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Future of Field Service

The UNSCRIPTED podcast takes an honest look at how business leaders are evolving, innovating, and overcoming today’s biggest challenges. With discussions focused on the firsthand perspective of leaders across industries and around the globe, you gain a front row seat to the tales of the trials and triumphs they experience as they modernize their businesses – and themselves. This podcast is hosted by Sarah Nicastro, who has more than 15 years’ tenure covering business transformation, technology, and leadership trends.

  1. From FSE to Technical Service Engineer Improves Work-Life Balance | Frontline UNSCRIPTED Ep. 3

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    From FSE to Technical Service Engineer Improves Work-Life Balance | Frontline UNSCRIPTED Ep. 3

    What does career growth in field service look like when priorities shift from constant travel to creating better work-life balance? In this episode of Frontline UNSCRIPTED, host Sarah Nicastro sits down with Fernando Ferreyra, Service Engineer for the Technical Solutions Center at QuidelOrtho, to discuss his transition from a high-travel Field Service Engineer role into remote technical support—and how that change transformed both his career and family life. Fernando shares his journey from laboratory science into field service, what it was like supporting major healthcare accounts across the U.S. and Mexico, and how his experience as a former customer gave him a unique advantage in service. He also explains why flexibility, mentorship, and strong team culture are essential for retaining top talent in today’s service organizations. The conversation explores the evolving reality of service careers, including balancing family responsibilities, creating sustainable career paths, leveraging AI responsibly, and maintaining the human connection that makes service exceptional. In this episode, you’ll learn: How remote technical support roles can improve work-life balance in service careersWhy flexibility is critical for retaining frontline talentThe importance of empathy and communication in field service successHow Fernando’s customer experience helped him become a stronger engineerWhy AI should enhance—not replace—the human side of serviceThe role mentorship and teamwork play in career growthHow service leaders can better support frontline employees and familiesWhether you’re a field service engineer, technical support professional, service leader, or someone exploring a career in service, this episode offers valuable insights into career development, employee retention, leadership, and the future of frontline work.

    43 phút
  2. Episode 364: Lessons in Commercial Excellence in Digital Energy Services at Schneider Electric

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    Episode 364: Lessons in Commercial Excellence in Digital Energy Services at Schneider Electric

    What if the future of service isn’t about fixing products — but maximizing customer outcomes? In this episode of UNSCRIPTED, Sarah Nicastro sits down with Ravichandra Kshirsagar, Digital Energy Services VP at Schneider Electric, to explore how service organizations can move from transactional delivery to outcome-based partnerships powered by AI, connectivity, and customer-centric operating models. From designing products for service from the very beginning to creating entirely new roles like the Customer Performance Engineer, this conversation dives into the strategies shaping the future of field service and digital energy services. Key topics include: • Why services are becoming the biggest competitive differentiator• Designing products and platforms for serviceability from inception• Moving from break/fix models to outcome-driven partnerships• How AI is transforming scheduling, planning, and service operations• Organizing around customer segments instead of products• The rise of the Customer Performance Engineer role• Why traditional service playbooks are becoming obsolete If you're navigating digital transformation, scaling service excellence, or exploring AI-enabled service models, this episode is packed with practical insights and forward-looking strategies. 🎧 Tune in now to learn how leading organizations are reimagining service delivery for the future.

    47 phút
  3. AI in Action: Less Chasing Trends, More Creating Value | UNSCRIPTED

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    AI in Action: Less Chasing Trends, More Creating Value | UNSCRIPTED

    What if your AI strategy is actually holding you back?In this episode of UNSCRIPTED, recorded on-site at Field Service Next West in San Diego, host Sarah Nicastro sits down with Jayda Nance, AI Product Owner at IBM, to cut through the hype and explore what it really takes to create value with AI.From problem-first thinking to proving value through pilots, this conversation challenges the “move fast” mentality and shows why moving smart is what actually drives results.🔑 What You’ll Learn- Why clear problem determination should come before any AI investment- The difference between automation vs. true AI—and when each is needed- Why pilots outperform MVPs when proving real business value- How to use a four-layer process framework (inputs, rules, actions, outputs)- Why mindset—not technology—is the biggest barrier to AI adoption- How early wins build trust and momentum across your organization💡 Key TakeawayAI isn’t a magic wand.The organizations seeing real results are the ones that focus less on trends and more on solving the right problems.👤 About the GuestJayda Nance is an AI Product Owner at IBM, where she leads strategy and execution for operational transformation across technology lifecycle services. With a background in engineering and innovation, Jayda brings a practical, problem-first approach to AI—helping organizations build solutions that actually deliver value.🎧 Listen & Learn MoreIf you're navigating digital transformation or looking to build a smarter AI strategy, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately.🔗 Connect & Learn MoreFollow Sarah Nicastro on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahhowlandSubscribe to The Insider Newsletter:https://www.futureoffieldservice.com/newsletterFollow Future of Field Service on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-of-field-serviceLearn more about UNSCRIPTED:https://www.futureoffieldservice.com/podcast/

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  4. How AI & Connected Security Are Transforming Service at Fenway Park | UNSCRIPTED

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    How AI & Connected Security Are Transforming Service at Fenway Park | UNSCRIPTED

    What if you could resolve 95% of service issues without ever sending a technician on-site? In this episode of UNSCRIPTED, host Sarah Nicastro sits down with Greg Parker, Vice President for America’s Life Cycle Solutions at Johnson Controls, to explore how intelligent connected systems, AI-powered monitoring, and centralized command centers are transforming security and service delivery at iconic venues like Fenway Park. From reducing costly truck rolls to enabling outcome-based service agreements, this conversation dives into what it really takes to scale service operations in today’s data-driven world. What You’ll Learn: • How proactive, connected asset management enables up to 95% remote issue resolution• Why AI should act as a force multiplier, not a replacement for human judgment• The importance of a “human in the middle” approach in high-risk environments• How central command and field operations work together to deliver better outcomes• Why outcome-based service agreements are quickly becoming table stakes• How to design and launch managed services without execution gaps• What makes high-density venues like stadiums uniquely complex to manage Key Takeaway: Connected assets, real-time visibility, and proactive service delivery are no longer optional—they’re essential for meeting modern customer expectations. About the Guest: Greg Parker is Vice President for America’s Life Cycle Solutions at Johnson Controls, where he leads the transformation of security operations and managed service delivery. His work in integrating AI, connected systems, and centralized monitoring has enabled organizations to scale operations, reduce costs, and deliver outcome-based service models.

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  5. Adapt or Die: Natural Intelligence as Nature’s Secret Playbook | Assets UNSCRIPTED

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    Adapt or Die: Natural Intelligence as Nature’s Secret Playbook | Assets UNSCRIPTED

    Floris Regouin is Chief Visionary Officer at The New Tomorrow and author of Natural Intelligence, where he explores how 3.8 billion years of natural R&D can help leaders rethink organizational design, collaboration, resilience, and change. In this episode of Assets UNSCRIPTED, host Berend Booms sits down with Floris to explore how nature’s hidden playbook can reshape the way organizations operate. From starling murmuration's and lichen ecosystems to leverage points and adaptation, this conversation examines what leaders can learn from nature about moving smarter, building resilience, and navigating disruption in a world of constant change. He explains: ▪️ Why nature offers a more adaptive model for leadership than rigid structures and protocols▪️ What starling murmuration's can teach organizations about alignment, trust, and shared direction▪️ Why resilience comes from diversity, experimentation, and collaboration▪️ How imbalance and disruption can actually drive growth and adaptation▪️ Why leaders need reflection, play, and room to experiment—not just more meetings▪️ What nature reveals about leverage points and using less energy for greater impact▪️ How to think about artificial intelligence through the lens of adaptation rather than fear▪️ Why the real imperative for leaders today is simple: adapt or die 00:00 Intro00:00:27 Floris Regouin’s Journey from Microbiology to Business00:05:55 Seeing Differently: Why Nature Is the Ultimate R&D Lab00:07:37 What Nature Knows About Optimization and Efficiency00:08:17 Starling Murmurations and the Power of Simple Rules00:12:26 Leadership Without Overcontrol00:17:13 Signals, Shared Direction, and Organizational Alignment00:18:50 The Microsoft Example: When Silos Undermine the Bigger Picture00:23:02 Why Imbalance, Play, and Mistakes Matter00:28:38 Resilience, Ecosystems, and Letting Go of Control00:31:28 Lichen, Symbiosis, and the Strength of Collaboration00:34:26 Parasites, Tension, and What Organizations Can Learn from Friction00:37:09 Leverage Points and the Wisdom of the Eagle Owl00:40:36 Why Leaders Need Reflection More Than More Meetings00:43:51 Moving With the Currents Instead of Against Them00:46:34 AI, Adaptation, and the Future of Work00:54:30 Final Thoughts This episode is for asset leaders, operations executives, and anyone rethinking how organizations can become more resilient, adaptive, and human in the face of complexity. Follow Berend Booms on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/berendbooms/ Follow Future of Assets on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-of-assets Learn more about Assets UNSCRIPTED:https://www.futureofassets.com/ Learn more about the UNSCRIPTED podcasts:https://www.futureoffieldservice.com/podcast/

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The UNSCRIPTED podcast takes an honest look at how business leaders are evolving, innovating, and overcoming today’s biggest challenges. With discussions focused on the firsthand perspective of leaders across industries and around the globe, you gain a front row seat to the tales of the trials and triumphs they experience as they modernize their businesses – and themselves. This podcast is hosted by Sarah Nicastro, who has more than 15 years’ tenure covering business transformation, technology, and leadership trends.

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