Think Beyond Space | The PDX Workplace Insider Podcast

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From the people, the culture and their thoughts on the future of work, host Blake St. Onge interviews leaders from Portland's most respected companies to learn about what makes their workplace unique. We also dive into the commercial real estate market &

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    Latest episodes from Think Beyond Space | The PDX Workplace Insider Podcast

    Thank You and a Preview of Season 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 1:08


    That's a wrap on season 3 of the Think Beyond Space Podcast! Host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal for Cresa, gives a preview of next season and wishes all our listeners a great summer.

    Empowering Creators Through Virtual Production

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 28:42


    Host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal of Cresa's Portland office, is joined by Perry Loveridge, CEO of Picture This Production. Perry shares how in camera VFX/ XR production is the exciting new ability to shoot anywhere, any time and at any scale in a single, controlled location. This cutting edge tech uses large-scale LED backdrops and camera tracking tied to 3D rendering software to create the illusion of a subject in a virtual environment.

    The Future of Work is Agile and Decentralized with Amina Moreau, Founder of Radious

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 41:08


    Amina Moreau, CEO and Founder of Radious.pro, joins host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal of Cresa Portland, on the podcast to discuss the benefits of work becoming decentralized.

    How Brandlive is Helping Shape the Future of Work With More Engaging, Interactive Meetings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 39:41


    Sam Kolbert-Hyle, CEO of Brandlive, joins Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal of Cresa, on the podcast to discuss how Brandlive's platform is helping some of the largest companies in the world shape the future of work. Learn more about Brandlive at https://www.brandlive.com/

    How Puppet is Building a Values-Driven Global Company with a People-First Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 28:58


    Katie Abbott, General Counsel for Puppet, joins host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal for Cresa's Portland office, to discuss how Puppet is taking a people first approach to building an engaged, global company.

    Monique Claiborne, CEO of Greater Portland Inc., On How Downtown Portland Will Evolve For The New World of Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 29:51


    Monique Claiborne, CEO of Greater Portland Inc. (GPI), joins host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal for Cresa, on the Think Beyond Space Podcast to discuss the mission of GPI and how the downtowns of the future will integrate the new world of work.

    How RealWear is Empowering Frontline Workers with Human Centered Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 26:13


    Andrew Chrostowski, CEO & Chairman of RealWear, joins host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal for Cresa Portland, on the Think Beyond Space podcast to discuss transforming the work of frontline employees with RealWear's innovative wearable solutions.

    How Banfield Pet Hospital is Innovating to Deliver a Better World for Pets

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 35:44


    Mony Iyer, Chief Operating Officer for Banfield Pet Hospital, joins host Blake St. Onge, Managing Principal for Cresa, to discuss how Banfield is leading the way in pet care innovation.

    Thank You & A Preview of Season 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 1:24


    That's a wrap on season 2 of the Think Beyond Space Podcast! Host Blake St. Onge from Cresa gives a preview of next season and wishes all our listeners a great holiday season.

    Everything Can Change: How AAA Pivoted to Create a Flexible Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 26:11


    Marisa Hodes, Vice President of Human Resources for AAA of Oregon/Idaho, joins Cresa's Blake St. Onge to discuss how they pivoted to create a flexible workplace across their multi-function team.

    Creating a Culture of Approachability for an Engaged Workforce with Stephanie Richmond, SVP of HR for Papa Murphy's

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 26:18


    Stephanie Richmond, Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Papa Murphy's International, sits down with Cresa's Blake St. Onge for episode 5 of season 2. Stephanie discusses her career journey and how Papa Murphy's has implemented employee communication programs for a more engaged workforce.

    From Startup to IPO, Growth Mindset with Absci CFO

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 29:55


    On this episode Blake welcomes Greg Schiffman, Chief Financial Officer for Absci, the drug and target discovery company harnessing deep learning AI and synthetic biology to expand the therapeutic potential of proteins. Greg discusses his career journey, the exciting growth from startup to IPO, and how SW Washington and Portland are positioned well to become a biotech hub.

    Adapting to Changing Space Needs at Home and Work with Bob Hestand of Neil Kelly Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 22:48


    Bob Hestand is the Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Information Officer for Neil Kelly Company, the largest design/build and remodel company in the Northwest Learn more at https://www.neilkelly.com/

    How De La Salle North Catholic High School's Unique Corporate Work Study Program Serves Student and Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 27:37


    Oscar Leong is the President of De La Salle North Catholic High School. In this episode Oscar discusses De La Salle's innovative corporate work study program that provides tremendous opportunity for economically disadvantaged students to get a college-prep education, while at the same time providing a diverse, motivated, enthusiastic entry level work force.

    How Yakima Got Creative During the Pandemic to Thrive

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 28:00


    Joel Grabenstein, Vice President of Sales, Brand, and Product Management for Yakima products, joins host Blake St. Onge on the season 2 premiere of the podcast. Joel shares how Yakima has overcome the challenges of the pandemic, including constraints on the supply chain, to grow their business, and how they are ensuring a culture of flexibility and trust for their teams.

    Thank You & Season 2 Coming in October

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 1:00


    Thank you for listening to the inaugural season of the podcast! Season 2 of the Think Beyond Space | PDX Workplace Insider podcast coming in October.

    Portland Office Trends & Opportunities in the New Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 29:16


    Sean Connors is a Senior Advisor for Cresa Portland. In this episode, host Blake St. Onge and Sean discuss the current state of the Portland office market, and opportunities for companies in the new workplace.

    How a Culture Rooted in Philanthropy Supports Employees through Uncertainty with Bob Speltz of The Standard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 30:36


    Bob Speltz is the Senior Director of Community Relations for The Standard. In this episode, host Blake St. Onge sits down with Bob to learn how The Standard's deep roots in Portland and their culture of philanthropy helped them support their 3,000 employees the past 15 months.

    Evolving to a Hybrid Workplace with Colleen Murray, Director of Operations for Perkins & Co

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 41:11


    Colleen Murray is a shareholder and the Director of Operations for Perkins & Co, on this episode host Blake St. Onge talks with Colleen about how they are evolving their workplace to a hybrid model to ensure they meet the needs of all employees.

    Supporting growth, and onboarding during uncertainty with Jackie Dunckley, Chief Talent Officer for OnPoint Community Credit Union

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 27:07


    Jackie Dunckley is the Chief Talent Officer for Portland based OnPoint Community Credit Union.

    Kristen Zervis, VP of Talent & Culture for LegitScript, on Why to Create an Engaging, Inclusive Hybrid Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 35:04


    Kristen Zervis is the Vice President of Talent & Culture for LegitScript, a Portland based company that helps organizations of all sizes help keep their services legal and safe. In this episode, Kristen talks with host Blake St. Onge about why they are creating an engaging, inclusive workplace.

    Doreen Barnhouse, EVP of Operations for The Partners Group, on Employee Communications During Uncertainty & Building a Resilient Workforce

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 32:38


    Doreen Barnhouse is the Executive Vice President for The Partners Group, one of the 100 largest insurance brokerage firms in the US.

    Andrea Herron, Head of People for WebMD, on the Evolution of Employee Wellness

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 29:40


    Andrea Herron is the Head of People for WebMD Health Services and the host of the HR Scoop, a podcast that explores the world of unique employee benefits. Listen to the HR Scoop at https://www.webmdhealthservices.com/podcasts/

    Jim Gossett, Director of Real Estate for Legacy Health, on Utilizing Office Space to Create Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 37:52


    Emily Culligan from the OHSU Foundation on Embracing Change Through Transparency

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 44:48


    Emily Culligan is the Senior Director of Human Resources for the Oregon Health & Science University foundation. With more than $1.5 billion in assets, the OHSU foundation is one of the largest public university foundations in the Northwest.

    Sheila Murty, EVP of People & Culture at Tillamook on Purpose, Connection and Shared Values

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 40:47


    Sheila Murty is the Executive Vice President of People & Culture for Tillamook County Creamery Association.

    Introducing Think Beyond Space | The PDX Workplace Insider Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 0:44


    An introduction to Think Beyond Space | The PDX Workplace Insider Podcast powered by Cresa Portland.

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