-diverse individuals in the workplace; she has nearly 40 years of experience and is an award-winning, recognized expert on workplace design and strategy issues. She believes we have a moral and ethical obligation to use our skills for a meaningful and positive impact. Key Take...
2023-08-0134 min
Flex PerspectivesSurviving the 'Kodak Moment': Actionable Strategies for Corporate Real Estate | Kay SargentIn this episode, Rob is joined by Kay Sargent, Director of HOK’s Global WorkPlace practice, the largest US-based architecture-engineering firm. Recognized by IIDA, ASID, and numerous other organizations for her influence on the profession of design, Kay shares her invaluable expertise in workplace strategy and design, including:
1. The Impending ‘Kodak Moment’: The significance of the current corporate real estate climate and why firms should be feeling the pressure
2. Winning In Times of Upheaval: The three most common characteristics every ‘winner’ of corporate real estate must embody
3. Remaining Nimble: Actionable...
2023-07-2141 min
Floor Daily Flooring Professional PodcastKay Sargent Discusses the Future of WorkplaceKay Sargent Discusses the Future of Workplace by Floor Focus Magazine
2023-06-0711 min
The Manuscript AcademyPenguin Random House Senior Executive Editor Sara Sargent on How Editors Choose BooksWe are thrilled to welcome Sara Sargent, Senior Executive Editor at Random House Books for Young Readers, to the podcast. In our cozy member lounge format (rather like a neighborhood potluck, we think, that happens to feature publishing experts), we asked her questions about how editors choose books, how writers get book deals without agents, and the inner workings of a publishing house—and what this means for you when you pitch your book.
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2023-06-0557 min
WHAT IS QUEERS1E17: FIRE ISLAND FAIRIESFire Island is a strip of sand just off the coast of Long Island in New York that has been a safe haven for the LGBTQIA+ community since the early 1900's. Fabulous parties, gorgeous nature, and an environment that celebrates queer sexuality. This is the first in a series of special episodes about Cherry Grove that we will be doing through the summer, exploring the various aspects of this queer Mecca.Hosted by: Parker SargentProduced by: koitzContributors: David Gilleo and Alex BorsaGuests: Jack Parlett, Kay DavisParker sets the...
2023-05-261h 07
Future of WorkWorkplace EvolutionGlobal Workplace Analytics President Kate Lister and HOK Director of WorkPlace Kay Sargent share their perspectives on remote and hybrid work, the role of data in the future of the workplace, design trends, and more.MCCSRealty.com. Helping office tenants embrace the new normal.
2023-05-1549 min
Let‘s Get Real - Discussions on the Workplace and Corporate Real EstateLet’s Get Real Ep. 32: LinkedIn Live: Has RTO Flatlined? Leveraging Workplace Data to Boost ROIHas RTO Flatlined? An esteemed panel of experts discusses the importance of leveraging workplace data to amplify ROI opportunities amidst flatlining office occupancy rates.
Guest speakers:
- Sandra Panara, Director of Analytics & Innovation at Relogix
- Andrew Millar, Founder & CEO at Relogix
- Dave Cairns, Senior VP - Office Leasing at CBRE
- Mark Gilbreath, Founder & CEO at LiquidSpace
- Gabe Burke, Portfolio Strategies Lead at Accenture
- Kay Sargent, Director of Workplace, HOK
2023-05-0457 min
What's Your Work Fit?How Can I Create a Neurodiverse-Friendly Workplace?On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Can I Create a Neurodiverse-Friendly Workplace?
Our guest is Kay Sargent. She is Senior Principal and Director of Workplace at HOK and a globally recognized thought leader on intentional workplace design. Kay answers this and other questions:
Neurodiversity in the workplace impacts the needs and preferences of career professionals who present on the Autism spectrum. However, the neurodiverse workplace in the wake of Covid now includes millions more, such as people suffering lasting effects of “Long Covid.” Designing an intentional workplace for a diverse...
2023-04-0736 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 250: "An Equal-Opportunity Offender" – Real Talk about the Purpose of the Office and the Power of Place with Kay Sargent of HOKKay Sargent is Senior Principal and Director of WorkPlace at HOK where she is a recognized expert on workplace design and strategy issues. Kay is responsible for helping clients redefine how, when and where their people work, working in tandem to support a holistic design approach that integrates an organization's people, processes and technology. Mike Petrusky welcomes Kay back to the show for a candid discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing workplace leaders as they balance the needs of individuals while creating spaces and strategies that also build teams and a thriving culture. They revisit some of Kay's...
2023-04-0433 minLet‘s Get Real - Discussions on the Workplace and Corporate Real EstateLet’s Get Real Ep. 31: Thinking Outside the Box: What CRE Professionals Can Learn From the World of Workplace DesignWhat do employees need to be happy, healthy, and thrive at work? What is an “intuitive workspace”, and what are the limitations of creating a perfect workplace for every employee? How do you encourage companies to invest in a better workplace when there’s no guarantee it will attract employees? Guest, Kay Sargent, Senior Principal - Director of WorkPlace at HOK, joins Sandra Panara, Director of Workplace Insights at Relogix, as she hosts discussions around the workplace and corporate real estate.
2023-03-031h 02
Destroy Before ListeningDBL#26 SONNY KAY - 'The VSS Euro tour 1997 + ANGEL HAIR/Gravity records + Punk futures'Where to begin... vocalist for THE VSS / ANGEL HAIR / YEAR FUTURE etc. founder of the GSL label and Bottlenekk distribution as well as a graphic designer, art director for Sargent House and prolific digital collage artist. In 1997 The VSS travelled around Europe on the 'Nervous Circuits' tour. Seeing them play here was a total eye opener for me as a teenager. I was interested to know his perspective on touring the UK at that time and seeing the bands here like BOB TILTON / BABY HARP SEAL / STALINGRAD / HARD TO SWALLOW / KITO / EBOLA & RED MONKEY. This is the focus of the...
2023-01-161h 22
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 232: What Does It Take To Be An FM Innovator Today? with Kay Sargent, Mayra Portalatin, Lena Thompson and Geoff SnavelyKay Sargent is Senior Principal & Director of WorkPlace at HOK, Mayra Portalatin is Vice President of Facilities Services at NVE, Inc., Lena Thompson is Director of Building Operations & Administrative Services at the American Psychological Association and Geoff Snavely is Vice President & General Manager at milliCare Floor & Textile Care. In October 2022, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar called "What Does It Take To Be An FM Innovator Today?" where he and the panel revisited their "5-Year Podcast Reunion Show" during IFMA's World Workplace 2022 in Nashville. The powerful conversation sparked interest in the facility management community as these leaders discussed changes...
2022-11-0824 min
Happy Space Podcast with Clare KumarCalm the Open Concept Office - with Nook's David O'CoiminAs the open-concept office proliferated, people took work away from the office to find quieter places where they could think. It's no surprise to me that millions of people have fallen in love with working from home. But, if we need to be in the office, shouldn't we have the option of neurologically safe spaces. You will have heard a lot about that with HoK design principals in episode 2. In this episode, I am thrilled to have Nook Director, David O'Coimin joining me to bring the Nook furniture experience to life.David is the founder & CEO of...
2022-07-0444 min
Happy Space Podcast with Clare KumarHow to Design with Sensitivity in Mind - with HOK's Kay Sargent and Mary Kate CassidyHave you ever noticed the most amazing things happen when one is posed with a simple innocent question? That is how it started for Kay Sargent, a recognized expert on workplace design and strategy issues. She is an award-winning designer who has worked with several Fortune 500 companies to optimize their global real estate portfolios and create innovative work environments. Kay is currently a director of HOK’s Work Place teamMary Kate Cassidy's career focus was to either become an architect interior designer or a special ed teacher. She chose the former and is now a senior de...
2022-04-0337 min
Body Breaking Free36. Rediscover Your Soul’s True Purpose / Anne SargentAnne Sargent of Soul Elements offers mindful energy wellness practices to help individuals rediscover and align with their soul’s true purpose and create profound transformation in their daily lives. This episode Anne talks about daily stresses, life challenges, and the energy of 'dis-ease’ which directly affects one’s ability to feel hope, abundance, self-worth, and connection. We get into some of the tools and practices we can use to get into an energy of alignment and create space in our body & life. Energy wellness empowers individuals to live a life of purpose and passion! Get ready for this episod...
2022-02-091h 19
Multi Story ThinkingKay SargentKay is a director of WorkPlace for HOK, a global design, architecture, engineering, and planning firm, with a network of 24 offices on three continents. She leads teams creating innovative workspaces and has pioneered a Neurodiverse-friendly approach to shaping spaces that support the full range of neurotypical and neurodivergent employees. In this episode we discover the three key things shaping our thinking in the way we design spaces. How the application of science can help drive better decision making. Why a test, pilot, and measuring approach could revolutionise our approach to office re...
2022-01-2859 minThe Multi Story Thinking Podcast on Interior DesignKay SargentKay is a director of WorkPlace for HOK, a global design, architecture, engineering, and planning firm, with a network of 24 offices on three continents. She leads teams creating innovative workspaces and has pioneered a Neurodiverse-friendly approach to shaping spaces that support the full range of neurotypical and neurodivergent employees. In this episode we discover the three key things shaping our thinking in the way we design spaces. How the application of science can help drive better decision making. Why a test, pilot, and measuring approach could revolutionise our approach to office re...
2022-01-2859 min
LYLTalks: The Light Your Leadership Podcast with Executive Coach & Author Lisa Anna PalmerS3:E3 - "Ask The Right Questions!" Designing Engaging Hybrid Workplaces with Kay SargentText us, we'd love to hear from you! (Note if you would like a reply, please include your email or cell # within the message)Lisa talks with Kay Sargent, the renowned award-winning senior director of HOK's global WorkPlace practice, where she supports a holistic design approach that integrates an organization’s people, processes, and technology. She is the recipient of the American Society of Interior Designers’ “Designer of Distinction” national award in 2020. With over 35 years of experience, she is an industry thought leader on workplaces. Lisa and Kay discussed the importance of leaders asking the right questions...
2021-12-0835 min
Imagine a PlaceWas Steve Jobs Wrong?Steve Jobs was a firm believer in the power of place and the impact that an in-person collaborative environment can have on innovation and a creative corporate culture. The in-person method of work is being called into question by so many that have found their rhythm as a remote worker. Today, Kay Sargent, Director of HOK’s global WorkPlace practice, helps us explore the new promise that our workplaces must fulfill and how human-centered thinking can help guide us through the tough and often controversial decisions that swirl around the workplace today.Learn more about Kay Sargent and...
2021-08-3055 min
The Wellbeing EconomyThe Wellbeing Economy - Episode 3 - Build Back BetterFor the third episode of The Wellbeing Economy, our speakers Kay Sargent, Chris Pyke and Kay Killmann, Gert Van Doormalen return, in a conversation facilitated by Ann Marie Aguilar to discuss why the demand for healthy and comfortable workplaces is growing exponentially and the investor's acceptance of the need for change.
2021-08-0429 minThe Wellbeing EconomyThe Wellbeing Economy – Episode 2 - Shaping the RevolutionOur inimitable trio of Kay Sargent, Chris Pyke and Kay Killmann return, in a conversation facilitated by Ann Marie Aguilar, Senior Vice President of EMEA at the International WELL Building Institute. This discussion delves into their opinions regarding the acceleration of the wellbeing economy, the attitudes of the consumer and how we can transform existing buildings and innovate for buildings of the future.
2021-06-0934 minThe Wellbeing EconomyThe Wellbeing Economy – Episode 1 - The Post-Pandemic Built EnvironmentIntroducing key authorities and stakeholders for creating healthier and more sustainable environments including Kay Sargent – Senior Principal, Head of Workplace at HOK, Chris Pyke, co-founder of GRESB and Director at Arc Skoru and Kay Killmann, MD of GBCI Europe. A round-table discussion where we debate a return to the workplace, the relationship between the value of real estate investment and the value of occupant wellbeing, as well as exploring what a systems thinking approach should looks like.
2021-06-0919 minCoreNet Global's What's Next PodcastThe inclusive workplace: Tarkett and HOK on designing for neurodiversityCoreNet Global's thought leadership partner, Tarkett and global design firm HOK explore how organisations can create truly inclusive workplaces and unlock the potential of all employees, with a special focus on neurodiverse individuals.
In this podcast, Kay Sargent, senior principal at HOK, and her colleagues Sarah Oppenhuizen and Mary Kate Cassidy share key insights and practical advice on how workplace design can help bring out the best in everyone.
2021-05-2436 min
Brave IdeasHow to create offices that give people superpowersDavid O’Coimin, CEO of The DO Company joins Bold Founder, Caleb Parker, to discuss the ingredients of neuro-inclusive spaces, and his workspace invention called Nook. As Space moves from product to service, it’s crucial that we understand our customers and we put them at the center of the universe. Employees have never been more empowered to tell their companies what they want from their workplace like they are today. When we have the choice, we’re only going to work in an office if that’s where we do our best work. So it's impor...
2021-04-1140 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 146: Is this the Workplace's "Kodak Moment"? Insight into the Future of Work with Kay Sargent of HOKKay Sargent is Senior Principal and Director of WorkPlace at HOK where she is a recognized expert on workplace and an award-winning designer who has worked with several Fortune 500 companies to optimize their global real estate portfolios and create innovative work environments. In January 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called "Is this the Workplace's 'Kodak Moment'?" to explore the future of work and discover how facility management and corporate real estate leaders should lead their organizations through these pandemic times. Hear Kay's honest and eye-opening assessment of where we are as an industry during this audio highlight...
2021-02-0920 min
I Hear Design: the i+s podcastMeet Our Newest Advisory Board Member: HOK’s Kay SargentHOK’s Director of Workplace Kay Sargent sits down with Robert Nieminen to talk about where she finds motivation in these trying times, the critical issues facing the profession, what trends we can expect to see ahead, as well as her professional and personal plans for the future.
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2021-01-1219 minI Hear Design: the i+s podcastMeet Our Newest Advisory Board Member: HOK’s Kay SargentHOK’s Director of Workplace Kay Sargent sits down with Robert Nieminen to talk about where she finds motivation in these trying times, the critical issues facing the profession, what trends we can expect to see ahead, as well as her professional and personal plans for the future.
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2021-01-1219 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 142: The Rise of "Corporatality": When FM, Workplace Branding & Hospitality Collide with Elicia Young of Intuit & Jeffrey Buck, FMP, SFP of Red HatElicia Young is Staff Program Manager, Workplace Services at Intuit, and Jeffrey Buck, FMP, SFP is Senior Global Facilities Strategist at Red Hat. In December 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called "The Rise of 'Corporatality' - When FM, Workplace Branding, and Hospitality Collide" as Elicia and Jeffrey shared their thoughts about how the future of employee experience and what it means to incorporate "Corporatality" into your organization. With facility managers needing to creatively deliver services and provide new workspaces, how do companies maintain their culture and still keep the feeling of their brand? Find out during this...
2021-01-1221 min
GCUC Podcast - Coworking, Hospitality & The Future of WorkKay Sargent - Senior Principal & Director of WorkPlace at HOK in DC • Episode 2Explore the number one lifestyle risk that impacts work, how to design around it and how to pay closer attention to it. Join Liz Elam and award winning, Kay Sargent, Senior Principal & Director of WorkPlace at HOK as they talk about design for the neurodiverse, the neurotypical, how most of us are grossly unaware of our sensitivities and how that affects our work. With no fear of speaking her mind, Kay talks about sensory intelligence, our industries gap in nomenclature and the ecosystem of work.
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2021-01-0533 min
Real Perspectives PodcastKay Sargent, Director of WorkPlace @ HOKKay Sargent is a director of HOK’s global WorkPlace practice. With a passion for using design to transform how and where people work, she spends her days (and many nights) working with clients on workplace strategy and design.Based in Washington, D.C., Kay leads project teams that solve clients’ business and organizational challenges related to real estate business process, strategic planning, workplace strategy and change management. She collaborates with organizations ranging from tech startups to Fortune 500 companies to optimize their real estate portfolios and create the most innovative work experiences.
2021-01-0437 min
Design Nerds AnonymousDiversity in Design IIn this episode, ThinkLab explores issues around diversity and inclusion within the design industry, and the role design can play in change. Episode features interviews with Libby Gillen, AJ Paron and Kay Sargent.
Be sure to follow our guest speakers AJ Paron, Libby Gillen, and Kay Sargent on LinkedIn.
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2020-11-2031 min
Spark Faith PodcastFaith & Health, guilt & shame-free. Christian women are at their best for GodMary Kay Neyland on overcoming food addiction and her mission for GodMaryKay is a sixty year old energetic visionary who believes that vibrant health is for all ages...from early years into a rich long life! As a young adult she struggled with emotional eating and overwhelming sweet cravings. Her weight went up and down, causing high stress and other health issues.She admits there are areas of her life she doesn't have figured out. Her passion and light shine in our interview. You can find Mary kay at www.MKShine.net I want to thank Jill at Jeans and a Cute Top Shop for my adorable top to...
2020-11-0248 min
That Workplace Experience PodcastKay Sargent — Covid is impacting building culture, mentoring, ideating, growing and connecting.Kay Sargent is a Senior Principal and Director of Workplace at HOK. With 35 years of experience, She is a recognized expert on workplace design and strategy issues. She is an award-winning designer who has worked with several Fortune 500 companies to optimize their global real estate portfolios and create innovative work environments. As director of HOK’s WorkPlace team, a practice that supports organizations undertaking multiple projects in various locations, and a member of HOK’s Board of Directors, Kay is responsible for helping clients redefine how, when and where their people work, working in tandem to support a holistic desi...
2020-09-2342 min
Tenant Experience Network (TEN)Kay Sargent, Sr. Principal, Dir. of WorkPlace, HOK | Tech-enabled environments & doing what you loveIn this episode, we will learn about Kay’s journey to her current position at HOK, where she applies her expertise in workplace design and strategy issues to create thoughtful solutions for her clients. We will tap into her thinking around “what it takes to become an expert and doing what you love” as one of her keys to success, her views on creating tech-enabled environments, and get a glimpse into what is top of mind for Kay as she continues to navigate through new challenges and emerging opportunities.
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2020-09-1431 min
The Trend ReportThe Emerging Ecosystem of Work with Kay Sargent of HOKSend us a textThere is one thing all the experts can agree on and it's the fact that the workplace is changing and changing rapidly. It was my pleasure to welcome Kay Sargent, Director of Workplace at HOK to today's podcast! Kay shares some really insightful information during our conversation and I'd encourage your to listen to it carefully and take notes - this is a great episode! Hope you enjoy!Thanks for joining us today and if you have any questions, comments or show ideas, please email me at info@emb...
2020-08-3152 minThe Trend ReportThe Emerging Ecosystem of Work with Kay Sargent of HOKSend us a textThere is one thing all the experts can agree on and it's the fact that the workplace is changing and changing rapidly. It was my pleasure to welcome Kay Sargent, Director of Workplace at HOK to today's podcast! Kay shares some really insightful information during our conversation and I'd encourage your to listen to it carefully and take notes - this is a great episode! Hope you enjoy!Thanks for joining us today and if you have any questions, comments or show ideas, please email me at info@emb...
2020-08-3152 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 108: Planning for the Return to Offices and the Future of the Workplace during COVID-19 with Kay Sargent of HOKKay Sargent is Senior Principal and Director of WorkPlace at HOK where she is a recognized expert on workplace design and strategy issues. She is an award-winning designer who has worked with several Fortune 500 companies to optimize their global real estate portfolios and create innovative work environments. This week's podcast episode features highlights from the "Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream" which was broadcast on April 22, 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mike Petrusky and Madison Dujka co-host a discussion about the many challenges and opportunities arising as workplace leaders plan for a return to the physical office. Kay shares...
2020-05-1223 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 100: A Celebration of our 100th Episode featuring the Mike Petrusky Interview by Geoff Snavely of MilliCare Floor & Textile CareGeoff Snavely hosts a special edition of the show as we celebrate this major milestone for "The Workplace Innovator Podcast" – Episode #100! The tables are turned for Mike Petrusky when Geoff takes over asking the questions with the help of past guests of the podcast, including Thomas L. Mitchell, Jr., CFM, CFMJ, IFMA Fellow, Kay Sargent, David Wagner, Andrea Sanchez, Rex Miller, Robert D. Fox, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP, and Arnold Levin. Mike and Geoff swap stories about lessons learned from the industry leaders who have visited the show, while providing inspiration for facing our fears and chatting about music (an...
2020-03-1745 min
Commercial Real Estate News Hour Archives -CRE News Hour 9/13/2019In this week’s edition of The CRE News Hour, anchor Steve Lubetkin and his guests cover these topics:
Neurodiversity and how that’s affecting the way office space is being designed, with Kay Sargent of design firm HOK. HOK’s Workplace Practice just released “Designing a Neurodiverse Workplace,” exploring how organizations can create physical work environments that support the full range of employees: neurotypical and neurodivergent. Download the report here.
An exclusive look at the building products industry with Mark Rayfield, the recently appointed CEO of building products company Saint-Gobain North America
Section 170 tax advantages for nonprofits and charit...
2019-09-1359 min
In the BalanceDoes the office have a future?Thanks to technology, these days it’s possible to work almost anywhere. You can log on from your kitchen table, in a trendy café or even on the beach. So what’s the point of the noisy, crowded office? Perhaps it’s time we ditched the daily commute and found better places, and better ways, to get the job done. Manuela Saragosa has been discussing, with her three guests, just what kind of spaces we’ll be working in in future, and whether the office has some redeeming features after all.Contributors:
Kay Sargent, director of workplace at archit...
2019-08-0326 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 62: Highlights from "The Big Easy Workplace Summit" – iOFFICE's User Conference 2019 in New OrleansIn May 2019, a group of forward-thinking workplace leaders gathered in New Orleans for "The Big Easy Workplace Summit", the iOFFICE User Conference 2019! Mike Petrusky was the MC (and DJ) for a two-day event that featured keynote addresses from Mark Peterson of iOFFICE, Kay Sargent of HOK, Todd Hutton of JLL, Kanav Dhir of VergeSense, and Kate Lister of Global Workplace Analytics. They shared insights around industry trends and technologies while mapping out the future of the workplace. Listen to just some of the highlights from the conference and be inspired to be a Workplace Innovator! Register for...
2019-06-1820 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 50: Employee Experience is More than a Buzzword! FM & CRE Leaders Agree on the Greatest Driver of Workplace ROI | Mike PetruskyAs we celebrate 50 episodes of "The Workplace Innovator Podcast", one theme has risen above all others during our conversations with dozens of corporate real estate and facility management leaders. Mike Petrusky reflects on key moments from the show and shares his excitement about the opportunity for workplace leaders to have a significant impact on employee experience and thereby deliver a measurable ROI for their organizations. Featuring awesome insights from industry thought-leaders Adam Stoltz, Chris Kelly, Lorri Rowlandson, John Parsons, Razia Ferdousi-Meyer, Jacob Morgan, Peter Ankerstjerne, Kate North, Kay Sargent, Steve Todd, Dusty Duistermars, and Melissa Marsh! Connect...
2019-03-2622 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 38: Best Quotes & Worst Notes of 2018 - Highlights from the Workplace Innovator Podcast | Mike PetruskyMike Petrusky looks back on some of the best moments from "The Workplace Innovator Podcast" during the past year and gets excited about plans for the show in 2019. This episode features highlights from 2018 with fun "podcast karaoke" memories and inspirational quotes with Terry Tran, Sara Andersen, Brian Collins, Michelle Boolton, Tona Khau, John Parsons, Katy Redmond, Dusty Duistermars, Adam Stoltz, Kate North, Rex Miller, Porschia Parker, Larry Morgan, Thomas Mitchell, and Kay Sargent. Enjoy and Happy New Year! REGISTER for the Next iOFFICE Webinar - "The Ongoing Journey of Change in the Workplace": https://www.iofficecorp.com...
2019-01-0121 min
Technology Revolution: The Future of NowGame-Changers Crystal Ball 2019 Predictions Part 3The buzz: "I am interested in the future because I expect to spend the rest of my life in the future" (C.F. Kettering). If your #1 business wish this holiday is knowing what 2019 holds for your company, your industry and the world, we've got the next best thing. We're bringing you six weeks of predictions from a total of 80 thought leaders about the technologies, strategies, and trends that can help you grow and compete in 2019 and beyond. Pour a cup of Joe, Earl, or Dom, and join us for SAP Game-Changers Radio 2019 Predictions – Part 3 live. You'll hear from Tom Raftery, SA...
2018-12-1953 minTechnology Revolution: The Future of NowReal Estate and Your Workforce: Optimizing Space Management - Part 2The buzz: "Modern Corporate Real Estate Management can surely contribute to the transformation of real estate from being a mere 'cost of doing business' to a true value generator" (servicefutures.com). Of the $25T in U.S. real estate assets, $10T+ is owned by non-real-estate companies, municipalities, and institutions. For most of them, it is the second largest balance sheet item and operating cost. Yet most C-Suites overlook the earnings and optimization potential of capital dedicated to real estate. The experts speak. David Wilk, Colliers International: "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue...
2018-10-0356 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 13: So What? Understanding Changing Needs in a Changing Workplace | Geoff SnavelyGeoff Snavely is Vice President and General Manager at Millicare Floor & Textile Care where he is a leader with great insight about managing people in our industry. Mike Petrusky and Geoff have been long-time friends and volunteers at the Capital Chapter of IFMA where they share a passion for workplace partnerships. They get together every few months to discuss trends in the marketplace and the facility management community and Geoff is not afraid to ask the difficult questions that challenge the status quo. During this conversation, Geoff and Mike share their admiration for Kay Sargent and her understanding of...
2018-06-2620 minTechnology Revolution: The Future of NowReal Estate and Your Workforce: Optimizing Space ManagementThe buzz: "The strategic and financial importance of Corporate Real Estate is growing" (www.pwc.de) $10+T of the $25T in U.S. real estate assets is owned by non-real estate companies, municipalities, and institutions. Corporate real estate is often their second largest balance sheet item and operating cost. But it is not getting the respect it deserves in the C-Suite as enterprises overlook the earnings and optimization potential of capital dedicated to real estate. The experts speak. David Wilk, Colliers: "When nothing seems to help, I go and look at a stonecutter hammering away at his rock … without as mu...
2018-06-2054 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 12: Workplace Trends – Big Shifts in Design, Technology and Human Factors Impacting Your Organization | Kay SargentKay Sargent, ASID, IIDA, CID, LEED® AP, MCR.w is a senior principal and director of HOK's WorkPlace practice and a co-founder of the Workplace Evolutionaries community at IFMA. In May 2018, Mike Petrusky joined Kay at the HOK offices in Washington, D.C. to host a live webinar event where they discussed "The Big Shifts" in the workplace of today that will impact the worker of the future. Kay shared her presentation summarizing the key trends in the marketplace and then answered questions from the live online audience. Mike and Kay talked about artificial intelligence, the evolution of workspace d...
2018-06-1921 min
The Facility Management Innovator PodcastEp. 84: Things I Have Learned About Facility Management & The Workplace (Part 1) | Mike Petrusky - Host of the FM Innovator PodcastMike Petrusky launched this podcast in the fall of 2016 with little understanding of where the show might go and who would be listening. If a few friends from the Capital Chapter of IFMA tuned in, he thought, that would be an incredible compliment and a lot of fun. But now, just a year and half and over 80 episodes later, with thousands of monthly downloads from around the world, Mike reflects on what he has learned and is thankful for the amazing adventure this podcast journey has been! The workplace is evolving rapidly and we are not just dealing with...
2018-04-1019 min
The Facility Management Innovator PodcastEp. 70: Best Quotes & Worst Notes of 2017 (Part 2) | An FM Innovator Podcast Retrospective with Mike PetruskyHappy New Year, FM Innovator Nation! We’ll be back with more great new interviews starting next week, but for now, it's Part 2 of our podcast "year in review" featuring singing guests and great inspirational quotes from 2017. Here’s what you will hear on this episode (in order of appearance): Movie Moment Ep. 42: Robert Graham, CHFM Worst Notes (and "best guest duets") Ep. 34: Tyrel Melville, FMP Ep. 65: Caroline Horton, FMP Ep. 60: Pekka Matvejeff, M.Soc.Sc., MBA Ep. 67: Renee Stratton Ep. 68: Drew DePriest
2018-01-0222 min
The Facility Management Innovator PodcastEp. 62: The Facility Management Innovator Summit – Houston ’17 | Mike Petrusky Recaps the Live Podcast Experience from 10/19/17On October 19, 2017, for the first time ever, “The FM Innovator Nation” gathered during IFMA's World Workplace in Houston, TX. On this episode of the podcast, Mike Petrusky recaps the "live podcast experience" with a play-by-play of the amazing line-up of guests that made this inspirational and motivational event such a special one. First, Mike shared his story of dealing with the rapidly changing marketplace and the need for all of us to step outside of our comfort zones. Then, Andrea Sanchez of Spark Story gave an inspirational talk which was followed by live interviews with Dr. Jake Gunnoe, Robert Klei...
2017-11-0725 min