Culture at Work

Tim Carroll
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Welcome to Culture at Work, the podcast that explores the keys to building and maintaining a strong corporate culture during these challenging times when so many are opting to work from home. Hear from experts in the fields of architecture, design, management, real estate and more, as we explore a wide range of approaches to unlocking the potential of your workspace and elevating your organizations culture. I’m your host Tim Carroll inviting you to Join us as we dive into the challenges of bringing people back to the office and building a culture that inspires, motivates, and connects employees like never before!

  1. OCT 29

    Gensler’s Brian Hubbard on Workplace Design Trends, Flexibility & AI | Culture at Work S3E2

    Tim sits down with Brian Hubbard, Senior Associate and Design Director at Gensler Nashville, to unpack what “experience-driven” actually means at work today, from hospitality cues and circadian lighting to the data (and interviews) that reveal what people really need. They also tackle AI’s role in design, avoiding sameness, and why the most valuable budget line is often…time. Chapters (00:00:00) - Opening Hot Take: “Don’t Fear the Tools”(00:00:13) - Intro: Welcome to Culture at Work(00:00:34) - Meet Brian Hubbard, Design Director at Gensler Nashville(00:02:05) - Defining Culture: It Starts with People(00:03:08) - Coaching Clients & Aligning Company Culture(00:03:35) - Sponsor Message: The McSweeney Group(00:04:14) - The Shift: Experience-Driven Workplaces(00:05:15) - Personalization in the Modern Office(00:05:43) - Hospitality Principles in Workplace Design(00:06:12) - Lighting, Choice & the Human Experience(00:08:07) - Balancing Data with Human Intuition(00:09:49) - Questions That Reveal True Workplace Needs(00:10:32) - Key Data Points & What Companies Should Track(00:11:49) - Observing Workspace Use Without Fancy Tech(00:12:53) - Designing for Flexibility & Choice(00:13:41) - Ad Break & Transition Back to Culture at Work(00:14:32) - AI in Design: From Fear to Embracing the Tool(00:16:05) - The Human Element Behind AI(00:17:22) - Sameness in Design & Losing Local Culture(00:18:51) - If CEOs Invested in Culture, Where to Start(00:20:10) - Designing with Time: Why Iteration Matters(00:21:41) - The Business of Design & Ownership Mindset(00:23:17) - Closing Thoughts

    24 min

  2. SEP 18

    Personalized by Design: The Future of the Office with Kaelynn Reid

    Certified Futurist and Applied Insights Strategist Kaelynn Reid (host of Kimball’s Alternative Design podcast) joins Tim to kick off Season 3. They unpack why culture is “the energy of an organization” and how strategic foresight turns offices into responsive, human-centered experiences. Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction: Welcome to Season 3 of Culture at Work(00:00:21) - Meet Kaelynn Reid: Futurist, Strategist & Podcast Host(00:01:17) - Opening conversation & Alternative Design Podcast(00:02:08) - Defining culture: “The energy of an organization”(00:02:48) - What is a Certified Futurist? Strategic foresight explained(00:05:04) - Data sources & “signals of change”(00:06:24) - Quiet Cracking: A new workplace challenge(00:07:26) - How employers can respond to disengagement(00:10:08) - About the Alternative Design Podcast & its audience(00:13:26) - Lessons from 5 seasons: Shaping the future actively(00:15:30) - How the role of designers is evolving(00:18:27) - The futurist approach to organizational culture(00:20:12) - Beyond echo chambers: Designing for connection(00:21:35) - Social skills gap & creating safe spaces for belonging(00:23:30) - The future of the office: Responsive, modular, alive(00:26:33) - Personalized workplace experiences & closing thoughts(00:27:31) - Wrap-up

    28 min

  3. JUL 31

    The Best of Season Two

    Season 2 of Culture at Work brought bold ideas and fresh perspectives on leadership, belonging, mindset, and purpose. In this special recap, host Tim Carroll highlights the most powerful insights from every guest. Don’t miss this collection of culture-shaping wisdom from today’s most inspiring voices.

    23 min

  4. APR 25

    Marketing, Branding, and the Culture Connection

    How does branding influence not just external perception, but the very culture of a company? In this episode of Culture at Work, Tim Carroll sits down with Ren Scott, Principal and Creative Director of BrandMinded Digital Marketing, to explore the deep connection between authentic marketing and workplace culture.

    38 min

  5. MAR 5

    Rewiring Workplace Culture: A Brain-Based Approach with Lisa Marini

    How does your brain shape workplace culture? In this episode of Culture at Work, Tim Carroll sits down with Lisa Marini, a Brain-Based Performance Coach, to explore how mindset, stress, and neuroscience impact the way we work and lead. Discover practical, science-backed strategies to improve your attitude, reduce stress, and create a thriving workplace culture—starting with how you train your brain.

    29 min

  6. JAN 30

    Beyond Furniture: How Working Spaces’ Client Experience Elevates Corporate Culture

    In this episode, host Tim Carroll sits down with Vicki McGuire, Vice President of Client Experience at Working Spaces. Join us as we explore how Vicki’s passion for client experience not only shapes the success of Working Spaces but also creates a meaningful, collaborative culture where everyone can thrive.

    24 min

  7. 12/19/2024

    Shaping the Future of Work: Trends and Insights from Paul Holland

    Tim Carroll sits down with Paul Holland, Managing Principal at Solomon Coyle, to explore the transformative power of culture in shaping successful organizations and the built environment. With over 40 years of industry experience, Paul shares invaluable insights on curating positive workplace culture, navigating post-pandemic trends, and why adaptability and people-centric leadership are key to long-term success.

    44 min

  8. 11/22/2024

    From Office Design to Employee Retention: The Impact of Belonging

    Tim Carroll welcomes Michelle Boolton, Vice President of A&D, Workplace and Health at Kimball International to explore the transformative power of design in shaping workplace culture. Michelle shares insights on creating spaces that foster belonging and purpose, touching on Kimball’s “Creating Places to Belong” initiative and the importance of collaboration in the design community. Together, they uncover how intentional design can be a catalyst for employee engagement, retention, and meaningful connection in the workplace.

    38 min
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Welcome to Culture at Work, the podcast that explores the keys to building and maintaining a strong corporate culture during these challenging times when so many are opting to work from home. Hear from experts in the fields of architecture, design, management, real estate and more, as we explore a wide range of approaches to unlocking the potential of your workspace and elevating your organizations culture. I’m your host Tim Carroll inviting you to Join us as we dive into the challenges of bringing people back to the office and building a culture that inspires, motivates, and connects employees like never before!

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  • Creator
    Tim Carroll
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
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    ©2025 Culture at Work - Working Spaces
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