Ep. 349: “Lead in the Future” – Connecting Space to Strategy, People to Purpose, and Data to Decisions with Amanda Schneider, LEED AP, MBA of ThinkLab

Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology

Amanda Schneider, LEED AP, MBA is Founder & President at ThinkLab, a TedX Speaker, and Host of “Design Nerds Anonymous” podcast where she is passionate about sharing research and insights for the built environment. Mike Petrusky asks Amanda about the evolving role of the workplace, the importance of process innovation over product innovation, and the impact of generational changes in the world of work today. They explore the integration of human resources, workplace design, and technology, and the need for professionals to connect space to strategy, people to purpose, and data to decisions. Amanda believes that the built environment is no longer just a backdrop to work, but “it is the workplace experience” and she is excited about the possibilities for workplace leaders as research reveals that Gen Z thinks digital first and analog second, which impacts how they build relationships and engage with the workplace. Tune in as Mike and Amanda share stories from their podcasting experiences while they encourage and inspire you to be a Workplace Innovator!

Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandajeanschneider/

Learn more about ThinkLab: https://thinklab.design/

Watch Amanda’s TEDx talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/amanda_schneider_work_is_broken_gen_z_can_help_fix_it_mar_2025

Listen to “Design Nerds Anonymous” podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/design-nerds-anonymous/id1534887549

Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/

Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/