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Clean Waves: Nature's Soundscapes for Productive Workspaces | Fran Board, Marketing Director of Moodsonic
The Clean Slate
11/15/24 • 37 min
Episode 16: Designing Soundscapes for Workplace Productivity with Fran Board
Welcome to Episode 16 of the OpenWorks Podcast!
In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of soundscaping and how it can transform workplaces into havens of productivity and well-being. Our special guest, Fran Board, Marketing Director at Moodsonic, takes us on a deep dive into the science and art of creating personalized soundscapes that enhance the work environment.
Episode Highlights:
- Understanding Soundscaping: Fran shares her intriguing career path from visual design to her passion for multisensory design. She explains how soundscaping differs from traditional acoustics and noise mitigation, offering a holistic approach to enhancing our auditory environment.
- The Power of Nature Sounds: Discover why nature sounds play a crucial role in soundscaping and how they can be integrated into workspaces to create calming and productive atmospheres. Fran also discusses the trend of biophilic design and its connection to sound.
- Creating Dynamic Soundscapes: Learn about the technology and techniques behind Moodsonic's innovative soundscapes. Fran explains how they use a vast library of nature sounds, layering and adjusting them in real time to suit the environment and activity levels.
- AI and Real-Time Adaptation: Fran sheds light on how AI allows Moodsonic's soundscapes to respond dynamically to changes in the workplace environment, ensuring a seamless and beneficial auditory experience.
Meet Our Guest:
Fran Board has a unique blend of expertise in music, multisensory design, and marketing. With over a decade of experience in soundscaping across industries like retail and healthcare, Fran brings a wealth of knowledge and creativity to Moodsonic. Her enthusiasm for sound's impact on our lives is palpable, making this episode both informative and inspiring.
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- Follow us on Social: Stay updated with OpenWorks by following us on social media for more insightful content and updates.
- Explore Moodsonic: Discover how soundscaping can benefit your workspace by visiting Moodsonic's website for more information and resources.
Tune in now to explore how soundscapes can enhance your work environment and boost productivity. Whether you're looking to optimize your office or simply intrigued by the sensory world, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice.
Connect with Us!
OpenWorks Website: https://www.openworksweb.com/resources
Moodsonic Website: https://www.moodsonic.com/
Trista Sobeck LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristasobeck/
Fran Board LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fran-board/
The Business of Education | The Clean Slate with Amanda Thies of Spring Education Group
The Clean Slate
04/11/24 • 42 min
In this episode of The Clean Slate podcast, we host Amanda Thies, Director of School Business Operations at Spring Education Group. In her role, Amanda manages capital expenditure budgets, ensures efficient facility management, and fosters communication between business operations and school administrations. We discuss the funding challenges that charter schools face and their impact on facility management, emphasizing the significance of budgeting and contractual responsibilities in ensuring the smooth operation of schools. Amanda even shares her personal experience transitioning from being a police officer to an educator and the similarities in problem-solving skills required for both roles. Today, she compares her role to "Santa Claus" – for reasons you'll have to listen to find out!
Follow OpenWorks and Trista on social media and check out the website:
Website: https://www.openworksweb.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@openworksfm
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/openworks
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/openworksaz
Trista: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristasobeck
Find more episodes of The Clean Slate at: https://www.openworksweb.com/podcast
To be a guest on the podcast or submit general business inquiries: [email protected]
Disruptive Discovery in Work and Life | The Clean Slate with Geoff Snavely of Millicare
The Clean Slate
06/11/24 • 53 min
In this episode, we sit down with Geoff Snavely from Millicare for an insightful conversation that ranges from practical floor care tips to the philosophical aspects of facility management.
We discuss best practices for keeping your floors clean and why it's essential, how vendors can be better partners for facility managers, aiming for the same goal of maintaining immaculate work environments, and the importance of back-to-work strategies in current times and how facility management plays a crucial role.
Don't miss out—tune in now and elevate your facility management game!
Follow OpenWorks and Trista on social media and check out the website:
Website: https://www.openworksweb.com
YouTube: @openworksfm
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/openworks/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/openworksaz/
Trista: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristasobeck/
Find more episodes of The Clean Slate at: https://www.openworksweb.com/podcast
To be a guest on the podcast or submit general business inquiries: [email protected]
04/02/24 • 40 min
Small Business Ownership is hard, but that doesn’t stop Marcus from engaging every day with focus and determination to deliver the best experience possible to his customers, employees, and himself. Marcus chats with us about what makes him successful, how he began his entrepreneurial journey, and what it takes to be a business owner responsible for the lives and experiences of so many he interacts with daily.
Follow OpenWorks and Trista on social media and check out the website:
Website: https://www.openworksweb.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@openworksfm
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/openworks/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/openworksaz/
Trista: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristasobeck/
Find more episodes of The Clean Slate at: https://www.openworksweb.com/podcast
To be a guest on the podcast or submit general business inquiries: [email protected]
Plants for Productivity and Happiness | The Clean Slate with Paige Tisdale of Dennis' 7 Dees
The Clean Slate
03/18/24 • 42 min
Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, where we took a deep dive into the fascinating world of biophilic design with expert Paige Tisdale. Paige, a biophilic designer and educator, shares her profound knowledge on how plants can boost mental energy and overall wellness. From the history of her family business, Dennis' 7 D's, to exploring the integration of plant life within urban landscapes, this episode is packed with green insights. Paige discusses how plants are integral to not just physical spaces, but our mental and emotional well-being. Plus, get tips on how to incorporate plant life into your living and workspaces in innovative ways.
Like what you hear? Be sure to leave us a review on your preferred podcast platform and share this episode with your fellow plant lovers and design enthusiasts.
01/04/24 • 35 min
In this episode, we have special guest Lauren Click from Let's Go Compost, who will be sharing her passion for sustainability and composting and how it ties into our daily lives. She’s on a mission to help educate schools and professionals about composting and the benefits it provides. As a bonus, a compost plan can help you meet some of your ESG goals!
Breakdown of Topics
Lauren’s story
For the Love of Worms
Helping the Community
Food waste and greenhouse gases
ESG
Starting a Composting Program
Partnering with Your City
Learn more about Let’s Go Compost at https://www.letsgocompost.org/ Find out more about Lauren at https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenclick/
Follow OpenWorks and Trista on social media and check out the website:
Website: https://www.openworksweb.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@openworksfm
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/openworks/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/openworksaz/
Trista: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristasobeck/
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Adaptive Cleaning and Embracing Hybrid Workplaces | The Clean Slate with Taylor Moody
The Clean Slate
12/08/23 • 31 min
Taylor Moody from Lysol joins us to discuss the impact of the work-from-home movement on commercial buildings and the cleaning industry. We explore the challenges faced by commercial buildings with reduced occupancy and the economic effects on property managers and urban environments. The conversation emphasizes the need for adaptive cleaning strategies to meet the changing demands of hybrid workplaces. It highlights the importance of clean buildings for mental wellness and the role of effective cleaning products in cost control. We also touch on the significance of standard operating procedures and inspection systems in maintaining cleanliness standards. We round it out with a discussion on the future of working from home and the potential benefits and challenges it presents.
10/17/23 • 24 min
We sat down with Gyan Awuku-Sao, a Facility Manager currently living in Ghana, Africa, working for Luxembourg-based Majorel. This company builds and delivers end-to-end customer experience solutions for leading brands. Gyan has the global background to explain why and how sustainability in FM is paramount for everyone to understand, wherever they live and whatever they do.
Gyan talks about how we can help people pay attention to the changing environment and, most importantly, change their behavior. The little changes we can make will impact things like climate change. If you’re feeling like there is nothing anyone can do to help the Earth from pollution or negative human impacts, Gyan will give you a reason to believe that you, yes you, can help.
To learn more about Gyan Awuku-Sao, go to https://www.linkedin.com/in/gyan-awuk...
To learn more about Majorel, please visit https://www.majorel.com/ Follow OpenWorks and Trista on social media and check out the website: Website: https://www.openworksweb.com/
YouTube: @openworksfm
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/open...
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/openworksaz/
Trista: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristasob...
For more stories and deep dives into facilities management profession and all that it entails subscribe to The Clean Slate wherever you listen to podcasts.
08/24/23 • 36 min
How does someone even get into facilities management as a career? You never hear a kid say, “I want to be a facilities manager when I grow up?!” Why is that, and how can we encourage more people to enter the field? Traditionally known as a career that you “fall into” by luck or by being in the right place at the right time, facilities management has evolved into a lucrative and rewarding career that now features formal education with accredited degrees from major colleges and universities.
Dean Stanberry, Dean Stanberry, Chairman, IFMA Global Board of Directors, has a storied career starting in IT and tech when his company needed someone to oversee facilities that housed intellectual property. As IFMA’s newest Chairman, he aims to spread FM education as far as he can to a new generation of career seekers.
Dean chats with us about the many options that facilities management offers. He also talks about IFMA and the advantages membership brings. Dean explains what digital transformation means to FM and the real estate community and how to get the digital skills current professionals may not upskill themselves. Cyber security is a big area, as is AI. Dean explains how to learn what separates the hype from the reality. We also discuss the work-from-home trend and where knowledge workers will ultimately decide to work.
Timestamp Breakdown of Topics
2:34 – IFMA and its goals
4:00 – FM as the accidental profession
9:00 – Degree programs, certifications, and getting into FM; jobs and functions in FM
14:30 – Trends in the industry, including digital transformation
20:49 – Hybrid and flex working and the impact on buildings
Lean more about IFMA at www.ifma.org Find out more about Dean at https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanstanberry/
Follow OpenWorks and Trista on social media and check out the website:
Website: https://www.openworksweb.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@openworksfm
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/openworks/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/openworksaz/
Trista: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristasobeck/
For more stories and deep dives into facilities management profession and all that it entails subscribe to The Clean Slate on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Digital Twins and the Future of Facility Technology | The Clean Slate with Peter Costanzo
The Clean Slate
07/06/23 • 25 min
AI and Technology has recently been elevated by lofty national headlines. However, the shift in technology hasn’t been an overnight change. Facility Managers everywhere are leading the charge into the future of Digital Twins – a digital replica of the physical world we oversee. Our guest, Peter Costanzo, has been just one participant in the digital change happening all around us. Listen as he provides insights for where we are going and how far we’ve come in managing our buildings from a digital and data focused perspective.
Follow Peter, ROI Consulting, and IFMA on social media!
Peter Constanzo (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterjcostanzo/
ROI Consulting (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/company/r.o.i.-consulting-group/
IFMA (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifma/
IFMA Digital Twin Survey (closes 7/10/23): https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/2kCNkg
Follow OpenWorks and Trista on social media and check out the website:
Website: https://www.openworksweb.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@openworksfm
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/openworks/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/openworksaz/
Trista: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristasobeck/
Find more episodes of The Clean Slate at: https://www.openworksweb.com/podcast
To be a guest on the podcast or submit general business inquiries: [email protected]
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How many episodes does The Clean Slate have?
The Clean Slate currently has 15 episodes available.
What topics does The Clean Slate cover?
The podcast is about Cleaning, Management, Podcasts and Business.
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The episode title 'Disruptive Discovery in Work and Life | The Clean Slate with Geoff Snavely of Millicare' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Clean Slate?
The average episode length on The Clean Slate is 34 minutes.
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Episodes of The Clean Slate are typically released every 29 days, 21 hours.
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The first episode of The Clean Slate was released on Apr 20, 2023.
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