Host Hollie Sanglier and a panel of experts answer your workspace aches and pains. Wondering how you can make your team more productive, foster more creativity or use colour effectively to reflect your brand image? Dear Desk Diary promises to bring the best in the industry to unpack and explore real world problems when it comes to workspace design. The series is creating a community moving toward workspaces that not only look good but feel right and work efficiently. "Dear Desk Diary" isn't just a podcast; it's a platform for change, inspiration, and community. Let's redefine what it means to create spaces that truly reflect the spirit of the future of work and the identity of those who inhabit them.
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Hollie Sanglier
Hollie Sanglier
Dear Desk Diary
How to transform your space using art
Imagine transforming your workspace into a vibrant canvas that not only inspires creativity but also fosters productivity and reflects the essence of your brand. That's exactly what we unpack on Dear Desk Diary with Katie Henry from Art in Offices and Chhaya, Head of Design from SToiCA , delving into the dynamic intersection of art and the corporate world. Through a lively discussion, we reveal how art is not just a decorative afterthought but a catalyst for enhancing the workplace environment, supporting artists, and reinforcing a company's identity.
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Unleashing the Power of Company Culture
Discover the transformative power of company culture with our special guest, Janine Jacobs, from Happy HQ. Janine shares her fascinating journey from communications and marketing to becoming a leading culture consultant, and we promise you'll gain invaluable insights into creating a people-first workplace. Understand the critical reasons employees leave their jobs and learn how a positive culture can enhance employee retention, talent attraction, productivity, and revenue.
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Office Space Evolution
Join us for a fascinating conversation with Tasha Giddings, Associate Director at Kontor, who has made a career out of transforming office environments. Tasha’s journey from a university dissertation on creative workspaces to her current role offers invaluable insights into how different office types—serviced, managed, and leased—can dramatically impact employee wellbeing. You'll walk away with a deeper understanding of how a well-designed office can be a game-changer for your team.
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Future proofing properties with sustainability
Are you ready to transform your understanding of sustainable real estate? In this episode of Dear Desk Diary, we sit down with Greg Davison, the visionary founding partner of Hollen+. Greg opens up about his journey from private equity to a mission-driven focus on sustainability, motivated by the birth of his first child. He shares invaluable insights into the importance of Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, offering practical advice on how to enhance energy efficiency in buildings while boosting property value and marketing potential.
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Could this be the future of how we rent workspaces?
Unlock the secrets of transforming underutilised spaces into thriving work environments with our special guest, Tom, co-founder of NOHQ. Learn how Tom and Sanj Mahal started with &Co, helping freelancers find remote workspaces in hospitality venues, and shifted gears due to the pandemic to create NOHQ, a flexible, Airbnb-like model for office spaces. Discover the meticulous curation process for these spaces and how valuable data from Wi-Fi infrastructure is revolutionizing hospitality operations.
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