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HR Sucks PodcastFrom expulsion to extracts: How this company doubled profitability in one yearIn this episode of The HR Sucks Show, Katrina sits down with Kevin Koby and Jack Peat, the Co-Founders behind Abstrax Tech, to unpack the unfiltered journey of building a cannabis science company from the ground up.From Jack's rebellious school days (read: expulsions) to doubling EBITDA through culture—not just spreadsheets—this episode is packed with real talk, hard lessons, and a surprising amount of laughter.We get vulnerable about leadership blind spots, dig into the stigma surrounding cannabis, and even ask: If Abstrax were a cannabis strain, what would it be?Whet...2025-04-3053 min
HR Sucks PodcastThe 2 most immature people in HR have a conversation. In this fun and unfiltered episode, I sit down with my friend and fellow HR rebel, Kira La Forgia, founder of Paradigm HR. When we get together, you can count on some friendly roasting and a whole lot of laughter — and yes, we somehow always find a way to make HR a little dirty.We dive into topics that every HR pro (and anyone who’s ever worked in corporate) will relate to, including:Pay Your Speakers: Why conferences need to prioritize paying their speakers — and why Kira and I often skip HR conferences altogether.P...2025-04-291h 08
HR Sucks PodcastI hired a personal assistant because Dan Martell told me to. I read Buy Back Your Time with @danmartell and hired an assistant because he told me to. Yup, I'm THAT guy (girl) who read a business book and listened to it. It happens to the best (most stubborn) of us. Her name is Gabriella, aka Gabi, and I interviewed her as well as share my internal hiring process that not only works for me, but for dozens of companies I've worked with over the years (supposedly). ChatGPT wrote the rest of this: 🧠 What You’ll Learn: How to know when it’s...2025-04-2829 min
HR Sucks PodcastUnlock HR success through Human Behavior with Carol FraserIn this engaging episode of the HR Sucks Podcast, host Katrina Ghazarian sits down with HR veteran and consultant Carol Fraser. With over 33 years in the field, Carol shares her insights on the major shifts and transformations in HR from traditional personnel management to strategic business partnerships. The conversation covers the impact of technology, the importance of understanding human behavior, and the evolving role of HR in company culture and business success. Carol also delves into her personal journey, transitioning from traditional HR roles to consulting post-9/11, and introduces her innovative 'Dancing Leaders' program, which combines dance with leadership...2025-03-191h 04HR Sucks PodcastHow I Found My Core ValuesIn this episode of HR Sucks, we delve into the importance of understanding and living by your core and personal values. Sharing personal experiences from reading Tony Robbins' 'Awakening the Giant Within' and implementing Gino Wickman's Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), we explore how aligning personal and business values builds stronger relationships and more cohesive teams. You'll be guided through the step-by-step process of identifying, defining, and living your values, complete with practical actions for continuous self-evaluation.2025-03-1216 minHR Sucks PodcastHere's How You Improve Profitability With DEIIn this episode of HR Sucks, we delve into the hot topic of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and critically analyze Elon Musk's controversial stance on the matter. We'll discuss how properly implemented DEI programs contribute to business profitability, citing Tesla's recent financial decline as a case study. The episode also unpacks the ripple effects of influential leaders dismissing DEI, addresses misconceptions about meritocracy, and provides actionable steps for companies to execute DEI effectively.2025-03-0513 minHR Sucks Podcast3 Things I Did When I Started My HR Consulting Business (Gameday HR)Thinking about making the leap from HR employee to independent consultant? In this episode of HR Sucks, I break down exactly how I transitioned from a full-time HR leader to launching my own consulting firm, Gameday HR. I share the three key moves I made in the 30 days after resigning that set me up for long-term success, including how I turned my former employer into my first client.If you’re stuck overthinking your next steps, this episode will give you a clear, no-BS roadmap to making the transition on your terms. Whether you’re worried about burn...2025-02-2608 minHR Sucks Podcast6 Questions That Can Turn Your Company Culture AroundWelcome to HR Sucks! In this episode, we dive deep into what company culture really means—beyond the superficial perks and slogans.We break down the six crucial questions every organization must ask to diagnose cultural health, identify misalignments, and create a workplace where employees thrive.You’ll also learn how to differentiate genuine culture from a well-rehearsed performance and get insights from the book Beyond High Performance by Jason Jaggard, paired with real HR consulting experience.Get ready for a game-changing discussion on how real company culture impacts retention, productivity, and business succ...2025-02-1915 min
Love in LeadershipHR: Human Revolution (featuring Katrina Ghazarian)HR: Human Revolution (featuring Katrina Ghazarian)Putting the human back in human resourcesGUEST BIO:Katrina Ghazarian is a dynamic CEO of Gameday HR, known for her innovative approach to human resources and workplace culture. With a background that spans from banking to HR, she brings a unique blend of practical experience and insightful leadership to her role. Katrina is recognized as one of the top HR consultants in the nation, driven by her deep passion for people and commitment to employee success. Katrina advocates for proactive change in corporate America, focusing on...2024-02-121h 14
The Tech Leader's PlaybookTransforming Employee Engagement: A Deep Dive with Katrina GhazarianWelcome to another enlightening episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, where we bring you in-depth conversations with leaders in the tech industry. In this week's episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Katrina Ghazarian, an innovator dedicated to revolutionizing the state of employee engagement.
Katrina Ghazarian, CEO of Gameday HR and a firm believer in conscious capitalism, has made it her mission to tackle the prevalent issue of employee disengagement. Join us as she unfolds her strategic approach towards uplifting the professional collective consciousness and her ongoing efforts to redefine employer-employee dynamics.
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The CX ExperienceDon't Be Resigned To The Great Resignation With Katrina Ghazarian And Nicole Nevulis, Part TwoPeople quit their jobs all the time, but never before at the current pace. Why? The so-called Great Resignation continues to reshape the employment landscape, but it need not cause your business much trouble. The key is to focus on experience, both for your customers and your employees. Paying attention to details makes all the difference, and that requires a lot of real-world data. Join The CX Experience host, Eric Kavanagh, in part two of this conversation as he explores this topic with Gameday HR CEO Katrina Ghazarian and Verint's own Nicole Nevulis.2023-05-0421 minThe CX ExperienceDon't Be Resigned To The Great Resignation With Katrina Ghazarian And Nicole Nevulis, Part OnePeople quit their jobs all the time, but never before at the current pace. Why? The so-called Great Resignation continues to reshape the employment landscape, but it need not cause your business much trouble. The key is to focus on experience, both for your customers and your employees. Paying attention to details makes all the difference, and that requires a lot of real-world data. Join The CX Experience host, Eric Kavanagh, as he explores this fascinating topic with Gameday HR CEO Katrina Ghazarian and Verint's own Nicole Nevulis to learn what's going on.2023-04-2718 min
JAYSON WALLER UNLEASHED#TUClassic: Game Day, Every Day with Katrina GhazarianToday on the show we’re replaying our episode with CEO & Founder of Gameday HR, Katrina Ghazarian. Katrina left her corporate job and started Gameday HR in 2018 to help organizations create happier workplaces. The Los Angeles-based company specializes in chief-level strategies for small and mid-sized businesses and has grown to over fifty corporate clients including Alliance Bernstein. Ghazarian has raised $200,000 in funding to date. Today Jayson and Katrina talk about where Katrina gets her confidence from, and how she uses that in her pursuit for a better HR experience for every company, how HR drastically aff...2022-10-1742 min
The Tom Ferry Podcast ExperienceAn HR Expert’s Keys to Creating Phenomenal Company Culture | Tom Ferry Podcast ExperienceWhat does company culture actually mean, why do you need it, and how do you create it? Whether you’re making your first hires, running a small SEAL team, or managing a mega organization, culture may be the single most important aspect of a healthy business.
To get to the bottom of what creates a winning culture, I turned to award-winning Human Resources advisor and CEO of Gameday HR, Katrina Ghazarian. Katrina and I sat down to discuss everything from compliance to acquisition and retention, developing your value system, and just about everything else it tak...2022-10-0543 min
Leadership SecretsEpisode 6 - Katrina Ghazarian - EmpathyKatrina is the CEO of GamedayHR and one of the top professionals in the HR space. She drops many leadership bombs on our show as she discusses many leadership topics from showing more empathy, culture, to mental health.
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Work Wherever Podcast001 - The Future of Benefits with Katrina GhazarianThat's right, Roy is back! Welcome to the Work Wherever Podcast.
In this debut episode, Roy is joined by a familiar face and podcast regular Katrina Ghazarian. The two discuss the struggles and hurdles that companies and their employees have/continue to face as a result of the Corona virus as well as our attempt to adjust and safely operate during that time.
With much of the country slowly returning to a modified version of what we used to know as normal operations, Roy and Katrina shed light on factors that are causing complications and delays for both the employer...2022-06-2749 min
InsideAnalysisDon't Be Resigned to the Great ResignationPeople quit their jobs all the time, but never before at the current pace. Why? The so-called Great Resignation continues to reshape the employment landscape, but it need not cause your business much trouble. The key is to focus on experience, both for your customers and your employees. Paying attention to details makes all the difference, and that requires a lot of real world data. By capturing, analyzing, then acting on this data, companies can remain proactive, keeping both customers and employees on a positive trajectory. Find out more in this episode of InsideAnalysis, as Host @eric_kavanagh...2022-05-0254 min
Values & VinoBuilding a Local Brand and Becoming the Tattooed Mayor with Victor LinaresCovina City Council Member and former Mayor Victor Linares joins the show to talk to us about his journey into local politics while growing a coveted craft beer brewery in the same city. Tune in to find out if he’ll run for a 2nd term!This episode’s featured wine is a 2018 Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon.Learn more about Arrow Lodge BreweryConnect with Arrow Lodge on InstagramIf you’d like to learn more about Gameday HRConnect with Katrina on Instagram2021-12-1745 minValues & VinoA new Class of Leadership with Alder CEO Michael DavidsonSometimes the loudest person in the room is the least effective. Michael P Davidson aka MPD is the CEO of Alder - an organization focused on generational leadership or as he likes to call it: A New Leadership Class. This organization often works quietly behind the scenes to push lasting initiatives forward using the influence and dedication of its members. They’re the ones that watch the news and feel confident that they can change what’s happening if they work together - all while having a blast doing it.This episode’s featured wine is a 2018 Baring...2021-11-1942 minValues & VinoHandbags & Helping Teens with Nancy GaleNancy is the Founder of US made luxury handbag company Jamah and Founder of the non-profit Ambition which teaches and mentors teenagers on entrepreneurship. In this episode we talk about redemption and taking off the weight of being a victim - even in the most dire of circumstances.This episode’s featured wine is a Stagecoach Vineyard 2016 Levendi Cabernet SauvignonLearn more about Jamah US luxury handbagsLearn more about non-profit organization AmbitionIf you’d like to learn more about Gameday HRConnect with Katrina on Inst...2021-11-1242 minValues & VinoBest Friends and Finding Yourself with Jenn Young & Elisa MoranWhat is life without meaningful relationships? Join a funny discussion with my best friends Jenn Young and Elisa Moran as we explore why some friendships last a lifetime and some crash & burn.This episode’s featured wine is a 2018 St. Francis of Sonoma County Cabernet SauvignonConnect with Jenn on LinkedIn.Connect with Elisa on LinkedIn.If you’d like to learn more about Gameday HRConnect with Katrina on Instagram.2021-10-291h 14Values & VinoFrom Sports to Wealth Management with Brian HaloossimBrian Haloossim is the least douchiest guy I know in wealth management serving as the Senior West Coast Managing Director for Bernstein Private Wealth. With an incredible sports background and story of transitioning his career from coaching, Brian gives us insight into the world of wealth management and knowing what his top values would be at the tender age of 22.Connect with Brian on LinkedIn.Learn more about Bernstein Private Wealth.This episode’s featured wine is a Penfold's 2018 Bin 28 ShirazIf you’d like to learn more...2021-10-2238 minValues & VinoHugs in Big Tech with Paul GreenbergPaul Greenberg is not only a tech industry veteran, he is known as the Godfather of CRM. He’s 71 years young and is retiring next year so I just had to make sure I sat down with him to talk about values in Big Tech. He’s a wealth of knowledge and we’re grateful he’s sharing that with us in this episode. Follow Paul on Twitter.Connect with Paul on LinkedIn.Subscribe to Paul’s blog on ZDNet.This episode’s featured wine is a 2018 Pinot Noir f...2021-10-151h 03Values & VinoThe War in Afghanistan told by an Afghan with Omar SayyedOmar Sayyed is the CEO of Ties.com, a high quality menswear ecommerce company which has been around for more than 20 years in the US. His family fled Afghanistan in the 80s to avoid danger, having to leave their education and professional accomplishments behind and start over again. Omar has been very vocal about the events that have been occurring in Afghanistan and in this episode, we’re breaking it down into simpler form.Follow Omar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omarsayyed/Check out Ties.com: https://www.ties.com/Th...2021-10-081h 10
Get Home SafeCreating Winning CulturesKatrina Ghazarian is the CEO of Gameday HR and a former basketball official. She is also the host of a new podcast called Values & Vino. Katrina shares how basketball officiating prepared her in some ways for her new passion of Creating Cultures That Win. Some other topics include the influence of social media and recent changes within the work force.
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Values & VinoSo I got an Executive Coach with Janet Breitenbach of Novus GlobalJanet Breitenbach is a Partner, Executive Coach and Director of The Meta Performance Institute for Coaching at Novus Global. She’s also a firebrand for limitless growth. It’s her drive for mastery that draws in Fortune 500 executives, founders and creatives. And it’s her ability to disrupt assumptions that keeps them coming back.Follow Janet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janet.breitenbach/Listen to Novus Global’s Latest Podcast Episode: https://beyondhighperformance.transistor.fm/subscribeThis episode’s featured wine is a 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon from Provenance Vineyards out of Napa Valle...2021-09-301h 08
The Buildify Method25. How to HR Like a Badass with Katrina Ghazarian
In this
Buildisode, How to HR Like a Badass, Aaron and Ryan welcome Katrina
Ghazarian, CEO of Gameday HR and host of the wildly popular HR Sucks
podcast, to discuss all the burning (and often uncomfortable) topics threaded
through the conversation around Human Resources. Katrina joins to express how
companies of all sizes accidentally give HR a bad rap, struggle with it
unnecessarily, and miss opportunities to capitalize on strengths to be truly
great at it.
Aaron, Ryan, and Katrina cover the drastic changes HR departments have had to navigate in the modern era where hybrid work...2021-08-1149 min
Competitive Edge PodcastEp 30 - Katrina Ghazarian :: GameDay HR: HR That Doesn’t SuckFounded by Social Entrepreneur and Public Speaker, Katrina Ghazarian, Gameday HR uses it’s access to businesses to partner with local non-profit organizations to seek gainful employment opportunities for homeless, unemployed, and those experiencing unfortunate circumstances.*****SUSBCRIBE TO THE BRIAN COVEY SHOW*****www.briancovey.comGameday HR envisions a world where every person has an opportunity to feel valued and safe in their working environments. Through affordable HR subscription services and high-level consulting, we aim to evolve the workplace one business at a time....2021-05-2038 min
How'd it Happen?Katrina Ghazarian, CEO and HR Disruptor, Changing the Way the World Thinks about HR – Episode 158Katrina Ghazarian is the CEO of Gameday HR, a full services human resource agency where they do things differently to build a winning culture for their clients. Lead by cool people, Gameday HR is disrupting the HR industry, redefining HR’s role in the success of fast moving startups, big investment equity funded companies and established…Continue reading ➞ Katrina Ghazarian, CEO and HR Disruptor, Changing the Way the World Thinks about HR – Episode 158The post Katrina Ghazarian, CEO and HR Disruptor, Changing the Way the World Thinks about HR – Episode 158 first appeared on Mike Malatesta.To...2021-04-301h 02
The Climb - Cross Roads & Defining Moments#19 Year 1 HighlightsEnjoy our first series of highlights from The Climb! The first episode in this installment features some of our favorite clips from our conversations with Keaton Turner, Michael Davidson, Katrina Ghazarian and Luke Reed. 2021-03-2541 minHR Sucks PodcastAdam Michaels, Founder & CEO, EnrollifyWe are wrapping Season 1 with a powerful message and guest, Adam Michaels who is Founder and CEO of the PaaS company Enrollify. Leaving a 7 figures earning behind to start and self-fund a startup aimed to solve a huge disparity in the employee benefits market, Adam learned incredible and teachable lessons along the way. A person who believes in leading with love and building businesses that truly benefits people has been the foundation to Enrollify’s young success. Listen to this story of self discovery and evolution from one of our favorites. Learn more about Enrollify: https://enrollify.io...2021-03-121h 00HR Sucks PodcastBig D Energy with Brad LeaBrad Lea built LightSpeed VT into a multi-million dollar global tech company from scratch. As its founder and CEO, his vision led to LightSpeed VT becoming the world’s leading interactive training system – a system that he’s proud to share with others. In addition to being a CEO, Brad also hosts the top-rated podcast Dropping Bombs and is the author of The Real Deal. He’s one of the funniest guys I know and it’s apparent in this episode as we discuss the things you’re probably not allowed to discuss.Follow Brad on Instagram: https://www...2021-03-0551 min
Breakthrough with Chris MedellinKatrina Ghazarian - CEO of Gameday HR and the Host of HR Sucks podcastListen to Chris meet with Katrina Ghazarian, AKA the HR Gangtsa! Hear her fascinating story about how she worked her way up from the bottom and is now the CEO of Gameday HR and the Host of HR Sucks podcast! Katrina has great insights into the realm of business and how to best navigate the HR world. This podcast has been edited and produced by Content by Fabio LLC2021-02-2648 minHR Sucks PodcastStaying Motivated with Nada Lena NasserdeenShe’s a TEDx speaker, accomplished author, and runs a company focused on shifting company culture by motivating the individual. Nada Lena Nasserdeen joins us for a conversation to tell us her story and what to do when you’re not motivated. Connect with Nada on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadalena_rise/Purchase Rise Up For You: https://www.nadalena.com/bookIf you’d like to learn more about Gameday HR, visit www.gamedayhr.comIf you’d like to connect with Katrina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/katghazarian2021-02-2633 minHR Sucks PodcastMaking the Forbes 2020 List with Stephanie SaundersStephanie Saunders knows how to turn an unsexy industry into an industry that made Forbes Top Social Media Influencers of 2020 list. With over 28,000 followers on LinkedIn, Stephanie made the conversation about property damage interesting. As host of the podcast show, S2 Show, CEO of S2 Marketing, and Founder of the Suskind Foundation - Stephanie is ready for more. Listen in to hear her story and strategies to becoming an influencer she can be of. Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ucs-stephaniesaunders/Listen to her podcast: https://thes2show.com/...2021-02-1926 minThe Climb - Cross Roads & Defining Moments#17 Katrina Ghazarian: CEO of Gameday HR - Curate your own LifeConnect with Michael Moore and Bob WieremaThe Climb on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-climb-podcast/Bob Wierema: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-wierema/Michael Moore: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpmoore/Connect with Katrina GhazarianGameday HR: https://gamedayhr.com/Katrina's Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/hrsucks/[00:00:00] Katrina Ghazarian: Look at 2020, how much time did everybody spend defending their labels, defending labels that they don't even firmly believe. Not everybody's all the way Democrat and not everybody's all the way Republican. One of...2021-02-181h 25HR Sucks PodcastThink BIG with Dr. Sheila Nazarian She has a successful private practice in Beverly Hills, a fast growing eCommerce business, a hit show on Netflix, a popular conference, and she wants to slow it all down. Dr. Sheila Nazarian had a record year in 2020, but she is committed to taking breaks to regroup and fill her bucket. Did we mention she’s also a wife, mom, activist, and philanthropist? Dive into this episode and listen in on how she does it all. Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsheilanazarian/To learn more: https://nazarianplasticsurgery.com/eCommerce site: ht...2021-02-1242 minCompetitive Edge PodcastGameDay HR: HR That Doesn’t Suck With Katrina GhazarianHuman resources is one of the most difficult and misunderstood aspects of running a business, but it is also one of the most crucial to any company’s proper functioning. As the CEO of GameDay HR and host of the HR Sucks podcast, Katrina Ghazarian uses her platform to spread awareness about the importance of the HR industry as well as some best practices that every HR professional needs to know. In recognition of this exemplary work, she was named a 2020 Forbes Social Media Influencer. In this conversation with Brian Covey, Katrina shares some of her bi...2021-02-0538 minHR Sucks PodcastHe hates 2 things - Tacos and Michael Jordan with Josh Levin of Empowered KCBorn a statistic, now succeeding at life and business. Josh Levin is the founder of Empowered Electric, an INC Top 500 company, and The Empowered People, a good(ish) podcast and personal coaching focused on not letting your past dictate your future. Whether it is about overcoming lies, fears, doubts or statistical odds, Josh has done it and it is his aim to be an Example not an influencer. In this episode we talk about growing a team, Lebron James, and his disdain for tacos. Learn more about Empowered KC: https://empoweredkc.com/Empowered People Podcast...2021-02-051h 00HR Sucks PodcastYou may feel like a 7, but show up like a 10 with POWERHOME's Jayson WallerSo you built a $1 billion company, what do you do next? You start a podcast. On this episode we chat with the high [clean] energy CEO, Jayson Waller and dive into building a 1700 employee organization, hard lessons, and getting out of your head to perform to win. Listen to Jayson’s podcast: https://trueunderdog.com/Follow Jayson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaysonwallerbam/Learn more about POWERHOME Solar: https://www.powerhome.com/If you’d like to learn more about Gameday HR, visit www.gamedayhr.comIf y...2021-01-2848 min
JAYSON WALLER UNLEASHED#59: Game Day, Every Day with Katrina GhazarianToday on the show we’re talking with Katrina Ghazarian, CEO & founder of Gameday HR, an HR solutions provider for small and mid-size companies, and host of the podcast HR Sucks. Katrina helps advise college athletes promote their talent and marketability through the Professional Collegiate League. Katrina talks about how she got the charisma she has now, and how she was voted funniest in her 5th grade class, as it mentions in her LinkedIn profile. We discuss how HR gets a bad reputation because there are so many HR people that don’t find passion or purpose in h...2021-01-2848 minHR Sucks PodcastThere are 2 Tara Oldridge's in the world, one is a stripper and one brings visions to businesses. From an auctioneer on cruise ships to launching a 6-figure live event, Tara Oldridge has DONE IT ALL. As the Founder of the Vision to Business Live event, Host of the Business Insider and Entrepreneur Magazine featured podcast, The Smart Woman Show Podcast, and mentor to women around the world - Tara is focused on doing what she was called to do. In this episode we are learning how Tara found her passion, mistakes she’s made in business, and how she continues to persevere. To attend Vision to Business: https://taraoldridge.lpages.co/vision-to-business/Fo...2021-01-2038 min
The Naked Leadership PodcastChanging the Way We Think About HR with Gameday HR CEO, Katrina GhazarianYou will learn about:
The sports philosophy behind Gameday’s business approach
Creating meaningful connections between HR and employees
How to humanize the HR role
The downside to traditional office perks
The safety of being yourself in the workplace
How Gameday is changing the way people think about HR
Show Notes:
Hands up if you avoid all HR people.
HR sucks. Even Katrina Ghazarian, CEO of Gameday HR, will agree with you on that one.
However, what would happen if businesses transformed their HR models and put the hu...2021-01-1753 minHR Sucks PodcastTwo Gorillas and an Emu walk into a bar with Vaughn Kohler We’ve brought the Pastor of Disaster, The Impaler, Vaughn Jeremy, the man of many nicknames - Vaughn Kohler to the show. Best known as the Co-Host of the MFCEO and REAL AF podcasts with Andy Frisella, he is about to release his new book: Sacred Drive, Biblical Principles for Pursuing your God Given Potential. We get to go to church for a bit as I also likened Andy and Sal as gorillas while Vaughn the emu. Subscribe to Vaughn’s Sunday Newsletter: https://vaughnkohler.com/Connect with Vaughn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/v...2021-01-1544 minHR Sucks PodcastStarting out 2021 with episode 21 and a big she-bang with Marisa AcocellaIt was not intentionally done for us to start the year 2021 with episode 21, but I mean - the Universe is just speaking to me these days as it has been with author and The New Yorker cartoonist, Marisa Acocella. DIAL IN on this one, because it is packed full of inspiration, thought provoking questions, love, and how all of this can help organizations world-wide.Follow Marisa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marisaacocella/If you’d like to learn more about Gameday HR, visit www.gamedayhr.comIf you’d like to connect with...2020-12-3053 minHR Sucks PodcastHow to create an inclusive workplace with Jonathan Shooshani of JOONThere are many conversations happening around the importance of an inclusive workplace, but there isn’t a lot out there about the tools needed to make this happen. In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Shooshani the Co-Founder of JOON - an employee benefits platform aiming to reshape the landscape of employee care and transform the health of people everywhere. Find out the strategies this company used to develop partnerships with some of the fastest-growing and well known brands in today’s market. To learn more about this amazing platform, visit http://joon...2020-12-3021 minHR Sucks PodcastHow to empower 1 billion people with David MeltzerOn this episode I sit down with a man on a mission to empower 1 billion people, David Meltzer. After starting and scaling a multi-million dollar sports marketing agency, David focuses his time on writing books, speaking as a keynote, and weekly live training hoping to empower as many people as he can.Listen to this episode to find out some of the biggest mistakes today’s entrepreneurs are making and how to overcome them.Follow David on Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidmeltzerPurchase his books: http://www.dmeltzer.comIf you’d li...2020-12-1832 minHR Sucks PodcastYour Communication Might SuckSocial media has helped increase quantitative communication, but has exponentially decreased the quality of communication. Companies will have a much harder task communicating effectively with employees during this remote work period. Don’t get caught in conflict avoidance - you’ll pay a much higher price. If you’d like to learn more about Gameday HR, visit www.gamedayhr.com If you’d like to connect with Katrina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/katghazarian2020-11-0609 minHR Sucks PodcastThriving in a male-dominated industry with Caroline Connolly of OptoTestI forgot to hit record until about halfway through, so I royally screwed this episode up. But, Caroline Connolly the CEO of OptoTest - a world-leading fiber optics company is just so awesome I had to share at least a part of her genius with all of you.If you’d like to learn more about OptoTest, visit www.optotest.com If you’d like to connect with Caroline on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-connolly-a6a2732/Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hrsucksFollow our host Katrina on Inst...2020-10-2913 min
Operate PodcastKatrina Ghazarian - Founder & CEO of Gameday HR
Katrina Ghazarian is founder & CEO of Gameday HR, an HR solutions provider to small and mid-sized companies. She recently renamed the company to reflect the perspective they have - "IT'S GAMEDAY... EVERY DAY. We're changing the way the world thinks about HR." They offer both hands on consulting and an online subscription service. Katrina unveiled the new name and her views on HR, people leadership, culture and other topics in our conversation.
She is also an advisor to the Professional Collegiate League, which works with college athletes to enable them to directly benefit from their ta...2020-10-0653 minHR Sucks PodcastShoveling shit and lazy eyes with Rick Aulenbach III of RPA EngineeringRick Aulenbach of RPA Engineering, a fast-growing engineering & consulting firm, joins our show to talk hoops, hiring, and what allows his firm to compete for big bids against much larger and established firms. He also says I have a lazy eye like my shih-tzu.If you’d like to learn more about RPA Engineering, visit www.rpaengr.com If you’d like to connect with Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/r3aulenbach/Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hrsucksFollow our host Katrina on Instagram: www.instagram.com...2020-09-2840 minHR Sucks PodcastWe accidentally called employees buttholes with Zain Subhani of Skyline BrandsSkyline Brands made the INC 500 list this year, but getting there was no easy feat - especially when you’re $2mm in debt. I talk to Zain Subhani about the experience of making the list and I’m pretty sure he called employees buttholes. Or was that me? Tune in to find out!If you’d like to learn more about Skyline Brands and Aria Air Fryers, visit www.ariaairfryers.com.Follow Zain on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ceozainsubhaniFollow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hrsucksFollow our host Katrina on Ins...2020-09-1849 minHR Sucks PodcastImagine Being a Pencil in a Blender. What Do You Do Next? with Avetis Antaplyan of Hire CloutHire Clout was named LA Business Journal's #8 Best Places to Work in 2020 and we talk about how CEO & Founder Avetis Antaplyan built a culture with an almost perfect rating on GlassDoor. I'll tell you this, he asks some weird questions during the interview. Listen in to find out if I would've been hired or not!If you'd like to learn more about Hire Clout, visit them at www.hireclout.com for more information about open positions.Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hrsucksFollow our host Katrina on Instagram: www.instagram.com...2020-09-0936 minHR Sucks PodcastChampion Series with NBA Champion Michael CooperKatrina chats with NBA Champion & WNBA Coaching Champion Michael Cooper about what it takes to lead a winning team and the cost of missing a flight.If you'd like to stay up to date on Coop activities, follow him on Instagram: www.instagram.com/showtimecooper21Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hrsucks Follow our host Katrina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/katghazarianLearn more about our HR services & solutions by visiting www.eva8.com/contact and schedule a free consultation.2020-09-0230 minHR Sucks PodcastA Candidate Spits on a Table. Do You Hire Them? with Brandon Fishman of VitaCupKatrina speaks to Brandon Fishman, CEO of vitamin and superfood infused coffee company VitaCup. They discuss the importance of a flexible working culture as well as what to do when a candidate spits on the table after an interview.If you'd like to try VitaCup's amazing products visit www.vitacup.com and follow their Instagram account: www.instagram.com/drinkvitacupFollow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hrsucks Follow our host Katrina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/katghazarianLearn more about our HR services & solutions by visiting www.eva8.com/contact...2020-08-2626 minHR Sucks PodcastCalifornia Sucks with Omar SayyedIt is no secret that California is the toughest and most expensive state to run a business. There's so much buzz around a flexible working culture driven by results and yet California employers are boxed in by strict Wage & Hour laws. We discuss why employers are leaving California and why Omar always cuts me off when it's my turn.Follow Omar on Instagram: www.instagram.com/omarsayyedLearn more about Omar's business: www.ties.comFollow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hrsucks Follow our host Katrina on Instagram: www.instagram...2020-06-0459 minHR Sucks PodcastChampion Series with NBA Champion Metta World PeaceFormer Los Angeles Laker and NBA Champion Metta World Peace joins us to discuss philosophies he’s learned on the court from Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson to taking them off to court in new business ventures.Follow Metta World Peace on Instagram: www.instagram.com/mettaworldpeace37Learn more about his new venture: www.xvsxsports.comFollow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hrsucks Follow our host Katrina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/katghazarianLearn more about our HR services & solutions by visiting www.eva8.com/contact and schedule a...2020-05-1828 minHR Sucks PodcastBringing Sexy Back to Environmental Services with Keith Sampson of SRP EnvironmentalKeith Sampson, Founder of INC 5000 company SRP Environmental talks to us about the thing he attributes to his company's success.To learn more about SRP Environmental visit www.srpenvironmental.comFollow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hrsucks Follow our host Katrina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/katghazarianLearn more about our HR services & solutions by visiting www.eva8.com/contact and schedule a free consultation.2020-05-1331 minHR Sucks PodcastBeing a Forbes Contributor is the New Influencer Flex with Omar SayyedKatrina and Omar are back to discuss CEOs who waived their salaries to avoid layoffs and Katrina's weekend of trolling fake gurus.Follow Omar on Instagram: www.instagram.com/omarsayyedLearn more about Omar's business: www.ties.comFollow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hrsucks Follow our host Katrina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/katghazarianLearn more about our HR services & solutions by visiting www.eva8.com/contact and schedule a free consultation.2020-05-1329 minHR Sucks PodcastCatfished by an Employee with Kyle Cox of BallerzWorldKyle Cox, Founder of trendy shoe brand TCG Footwear and sports media company Ballerzworld talks to us about the time he was catfished by an employee.Follow BallerzWorld on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ballerzworldCheck out TCG Footwear's amazing shoes: www.tcglosangeles.comFollow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hrsucks Follow our host Katrina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/katghazarianLearn more about our HR services & solutions by visiting www.eva8.com/contact and schedule a free consultation.2020-05-1328 minHR Sucks PodcastStory Time - The First Female Self-Made MillionaireListen to the story of how a woman overcame the disadvantages she was born into to become one of the most successful female entrepreneurs and philanthropists. Proving that no matter what your circumstances, you can achieve your dreams.Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hrsucks Follow our host Katrina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/katghazarianLearn more about our HR services & solutions by visiting www.eva8.com/contact and schedule a free consultation.2020-04-2315 minHR Sucks PodcastHR Quickie - Secure Your JobPeople assume that it's a time to chill and take advantage of working from home, but they're wrong. Here are things that employees SHOULD be doing to secure their job.Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hrsucks Follow our host Katrina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/katghazarianLearn more about our HR services & solutions by visiting www.eva8.com/contact and schedule a free consultation.2020-04-2310 minHR Sucks PodcastI'm not buying your course, bro with Omar SayyedKatrina and Omar Sayyed, CEO of Ties.com discuss the business impact of COVID-19. Including the increase in sponsored ads for wannabe entrepreneurs, out of touch companies, and strategic layoffs.Follow Omar on Instagram: www.instagram.com/omarsayyedLearn more about Omar's business: www.ties.comFollow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hrsucks Follow our host Katrina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/katghazarianLearn more about our HR services & solutions by visiting www.eva8.com/contact and schedule a free consultation.2020-04-2345 minHR Sucks PodcastJob Titles Gone WrongThe importance of using accurate job titles and when someone should be called a manager.Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hrsucks Follow our host Katrina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/katghazarianLearn more about our HR services & solutions by visiting www.eva8.com/contact and schedule a free consultation.2020-02-2612 minHR Sucks PodcastTaco Bell and Culture for CEOsWhile today's CEOs are busy being self-involved, employees are really the ones cashing in.Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hrsucks Follow our host Katrina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/katghazarianLearn more about our HR services & solutions by visiting www.eva8.com/contact and schedule a free consultation.2020-02-0451 minHR Sucks PodcastHR Sucks IntroductionEverything you read on the internet about company culture is trash.Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/hrsucks Follow our host Katrina on Instagram: www.instagram.com/katghazarianLearn more about our HR services & solutions by visiting www.eva8.com/contact and schedule a free consultation.2020-02-0426 min