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Where workplace pros meet new ideas. Working Forward dives into the people, data, and design shaping the future of work.

3月26日

De-Shittification: Designing Offices Around Work (Not Aesthetics) with Aéto

Workplace design has drifted toward headline features, like bleacher seating, feature staircases, or “likeworthy” moments that play well on social media, while many employees struggle to do focused, meaningful work in the office. At the same time, cost pressure and “safety in numbers” benchmarking drive teams to copy what others are doing rather than designing for their own culture and outcomes. In this episode, we unpack “de-shittification”: why workplace experience degrades over time, how fear and incentives shape bad decisions, and how evidence-based, authentic design can create offices that actually support the work.
1月28日

Recharging Work: Designing Healthier Workplaces with Breakthru

Workplaces are increasingly dominated by digital interactions, leaving employees physically disengaged, cognitively overloaded, and often disconnected from one another. Melissa Painter, storyteller, research designer, and founder of Breakthru, joins the Working Forward team to explore how micro-breaks, immersive environments, and adaptable space design can improve health, focus, and connection at work.
2025/12/19

Making Workplace Change Work: Lessons in Strategy, Data, and Leadership

Organizations are under pressure to adapt—hybrid work, shifting business priorities, AI integration, and evolving employee expectations. But change often feels overwhelming, poorly managed, or disconnected from what people actually need. In this episode, hosts Izzy Cannell and Brad Golden sit down with Massella Dukuly of Charter Communications to explore how leaders can use data and clear communication to make workplace change more human, more effective, and more sustainable.
2025/11/19

From Theory to Practice: Rethinking Office Environments

In this episode of "Working Forward," hosts Izzy Cannell and Brad Golden dive into the evolving landscape of workplace design with special guest Michael Dunford, Director of Business Development at Catalyst. Explore the concept of "furniture as a service," the importance of piloting new ideas, and how to create spaces that inspire and engage. Discover how companies can embrace change, measure success, and foster a culture of experimentation. Tune in for insights that will help you rethink your office environment and drive meaningful transformation.
2025/10/22

AI, Sensors, and the Truth About Workplace Data

In this episode of Working Forward, VergeSense co-founders Dan Ryan and Kelby Green join Izzy Cannell and Brad Golden to pull back the curtain on the real, raw lessons from building in the trenches of workplace tech. From the start with hand-built sensors to AI-powered insights, they share bold takes on misinformation, overhyped trends, and what teams should actually focus on next. Expect hot debates, hard truths, and a glimpse into the future of workplace data and decision-making. If you’re ready to cut through the noise and work smarter, not just faster, this one’s for you.
2023/04/19

How Rapid7 leveraged experimentation and data to inform their newest office build

In this episode, we are joined by Andrea Diieso, Director of Workplace Experience at Rapid7. Andrea digs into how her education in Facilities Management paved her interest in creating purposeful workplaces, as well as her journey in shifting Rapid7 from an assigned seating model to unassigned neighborhoods. She shares the employee to desk ratio that works for her office, and explains how occupancy data helps in determining these metrics. We'll also get a first-hand listen at how all of these principles and metrics and translated in Rapid7's latest build out. Andrea is also a strong proponent of workplace experiments, and shares a step-by-step approach into how to prototype, roll out, and validate or disprove your hypothesis in this world of inconsistent occupancy.
2023/04/05

Learnings & insights from Purposeful Intent

In this episode, we chat with Simon Davis— Founder and CEO of Purposeful Intent— about what the future of work will look like. Simon delves into the importance of considering the next generation when making workplace decisions, and challenging our traditional workplace norms in the face of what the data is truly telling us. He explains how remote work has revolutionized connection, rather than taken away from it, with people being able to host online events with thousands of participants— something that would be challenging to organize in the physical workplace. Simon expands on this dimension of inclusivity and sustainability that were previously impossible in the office, and provides tips on how to overcome the greatest obstacle to innovation— a lack of curiosity.
2023/03/22

How DoorDash leverages space design to preserve and enable culture

In this episode, we're joined by Eric Kerr, Workplace Strategist at DoorDash, to discuss the importance of embodying local flavor in global offices and the role culture plays in defining what our spaces actually look like. Eric also shares their “blank canvas” approach to building out DoorDash’s Seattle office where flexibility and customizability were paramount. How can we make spaces consistent enough so users aren’t overwhelmed as they go to different offices? How can workplace leaders give employees the opportunity to own their space? How do you define culture in a remote/hybrid context? Come explore these questions and more with our guest and hosts, all with a side of theater and laughter.

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Let's explore the strategies shaping the workplaces of tomorrow

True Understanding is a podcast that dives deep into workplace transformations. You’ll tune into in-depth conversations with some of the most innovative workplace leaders as we explore the strategies shaping the workplaces of tomorrow. We’ll peel back the layers and get to the core of how workplace leaders approach the real-world problems we’re all facing today. Leave every episode with real stories and practical tips for how to create remarkable workplace experiences. Let’s unlock the potential of every space to foster connection, inspiration, and sustainability

Where workplace pros meet new ideas. Working Forward dives into the people, data, and design shaping the future of work.

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2023年 - 2026年
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