Working Forward

Where workplace pros meet new ideas. Working Forward dives into the people, data, and design shaping the future of work.

Working Forward is a business podcast hosted by VergeSense, with 15 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.

VergeSense hosts Working Forward, a business show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  De-Shittification: Designing Offices Around Work (Not Aesthetics) with Aéto

  Mar 26, 202649 minS2

  <p>Workplace design has drifted toward headline features, like bleacher seating, feature staircases, or “likeworthy” moments that play well on social media, while many employees struggle to do focused, meaningful work in the office. At the same time, cost pressure and “safety in numbers” benchmarking drive teams to copy what others are doing rather than designing for their own culture and outcomes. In this episode, we unpack “de-shittification”: why workplace experience degrades over time, how fear and incentives shape bad decisions, and how evidence-based, authentic design can create offices that actually support the work.</p>

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  Episode #4

  Recharging Work: Designing Healthier Workplaces with Breakthru

  Jan 28, 202647 minS2

  <p>Workplaces are increasingly dominated by digital interactions, leaving employees physically disengaged, cognitively overloaded, and often disconnected from one another. Melissa Painter, storyteller, research designer, and founder of Breakthru, joins the Working Forward team to explore how micro-breaks, immersive environments, and adaptable space design can improve health, focus, and connection at work.</p>

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  Episode #3

  Making Workplace Change Work: Lessons in Strategy, Data, and Leadership

  Dec 19, 202555 minS2

  <p>Organizations are under pressure to adapt—hybrid work, shifting business priorities, AI integration, and evolving employee expectations. But change often feels overwhelming, poorly managed, or disconnected from what people actually need. In this episode, hosts Izzy Cannell and Brad Golden sit down with Massella Dukuly of Charter Communications to explore how leaders can use data and clear communication to make workplace change more human, more effective, and more sustainable.</p>

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  Episode #2

  From Theory to Practice: Rethinking Office Environments

  Nov 19, 202544 minS2

  <p>In this episode of "Working Forward," hosts Izzy Cannell and Brad Golden dive into the evolving landscape of workplace design with special guest Michael Dunford, Director of Business Development at Catalyst. Explore the concept of "furniture as a service," the importance of piloting new ideas, and how to create spaces that inspire and engage. Discover how companies can embrace change, measure success, and foster a culture of experimentation. Tune in for insights that will help you rethink your office environment and drive meaningful transformation.</p>

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  Episode #1

  AI, Sensors, and the Truth About Workplace Data

  Oct 22, 202545 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Working Forward, VergeSense co-founders Dan Ryan and Kelby Green join Izzy Cannell and Brad Golden to pull back the curtain on the real, raw lessons from building in the trenches of workplace tech. From the start with hand-built sensors to AI-powered insights, they share bold takes on misinformation, overhyped trends, and what teams should actually focus on next. </p><p><br></p><p>Expect hot debates, hard truths, and a glimpse into the future of workplace data and decision-making. If you’re ready to cut through the noise and work smarter, not just faster, this on...

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