The Desana Podcast

Interviews with world-class workplace leaders and CRE experts, focusing on what's working right now and the challenges left to overcome.

The Desana Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Desana, with 5 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Desana hosts The Desana Podcast, a business show with 5 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  Designing for flexibility: the new Real Estate mindset with Mateo Miranda, Head of Global Real Estate at Block

  May 6, 202525 minS1

  <p>In this episode, <b>Mateo Miranda, </b>Head of Global Real Estate at Block, walks us through how he's reshaped real estate into a dynamic tool for driving business growth - supporting distributed teams, driving expansion into new markets, and using data to guide every decision.</p><p>We dive into their rising use of On Demand space, new landlord models, and how to build a portfolio that flexes with the future of work. From on-demand workspace adoption to leveraging real-time data for smarter decision making, Matteo shares how his team is supporting workforce engagement and market expansion...

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  Episode #4

  Practical strategies for building a successful workplace experience with Lara Owen, Workplace Experience Leader at NetApp

  Mar 5, 202547 minS1

  <p>For episode 4 of the Desana Podcast, our CEO and Co-Founder Michael Cockburn sat down in San Francisco with <b>Lara Owen, Workplace Experience Leader at Desana customer NetApp</b>, to discuss the evolution of workplace strategy, practical strategies for building employee workplace experience, and harnessing workplace data. </p><p>Their conversation, set in the vibrant Canopy Jackson Square, San Francisco, covered a range of themes, from Lara’s career journey to the broader industry trends shaping the workplace experience today. </p><p>This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in practical takeaways for organizations navigating the complexities of hybr...

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  Episode #3

  The Role of Workplace in Building Employee Experience with Emily Day, Senior Director of Global Workplace Experience, Hashicorp

  Feb 5, 202536 minS1

  <p>In the latest episode of The Desana Podcast, our CEO and Co-Founder Michael Cockburn sat down in person with Emily Day, Senior Director of Global Workplace Experience at HashiCorp. </p><p>Over 30 minutes she shared her insights on building employee connection, workplace strategy, and the evolving nature of remote and hybrid work - as well as her journey from the hospitality business to leading workplace strategy at a major tech company. </p><p>Emily offers a unique perspective on how organizations can create meaningful and engaging work environments that drive employee engagement, regardless of location. If you’re interested in t...

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  Episode #2

  Learning from the workspace innovator playbook with Kelly Monaghan, Managing Director, Upwork Research Institute

  Dec 3, 202445 minS1

  <p>Our latest guest on The Desana Podcast is Kelly Monahan, Managing Director at the Upwork Research Institute. In discussion with Desana CEO and Co-Founder Michael Cockburn, she shares insight from the latest Upwork study “Work Innovators: A Playbook for Innovation in an Uncertain World”, as well as other workplace nuggets like the role of generative AI and the importance of upskilling your workforce. </p><p><br/><b>Key takeaways </b></p>Work Innovators thrive by streamlining their technology systems, fostering ethical collaboration between people and AI, building a culture of innovation, and establishing a strong, adaptable operating model.True innova...

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  Episode #1

  How leaders build in-person moments that matter with Brian Elliott, Future Forum

  Nov 5, 202423 minS1

  <p>Welcome to the first episode of the Desana podcast! We are joined by best selling author and co-founder of the Future Forum, Brian Elliott, to discuss the significance of in-person interactions within the workspace and real estate industry. </p><p>Brian and our host, Michael Cockburn, co-founder and CEO of Desana, explore themes around meeting setups, workspace configurations, and the evolving needs of companies. The episode highlights best practices for balancing remote and in-office work, with insights into facilitating effective team collaborations and maintaining productivity. They also preview an upcoming workshop in San Francisco on November 7th 2024 that will b...

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